Tom Welling as Superman Manips

[BareKnucklez]

You know... you could have asked me first if you wanted to manip my manip...

I think he was just trying to illustrate how wrong 8-man looks. He needs an \S/

I know... I don't mind him using the manip, I just think it'd have been polite to ask first

Sorry didnt mean anything by it like CS said I was just trying to illustrate how wrong 8-man looks. I didn't know it was your manip also.

 

[RakuMon]

Ya know, I kind of see Crisis' point. And I don't blame superboy for manipping TW as Superboy (hell, it isn't the first time. Remember this one?

That's also TW as Superboy)


Anyway, I see why he manip'd the way he did. For all intents and purposes, those three actors represent the character at those particular ages. As an Infinite Crisis manip, it makes sense. While I may not agree with WB's casting decisions, this is how it panned out. And the IC comparison makes sense. There was no malicious intent in calling TW Superboy in that context.

That being said, I think the mere presence of BR in this here forum causes emotional outbursts from everyone. I think in this case everyone overreacted. We should just call a truce and let bygones be bygones.

 

[RakuMon]

Does anybody remember who did this manip? It's one of my artsy favs...

I believe that's Adenjo's: http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6305623&postcount=381
Whatever happened to him anyway?

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

he went over to the Planet like most other superman fans with a half a brain, because the superman forums here went to hell about a year ago

 

[avidreader]

Ya know, I kind of see Crisis' point. And I don't blame superboy for manipping TW as Superboy (hell, it isn't the first time. Remember this one?

That's also TW as Superboy)


Anyway, I see why he manip'd the way he did. For all intents and purposes, those three actors represent the character at those particular ages. As an Infinite Crisis manip, it makes sense. While I may not agree with WB's casting decisions, this is how it panned out. And the IC comparison makes sense. There was no malicious intent in calling TW Superboy in that context.

That being said, I think the mere presence of BR in this here forum causes emotional outbursts from everyone. I think in this case everyone overreacted. We should just call a truce and let bygones be bygones.

Humour this ignoramus and tell me why is that Superboy?

 

[Ultimate_Superman]

Ya know, I kind of see Crisis' point. And I don't blame superboy for manipping TW as Superboy (hell, it isn't the first time. Remember this one?

That's also TW as Superboy)


Anyway, I see why he manip'd the way he did. For all intents and purposes, those three actors represent the character at those particular ages. As an Infinite Crisis manip, it makes sense. While I may not agree with WB's casting decisions, this is how it panned out. And the IC comparison makes sense. There was no malicious intent in calling TW Superboy in that context.

That being said, I think the mere presence of BR in this here forum causes emotional outbursts from everyone. I think in this case everyone overreacted. We should just call a truce and let bygones be bygones.

agreed. I think there was nothing wrong with that pic of Routh, Reeve and welling. For those of you who read the comics and understand both of the crisis you should understand for the most part where he was coming from. For the people who don't I can uderstand why you would get upset but you should have asked for someone to explain the reason of Superboy prime before jumping the gun over the title given.

 

[RakuMon]

Humour this ignoramus and tell me why is that Superboy?

No problem.
The current Superboy is a clone of Superman and Lex Luthor. His 'costume' is just a black t-shirt and jeans:

 

[avidreader]

Oh, okay I remember reading that in the death of Superman, but I didnt remember that he had chosen that particular outfit as his uniform.

Thanks Raku.

 

[Serene]

There was no malicious intent in calling TW Superboy in that context.

That being said, I think the mere presence of BR in this here forum causes emotional outbursts from everyone. I think in this case everyone overreacted. We should just call a truce and let bygones be bygones.

And the voice of reason prevails.

You're right, I probably did over-react (though truthfully, my initial posting wasn't even directed at CS specifically, it was more lashing out in frustration). It's kinda sad that it's become almost a knee-jerk reaction to defend the guy, but that's part of being a Tom Welling fan in a Superman world, I guess. But you know.. there have been a few issues, historically, in this forum, that everyone is well aware of. But you are right, and there shouldn't be any problem with posting that manip here. I just don't personally care for it.

So, CS and superboybt, I do apologize for getting annoyed about the manip.

 

[Kane]

It's forgotten.


I feel like making my own manip. What software do you use superboybt?

 

[superboy13]

It's forgotten.


I feel like making my own manip. What software do you use superboybt?

It's ok Serene, don't worry...

Crisis Superman, I use Adobe Photoshop CS to make manips... it's quite easy once you get used to it.

 

[Kane]

 

[Kane]

Crisis Superman, I use Adobe Photoshop CS to make manips... it's quite easy once you get used to it.

Where do you download it from?

 

[superboy13]

Where do you download it from?

I used some kind of P2P program... I think it was E-mule

 

[Gregorius]

These are my thoughts, in a nutshell, on the idea of Tom Welling as Superman, as quoted from the Red Cape Gallery homepage.

TOM WELLING AS SUPERMAN​

A Brief Analysis
​

​

I, for one, believe that Tom Welling would make an excellent Superman and that the qualms others may have about him assuming the role can be resolved simply by making a few minor adjustments:

1) On Smallville, make-up is presumably used to make him look younger, since he’s about 10 years older than Clark is supposed to be. In order for him to play a mature Superman, make-up should instead be applied only to accent his features or, at most, to make him look only slightly older. After all, Tom Welling is actually a few years older than Christopher Reeve was when he took on the role.

2) Smallville’s Clark Kent usually wears his hair in a casual mop-top style. Although this look could work well for his civilian identity even in his adult career (Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter), Superman does not have bangs. His hair needs to be brushed back, with a distinct curl in the front that barely tickles his forehead. The style worn by Christopher Reeve in the movies directed by Richard Donner is a good example.

3) As an actor, Tom must adapt his demeanor so that his presence his more commanding and he appears more confident and resolved. The out-from-under-the-eyebrows look of determination we sometimes see on Smallville should be one of his primary facial expressions. Folding his arms across his chest more often would also be advisable. At any rate, his performance on Smallville leaves little room to doubt that he is perfectly capable of conveying such a commanding and determined presence onscreen.

4) He must be given a well-designed costume that is unique and yet true to the classic Superman look.

The challenge would not be making Tom Welling look and act convincingly like Superman. The challenge would probably be convincing him to take on the role in the first place, since highly substantiated rumors seem to suggest that he objects to the idea of wearing a Superman costume.

 

[Kane]

Another attempt: Tom Welling on the Silver Screen.

The Classic Superman.

 

[Gregorius]

What do you all think of this one?

 

[avidreader]

I think they're good Gregorious, but there is something about the hair in all of them. It kind of reminds me of a Superman figurine that I bought back in 1994 with the hair painted on. I think if you could make the hair look more realistic, then the whole thing would look more real.

 

[Gmanofsteel]

I didn't draw the hair on. That's Chris Reeve's scalp in both pics, warped somewhat to fit TW's head. There aren't a whole lot of pics to choose fromof SV's Clark with a hairstyle befitting a full-fledged Superman. That mop-top style he usually wears just doesn't cut it.

Maybe you'd like this one. I figured that, during a shirt rip, he's in transition between identities and hasn't brushed his hair back yet, so I left his own hair intact.

this one is fantastic! your best one yet

 

[Kane]

Found this on the Superman board:

Damn this manip is awesome!

 

[AgentPat]

Wow! A respectful manip with Welling in it from Wormy. Well I'll be damned.

Nice to see she's gotten past her lingerie fetish for him.

Awesome Crisis manip. It's probably the best one I've ever seen!

 

[rumpuso]

Who's the girl in Super Girl's role? (at least I assume that's Super Girl...opposite from Tom?)

 

[AgentPat]

Who's the girl in Super Girl's role? (at least I assume that's Super Girl...opposite from Tom?)

Ya got me? LOL But you're probably right in assuming she's Supergirl given Reeve in the center and Welling on the left.

'Tis a damn good manip.

 

[Gmanofsteel]

Found this on the Superman board:

Damn this manip is awesome!

amazing, stunning, FANTASTIC

 

[Kane]

Ya got me? LOL But you're probably right in assuming she's Supergirl given Reeve in the center and Welling on the left.

'Tis a damn good manip.

Welling is on the left as Superboy. Chris Reeve is center as Superman. The blonde girl on the the right is Kara....and she looks like Kristanna Loken there.