Superman has worn multiple suits over the course of his career and since some of those suits are more accepted and fondly remembered than others, I thought it would be a good idea for us to talk about our favorite suits worn by the Man of Steel. The suits can be from the comics, the movies, TV shows, or any other media, as long as it is a suit worn by Superman. Obviously, this an entirely subjective thread and we are bound to disagree in some areas but what matters is that we respect each other's opinion and try to have fun. This is my list...
5. DC Extended Universe: Back when Warner Bros. officially unveiled Superman's suit for Man of Steel, I was ready to hate it because of the departures it took from the classic design. In theory, I hated this suit on but on practice, I ended up loving it. Henry Cavill looked majestic in that suit and the cape flowed amazingly on-screen. While I think it makes Superman look a bit too much like a Kryptonian patriot, it does convey the image of a rookie Superman trying to find his way in the world. That said, I wouldn't mind if future installments featured something closer to the classic design, in order to convey Superman's acceptance of his place as protector of humanity.
4. Injustice: Gods Among Us: Don't worry, I'm not talking about the evil Superman from the Regime. This is the noble and heroic Superman that becomes playable in the final chapter of the story mode. This design is an improvement over the controversial New 52 design, featuring a more classic S symbol and a yellow belt. While I give credit to the designers for give Superman a practical armor for a fighting game, I admit the suit makes Superman look like a menacing warrior instead of the friendly and approachable protector of the innocent the story portrays him as.
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3. Rebirth suit: At this point, anything that moves away from the New 52 is basically an improvement. This suit incorporates the best things from the classic and DCEU suit. It is almost entirely blue and has no excessive seamlines, armored look or high collar. It also adds the cufflinks from the DCEU, one of my favorite aspects from that suit. Overall, it looks easier to pull off on a consistent monthly basis.
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2. Superman Reborn suit: This suit was introduced in the finale of Superman Reborn, one of the best Superman story arcs I've read in a while. It is everything the New 52 should have been and improves on the already excellent Rebirth design, by adding more red and making the belt section more visible. If DC Comics wasn't going to bring back the red trunks, this was the second best thing they could have done.
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1. Classic suit: Superman's most recognizable uniform and the one DC Comics and popular culture always go back. This suit made its grand return to mainsteam media in Action Comics #1000, symbolizing a great triumph for nostalgia and a celebration for all things Superman. Despite the fact that some people enjoy making fun of the red trunks, it cannot be denied that they provide an excellent color balance, separating all the blue. The classic suit also does a great job at conveying Superman's presentation as a friendly and approachble champion of truth and justice.
Well, that was my list. Let me know in the comments below about your favorite Superman uniforms.