The Daily Planet - Superman News and Speculation Thread (🚨TAG SPOILERS🚨)

[flickchick85]

So basically, we're potentially looking at a more expensive version of this:

I could dig it, ngl.

 

[dhandler01]

I have a feeling that isn't the only version of the logo...

 

[jetage]

Prefer the low cut nature of Routh's suit there, along with the one Cain wore in some parts of the first season, and somewhat like Cavil's suit looked like, as compared to the tight neckline of Tyler's suit.

 

[Lily Adler]

So basically, we're potentially looking at a more expensive version of this:

I could dig it, ngl.

 

[Kane52630]

Fillion and possibly Brosnahan spotted in the background.

I don't we as a nerd culture gave Freddie Stroma as Vigilante the credit he deserves. Dude was as entertaining as Deadpool.

 

[Sawyer]

I don't we as a nerd culture gave Freddie Stroma as Vigilante the credit he deserves. Dude was as entertaining as Deadpool.

I’m still tickled by the minority of fans who *****ed that Gunn made the changes he did to that character. Like, you guys… there wasn’t a whole lot there to begin with.

For **** sake, his superhero name is “Vigilante.”

 

[emielaen]

Superman will just his next OC now guys. Just wait.

 

[Alien Anal]

 

[Herolee10]

So basically, we're potentially looking at a more expensive version of this:

I could dig it, ngl.

I was thinking more along the lines of this.

 

[titansupes]

Luuuv that there could be hi-tech LexCorp troopers.

I love the Kingdom Come S but... I hope not. It just has a really specific meaning to me. I'm not against them simplifying the shield, but I'd rather it still had a kind of softness to it. Something like the original All-Star shield (before they were told to switch it back)--

 

[Sawyer]

Heh. Both the girls have taken down their IG stories.

 

[Herolee10]

Luuuv that there could be hi-tech LexCorp troopers.

I love the Kingdom Come S but... I hope not. It just has a really specific meaning to me. I'm not against them simplifying the shield, but I'd rather it still had a kind of softness to it. Something like the original All-Star shield (before they were told to switch it back)--

Yeah, I really hope that James Gunn uses a more recognizable emblem for the costume.

 

[7heBoss]

I hope they don't use the kingdom come shield. If they are going to depart from the familiar emblem that people already know, I would prefer they come up with a new design rather than taking the shield from another version. We are literally all referring to it as the "Kingdom Come S", we all already associate that logo with something else so I feel like it creates a bit of needless confusion.

I also feel like it doesn't really look like an "S" so there wouldn't be that sort of "What does the "S" stand for" moment when he is introduced to the world.

 

[flickchick85]

And where the LexCorp troopers are concerned…

I believe they were introduced by Byrne in Man of Steel.

 

[emielaen]

Most people will see it as a brand new S honestly. Only some will be able to identify any of them as a design from a specific comic or era.

 

[Gothamsknight]

So basically, we're potentially looking at a more expensive version of this:

I could dig it, ngl.

Me too! I love it, honestly. Damn, the hype is starting to feel real at this point. I'm so happy this journey is finally beginning!

 

[Dr.]

The original and/or classic glyph — where the font style actually looks like the letter S — lends itself to an Earthly origin. I.e., Supes (or the Kents) decided, by one pretext or another, that he’d be publicly known as “Superman”; and so his symbol would be the first letter of that name.

Whereas, a more stylized (like the KC version) — which only vaguely and “coincidentally” resembles an S — works better for a Kryptonian origin. And it also helps avoid the awkward self-aggrandizement of Supes naming himself “Superman.” (Usually, it’s someone else — often Lois — who invents the moniker.)

But, ultimately, any symbol style can be rationalized with any origin. I suspect the final choice will come down to aesthetics rather than story logic.

 

[Gothamsknight]

Kingdom come esque logo but with the classic colors sounds like a win to me.

 

[Dr.]

I think of the Hall of Justice more of being a figurehead/public outreach endeavor. It’s more of a museum than a HQ. The true Justice League headquarters is the Watchtower.

I suppose… But how would that work in a (this) movie? An intro shot of the Cleveland building elicits cheers from Knowledgeable Fans. But then there’d be (say) a shot of a sign reading: “Superhero Museum” — which clarifies that the edifice is not actually the Justice League HQ…?

Conceivably, a certain random building might be important to the plot. And as a kind of Easter egg-y homage, it’s the Cleveland/Hanna-Barbera Super Friends edifice. But in that scenario, no explicit identification would be necessary. (Fans would get the reference; non-fans wouldn’t care.)

 

[Boom]

I'd prefer the Fleischer emblem, but I'm also a big fan of the Kingdom Come S so this works for me. If nothing else, it's a bit more "alien" looking and plays into the Kryptonian heritage angle. Maybe he changes to a more traditional S design once he embraces his Earth heritage.

But really I just want those ****ing trunks.

 

[dhandler01]

I’m still tickled by the minority of fans who *****ed that Gunn made the changes he did to that character. Like, you guys… there wasn’t a whole lot there to begin with.

For **** sake, his superhero name is “Vigilante.”

That is always what amazes me about Nerd Culture...going back to my days working at the comic shop. Like some rando character no one has ever heard of will get killed off or a huge revamp and like 5 people will end up screaming to high heaven about it like that author destroyed their childhood. Like I get being up in arms because an A or B list character gets messed up...but who cares if they changed the colors of Vibe's glasses?

I barely remembered who Vigilante was...and Peacemaker made me love him!

 

[dhandler01]

I mean it is only the Kingdom Come S if there is black in in. Otherwise it is just as much the Superman Blue S
Andyes I am here for that!!


(yes I know it is not a real match...but its close!)

#Justice4SupermanBlue

 

[king666]

Not a fan of the Kingdom Come emblem tbh. Kinda disappointed.

 

[SupermansPal]

I’m still tickled by the minority of fans who *****ed that Gunn made the changes he did to that character. Like, you guys… there wasn’t a whole lot there to begin with.

For **** sake, his superhero name is “Vigilante.”

Comics Vigilante is a blatant Punisher rip-off, Gunn & Freddie made him an actual character.

 

[Captain Tired]

I'd prefer the Fleischer emblem, but I'm also a big fan of the Kingdom Come S so this works for me. If nothing else, it's a bit more "alien" looking and plays into the Kryptonian heritage angle. Maybe he changes to a more traditional S design once he embraces his Earth heritage.

But really I just want those ****ing trunks.

That was also my thinking, him eventually changing up the Kingdom Come shield for the more traditional one we all know and love.