Captain America's Costume

[kedrell]

True, but only after they'd changed his look in the 616 already. Cause IM's classic look would never have worked. He'd have ended up looking like a big CGI goof-ball. As for Cap, some changes have to be made, but do it for reasons that make sense.

[TheVileOne]

Yes, but in Iron Man they still gave him a modern design from the 616 verse instead of the Ultimate design.

[Hypestyle]

the Ultimates outfit is more practical looking.. not that the classic outfit is dumb.. the Hitch outfit is just retro-modernized...

[Artistsean]

I know a lot of people will want the more realistic Ultimates WWII Cap costume, and yes its more realistic than the original designed by Kirby



But if they use the Ultimates, for one thing there is too much Ultimates stuff in the Marvel movies, but another thing and the main thing
is that I would seriously miss Kirby's original design and I like that old costume.


Why not combine them together somehow. Merge the two so that we could use a more realistic looking (like the Ultimates version) take on the old Jack Kirby version. I don't know. But I do see how the old one is unreal for a movie, it would just be a shame to loose it completely.

[TheVileOne]

I don't think it will be either of those costumes.

I don't think it will be the triangular shield either, at least not through most of the movie.

[Jordacar]

I've got a way to incorporate all 3 costumes into the movie; the classic kirby, the modern duds, and the Utimates WWII getup:

When Steve officially becomes Cap, he is given this suit to wear for the press and the newsreels. It's designed mostly to photograph well, so of course he hates this suit (he's especially not crazy about the wings), but it becomes his primary look in the eyes of the public. He wouldn't wear this one for long.

When he goes to war, he wears something more akin to his Ultimates gear, some of which he would personalize as he becomes more seasoned. He would wear this for the remainder of his movie, and be frozen in it, along with his round shield.
*(Gotta have the red boots on this one too.)

When he is revived and joins the Avengers, he is given something like his modern suit. It has all the latest infantry suit tech you'd expect Cap's suit to have, while incorporating the popular elements from his older PR suit.

In MY version, I would have Wasp incorporate the classic elements (she is the fashion maven in the comics after all). When Cap inquires about the wings on the cowl, she explains that it's part of his look. (He's a symbol. As a symbol, he's incorruptable, everlasting. )

[Spider-Vader]

I think it'd be weird that the iconic outfit would be seen in the '40s. I'm all for it in the Avengers & any solo adventures Cap has after being frozen.

[Wally West]

I'm O.K. with him wearing the retro ultimate gear in the Captain America film, but I would definately prefer the classic costume for Avengers.

I love how Marvel stayed true to the look of both Iron Man and the Hulk. Granted, a monterous body, and robotic suit of armor can be designed more creatively perhaps than a human in costume, but I'm sure if they try they can come up with a suitable explaination for Cap to wear the classic costume. I also hope Thor's costume will resemble his classic look,(If nothing else they should keep the cape)

[Spider-Vader]

I have a feeling Marvel will have Cap have something similar to his classic look in Avengers. Not sure about Thor, I'd be fine with his Ultimate design minus the beard.

[hippie_hunter]

Considering that the Captain America movie will be set in World War II, they should use the Ultimate WWII design for his costume. Then in Avengers, have him use his classic 616 outfit.

Best of both worlds IMO.

[RogueDK]

Originally Posted by Jordacar

To me, this is classic. I've never cared for the Ultimate look so if Marvel can stay in this neighborhood somewhat, I'll be happy.

Originally Posted by Spider-Vader

Not sure about Thor, I'd be fine with his Ultimate design minus the beard.

Ugh, I hope not. 616 only please...

[sabetoonth]

i prefer ult over 616 thor, and add the cape you got somethin nice,cap should havemultiple costumes, like any marketed individual.

[GNR]

I'm a fan of the classic look as well as the current BuckCap and Ultimate designs.

I think the classic look will translate horribly to screen,the 1991 film made that pretty clear.

Considering the tone they've already set with Iron Man and IH,some type of variation on the Ultimate and current look would look best.

[Nivek]

One of the few things I liked about the Ultimate Universe was redesigning Cap's modern uniform to eliminate the sillier elements (the head wings, design of the mask, and giving him non-pirate boots). I even like the WW2 costume to an extent, and I think it seems more realistic given Cap was supposed to be both a propaganda tool, and a working soldier in the same costume.

[RogueDK]

Originally Posted by Nivek

One of the few things I liked about the Ultimate Universe was redesigning Cap's modern uniform to eliminate the sillier elements (the head wings, design of the mask, and giving him non-pirate boots).

See, I guess I'm a tradionalist to a degree, or just a dinosaur to that regard, about the things you consider silly about Cap's classic attire.

I love the wings on the head and the pirate boots. Although I'd be willing to live with the more combat look of the Ultimate boot-style if only Marvel would retain the wings on that mask and the "A". There has to be a happy medium reached if old and new fans of the character are going to see this movie.

With my luck, I probably won't get what I want.

And yes, the 1990 movie might look cheap, poorly schemed and cheesy...but dammit I love it because of Cap's old school look.

[DJ Kornphlake]

I think doing the wings like this for the modern suit would be a happy medium:

[Wally West]

Originally Posted by GNR

I'm a fan of the classic look as well as the current BuckCap and Ultimate designs.

I think the classic look will translate horribly to screen,the 1991 film made that pretty clear.

Considering the tone they've already set with Iron Man and IH,some type of variation on the Ultimate and current look would look best.

Don't be so sure the classic look would look bad on film just because it did in the 90's film. The fabric/material and shades of the colors make all the difference in the world. Don't believe me? Find a pic of Spiderman from his 70's apearances on the PBS show the electric company, or the god awful 70's film spidey was in, they were both classic Spidey suits, but they look a hell of lot different than the current Spiderman costume which is essentially the same classic design.

[RogueDK]

Originally Posted by DJ Kornphlake

I think doing the wings like this for the modern suit would be a happy medium:

Hell yeah! I could live with this design; just put the A back on the forehead and the rest is liveable enough for me.

[Spider-Vader]

Originally Posted by GNR

I'm a fan of the classic look as well as the current BuckCap and Ultimate designs.

I think BuckCap should be saved just incase Bucky ever gets on-screen in this current Marvel movie franchise.

[sabetoonth]

i like that peice from secret wars

[Chris Wallace]

How many threads are we gonna see on this?

[Compi716]

Originally Posted by Jordacar

I've got a way to incorporate all 3 costumes into the movie; the classic kirby, the modern duds, and the Utimates WWII getup:

When Steve officially becomes Cap, he is given this suit to wear for the press and the newsreels. It's designed mostly to photograph well, so of course he hates this suit (he's especially not crazy about the wings), but it becomes his primary look in the eyes of the public. He wouldn't wear this one for long.

When he goes to war, he wears something more akin to his Ultimates gear, some of which he would personalize as he becomes more seasoned. He would wear this for the remainder of his movie, and be frozen in it, along with his round shield.
*(Gotta have the red boots on this one too.)

When he is revived and joins the Avengers, he is given something like his modern suit. It has all the latest infantry suit tech you'd expect Cap's suit to have, while incorporating the popular elements from his older PR suit.

In MY version, I would have Wasp incorporate the classic elements (she is the fashion maven in the comics after all). When Cap inquires about the wings on the cowl, she explains that it's part of his look. (He's a symbol. As a symbol, he's incorruptable, everlasting. )

[Chris Wallace]

Originally Posted by Jordacar

I've got a way to incorporate all 3 costumes into the movie; the classic kirby, the modern duds, and the Utimates WWII getup:

When Steve officially becomes Cap, he is given this suit to wear for the press and the newsreels. It's designed mostly to photograph well, so of course he hates this suit (he's especially not crazy about the wings), but it becomes his primary look in the eyes of the public. He wouldn't wear this one for long.

When he goes to war, he wears something more akin to his Ultimates gear, some of which he would personalize as he becomes more seasoned. He would wear this for the remainder of his movie, and be frozen in it, along with his round shield.
*(Gotta have the red boots on this one too.)

When he is revived and joins the Avengers, he is given something like his modern suit. It has all the latest infantry suit tech you'd expect Cap's suit to have, while incorporating the popular elements from his older PR suit.

In MY version, I would have Wasp incorporate the classic elements (she is the fashion maven in the comics after all). When Cap inquires about the wings on the cowl, she explains that it's part of his look. (He's a symbol. As a symbol, he's incorruptable, everlasting. )

I like.

I'm brand new to SHH and would like to post a pic I made of cap but I do not know how. could someone please help. Thanks

[kedrell]

^I don't think you can until you get at least 300 posts or something like that. Or you could have someone else post it for you.