Superman To Get Another Suit Update
By Steve Lam
Superman will be getting another suit update which draws from his classic look.
More from Comics
- X-Men: 6 reasons why Marvel’s mutants are the best superhero team
- Harley Quinn renewed for a fifth season on Max (and it’s well-deserved)
- Marvel Comics announces seven important X-Men comic books
- The X-Men were betrayed by Captain America in Uncanny Avengers
- Spider-Man: Miles and Peter team-up for their first ongoing series
Via ComicBook.com, we have news that Superman will be getting another suit update that will be inspired by his classic look. After the March “Superman Reborn” story arc, the Man of Steel will be getting his new suit in April’s Superman #20 and Action Comics #977.
Cover art for Superman #20 will be provided by Andy Kubert. According to ComicBook.com, the cover is an homage to various events in the Man of Tomorrow’s past, including the most recent milestone of his appearance at the Daily Planet in his new Rebirth garb.
Image Courtesy of DC Comics
Image Courtesy of DC Comics
The new suit will be a breath of fresh air for fans who complained about the New 52 outfit and the most recent Rebirth suit. The biggest criticism about the new suit was its color scheme being “too blue” because the red boots were gone.
The overall suit has been brightened up quite a bit. The cuffs on the sleeves are no more, and the belt is now a metallic red with a gold buckle reminiscent of the “S” shield’s iconic shape. Most importantly, his red boots are back (also metallic)—along with their iconic V-cut at the top.
Superman #20 is slated to be released on April 5, 2017, and Action Comics #977 has a release date of April 12, 2017. Here are their solicitations from DC Comics:
Superman #20
"Written by PETER J. TOMASI and PATRICK GLEASON • Art by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY • Cover by PATRICK GLEASON • Variant cover by TONY S. DANIEL“Superman Black” part one! A “Superman Reborn Aftermath” tie-in! As the smoke clears the Kents are faced with leaving Hamilton to go back to Metropolis, but someone or something doesn’t want them to leave! Batman and Robin discover something is mysteriously wrong with the son of Superman—he’s losing his powers!On sale APRIL 5 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T"
Action Comics #977
"Written by DAN JURGENS • Art by IAN CHURCHILL • Cover by ANDY KUBERT • Variant cover by GARY FRANK“Superman Reborn Aftermath” part one! Following the epic struggle against [REDACTED], Superman examines his entire history—the birth of Jon, the marriage of Lois and Clark, their lives at the Daily Planet—to discover who tried to destroy his life. Who is waiting in the shadows? Who is Mr. Oz? All questions the Man of Steel cannot answer alone. It is time for him to unite the entire Superman-Family!On sale APRIL 12 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T"
What are your thoughts on Superman’s newest suit update? Let us know in the comments.