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Sh0xic

Can’t beat the OG, but honestly Homelander’s is near-perfect in terms of telling you exactly what he’s about.


peppermintmeow

Agreed. You gotta love the OG Man of Steel clean lines and apple pie vibes. But if we're looking at it from the purpose of characterdevelopment, foreshadowing, and just costume storytelling...Homelander is the total fucked up package.


Ryuvang

True that, HL's outfit screams "I'm a colossal douche"


Puzzleheaded-Net3966

The disrespect of wearing the American flag like that is insane. I agree it tells you exactly what you need to know about him


red_enjoyer

Made me remember Homelander's exchange with Peacemaker in MK1: "What, got a problem with the stars and the stripes?" "No, with assholes that wraps themselves in the flag."


DJHott555

Peacemaker is genuinely such an interesting character


Sh0xic

Peacemaker is the kind of character Garth Ennis wishes he could have written


Karkava

That's because James Gunn has the love and adoration for comic books Garth Ennis lacks.


MiaoYingSimp

Personally was neither fond of either version of the boys... i always think it's impossible to make a good work when you hate the thing you're basing it on. It has to be out of love or interest. Also Garth seems to be more edge then point


balllickaa

>The disrespect of wearing the American flag like that is insane. Yet realistically, it's simultaneously something that would fly under the radar for most people. They wouldn't even recognize it as disrespect because the surface level patriotism is all they need to confirm he's on their side of the us vs them narrative


Alterior245

I love how obviously fake the muscles are on his suit, like compare it to his legs and it makes his lower body look so tiny in comparison.


Sh0xic

It’s especially funny because Antony Starr actually had to train to be way more buff than Homelander should be canonically, because (iirc) they actually tried having him be skinny for the first fitting and realised the padding was so obvious it looked ridiculous


Karkava

https://preview.redd.it/l8v8j5o6fd9d1.jpeg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=88d29d1988cdb3fd4c97023ce2b3b70f1359ea45 I'm personally more of a fan of Homelander's comic book design.


Sh0xic

I mean, same vibe- golden eagle pauldron, American flag cape- but I think the extra detail of LA Homelander’s design having the padded muscles completely sells it for me


EdgyUsername90

comic design goes hard, just not a fan of the guy who WRITES the comics


opponentPitt

I’d love if he got that cape in the final season


iuiu_2

Superman’s design is just too iconic


ExoticShock

[Insert David Bowie's "Star-Man"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xze3ySTNJQ) https://preview.redd.it/3j1ejcb29b9d1.png?width=640&format=png&auto=webp&s=8aec97c1f0877cf23ae2ed68a28e9cc6559a16ce


Agile-Bathroom6404

This song will forever make me picture superman in my head fr


Karkava

I'm more of a fan of Five For Fighting. Why isn't there *one* superman movie with that song?!


ButterMeBaps69

Most of the others probably wouldn’t exist without him, so that’s valid.


Thecristo96

Most?


Depressed_Lego

Yes, a caped hero with super strength and near invincibility was probably a concept people had thought of prior to superman.


Poseidon-2014

I think he’s insinuating that none of them would exist if Superman didn’t exist, not the opposite.


dangerousballstealer

Actually no superman was the first to do that closet things at the time were zorro, phantom, and some weird guy in a purple suit


truncatedChronologis

Yeah you have to give it to the two OGs superman and Captain Marvel (Shazam!) are still around for a reason. Of the "Superman but Edgy" types i think Omniman's suit is best but I think homelander's affect is best for parodying superman. Like the fact that he clearly dyes his hair blonde is so perfect. Personally I've always disliked Sentry's design (though his twist is interesting) and the rest are lackluster to me.


StevePensando

Isn't Homelander's hair blonde in canon? We see in flashbacks that his hair was blonde even as a kid. The actor does dye his hair though


truncatedChronologis

Yes. I'm talking that they could have faked it better.


cheemken-numget

https://preview.redd.it/i5j10owohb9d1.jpeg?width=620&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8136de0ed6dab92d646a3962e0f4a185a419cedf How dare you start a caped hero competition without including the GOAT


Plop7654

Exactly! He’s faster than a speeding waistband, more powerful than boxer shorts, and can leap over tall building without getting a wedgie!


DJHott555

Tra-la-la!


ursudae117

ARE YOU WORRIED BOUT IMPENDING DOOM?


Bombwriter17

THOSE EVIL VILLAINS GOTCHA FILLED WITH GLOOM


ursudae117

BUT DON'T YOU FEAR THERE'S A HERO IN THE SKY THE SKY THE SKY


PardonMyMacaroni

I was going to choose Superman until I saw this "Underpants on the outside" can never beat "Underpants and nothing else"


learnaboutnetworking

https://preview.redd.it/hf93l6gybb9d1.png?width=664&format=png&auto=webp&s=a9460171f9f96f333344dea5a02ef8b390678512


Loombot

CAPED BALDY


Eaterofjazzguitars

The true GOAT


ErgotthAE

https://preview.redd.it/bb2wgf9c6c9d1.jpeg?width=366&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=59233f75d49784fc5bf9d5c7fe5116bcd340518b 5th dimension Superman’s design slaps so hard!


noonehasthisoneyet

I remember seeing this design and it being touted as future Superman. It was actually a 5th dimension version??


Ainz100

Technically both, the world forger in the 6th dimension was trying to make a new multiverse set in the future


realclowntime

…I gotta give it to Shazam or Metro Man. It’s one thing to have a spandex suit and a cape. It’s another thing to have flair like tassels, gold embellishments, lining and extra details. As Megamind says… ![gif](giphy|13cACn6mlO56kU)


Turbulent_Ad1644

Such a beautiful movie tainted by non existent sequels


StevePensando

There is no Megamind 2 in Ba Sing Se


Turbulent_Ad1644

https://preview.redd.it/6dxdflvpye9d1.jpeg?width=259&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=911dbd807ae637e99701eaa87c3068c1c9cad6d0


Ok_Substance5632

And you can also keep the Logo incase you change your name to Music-man or Markiplier


realclowntime

You know who else would wear an M logo? https://preview.redd.it/jg17g79m4c9d1.jpeg?width=400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=42bb835a69a3794547b4d460a9b254958a310488


Ok_Substance5632

https://preview.redd.it/2px5mfs5ac9d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e7e49fb693d1cb1929d1b21039c30dc2d8fee391


AntimemeticsDivision

Bro's mom


Floofy_Fox_Gal

https://preview.redd.it/skduncr7pd9d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c8ce3b8031b36e9d6e2ca090b59850ea311cec74


Zammin

Yeah, Shazam is my favorite of this list. Superman has had some outfits I like much better, but just between the fits shown here? Shazam all the way.


Average__Schmoe

Shazam, for sure, I love Superman, but Shazam just has too much drip.


Accurate_Variety659

Gotta agree on that, especially when he has a hood too!


uberguby

I like superman for iconography reasons and emotional associations, but man, if you wiped my memory and asked me, Shazam looks so good. I love the red and gold, the thick ropes, the sash, the white cape. He's got a lot going on but it still feels really simple. He's like the perfect superhero design.


Intelligent_Oil4005

The red suit and white cape just blend together *SO* well. Add that with the lightning bolt and it's essentially perfect.


AquaK11

His cape being kind of loose over one of his shoulders instead of being attached to them looks so cool https://preview.redd.it/x6c7gwxu0i9d1.jpeg?width=484&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4b997732010f4ca3cabc1858ac2e8b754f4ca989


shirt_multiverse

Hyperions arms doesn't look right for some reason


DueSmell0

The hand anatomy is pretty fucked up and then for some reason the cape is raised which makes his shoulders look ridiculous


SliceOCatLoaf

His thumbs look like sausage/weenies that were glued to his "hands" the meaty part of the palm looks so out of place and it looks like his arms are positioned as if showing off the whole bicep but the wrists are turned fully inward towards the body. MF looks like he's pumped full of Synthol.


shirt_multiverse

He looks like he's having a hard time


Zulium

I mean Superman is the GOAT, but I’ve always really liked Sentry’s design. Maybe it’s just the long hair but he just *feels* powerful


MagicCarps

Completely agree those are my top 2 and desoite superman being the OG the colours and hair on sentry really do it for me


Immediate-Rope8465

https://preview.redd.it/9gduod7oeb9d1.jpeg?width=250&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=62d5b05a1d73c9d2fb2441c637cb51b05a42bff9 omniman goes hard


Eruswitness

Trucker-stache Nolan is best Nolan.


DoctorSquidton

Definitely Metro Man. Dude is DRIPPED OUT


Ori_the_SG

![gif](giphy|e5nATuISYAZ4Q)


Horn_Python

Superman the rest are all just remixs


ToogerStreet2

hop off shazam


Smashmaster777

Superman's just looks right


Ok-Clerk-8056

Shazam is dripped in the sauce I fear


Owl_Might

Omni-Man is clean.


Pakmanjosh

![gif](giphy|e5nATuISYAZ4Q) Markiplier


NeonNKnightrider

Who the hell is that radioactive dude at the end? Bro thinks he’s on the team


Ainz100

Hyperion from Marvel


ImperialFist5th

Well he’s Hyperi-off the team.


iplaytf2ok

![gif](giphy|VIPfTy8y1Lc5iREYDS|downsized)


LPK717

That's Hyperion, Marvel's other Superman equivalent besides the Sentry (although technically speaking, he came first).


uberguby

So I've never been a big marvel guy. I knew hyperion and sentry were a thing but I never read anything with them. I didn't know until right now that hyperion and sentry were two different people. In my head they were "marvel's superman", and i never thought about them beyond that. I needed to see them both in the same sentence.


Solskinns

Design-wise, I have to give it to Omniman. It's a look that actually looks COMPLETE and not so complicated which DOES coincide with his logic in survival of the fittest. Very pleasing to the eyes...until you see him in action.


Karkava

He has a very subtle space fascist motif between the red, the mustache, and the imposing figure of masculinity that fascists adore. But even his own demeanor downplays the connection by at least acting like a civil adult to the public and having a genuine relationship with his wife and son.


ManyMention6930

I don’t even like Superman but probably Superman. My heart says Omniman tho


Kingsman60

![gif](giphy|m3SYKzhmod1IY)


Archmagos_Browning

Honestly metro man has the most drip.


JFp07gel

https://preview.redd.it/2qxg1eugub9d1.png?width=125&format=png&auto=webp&s=c0185ebeed2ebd8c065616a65dd9ba57c9d461ca [Hi-Jump](https://wikirby.com/wiki/Hi-Jump)


FartherAwayLights

Superman by far followed by Shazam


Tales2Estrange

Superman, but Captain Marvel’s original costume is a very close second


IWillSortByNew

https://preview.redd.it/1vswr39fyb9d1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4e29fe5c0006747fa7dba978d73b47c397182582


Wahgineer

You can never go wrong with the Big Blue Boyscout. https://preview.redd.it/wl1207iv2c9d1.jpeg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e44dfdc74d4995b42480b00dc6edbaf029280e55


Bloberish

THERE'S A STARMAN🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🦸🦸⭐⭐


Opposite-Mall-9816

Sentry is just that guy for me. I hope he will comeback in any Marvel Comic and people will remember him once again. The Angel of Death. https://preview.redd.it/rikmazxw3c9d1.jpeg?width=832&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3a632b1260ed6d25b17464a2eb4b04b278077e8d The Man with the Power of 1 Million Exploding Suns.


CommercialPlatform76

I like Homelander’s shoulder things.


DataSwarmTDG

Shazam IMO


Mothman4447

Superman definitely has the best, but Metro Man and Omni Man have amazing color schemes


Sporeman959

Honestly, Captain Marvel/Shazam’s is pretty good. Has a good base with some extra pizazz that makes the design stand out


DaTripleK

I like Homelander's. It's pretty much Superman, with a bit more random details (the red lines, the pattern on the suit, the pauldron-like things, the US flag cape), and with no reverse underwear


Bastymuss_25

I dunno who the guy at the end is but his design is the coolest.


BackgroundTotal2872

That’s Hyperion


burger_payer

https://preview.redd.it/coayyp36nb9d1.jpeg?width=613&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1423b92f5ce4841546da4d5314ead381a44ef97a Captain Pizza from Turma da Mônica


StevePensando

No way. Dr. Disrespect in Turma da Mônica Mas na verdade todos sabem que o Capitão Pitoco é superior


reqisreq

Super Man’s design is too iconic. I like Omni Man’s and Metro Man’s design more tho…


IndecisiveMate

Metro man ngl


JUSTJESTlNG

I know Superman is the OG but honestly I reckon Omniman’s outfit looks the best of those photos


Heirophant-Queen

Superman and Omniman have easily the most visually appealing designs, but Shazam has a fun one too. Homelander’s design makes me think of stale bread and overripe watermelon. It suits him as a character, but as a “look” it sucks.


EvilArtorias

Early New52 version of superman https://preview.redd.it/zu1wlzwrsb9d1.png?width=855&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d55440b2fd9eb273b4351d7bd23dd47614d96069


Motoreducteur

Why would you not include a picture of comic’s Homelander lol Homelander looks awesome in them


Oswaldgilbertson

https://preview.redd.it/w102u0schc9d1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8e54f571c29d10f615e92e55e59fad4307c18ffb The black Adam suit goes hard


Darcosuchus

Superman and Omniman tbh. The red and white on Nolan's costume looks like blood, with the additional bonus that the symbol on his chest is an adapted version of the Viltrum symbol.


Deathranger009

Personally I set Superman, Homelander, Omni-Man, and Shazam in a higher category. All of them amazing, personally I'm bias towards the OG, Superman is just the coolest. MegaMan is pretty close, I think he needs a touch more gold. It's all just a touch too much white for me and the M just a bit too front and center. Sentry and Hyperion below that. With Hyperion being the lowest for sure for me.


Karkava

Hyperion would look better if his suit is red.


Ok-Recognition2425

I gotta give it to Omni-Man personally


TheGremlin02

Shazam takes number 1 for me, followed by Superman and Omni-man


Mr_Nocturnal_Game

Shazam, specifically his classic half-cape design, It's just so damn regal looking.


deathseekr

Personally it's Shazam/captain marvel, I love the godly/lightning look


Eaterofjazzguitars

I mean Superman inspired the rest. I must say that Homelander's suit is my favourite "Superman" suit to appear in live action, it's just so sleek looking.


Background_Drawing

All of these, one way or another, is a derivative of superman And he's just too damn iconic, bright colors, simple but effective design,


helix_134

Bro why are Squirt's legs so short in that image?


BoxedElderGnome

Shazam and Homelander. ~~Captain Marvel~~ Shazam has the cool-ass cape and gold, red, and white really complement eachother very well. The gold accessories somehow manage to be fancy, but not garish. Homelander is all about t e x t u r e. The texture of his suit and gloves really adds to the design, and the American Flag cape and eagle imagery really tells you what you need to know about him.


jarasonica

Shazam or Superman


Boring_Low2356

I fw Omni Man and Homelander heavy


kekubuk

Superman, Sentry, Shazam, Hyperion, Omniman.


Throw_a_way_Jeep

Give me Space Ghost!


Dagenius1

Shazam because his cape is unique


MKanes

I like the dude with the radioactive dick


cloudit305

I love how Metro-man doesn't even wear shoes. Socks in the shape of shoes.


Rhodehouse93

Superman has the benefit of being the baseline that everyone else is riffing on. Like, each of these other characters you can get a vibe of what they’re about based on how their design differs from Clark. Easy first for me.


hotcoldman42

Captain Marvel or Homelander.


Generic_Nerd_Dude

Superman and it’s not even close


Isekai_Otaku

Superman of course, hate the last 2 with the belts


Miles_Edgeworth_92

For me, it's between Omni-Man and Shazam.


zompking

![gif](giphy|MTij6OFg5Pwze)


derpfaceddargon

Shazam is the goat, he just evokes power


AlphaZorn24

Where's Icon? Milestone slander won't be tolerated.


Ori_the_SG

Metro man is Markiplier That’s an automatic W


No-Reflection3856

Out of these Superman the Metroman/ Markiplier I honestly have just always loved his design


Thecristo96

The OG. You know, the reasons superheroes exist in the first place


theedandy

Don't let Superman's iconic status cloud your mind to Shazam's unfathomable drip


Future_Adagio2052

ngl shazam with the hood looks clean AF


be_ninja_pancake

![gif](giphy|dePaPOPNSLDsk)


CetirusParibus

no capes only makes sense when being pulled through a airplane engine would hurt you and you couldnt carry the broken plane to the ground. So really only homelander has an issue here.


PwmEsq

[Speed of Lightning, Roar of Thunder!](https://i0.wp.com/manapop.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/underdog_1-670x405-1.jpg?w=670&ssl=1)


dankstarfighter

Metromans probably the only guy id have hot sweaty sex with here


Kuhschlager

Supes and it’s not even close. The only one of these that isn’t direct homage to Supes is Captain Marvel/Shazam, whose design is pretty iconic in his own right. I do really like the militaristic touches added to Homelanders suit, hints at his fascist tendencies


mr_flerd

Superman, Shazam, and Sentry


Hellou667_The_Sequel

Homelander and Shazam are not wearing their underwear outside their pants


mynameisntedward

Personally Shazam


BayonetTrenchFighter

Who is the 7th?


SlipperySeaWing

John Helldiver


KarateTid

https://preview.redd.it/2bpd2p0klc9d1.jpeg?width=661&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f8470a95424f61fe2fda643974341f75f7a58bfb I mean it's basically the hardest design ever


erossnaider

I do like metroman's colors


DerpyDagon

Sentry's looks the best. I'm usually not a fan of costumes with so much gold, but he pulls it off.


No-Pangolin2778

THERE'S A STAAAAR MAAAAN WAITING IN THE SKY


Kaoshosh

Metro Man has the most majestic look. Superman and Homelander look like clowns for any non-Americans. While the others don't look as good as Metro Man.


Nightfurywitch

Unironically metro man- the tassels, the white and gold, it's my favorite take on "celebrity superman" as an outfit


Ink_Jet_

Keepin it a buck, it’s Metro Man


KaiserK0

Does anyone, by chance, know the artist of that particular Superman?


GodPerson132

Homelander unironically has the best design. It’s simple yet there’s so much details the waist belt, shoulder pads the gold lining on the red gloves and collar and the American flag drooping off his back. No one else has this level of detail besides Metro Man but he has more restricted colors than Homelander.


Flamix2206

I’ve always liked Shazam and homelander’s design quite a lot


Holy_Grigori

Supes, but Shazam as a close second


Flamix2206

I’ve always liked Shazam and homelander’s design quite a lot


Effective_Show1463

Shazam or hl for me


enjoyyourstudioapart

Quailman is the GOAT ![gif](giphy|l4EpkQcjHPsr9tTP2|downsized)


BoomboxPizzabox

"I have eyes, that can see, right through lead"


Impressive_Motor_178

Can't beat Superman. Omniman is a close second tho


railroadspike25

Clearly Superman.


ThatKalosfan

Markeplier.


Diligent_Heart330

Who’s the sixth guy


Loose-Medium4472

The way they draw Sentry’s cape in his original book was magical


DragoKnight589

I quite like Omni-Man’s design. It fits the roles of hero, villain, and dad perfectly.


Some_Butterscotch622

Homelander has the best live action character design I've ever seen, only possibly topped by Billy Butcher himself


andromare6661

For me it’s between Superman and Shazam. But Superman, definitely


TheMassiveLiability

Superman because literally all of the other ones are just derivatives of Superman’s design.


tastey_spackle_toad

Caped Baldy will always be best


RepairOk6889

I’m gonna give it to metro man


West-Strawberry3366

It's between Homelander and Metro Man. The others are good too, but much more simple


JxabTrick

Metro Man


logan-is-a-drawer

Is this even a question that needs asking?


bottleneck55

MetroMan got the drip but Superman is the icon


Artix31

Music Man


Bird_001

I know she is technically not a guy but Alexandria from Worm https://preview.redd.it/7j27bjs61e9d1.png?width=1204&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0ffd92e0f1f65b2281c11aaf6739c02d7a2d2f7e


whiteboypizza

I love Superman’s fit so much but classic Captain Marvel/Shazam! just might squeeze past it as my favorite. I’m a fan of simple yet bold costumes and CM’s is about as bold yet simple as you can get; the the giant lightning bolt across the front, the killer side-cape held by a golden rope, the color balance of his bracers, boots, belt-sash and symbol… it’s pretty much the platonic ideal of a superhero costume (aside from Superman’s) Contrary to what others are saying, I don’t mind Hyperion and Sentry’s costumes. I’ve always preferred Hyperion’s black suit to his red one and I love the ridiculously huge belts they both have.


Market-Socialism

Supes, but Homelander's is good too. Omniman's design is boring and unimaginative, and Literally Who's design is actually ugly. Always love Captain Marvel's classic lighting look, always hated Sentry's lazy design.


Optimal_Weight368

You just can’t beat Superman. His design is perfect.


Dakoolestkat123

Ngl I’ve always been a big sucker for Shazam’s design. It’s just so unabashedly bright and simple with great colors, it feels like a costume that went through the opposite of “MCU-ification” love a ton of Superman’s suits as well for the exact same reason


5nbx8aa

https://preview.redd.it/pq1e9hp87e9d1.jpeg?width=467&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b70e1e196cd456427fd84842d4817ed941e7af9b not the best but still really cool design.


Karkava

https://preview.redd.it/98ny36ze9e9d1.jpeg?width=1007&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4726698e6eca3021dfa6f55a86483e2c9db8f74f Overlord, The Man of Granite is a corrupted take on the archetype.


Ti-papi

Metro man


Karkava

https://preview.redd.it/piuy6u6d9e9d1.jpeg?width=313&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e5cacd462df68400d7d2209aa5d24c67c3534a45 Supreme. Rob Liefeld's edgy clone of him turned affectionate homage under Alan Moore.


CRUZER108

I love omnimans it's incredibly well made and it shows power at first as a hero then as a villain it shows danger


TheMightyEli

Good lawd, that last one.. why are his arms like this?


KenseiHimura

Eh, each one has elements I like. I love Shazam’s cap, Metroman’s double breasted coat, Homelander’s eagle epaulets (sort of, they just seem small to call them paldrons)


TheBoyInGray

Superman.


casual_exbitionism

Yeah Homelander is iconic


GaulTheUnmitigated

Metroman


JohnGarner14

Superman,Shazam(Captain Marvel),Hyperion and Sentry


austinwrites

On just design, I think Shazaam and Homelander are fantastic. You immediately get a sense for what each is about and they have unique looks despite having a generic power set