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There have been concerns about the weird designs of Green Lantern and Hawkgirl’s superhero costumes for DC Studios’Supermanreboot, but I’ve worked out why they look so strange, and it makes perfect sense. In recent weeks, a slew of set photos have been leaked from the production ofJames Gunn’s upcomingSuperman, the first feature film of the rebootedDCU. These have provided better looks at David Corenswet’s Superman, Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane, and several other exciting new characters, but I’ve been a bit confused about their superhero suit designs.
Superman’sbrilliant castwill not only feature the titular Man of Steel, but also a number of other DCU heroes. These include Edi Gathegi’s Michael Holt, a.k.a. Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner, a.k.a. Green Lantern, and Isabela Merced’s Hawkgirl. These four heroes have been seen inSuperman’sset photos, but seem to be sporting wildly different superhero suits to their DC Comics counterparts.These costumes have proved incredibly divisive, but don’t worry, I think I know why they’re so weird, and it could makeSupermanand the DCU even better.
Click here to check outSupermanset photos featuring Edi Gathegi’s Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion’s Green Lantern, and David Corenswet’s Superman.
Click here to check outSupermanset photos featuring Isabela Merced’s Hawkgirl and Green Lantern.
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Hawkgirl & Green Lantern’s New DCU Costumes Have Proved Divisive
While Edi Gathegi’s superhero costume as Michael Holt’sMister Terrific is very comic-accurate, the others' are far from it.Guy Gardner’s Green Lantern and Hawkgirl’s suits have been dulled-down significantly, which has caused a stir among fans of the iconic heroes in DC Comics. Usually, Guy Gardner has a vibrant costume as Green Lantern, comprising a black full-body suit with a bright green jacket displaying the Green Lantern logo. Similarly, Hawkgirl’s DC Comics costume is epic, metallic, and kitted out with huge wings.
Many, including myself, have expressed concerns about the cheap-looking designs ofGuy Gardner and Hawkgirl’s costumes inSuperman’sset photos. After his successful development of Marvel Studios’Guardians of the Galaxyfranchise, as well as the DCEU’sThe Suicide SquadandPeacemaker,there are higher expectations forSupermanwriter and director and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn, so some have voiced their disappointment. However, there is one clear reason why these superhero suits look so lackluster, and, if I’m right, this could actually be incredible.
1 Detail Suggests The Reason Behind Superman’s Weird Costumes
The DCU’s Maxwell Lord will be portrayed by Sean Gunn, James Gunn’s brother, who has played other characters, including Kraglin Obfonteri, Weasel, Calendar Man, and GI Robot, in previous and upcoming superhero projects.
Theory: Justice League International Is Set Up In Superman
This fills me with hope that Green Lantern and Hawkgirl will get comic-accurate costumes inSuperman.
Maxwell Lord is no stranger to the world of superheroes in DC Comics, most notably ashe acts as the manager of the Justice League International. Before his history was rewritten, Maxwell Lord was influenced by the villainous intelligence Kilg%re to form the Justice League International as part of his nefarious plan for world domination. In his rewritten timeline,Lord brought together the Justice League Internationalfor his own evil purposes, hoping to render the team as ineffectual as possible, discrediting superheroes, while collecting information on the world’s superpowered beings.
Whichever backstory is adapted into the DCU’sSuperman,Maxwell Lord will surely play a pivotal rolein the movie. Introducing Green Lantern, Mister Terrific, and Hawkgirl as the Justice League International means that their disappointing costumes make sense, asMaxwell Lord would have designed uniforms to brand them better, make them more human so civilians adore them, and strip away their individuality to make them feel more like a team. This fills me with hope that Green Lantern and Hawkgirl will get comic-accurate costumes inSuperman, but also makes me very excited about the Justice League International’s debut.
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Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
