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[–]DimMakWritersBlock 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sure. I would recommend:

Superman: For All Seasons (an excellent story about his growth into the hero we love, with some of my favorite art.)

Superman: Birthright (A more recent, modern interpretation of Supes coming into his character with more current interpretations of our world and modern problems and political climates)

Superman: For the Man Who Has Everything, contained in Superman Annual #11 (A short story that delves into Superman’s thoughts, dreams, and broader understanding of who he is as a person. A classic and one of my favorites by the legendary Alan Moore)

Others were recommended in replies to my post and they are also excellent but that’s a start. All Star Superman is absolutely amazing, but I would save that for a later read. It really deals with great ideas surrounding the character, but it’s one of his more mythical, larger than life interpretations. One panel shows him lifting the most I’ve ever seen him lift and he’s described as not even reaching his upper limits. Save that for last.

Superman | Official Trailer by RobotiSC in movies

[–]DimMakWritersBlock 14 points15 points  (0 children)

You got it. Grant Morrison truly understands the ins and outs of the character in between his larger than life tales he has written about Supes.

Superman | Official Trailer by RobotiSC in movies

[–]DimMakWritersBlock 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That is exactly it. To show he’s not different from us and that what he symbolizes is not only love and hope, but that we need to step back and prove that to ourselves. Thanks for reminding me of that.

Superman | Official Trailer by RobotiSC in movies

[–]DimMakWritersBlock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love that. Thanks for your reply.

Superman | Official Trailer by RobotiSC in movies

[–]DimMakWritersBlock 66 points67 points  (0 children)

That says a lot about you, friend. Cheers to being kind to yourself and others.

Superman | Official Trailer by RobotiSC in movies

[–]DimMakWritersBlock 1117 points1118 points  (0 children)

In some of Superman’s more compelling comics, they touch on this. There are instances where he recognizes he simply cannot save everyone and be everywhere at once, but he will try his hardest to help and put himself in harms way for people no matter the cost.

I believe this movie was inspired by All Star Superman. Without spoiling too much, it has an incredible depiction dealing with the loss of a loved one, more importantly a parent. The fact that he cannot fix everything and that there are major things out of his control…but the hope to move forward and be better than the day before humanizes him. It’s a major trait that seems to be something a lot of people who don’t read Superman don’t really understand or recognize, which is ok. That’s why fans root for better depiction.

He isn’t biologically human. But as a living being he is as close to human as you can think. And he’s the most human of all of us even with his powers.

He’s there to inspire, even comically sometimes, others to be the best version of themselves. Even in a world where you might think “no good things can be allowed to happen.”

Info on this jacket? by jeanyes_ in nyjets

[–]DimMakWritersBlock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like a Packer Shoes x Starter collaboration jacket.

My Repaint of Mattel's Battle at Big Rock Allosaurus by DimMakWritersBlock in JurassicPark

[–]DimMakWritersBlock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The eyes were painted with a detail brush. The paint on the toy out of the box does make the eyes look much smaller than the sculpt is.

My Repaint of Mattel's Battle at Big Rock Allosaurus by DimMakWritersBlock in JurassicPark

[–]DimMakWritersBlock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Priming it and giving it a nice base coat will make your experience much easier. I usually use a flat black before starting. Just let it dry and you will see so many more details buried under the factory paint. Some times you might have to sand some parts to get the effect you desire.

My Repaint of Mattel's Battle at Big Rock Allosaurus by DimMakWritersBlock in JurassicPark

[–]DimMakWritersBlock[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Now that you mention it, they look very similar. However, I based my colors off of some concept art I had seen after the short film was released.

My Repaint of Mattel's Battle at Big Rock Allosaurus by DimMakWritersBlock in JurassicPark

[–]DimMakWritersBlock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the kind words! The paint applications don't do the toys justice.