DC's new Absolute Universe has been one of the most interesting things the company has done in years and fans are ever eager to get more details about these new versions of iconic characters. When Absolute Superman was revealed, almost everyone commented on the killer new design, which is why it's all the more shocking that his design was almost completely different.
Absolute Superman is one of the coolest designs of the Absolute Universe so far. Showing off frizzy hair and a much darker looking costume, including a cape that's supposedly made from the ashes of Krypton itself. It's an incredible design that was immediately eye-catching. But it was recently revealed that it wasn't the design that Absolute Superman was originally going to have.
It seems that the original artist for Absolute Superman #1 was meant to be Rafael Albuquerque, but he had to drop out due to flooding affecting the area he lives. This led to the art being taken over by Rafa Sandoval, and while the designs are similar, they aren't exactly the same.
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Absolute Superman's Design Has Gone Through Some Changes
Absolute Superman #1 by Jason Aaron, Rafa Sandoval, Ulises Arreola, and Becca Carey.
The current Absolute Superman design is great. The face is rugged with a rough unshaven look and curly hair. His arms end in an almost flaming pattern and his cape has an ethereal ashy aspect to it. It's a wonderful look and makes him instantly recognizable from Prime Universe Superman. While the current Absolute Superman design is certainly great, there's something to be said about Rafael's original design. Neither is necessarily better than the other, but it's always interesting to see the original design of a character that readers almost got.
It could be a really cool gimmick to show how charged Superman is from the yellow sunlight, literally having the fire of the sun inside of him.
Rafael's design is very similar to Rafa's. It's clear that Rafa took inspiration from Rafael's original design but took it in a different direction. Rafael's design is a lot more fiery in appearance, with Superman almost having a molten appearance to his costume, with glowing red lines on his forearms and sides. It could be a really cool gimmick to show how charged Superman is from the yellow sunlight, literally having the fire of the sun inside of him. There's also no cape to speak of in these sketches, instead just having a ghostly red aura around him.
Absolute Superman's Designs Have All Been Amazing
After the major success of Absolute Batman #1, Absolute Superman #1 is one of the most anticipated comic releases so far. It's a complete reimagining of Superman's iconic origin, and it'll have a brand-new design to boot. DC has been proudly showing off the new look that Superman will be sporting, and it's a fantastic look. But if things had gone just a bit differently, this version of Superman would look just a bit different.
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Superman
The icon who launched the entire world of superheroes, the last son of Krypton escaped his dying world to crash land on Earth and be raised as Clark Kent. The world knows him better as Superman, the Man of Steel, the leader of the Justice League, and the most well-known hero in the DC Comics Universe. Blessed with the powers of a demigod, Kal-El of Krypton fights enemies both small and cosmic in his endless pursuit of truth, justice, and a better tomorrow.
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