Tom Welling as Superman

[triplet]

Now the pic looks much better.

Now, now.... be nice.

 

[superboy13]

Whos body did you manip that to? Im trying to figure out the S design.

Hey, I'm new in these forums... I'm the guy who did that manip (thanks to Serene for posting it). I used the blue part of the costume of evil superman from Superman III (but I changed the shade of blue), but the S is the one from Superman Returns, but made plain and shadowed as if it belinged to the costume, not a 3D plate

 

[AgentPat]

Hey, I'm new in these forums... I'm the guy who did that manip (thanks to Serene for posting it).

Welcome to the Hype, Superboy13. You'll fit right in here.

I used the blue part of the costume of evil superman from Superman III (but I changed the shade of blue), but the S is the one from Superman Returns, but made plain and shadowed as if it belonged to the costume, not a 3D plate

Hee! I thought I recognized the \S/

I like it better that way, actually. It looks bigger too, which is another feature that I prefer. Nice work!

It'll be interesting to see what shield design style they choose for SV's Clark, and how it evolves from the infinity \8/ symbol to the \S/ that we're all familiar with. If they go one more season after this one (pretty likely at this point, but February sweeps should hopefully seal the deal), then I hope they cover the evolution of the suit in depth. They've elaborated on everything else in thorough detail on the show, why not the suit?

 

[Gregorius]

http://www.redcapegallery.com/Posters/Man of Steel.jpg

Anyone who says that ain't Superman is blind, deaf, and dumb!

 

[Milkman95]

I guess I'm blind, deaf, and dumb then......

 

[avidreader]

I guess I'm blind, deaf, and dumb then......

.... and so you like coming into these forums because?

 

[Pickle-El]

.... and so you like coming into these forums because?

I thought I was the defensive one, right everyone? You all said so just last week......

Hold on, I'll re-word that,

The 'Most defensive person on the Smallville forum' name belong to the Pickle......sorry Babs.

 

[Milkman95]

.... and so you like coming into these forums because?

Maybe because I enjoy the show perhaps? Frickin' hilarious............

 

[Gregorius]

These are my thoughts in a nutshell on the idea of Tom Welling as Superman, as quoted on my new fanart site, http://www.redcapegallery.com .

TOM WELLING AS SUPERMAN​

A Brief Analysis
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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.

Brandon Routh, Schmandon Smouth! This is the real Superman of this era!

 

[Ultimate_Superman]

Brandon Routh, Schmandon Smouth! This is the real Superman of this era!

You were doing good up till here. This is the problem with both forums if you could just leave each persons name out you would see less bashing and flaming.

 

[Gmanofsteel]

Now the pic looks much better.

I like this one better

 

[Kane]

One can only dream...

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

oh noe, it's gonna be Chloe!

 

[Earthsea]

Hilarious

 

[Gregorius]

What in God's name do you people have against Chloe?! The way she keeps Clark's secret so faithfully and accepted him as an alien so willingly, she's one of the noblest characters on the show!

I have a hard time understanding character bashing in general. Like what the heck do Lana-bashers have against Lana?

 

[Kane]

They're both annoying characters and have received bad characterization and crappy storylines way more often than good ones.
They are definately the weakest links on the show.

 

[avidreader]

What in God's name do you people have against Chloe?! The way she keeps Clark's secret so faithfully and accepted him as an alien so willingly, she's one of the noblest characters on the show!

I have a hard time understanding character bashing in general. Like what the heck do Lana-bashers have against Lana?

I'm with you Gregorius.

 

[Gmanofsteel]

What in God's name do you people have against Chloe?! The way she keeps Clark's secret so faithfully and accepted him as an alien so willingly, she's one of the noblest characters on the show!

I have a hard time understanding character bashing in general. Like what the heck do Lana-bashers have against Lana?

I've found that *some* (not all) of chloe lovers are so swept into her they'd want lana dead, then have chloe become lois Those people are like pet peeves for me sometimes

 

[avidreader]

I've found that *some* (not all) of chloe lovers are so swept into her they'd want lana dead, then have chloe become lois Those people are like pet peeves for me sometimes

That always works both ways though. I've found some Lana fans who are so enamoured with her that they want Chloe and Lois dead.

 

[The Caped Knight]

Here is a drawing of TOM WELLING as young SUPERMAN (In training) by Renato Guedes

 

[RakuMon]

I guess you can add Renato Guedes to the growing list of industry pros who have produced "uncommisioned" art of Welling as Supes. A list that includes Alex Ross and Carlo Pagulayan. Am I forgetting anyone?

 

[triplet]

It's beautiful...

 

[Spider-Gamer]

It's beautiful...

I have to agree!

 

[Bruce_Wayne29]

Really great.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

wow, that's painted too, not a drawing

someone should go post that in the SV Fan Art thread over at BT, or better yet make a SV Pro Art thread LOL