Note: One of our newest P:R Regulars Kris Anka returns with a stunningly simple take on DC’s resident femme fatale. Taking cues from several versions, Anka has created an simply redesign. Bonus points for the Cat emblem!. – Chris A.
Here’s Kris’ comments on his design:
So with all the hubbub with the Dark Knight Rises redesign, I just figured I take my own stab at her, because for the most part, I’ve never really thought about her costume much before. And as I was mulling it over, as much as I like the Darwyn Cooke design, the old Julie Newmar version really struck me as fitting her character a lot more. Granted, I think of her much more lighthearted than a disgruntled former prostitute. I personally like the character better as an overly playful fashionable femme fatale, so i took a far more flashy stance to the costume than a realistic one. I find that the realistic believable approach only goes so far, because, come on, this is superheroes. They shouldn’t have to make complete 100% sense. They need an element of spectacle and iconography. I’m still waiting for the Batman movie with grey cotton tights.
Note: Making a stunning debut here on P:R, Singapore’s Shawn Yap brings his “A” game with this trio of Hal Jordan designs. At first they might be seen as three attempts, but I see this as three designs for Hal as he grows up — but maybe I’m reading into it too much. Seeing the armored construct over the black suit is a nice piece of work, and the cloaked Hal gives him a real esteemed presence as if he was inducted into the Guardians of the Universe. – Chris A.
When asked about his designs for Hal, Shawn said:
I love the idea of the ring creating the costume, but thought that perhaps the basic outfit (left) should be black with a sort of “galactic camo” (not unlike Starman’s), and the ring builds the overlapping outfit on top of it, depending on the circumstance. We have the standard, more militaristic uniform (middle)- very armor-like with emphasis on the ring hand, while the shoulder on the other side holds a sort of rank, and also a ceremonial outfit (right), for funerals and celebrations on Oa.
Note: She’s become the queen mother of mutantkind, but she still retains the sharp edges from her life of criminal pursuits. Glasgow artist Colin Alexander brings us a new addition to Emma’s already buxom wardrobe with this surprisingly-non-revealing bodysuit (although that cape might be hiding something). – Chris A.
Here’s what Colin said about the design:
Emma Frost is a ridiculous paradox. She’s also one of my favourite X-men, so redesigning the character was scandalously good fun. Making the White Queen wear a practical uniform is a bit like taking all the baubles off a Christmas tree. Albeit a super rich, sexually overt, machiavellian Christmas tree. Capes, platform heels, inappropriate revelation of skin and a stiff drink. These are a few of her favourite things…
Note: We’ve been getting more Justice League related redesigns than ever, and today’s entry rose to the top of the heap. In this design, Tony Aros reinterprets DC’s leading lady into a more classic approach harkening back to her Themiscyran roots. Tony’s thrown in alot of unique elements that play well with each other, and I’d love to see more of this design in action! Check below the art for Tony’s thoughts on the design, then go to his blog where he’s been busy redesigning the rest of the JLA as well as other heroes. – Chris A.
Here’s what Tony had to say about his approach:
With this redesign I was mainly trying to “de-cheezify” her a little bit, while keeping her both feminine and bad-ass. I dropped the gold from her look because I just don’t like gold, and instead replaced it with silver. Her toga signifies her Greek connection, as well as hearkening to the Amazonian practice of mastectomy. I was mainly trying to imagine what an Amazonian warrior would want to wear to fight, and this is what I pictured. I had a lot of fun with this one.
Note: From the Golden Age of comics comes Joel Priddy‘s revival of the public domain heroine Woman In Red. Originally created in 1940′s Thrilling Comics #2, Woman In Red holds the distinction of being the first female costumed hero ever but fell by the wayside just a few years after her debut. For this redesign, Joel opted to ditch the original’s evening wear attire in favor of “a more practical approach.” Bonus points to Joel for turning the original’s gun into a super-power coming out of the Woman in Red’s extended finger! And riding cap + mask? Excellent!- Chris A.
Note: One of our most industrious P:R Regulars Daniel Govar returns to the site to give us more from his imaginative take on Marvel’s New Mutants. Continuing on from his New Mutants Collection from last year, Govar given us new takes on Dani Moonstar (aka Mirage) and Warlock, with a little Cypher and Karma thrown in if you look close enough. Who wouldn’t want to see this in action? – Chris A.
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Note: Sometimes the best designs for comic characters come when you’re thinking of something besides.. Using Cully Hamner’s Blue Beetle design as a starting point, artist Dou Hong extrapolated an entire cast of characters for a animated take on DC’s wielder of the alien scarab. Hong created 19 unique reinterpretations of Beetle’s rogue’s gallery to create one of the most impressive line-ups in some time. Go over to Hong’s DevianrtArt to read up on his detailed thoughts abotu the designs. – Chris A.
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Note: The artist of last month’s winter X-Men piece is back with a cohesive redesign of DC’s Justice League. George Kambadais has taken DC’s premiere super-team and turned them from an informal grouping of solo heroes to a unified force for good (and for fashion). Go after the jump to see detailed close-ups of each character. – Chris A.
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Note: After years of being the black sheep of the Spider-Clan, it looks like the Scarlet Spider is finally coming around to some folks. In the Marvel U he’s getting a new series, and out of fandom comes this redesign by artist Jordan Gibson. Gibson keeps much of the original and instead fine-tunes and simplifies what was already there with Tom Lyle’s original design; the blackened eyes are an interesting turn as well. – Chris A.
Note: As we enter a new year, everyone’s been thinking about the future. Last week we saw a stunning take on a Batman Beyond movie, and now we see artist Ilias Kyriazis dream up what the Avengers would look like in 15 years. There’s no grandpappy Captain America here (although that might be interesting too!), instead we get the next generation of Marvel heroes featuring progeny of current characters and some of today’s younger heroes all grown up. Go after the jump for Ilias’ write-up on each character. – Chris A.
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