Jackson is looking so beautiful and epic in all of these covers and concept arts!
I'm guessing you're not used to shirtless-ness in the context of sea, beach, and hot climates? It's pretty normal, actually, even if those from more generally temperate to cooler and colder climates may not be used to the normality (and often practical necessity) of it.
My problem isn't Aquaman being shirtless, as thats fine and probably some people appreciate it. No my problem is when he goes barefoot. Seriously look at pages of Bendis' Justice League, Arthur is not wearing any shoes and he's just tracking his dirty feet through the hall of justice.
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I really liked the deep dives story mainly the first one though.
Yeah seems a horde of Parademons trying to get him. Jumping in the water is right up his alley so they screwed themselves in following.
Weren't they underwater before? I feel like they were.
Last edited by J. D. Guy; 06-18-2021 at 05:18 PM.
Is it me or is Manta's new costume REALLY similar to his YJ animated costume?
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Really looks like it on the variant of his book even more so.
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I just feel it's a particular bone to be pickin', is all.
Perennially barefoot characters in fantastical fiction of all kinds is a pretty common design and even characterization and/or narrative aesthetic. And to tie into what I pointed out earlier, it's also vastly more common a real life thing, particularly in warm and humid, hot, and/or tropical or tropical-adjacent climates. Likewise, it's often due to natural practicality. Even Kaldur from Young Justice was always basically barefoot, and the only times he had any real footwear was in his "civvie" clothes, which were always sandals.
And an aside, but depending on where you go/are, it could also be perceived as rude to traipse around in shoes, too, which are often seen and considered to be very filthy. They can track stuff, too. (And often do, really.)
I know this is just for humor, but Cyborg (when designed at his most sleek) and especially Swamp Thing make perfect examples of these kinds of fantastical aesthetics in play and why they make sense and even look and feel cool.
There's a similar vicarious fantasy vibe in Conan and Tarzan-esque characters and stuff. It's just a certain level of unapologetic regal badassness to the aesthetic.
Last edited by J. D. Guy; 06-19-2021 at 11:12 AM.
silly answer: boooots!?!? c'mon now, the League has never really been a place of modesty, they all wear skin tight bright leotards; ya boi is a nudist
serious answer: the relationship between Cyborg and clothes (whether or not Vic need clothes, his ability to be seen as "naked", etc) is a whole thing best saved for his thread.
no I agree with you, the League has all types of heroes in all shapes and sizes. no to mention the aliens and the occasional animal or interdimensional being, practically speaking, some bare beachy feet would be the least of their cleaning worries. I personally don't mind the no shirt no shirts "beach bum" look because it's just a toned down less agro version of the PAD Aquaman, which is the look I was used to from JL/JLU. but that too would be a discussion of another thread.
on Jackson though, I did like getting to see him taking a crack at the PAD/Momoa style Aquaman in Future State. that was such a badass look for him!
THE SIGNAL (Duke Thomas) is DC's secret shonen protagonist so I made him a fandom wiki
also, check out "The Signal Tape" a Duke Thomas fan project.
currently following:
- DC: Red Hood: The Hill
- Marvel: TBD
- Manga (Shonen/Seinen): One Piece, My Hero, Dandadan, Jujutsu Kaisen, Kaiju No. 8, Reincarnation of The Veteran Soldier, Oblivion Rouge, ORDEAL, The Breaker: Eternal Force
"power does not corrupt, power always reveals."