I don't think it's armor. It's clearly not armor in real life because the actor is wearing skin tight clothing. It's textured. It ain't armor. I also don't think we've been given any indication by the production that its armor. Zod is wearing armor. Superman is not.
To be honest, I can't tell what the movie outfit is made out of, as most of the images I've seen have been either fleeting or dark, but the outfit appears to have a metallic-like sheen. It looks like it could be some kind of armor, but it might be plastic or rubber instead. It doesn't look like cloth.
I don't think it's armor. It's clearly not armor in real life because the actor is wearing skin tight clothing. It's textured. It ain't armor. I also don't think we've been given any indication by the production that its armor. Zod is wearing armor. Superman is not.
To be honest, I can't tell what the movie outfit is made out of, as most of the images I've seen have been either fleeting or dark, but the outfit appears to have a metallic-like sheen. It looks like it could be some kind of armor, but it might be plastic or rubber instead. It doesn't look like cloth.
It could be some type of armor, but its not stated so far. It could still serve as Kryptonian fabric (I reference you to the Zod "I will find him" scene in the trailer. He's wearing similar fabric on krypton.) I can't start a bugaboo about him wearing armor in the movie without it specifically stating it. At this point, it appears to be Kryptonian material.
Now I'm really intrigued with this outfit. I would prefer some more red, but I'm willing to footnote that opinion. My intrigue is if there has been any statement made or printed article mentioning this outfit is Kryptonian armor. Rewatching the trailer, it seems to be the same type of material as seen on Kryton.
I really haven't read any Superman in n52 to know if he's wearing Kryptonian armor in the comics. The movie might be modeled to look like the new design, but I'm not convinced its armor.
The Morrison stories in Action Comics establish that it is, in fact, armor -- it's a variation of the Kryptonian battle-mechs we've seen in the past, but modified in concept by Morrison. I'll admit that I can't tell if the movie version is also armor or not, though it appears to follow the general design.
Plus, for all we know Kryptonian material originally used in comics is like a steel weave. Maybe its difficult to handle, cut, & sew...like an armor!
I am curious, @chuck_melville, if the red trunks area were on the suit in the movie, does the movie gain that star back?
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Potentially, yes -- but whether or not it retains that star depends on the rest of the movie.
I would actually prefer red in the trunks area, myself. It'd break up the blue. I can't comment on Morrison's stuff for a couple reason. One of which is the story doesn't seem to be based on his current work. Another, Morrison seems to writes for himself & devotees; he doesn't seem to care about the continuity established in other books.
I'm of the option that just because Morrison wants it to be armor doesn't mean its armor in the movie.
Eh. I like the costume. I'll reserve judgement on how it looks IN the movie as opposed to still shots that are printed online and in magazines. Sometimes seeing the costume in movement on the big screen is a better way to judge a costume than in a photograph on some website or magazine.
I intend to see it, but I'm still not feeling the excitement I should be feeling for it.
At least the full size photo looks like Supes' suit isn't armor.
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No, thank God for that! Instead, it looks like it was made of proper Kryptonian rubber, probably made from the tires of the landing gear from his Kryptonain rocket when he was sent to Earth as a baby.
I'm the complete opposite. The dog, cousins, okay, but beyond that I think its too much. Same with mutants in Marvel. When it starts to be 20% of the population are mutants it takes the "specialness" of the group.
Remember the series Heroes? Once the numbers of "heroes" became more & more, I jumped ship like the captain of that beached cruise liner in the Mediterranean.
I'm the complete opposite. The dog, cousins, okay, but beyond that I think its too much. Same with mutants in Marvel. When it starts to be 20% of the population are mutants it takes the "specialness" of the group.
Remember the series Heroes? Once the numbers of "heroes" became more & more, I jumped ship like the captain of that beached cruise liner in the Mediterranean.
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I understand where you're coming from. For me, it helps that I never found Superman special to begin with.
The dude has got the muscles but I just don't see Superman in his face. I find it a bit distracting. It's just me, but i don't know what it is. Something is awry. Anyway, It's small potatoes. Hope it's a great flick I wish him and it well.
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I'm of the option that just because Morrison wants it to be armor doesn't mean its armor in the movie.
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http://www.flicksandbits.com/2013/04/20/hans-zimmers-man-of-steel-trailer-song-available-to-stream-in-full-an-ideal-of-hope/45272/
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You know, if one were to replace the various incarnations of fanboys dressed as Batman w/the Boy Scout, this thread would look awfully familiar. ;)
I keed, cuz I too feel that way too sometimes.. just a little poking at ourselves..
I don't mind the movie outfit, overall, but it does remind me of this little get-up, modeled by Mr. Furley himself...
Something about it all being one piece and one color, and sort-of having a sort-of belt...
Cool Superman vs. Iron man gif
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http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=78680
A new poster and a very fetching publicity pic Lois and Supes.The new trailers look terrific too. I am now officially excited about this movie.
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"Detective, Knight-Errant, Boston Sports Fan, Cage Rattler, Boat Rocker....Jack of All Trades, Master of None."
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Man of Steel plot rumor
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Remember the series Heroes? Once the numbers of "heroes" became more & more, I jumped ship like the captain of that beached cruise liner in the Mediterranean.
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