Wildstorm
@universe63 submitted:
Wildstorm, Jim Lee’s old imprint, is back and new character designs are appearing and we’re seeing some intriguing redesigns.
Examples:
Old Zealot
New Zealot
Old Engineer:
New Engineer:
New Engineer out of armor:
Okay first @nebezial-asheri reincarnated Witchblade with Switch now
@warrenellis is taking the distilled essence of 90s comics (aka Wildstorm) and transform it into something I’m actually really eager to read. (article here)
What an amazing time to be alive and into comics!
– wincenworks
Wildstorm
@universe63 submitted:
Wildstorm, Jim Lee’s old imprint, is back and new character designs are appearing and we’re seeing some intriguing redesigns.
Examples:
Old Zealot
New Zealot
Old Engineer:
New Engineer:
New Engineer out of armor:
Okay first @nebezial-asheri reincarnated Witchblade with Switch now
@warrenellis is taking the distilled essence of 90s comics (aka Wildstorm) and transform it into something I’m actually really eager to read. (article here)
What an amazing time to be alive and into comics!
– wincenworks
This was part of a much larger bit by Extra Credits on messages sent by games and how design decisions can (even unwittingly) transform games into propaganda. Games do have an interactive aspect, but the core principles remain true for any media product.
Overall it’s a very important aspect that creators should consider with any sort of system where appearance changes with progress – whether it’s part of item choice, character plot arc or just revising character appearances between chapters.
There’s a reason we have the “More Advanced Armor = Skimpier” box on the Female Armor Bingo.
– wincenworks
It’s time to bring back this great reminder that when you create something it will carry a message, whether you intend to or not. Accordingly, before just jumping on board with a trope like bikini armor, boobplate or battle thongs it’s worth considering what message might be included with it and whether it’s a statement you want associated with your product or yourself.
Not only can it help you avoid having to babble nonsense to try to convince yourself and others you didn’t do something embarrassing, it will open you up to a wide variety of options and probably help you stand out in a market that is really over-saturated with sexualized content.
– wincenworks
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Legends of Tomorrow
@whereismywizardhat submitted:
After seeing the promotional picture for the Legends of Tomorrow version of the Justice Society of America, and specifically their version of Stargirl, I opted to do a five second redesign to make the look feel… well, more like something a superpowered woman in the 1940s would wear.
My Redesign
The source
It should be noted that Stargirl in the comics looks almost identical to the source photo, but she is also set in modern day, not 1941.
Look, I get that superhero costumes were based on the super tight outfits strongmen wore in order to show off their physique. That does not mean when transplanting a female character to WWII you can bring her costume without baggage.
I have to say, I really like the redesign – it’s nice and conveys the spirit of the era without fussing about too much with the specifics or worrying about trying to pin down a particular moment in fashion.
As for the official image.. there’s something about the super heroine costumes I just can’t put my finger on… something to do with history. Something the show probably should have come across while doing some research on World War Two era fashions, life and technology…
Seriously DC Comics, you should know better… not even Catwoman wore spandex in the 1940s and she was a femme fatale from word go!
– wincenworks