SubscribeNote: P:R regular Jemma Salume makes a much-welcome return to the site today and dusts off an admittedly “wacky” redesign of the Marvel mutant Storm. – Chris A.
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Note: P:R regular Jemma Salume makes a much-welcome return to the site today and dusts off an admittedly “wacky” redesign of the Marvel mutant Storm. – Chris A.
awesome all day
/ January 7, 2013La Roux VS Alfred Hitchcock!
Great update on storm’s rebel look. Not sure I would have guessed it was storm right off the bat but now that I know I feel that it works.
Jay
/ January 7, 2013I like this, but maybe for an “evil” Storm…she just needs those toes covered, in case of snow you know. The sleeves look like tornadoes, that’s a pretty cool touch.
Off topic question, can Storm create a blizzard?
DBrown
/ January 7, 2013I like the asymmetry of hemline of the top and the segmented construction. My only problem with this design is that there aren’t any accessories. I think some form of jewelry would’ve gone a long way to make this design pop even more! Not a fan of the hair color, but I like the cut. Though I can see where the artist was going in connection with Storm, I didn’t automatically think of her when I first saw it. Overall, IMO, a nice redesign.
Chris A.
/ January 7, 2013Jay: Uncanny X-Men #120 she did.
DannyIndeed
/ January 7, 2013This one’s a mixed bag. Really like the coat and tights combo, but I’m not feeling the bare feet and pink hair. Not sure what’s going on with the blue stripes on the arms and feet either – asymmetrical body paint/tattoos? Don’t think they add much to the design, and they’re reminiscent of The Last Airbender…
Peacock Prince
/ January 7, 2013As far as how much or how little clothing she wears….canon and the various Handbooks to the Marvel Universe have stipulated that Storm could bounce around nekkid without adverse effects from hostile weather conditions, hence why she could fly around in the altogether under a desert sun without burning or chafing from high altitude winds, so I don’t think toe frostbite is something she needs to worry about. That said, she overheated while out in an Arctic blizzard from her body trying to compensate for the frigid temperature, so clothing > nothing.
Edwin
/ January 7, 2013I like this storm. It has so much character, and it’s not trashy. I’d follow this Storm
Mario Silva
/ January 7, 2013cloak and dagger style!
I find some snow flake or lightning accessories would add to the look.
DaniSpite
/ January 7, 2013I didn’t recognize her as Storm without her white hair, cat-like face (which has been lost lately, as almost no penciler draws her with it) and no-pupil eyes. Also, the costume don’t say “african weather goddess” to me, and I feel like I’ve seen this before, as the pattern on the top is similar to other Jemma’s designs.
Joel Priddy
/ January 7, 2013Gorgeous!
Jay
/ January 7, 2013Pretty sure the blue is just shading and not tattoos
Thomas Fummo
/ January 8, 2013It’s nice, but I agree that it doesn’t make me think of Storm. Some lightning or snowflake insignia or even just the ‘X’ somewhere would improve it greatly.
John
/ January 8, 2013I have to agree with the gist of most of these comments. I don’t get a “Storm” vibe here so much as “floating black gal with pink hair.”
Edwin
/ January 8, 2013None of Ororo’s outfits say African Weather Goddess. As it is, Africa has so many countries and cultures that a single aesthetic that portrays that would be impossible to find
Chad
/ January 8, 2013DannyIndeed: those are shadows. Jemma has a unique palette and I for one love it.
DaniSpite: I’d ask how many male heroes have requisite jewelry, and why you feel Storm in particular needs any at all.
This design is high fashion and appropriate to the character. At her level of notoriety —preeminent X-Man, Avenger, interstellar hero and divorced queen —a costume that’s unlike anyone else in the marvel Universe is exactly what she deserves.
Jay
/ January 8, 2013I’m pretty sure the blue is just shading and not tattoos
TBolt
/ January 9, 2013looks interesting, don’t care for the bare feet, not too practical. I think the coloring that everyone is seeing as pink hair and body paint is just shading that didn’t go over well. Notice the pink lines up with the two tone shading on the face.
Edwin
/ January 9, 2013One could argue Tony’s entire suit is bling, and then we get to stuff like Green Lantern’s ring and the Quasar bands.
DannyIndeed
/ January 9, 2013Yeah, upon taking another look, I can see that they’re intended to be shadows now. Which just means that the execution in this case doesn’t work for me. Nothing against the artist – her Dr. Strange villains are still one of my favorite things on this blog. Just a misfire here for my tastes.
Chad
/ January 9, 2013Edwin: I’m sure you understand the clear difference between putting a ring on Green Lantern and a ring on Storm. For those that don’t: The former defines his powers, the latter describes her gender.
Andreea
/ January 9, 2013This is realy nice!
Julien
/ January 9, 2013This looks fantastic. It also doesn’t look anything like Storm. When it comes to redesigning comic book characters, I think it’s best to keep at least one or two distinctive elements of the original costume.
Mario Silva
/ January 11, 2013When I say accessories it doesn’t mean jewelery, it means accessories . in a superhero world it could be anything from weapons, armor, insignia, bags and pouches, to tattoos and yes jewelery. If you still see jewelery as something gender specific then you really missed out on the 100000 years or so of human history. Power man without accessories is just another bland character design, his bracelets, glasses or chains are not the source of his power, they are source of his style.
Edwin
/ January 11, 2013http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lo9k4yEbMX1qecd9qo1_500.jpg
And then we get this fabulousness.