Tom Welling as Superman

[Serene]

He just is.

I have to ask. What the hell were people thinking?

That picture.. backpack, checkered shirt and all.. is SO it almost hurts. It just doesn't get much better than that.

 

[avidreader]

I have to ask. What the hell were people thinking?

That picture.. backpack, checkered shirt and all.. is SO it almost hurts. It just doesn't get much better than that.

I was so blown away when I saw that picture posted by Pat a couple of days ago that it really left me speechless.

He has that Greek god look about him in that picture which completely encompasses everything that I see in Superman.

 

[triplet]

He is. He truly is everything that I feel Superman should be.

That photo says it all.

I'm loving this season! He's so Supermanly this year, more so than he's ever been... It's just getting better and better.

 

[Kane]

Tom Welling most definatly looks like Superman. He gives a modern/unique look to Superman (which looks nothing like Reeves Silver/Bronze age looking Superman) but looks like a Superman for the 21st century (which IMO is better). I think the reason why so many have trouble regarding him as Superman is the nature of the show and the way Clark is written in.

Part of me wishes Smallville was never produced and Welling was casted as Superman in an Birthright/origins movie in 2002 or 2003 written by Waid. It would have easily outdone any previous Superman movie.

 

[notalurkerany+]

Hmm. Smiling shots, eh? Well, here's a few semi-recent ones in character for the helluvit. Anybody feel like maniping 'em, knock yourselves out.

Thanks a lot for the photos, Pat!

I'll try to knock myself out, especially with the last one. His expression is stern and warm at the same time.

Reeve's Clark smiled a lot. His Superman however was more stern and determined looking, though he did have moments where he smiled. Sound familiar? (Look up)

My best memories of Reeve's Superman are mostly when he's smiling in the scenes with MK or the final scene of S:TM where he's flying around the world, then he smiles at the camera and flies away. *sigh*

Supes' is stern and bullheaded, but there's a kindness in the eyes that's comforting. Yeah, there is a certain level of subjectivity to it, but there's definitely something palpable there. And while Welling's expressions run the Superman gamut, the proof is in a completely expressionless face because you still see Superman in the eyes and overall demeanor. The ability to just BE the character w/o making any special effort to "look" the character (through facial expressions, poses or costuming - whatever) is a HUGE part of buying into the fantasy for me...

It's all about verisimilitude and Welling has come to master it.

 

[Kane]

Now the pic looks much better.

 

[Brainiac 8]

Now the pic looks much better.

That is just rude. I like her.

 

[avidreader]

I like all the girls, they are all great for different reasons.

I just wish everybody could appreciate all of them for what they are as they are all going to have an impact on this special super hero.

 

[Kane]

I think Lois is the only one who has some real significance and impact. Even Lana loses her importance after Smallville High. There will obviously be alot more important people that have a strong impact on Kal-el's life once he becomes a Superhero and grows up; Lex, Ma and Pa Kent, Brainiac, Perry White, Jimmy Olsen, Kara, Metallo, Zodd, Darkseid, Batman etc etc... Pete and Lana show up now and then, but arent very important or relevant to him anymore.

 

[avidreader]

Yeah, but I'm watching Smallville in the present and these people are present in his life now. You cant dismiss anything that happens today because its not there tomorrow.

I'm watching it to see what impact they have on him and that's what I take away after watching each episode. I dont think about how it all plays out in 10 to 12 years from now.

 

[notalurkerany+]

Now the pic looks much better.

Are you crazy? She looks beautiful with her long hair (or extensions )

 

[Serene]

I like all the girls, they are all great for different reasons.

I just wish everybody could appreciate all of them for what they are as they are all going to have an impact on this special super hero.

I do too, avid. It's probably why we're such big fans of the show though, we like and appreciate all the characters, just some more than others.

That was pretty harsh, CS.

 

[Serene]

I dont think about how it all plays out in 10 to 12 years from now.

Well, you can't really, right? SV is a whole 'nuther telling of the tale, so to speak.. We can assume that certain things are inevitable, but really, they are only tied to the (various) mythologies according to the whims of Al and Miles.

 

[Kane]

Are you crazy? She looks beautiful with her long hair (or extensions )

Her face is still the same. Fake hair or not. She just doesnt do it for me. Shes average while the rest of the cast is on a totally different level.

 

[Kane]

Yeah, but I'm watching Smallville in the present and these people are present in his life now. You cant dismiss anything that happens today because its not there tomorrow.

I'm watching it to see what impact they have on him and that's what I take away after watching each episode. I dont think about how it all plays out in 10 to 12 years from now.

Oh, when you said 'impact on this superhero' I thought you were refering to Superman.

 

[avidreader]

Oh, when you said 'impact on this superhero' I thought you were refering to Superman.

I'm not quite sure what you mean.

Well, you can't really, right? SV is a whole 'nuther telling of the tale, so to speak.. We can assume that certain things are inevitable, but really, they are only tied to the (various) mythologies according to the whims of Al and Miles.

Absolutely! That's why I love it so much.

 

[Kane]

I'm not quite sure what you mean.

You were refering to people who had an impact in the life of the 'superhero'....I thought you meant Superman (Clark's future) since thats his official designation when he becomes an official superhero.

 

[avidreader]

You were refering to people who had an impact in the life of the 'superhero'....I thought you meant Superman (Clark's future) since thats his official designation when he becomes an official superhero.

Well in that case, that's who I did mean. I wasnt referring to any other superhero.

Lana/Chloe/Lois will all have an impact on Clark/Superman.

 

[Kane]

Well in that case, that's who I did mean. I wasnt referring to any other superhero.

Lana/Chloe/Lois will all have an impact on Clark/Superman.

And my point was, in the future Lana's impact on Superman is minimal, shes old news.

Though, I suppose in the Smallville universe, anything can happen. Lana, Chloe and Lois could all still be close friends with Clark in the Smallville future and Chloe may up even working with them at the Daily Planet. Not my favorite outcome, but anythings possible.

 

[Serene]

I think this warrants posting in two threads.

- by Superboy13

 

[avidreader]

I think this warrants posting in two threads.

- by Superboy13

Wow!

Me like that.

 

[Kane]

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

 

[The Caped Knight]

I think this warrants posting in two threads.

- by Superboy13

It's SUPERMAN !!! (awesome manip.)

 

[The Caped Knight]

Tom Welling as SUPERMAN by Carlo Pagulayan

Tom Welling as SUPERMAN by Alex Ross

 

[The Caped Knight]

Those are awesome TW pics.