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I love those Hitch designs.
I’m currently going through a big Hitch rediscovery period after enjoying his Hawkman so much, and his designs are always great.
He did some similar designs to those Ultimates ones for Ultimate FF too – I’ll see if I can dig them out.
I really liked the work he and Mark did on the 616 Fantastic Four book. I think it’s an under-appreciated gem.
Yeah, I liked that too.
The new Thor design:
The new Thor design:
As I said on another thread, this design is kind of all over the place… there’s at least 2 styles meshed together that shouldn’t be (the whole armor thing and the tron shiny lights) plus that headband is just… I don’t even know what the hell that is…
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Unused Squadron Supreme redesigns
Concept and designs artist by Pat Quinn, John Lowe and Moose Baumann
“Here are some character re-designs for Marvel Comic’s Squadron Supreme characters. This was part of a pitch from like 2002ish…I think. Writer Shaun Behrens and I had been developing a relationship with a Marvel editor (who is no longer there) and asked if we could pitch him some Squadron Supreme ideas, and he agreed. Shortly after submitting our pitch, the editor got back in touch and said that while he thought our stuff was great, he couldn’t move on it because another Squadron Supreme pitch had come in from a name person…maybe it was people? Either way, this got shelved, but it was a great experience and that editor was very kind to look at our work and very friendly and professional about the whole experience.” – Pat Quinn
Is anyone else getting these imgur smart gallery things showing up with a cookie warning on every single one and then not centring on the images properly? Might be better to just hotlink to the individual images.
Doesn’t show on either my laptop or mobile, it’s perfectly fine for me.
They’re displaying fine for me too.
I really liked the work he and Mark did on the 616 Fantastic Four book. I think it’s an under-appreciated gem.
I think that those are my favourite FF costumes. The short sleeves really work for me.
Found this unused Psylocke design by Mahmud Asrar:
Doesn’t show on either my laptop or mobile, it’s perfectly fine for me.
I’m getting this.
And that cookie warning is persisting on every embedded gallery even after I’ve accepted cookies on other ones on the same page and reloaded. And then after that it’s just displaying as this.
Some unofficial designs by Ray-Anthony Height:
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It’s not an Emma Frost design if she’s not drawing attention to her tits:
Todd McFarlane redesigned Medieval Spawn:
I don’t think the axe is big enough. Or the skull on his shoulder.
I hope Medieval Spawn isn’t planning on riding a horse. Or sitting down. Or, y’know, actually moving at all…
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The one on the right doesn’t match any of the costumes I remember from The Judas Contract.
https://dreager1.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/new_teen_titans_judas_contract_tp.jpg
I always liked the hairstyle Perez gave her with the big puffy long hair that sorta merged with her flying trail. I understand the outfit is a bit skimpy for animation but I wonder why the hairstyle has never been seen in animation.
What do we think of the new Spider-Woman design?
Those yellow triangles will be really helpful to a sniper — one shot to the chest, one to the head; and in case her back is turned, one shot between the shoulder blades!
Those yellow triangles will be really helpful to a sniper — one shot to the chest, one to the head; and in case her back is turned, one shot between the shoulder blades!
And one to each hand.
At least they are better than the giant arrow pointing down her stomach. If I was Jessica i would prefer the small yellow pieces over the larger ones.
Early Grayson design by @mikeljanin. I voted for this one. I was over ruled, and the now classic costume was made. Still gets my vote. Damnit. pic.twitter.com/v4loaZL9sQ
— Tom King (@TomKingTK) December 26, 2019
Some Fun initial Design stuff for a project I decided to Pass on–decided to do my own thing instead :)
Posted by Jonboy Meyers on Jumaat, 12 Mei 2017
Since we briefly commented on these designs in the Marvel Comics thread:
View this post on InstagramNEW WARRIORS are spinning off of #OUTLAWED in April! By writer @Kibblesmith , art by Luciano Vecchio and @rbsilva_comics on covers. Learn all about it on this Syfy coverage: https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/marvel-is-rebooting-new-warriors-with-writer-daniel-kibblesmith-who-loves-skateboarding After exploring #NewWarriors themes and characters in #IRONHEART and spinning off from the awesome @eve.ewing ‘s OUTLAWED, this feels like a natural progression that I hope readers will enjoy. Hey, #Silhouette! And who are those kids?? I got to design a whole new team of characters and redesign some classic ones and I AM LIVING. More info on them soon! ****** NEW WARRIORS se desprende de OUTLAWED en Abril! Escrita por Daniel Kibblesmith, dibujos míos y tapas de RB Silva. Toda la info en esta cobertura de Syfy: https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/marvel-is-rebooting-new-warriors-with-writer-daniel-kibblesmith-who-loves-skateboarding Después de explorar temas y personajes de New Warriors en Ironheart y desprendiéndose de Outlawed, por la increíble Eve Ewing, se siente una progresión natural que espero que le guste a les lectores. Eh, Silhouette! Y quienes son esxs pibis?? Me toco rediseñar varies personajes clasiques y diseñar un grupo de cero y estoy que flipo. Pronto mas info:
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That Venom face is weird. Slim venom never really worked for me too.
View this post on InstagramSPEEDBALL Character study NEW WARRIORS coming up in April! #speedball #newwarriors
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Throwback Thursday: Neal Adams Explains The Story Behind Tim Drake’s Robin Costume
Few years old but it applies.
Spider-Woman redesign i’ve been kicking around 🕷 pic.twitter.com/1Wc1LxijE4
— Jordan Gibson (@gibsoncomics) February 20, 2020
Some crazy great X-Force of tomorrow designs by @TotinoTedesco pic.twitter.com/ODAsUlXU3E
— Rick Remender (@Remender) March 22, 2020
Why are they Nazis?
Why are they Nazis?
Overcorrection for the New Warriors.
Concept art circa 1976 by renown cartoonist Alex Toth of Electra Woman and Dyna Girl. Some of his other notable works include Space Ghost, Super Friends and Scooby-Doo. How badly would you like to see an EWDG Comic-Book?! #alextoth #comicart #EWDG #krofftsupershow #superheroes pic.twitter.com/1bFnznkAnH
— 𝕊𝕚𝕕 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕥𝕪 𝕂𝕣𝕠𝕗𝕗𝕥 (@SidMartyKrofft) May 21, 2020
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What Batman will be wearing by the end of “Joker War”:
I can only ask…. why?
Maybe he loses a bet with the Joker?
He looks like the only action figure variant that’s left at the toy shop after all the good ones have gone.
“Dark Ice Batman with Cryo-Punch Action Launcher!”
I can only ask…. why?
JAMES TYNION IV ON NEW BATSUITS, NEW VILLAINS, AND RESHAPING GOTHAM WITH ‘JOKER WAR’
https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/james-tynion-iv-new-batsuit-reshaping-gotham-joker-war
Looking at the image (having not yet read the linky-link that JR posted) I’m not sure that it is actually Bruce in the suit.
More alternative X-Men designs from God of War art director Raf Grassetti:
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View this post on Instagram✖️Beast #xmen #marvel #sketchbook #mcu #beast #wolverine
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EDIT:
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Good news everyone!
This is NOT Batman's new costume moving forward. This is a costume that appears in the Joker War story, but is not Batman's new suit moving forward. We only see him wear it in a dream sequence. It has a very, very specific story purpose. https://t.co/I5LCspoM0f
— James Tynion IV (@JamesTheFourth) July 20, 2020
Luciano Vecchio playing with Jean Grey:
More alternative X-Men designs from God of War art director Raf Grassetti:
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View this post on Instagram✖️Beast #xmen #marvel #sketchbook #mcu #beast #wolverine
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Nice pics but ‘alternative’ designs is pushing it a bit, they look pretty much what the characters looked like in the Grant Morrison era.
Yeah, I guess they were the inspiration.
Look good as movie versions though.
It’s interesting to see the Bryan Hitch approach to design continue to influence movie designs for superhero costumes so much (those seams!)
Luciano Vecchio playing with Jean Grey:
Seriously…
USAgent is getting a new costume:
USAgent is getting a new costume:
That looks terrible.
Russell Dauterman’s design for Emma Frost:
Raf Grasetti’s take on Wolverine:
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Would prefer the costume were brown and tan.
And they say his original Liefeld design was bad
Shitterstar
I watched Deadpool 2 yesterday. his final look in that movie is his worst look.
I watched Deadpool 2 yesterday. his final look in that movie is his worst look.
Remind me. Which one is that?
She should go one size bigger, that’s 100% going to chafe in the butt.
It’s like that old Peter Cook line about knowing it’s good art because the bottoms follow you around the room.
Remind me. Which one is that?
the one on top of the helicopter.
I think they should swap out the bird for a cat seriously, they should just remove the bird or move it maybe to the shoulders
Agreed. Can’t even see the cameltoe with that bird in the way. Pfft.
The bird design does seem rather incongruous.
not a fan but since it is from King’s book it will be easily avoidable.
X-Men: Storm’s Best Costume Designs, Ranked
Clay Mann redesign of the Helena Wayne Huntress:
Hello Helena.
🐱🦇4 pic.twitter.com/nLFrzDL1YN
— Tom King (@TomKingTK) December 16, 2020
Ugh, pass.
They’ve really gotta get over the glowing Tron things. And by “they” I mean everyone. As awful as this is though, it doesn’t really matter – he’ll be back in the classic look in like 3 months.
I was surprised how skittish Marvel were about even the black costume when it was first revealed back in the 80’s. My memory of that era was that the black costume was so popular that the red and blue disappeared for some time, but having re-read that run a little while ago, they actually kept making excuses to get him back in the red and blue, almost to the point where they alternated each month, because they were obviously *terrified* of offending long-term Spidey-fans.
Also if you think this costume is bad, you definitely shouldn’t play the Miles Morales Spidey game…
Old article:
Old article:
Lemme save everyone some time… it’s just a bunch of awful designs all drawn by the same mediocre artist. You’re welcome =)
Old article:
Lemme save everyone some time… it’s just a bunch of awful designs all drawn by the same mediocre artist. You’re welcome =)
Calling that artist mediocre is being very generous.
I agree with him about the marketing ploy… still don’t think it’s a good design. It’s not… it’s boring and derivative and just plain ugly, not worth saving for anything at all.
That video lost me at “You’re listening to Ethan Van Gobshite”
That video lost me at “You’re listening to Ethan Van Gobshite”
I didn’t even really pay attention to that being EVS until the end of the video.