There is an interesting 8 part documentary web series titled " The Age of A.I." where leading edge technology is used to replace limbs in one episode. In one episode an individual * opted * to have his limb amputated and replaced with an artificial limb and immediately returned to rock climbing following. It takes a certain amount and type of confidence to make that choice along with a specific type of mentality. I thought i'd use a not uncommon real world example to show , at the very least, how Cyborg should be portrayed if he is to be marketed as a hero.
As would i. The thought brings to mind the David Walker interview that alluded to ( or flat out stated) that DC editorial (?) wasn't interested in the direction that Walker wanted to take the character despite core fans of the character supporting the new direction. Any portrayal of Cyborg that allows him to ditch the 1/2 face mask i'd support with money. David Walker did just that and more and yet..... DC doesn't *want* to embrace the character changes that would make Cyborg a more appealing and financially profitable character. It's only bizarre if you assume they don't have a very intentional reason for taking a financial loss on the character for some other purpose they find more important.I desperately want someone like David Walker, Alex Sanchez or John Ridley or even Christopher Priest take charge on Cyborg and exploring his character.
All of this. It's so obvious. If someone was to create a character that they genuinely wanted to market as a superhero you wouldn't handicap their abilities and appearance .Agreed, or his technology adapting to the moment or situation. I prefer slim at his main form, but he bulks up or gets extra armor or protection when needed or even different weapons or technology, besides the sonic canon. Cyborg is a being who can adapt and evolve to fit any situation especially after being a hero who is a mix of New Gods technology and different tech both human and alien, creating someone extremely new that not even he is prepared for.
Unless you really didn't want them to be a leading superhero.