MAN OF STEEL = EPIC!!!!!!!!!

[moonasar]

Thoughts people???

[shake d livin wake d dead]

anything by Christopher Nolan should be good

[Hook]

it promises to be très kickass

[moonasar]

major goosebumps at 1.35

[sharkman121]

not that impressed..at least by the trailer anyway, hope im proven wrong.

off topic question though, why do superheroes wear capes... is it a fashion statement of some sort or is there practicality to it?

[~Vēġó~]

already lining up.....and buying up meh toys!!!!

good question there shark....

[Rory Phoulorie]

. . .off topic question though, why do superheroes wear capes... is it a fashion statement of some sort or is there practicality to it?

If their costumes get ripped during an epic fight, they can take their capes and wrap it around themselves like a towel to hide what must not be seen.

[Chimera]

not that impressed..at least by the trailer anyway, hope im proven wrong.

off topic question though, why do superheroes wear capes... is it a fashion statement of some sort or is there practicality to it?

http://forums.comicbookresources.com/sh ... wear-capes

For many reasons.

The main one is that a cape highlights dynamism. Comics don't move, and so a big length of cloth fluttering around a character is a good shorthand to let the reader know that this guy is a whirling dynamo of action.
Superman is a good example of this. Basically, the main reason he was given a cape is to show it fluttering out behind him while he flies.

In the case of certain characters, capes provide cover, whether it's made of bullet resistant cloth or visual cover.
The idea of capes as visual cover was used extensively in 'The Shadow', where the titular character would swirl his cloak around him, and criminals wouldn't be able to tell whether they were shooting at a man or at the cloak.
Additionally, the Shadow's (and, by extension, Batman's) cape helps with stealth by breaking up his outline and creating a dark shroud around him, helping him blend into the surrounding darkness.

Also, it can be used for the opposite effect, as the hero throws his cape aside suddenly appearing as though out of nowhere. Robin's cape, which is black on the outside for concealment and lined in yellow to highlight his silhouette, is an especially good example of this.

Captain Marvel's costume is based on military-style uniforms from comic operas, and frequently these uniforms would feature a dress cape.

Symbolism's another big one. Someone's already mentioned the wizard/magician aspect, but also, Superman's frequently depicted as a sort of guardian angel... and wouldn't an angel have wings?
Similarly, Batman's cape is designed to look like wings, and to swirl out behind him, making his silhouette look like an enormous bat.

Of course, there are just those costumes which look better with capes. In the end, some characters have capes on their costumes just because it looks good.

Originally Posted by Den
I'm no expert on fashion, but weren't capes actually more in fashion when Superman was first conceived, at least among certain performers and the like?

[dougla_boy]

i will be there to watch this.........

[shake d livin wake d dead]

not that impressed..at least by the trailer anyway, hope im proven wrong.

off topic question though, why do superheroes wear capes... is it a fashion statement of some sort or is there practicality to it?

to try n fly

[TRAE]

i think OP late on this one

[Mr. Go Slow]

Superman is a broken hero ... That's my issue with the hero.

Completely invulnerable except against one rare item?

It's just a silly concept in my opinion

[konartis]

anyone that was involved in the dark night...i can give them a watch! looks great!

[shogun]

Was hoping it was a new trailer.

They need to move up the release date....the wait killin' meh.

[Halfbreed07]

isnt there a thread for movie trailers already?

[moonasar]

yes there is a thread for that but this is for MAN OF STEEL only cause its the only one that matters this year!

[nemisis]

^^^The man like letting them feel they could win... Superman is a super sadist..

[shogun]

isnt there a thread for movie trailers already?

moonasar : Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2012

[shogun]

Buh batman collect real licks, in Dark Knight Rises dred....

Batman has cooler toys. Son of Jor-el, will kill him wid licks.

[X2]

not that impressed..at least by the trailer anyway, hope im proven wrong.

off topic question though, why do superheroes wear capes... is it a fashion statement of some sort or is there practicality to it?

Vortex generator...

[GTcruzer]

Superman said it himself in a animated movie (don't remember which one but I'm thinking it was a fight against either Doomsday or Darkseid), he takes those hits so others wouldn't have to & that he holds back a lot on his power when fighting so others don't get hurt.

& batman >> all
He only got such a beating in TDKR cuz Nolan borrowed from the "Knightfall" story line where Bane broke the Bat

[shake d livin wake d dead]

Superman said it himself in a animated movie (don't remember which one but I'm thinking it was a fight against either Doomsday or Darkseid), he takes those hits so others wouldn't have to & that he holds back a lot on his power when fighting so others don't get hurt.

& batman >> all
He only got such a beating in TDKR cuz Nolan borrowed from the "Knightfall" story line where Bane broke the Bat

yup it was the darkseid episode,where superman offload on him.

[noshownogo]

I'm excited for this. Nolan will surely use a more lifelike approach to the character similarly to Batman.

[christopherwilliams2]

isnt there a thread for movie trailers already?

moonasar : Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2012

lol oh gorm

[toyota2nr]

Superman is the first and still the greatest superhero. Watch the Justice League cartoons. Still have my T-shirt waiting for the movie.

I just hope it not like how JJ Abrams destroy Star Trek.........

[rollingstock]

If he is the man of steel, does that mean he has a c0ck of steel?

Lois Lane is lucky b!tch.

[toyota2nr]

Like you jealous she awah rs ?

[rollingstock]

A steel hard c0ck is something to admire and respect, jussayin.


Btw the cape is to stabilise his flight, well so he told me.

[Spitfir3]

geez how much times are they gona remake superman this is like what the 6th time

[ворвзаконе]

When i saw Christopher Nolan name on the screen i got a little teary eye...was like NOLAAAAAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!! i need a tissue:'( I think most people are only excited of this movie because of the Dark Knight Trilogy....and superman has not been a badass movie since the 80's