After a little side-adventure
earlier today, we're back with a new round of entries in the
Superhero of the Month &
Girls Read Comics Wonder Woman redesign contest!
"I wanted to try and get away from the 'swimsuit' look, so I gave her more of a catsuit feel, but with bare arms. I added stars to the legs, but decided to keep them a more understated pattern -- perhaps even just a shine to the cloth, rather than glaring bright white. I also kept the traditional cuffs, but made them longer elbow-length gloves."
"I tried to make this suit a true amalgamation of all of my favorite pieces from her past outfits. I tried to keep WW as a warrior first and a diplomat second. So she need to be regal while looking like she could meet the Queen of England in the next moment."
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| Casen Watson |
"I think the best way to describe my entry would be 'Wonder Woman: Earth One.' I wanted to do a modern take on the character. I thought the long hair would just get everywhere in a fight, so I got rid of it. I understand Wonder Woman is a bit of a feminist icon, so I tried to take away a tad bit of the eye candy 4th of July costume look, but still make it very attractive. This is clearly a young, youthful Wonder Woman, but make no mistake, she's ready to kick butt whenever she needs to."
What do you all think? Let us know in the comments below!
Be sure to check out all of the Wonder Woman submissions we've received so far, and be sure to get yours in soon! They're due August 24 by 6:00 PM MDT! Check out the Official Contest Announcement for more details!
Yeah, really the best of luck to the judges. I keep going on here and seeing solid redesigns with every new batch of drawings. I think this might be the strongest competition SHOTM has ever had (At least since I started following the website). Great job everyone! :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's going to be tough. Especially when you look at several of these and realize that the DCnU version is wholly inferior in just about every way.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it actually seems like it would have been great for DC to run a contest like this and choose the new design from that. That would probably solve the fan backlash they seem to be receiving right now.
ReplyDeleteYeah, but that might be like admitting Jim Lee's designs don't fit the 2010's, and they certainly don't want that.
ReplyDeleteAlso, as far as Wonder Woman is concerned, it probably doesn't help that their new redesign seemed lackluster to begin with, then they backed off of the pants, then sexy-posed her in stark contrast to the rest of the grim-faced new JLA. ( http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/118/1185658/justice-league-vol-2-20110802111143995-000.jpg)
That's just my opinion, though.
ReplyDeleteHey Alex, are people with entries allowed to comment?
ReplyDelete@CasenW - Of course! That's what it's all about! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow. Every time you think you've seen the winner, a new entry comes along. Sally for the win!
ReplyDeleteOf course, pretty much every one of them has been better than the real thing. Ah, creativity, there is no place for you in corporate controlled comics. :(
@Caanan - I know what you mean! Judging is always difficult. Not that I can complain when the quality is so top-notch, though!
ReplyDeleteI just wish my art ability was better so I could have better displayed my concept! :)
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