Superman. The name alone evokes images of iconic red and blue. But even the Man of Steel gets a makeover sometimes!
Superman's Iconic Look
Since his debut in 1938, Superman's costume has been a symbol, rarely changing. Sure, the "S" might get a tweak here and there, but the core design remains largely untouched. But what happens when Superman himself doesn't even remember who he is?
Kryptonian Redesign
In the early 2000s DC Comics story, Superman: Godfall, we see Superman—Kal-El—in Kandor, a bottled Kryptonian city. He's lost his memories of being Earth's Superman. This arc gave us a fresh, striking redesign that was pretty futuristic and gave fans something to talk about. It's way different from his typical look, offering a cool blend of futuristic style and Kryptonian heritage!
The Godfall Suit
Gone is the classic red and blue! Instead, Kal-El sports a sleek silver suit. Think futuristic Kryptonian warrior chic. The suit's got this cool, silver body suit and an awesome cape. Details like silver accents on his chest, arms, and waist really made this costume sharp, and tough-looking armor pieces for his legs complete the set! Oh, and did I mention the amazing glowing, light-up bike he rides? Pure awesome!
This suit speaks to a different side of Superman: embracing his Kryptonian side as he tries to rediscover who he is. It was not only sharp-looking, but totally unique! Yet, we see what is one of his trademark elements: the iconic "S" symbol that makes everyone know who he truly is. The "S" reminds the reader of who he truly is, that core identity. And let's face it; it looks so amazing on the character no matter what new redesign or costume we get!
A Fleeting Moment of Glory
Sadly, this awesome costume only appeared briefly in the comic, mainly showing up on some cover art for Superman: Godfall! This Kryptonian inspired outfit didn’t last! Which, frankly, is a shame because it totally deserves a longer run. A design this stunning needs to make a bigger appearance in more pages! It has huge potential.
A Chance for a Return?
Don’t lose hope! Even though it was a limited appearance this specific costume might return at some point! With DC's massive multiverse storyline they can bring any variation of Superman they desire at any time!
What does that mean? That fans might not have seen the last of this specific redesign. It looks like the “S” might just appear once more in even bigger and bolder ways!
For anyone who wants to explore the world of DC Comics, check this specific story arc and see the details of this specific story arc. Superman: Godfall offers some pretty unique designs that you might just have a great time re-visiting!
