Superman is back on everyone's lips thanks to the commented Snyder Cut version of The Justice League, so it has been a good time to review the evolution of this superhero and one of its star features: its lasts. And it is that the character has changed more than you think from its beginnings until now, going through designs of all kinds in which the famous (and parodied) has always predominated. red underpants. Let's take a look at them.
Superman and his wardrobe through the years
He is undoubtedly one of the most famous superheroes in the history of comics. Despite the impact of the great Marvel characters, the DC Publishing He found in this Kryptonian one of his most iconic heroes and one who has transcended the most in the history of entertainment.
Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster in 1933, the Clark Kent character first saw the light of day in June 1938, in DC's Action Comics #1. Since then he has been known by multiple nicknames, but what has never changed is his style: a full-body stretch suit, in blue, with the S for Superman on the chest, red briefs, and a red cape.
Despite this, the design has evolved over the years and in each film it has been introducing small variations until reaching 2013 when they dared to make the most radical change -on these lines. Seeing them all in temporary order... which one do you prefer?
Superman (1948)
He was the first Superman to come to the cinema thanks to the interpretation of kirk alyn. It is a black and white film so it is difficult to talk about colors. Of course, it is inevitable not to look at that kind of jersey, which serves to cover the torso, and in some enormous underpants.
Superman and the Mole Men (1951)
In this film from the 50s we still continue with the black and white treatment. As you will see, although the suit of George Reeves, the actor in charge of giving it life, is somewhat more modern, maintaining an aesthetic very similar to Alyn's.
The Adventures of Superman (1952)
After the aforementioned film, Reeves made the leap to the small screen with The Adventures of Superman. The suit is very similar to the one in the movies but now finally color is introduced, with the characteristic blue, red and yellow that identify it so much.
Superman, Superman II (1978)
One of the most emblematic faces of cinema arrives when it comes to talking about the superhero. Christopher Reeve made the character into Superman y Superman II and as more notable changes in the design we can talk about a more present cape (it takes more part of the shoulders) and a darker blue.
Lois and Clark – The New Adventures of Superman (1993)
The TV series brought us to a Dean Cain with a suit where the cape goes even deeper into the shoulders and the blue changes again, turning to an even darker tone with a metallic finish. The red underpants start to get smaller than in previous versions.
Smallville (2001)
Tom Welling He hardly dressed as Superman in this TV series but when it happened, he did it as he should: true to the original colors and with a more stylized shield and a glossy finish (it was no longer made of cloth).
Superman Returns: The Return (2006)
An important change is found in this film with Bryan Singer as the protagonist. With a powerful blue suit, he opted for a double all of red in the cape (a duller tone predominates) and a yellow belt and chest shield that are more mustard than yellow. [Image David James]
Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v Superman (2016)
About yes Henry Cavill he is perhaps the best Superman in many years we can discuss it another day. What we can hardly put up for debate is the fact that the redesign of the suit was incredibly successful. We say goodbye to the elastic suit to give way to a semi-rigid garment with a lumpy finish in dark blue. The logo takes on much more prominence, with a very muted yellow and a red cape that matches perfectly. The most outstanding? Obviously the elimination of the red underpants, something that created controversy but that many saw as a necessary evolution to give the character more entity on the screen.
What is your favorite Superman?