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GDupons [2017-02-16 21:48:48 +0000 UTC]
I share your thoughts about Powergirl. Interessting concept for sure!
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GDupons In reply to rainingcrow [2017-02-17 20:56:15 +0000 UTC]
But you will earn storm with this concept. The original costume is some kind of untouchable for many fans. Of course because of it's sexyness (which will none confess for sure however). Sex sells, you know, and the (superhero) comic business is no exception. Especially because most consumers are males.
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rainingcrow In reply to GDupons [2017-02-17 21:37:47 +0000 UTC]
That demographic is changing rapidly... and personally I still find this one sexy. Fashion and function are at least as important as silhouette. It's just a bit more practical at the same time. I caught flack back in 2011 for removing supers underoos a while before the movie or comics did it, but I always try to go with a practical reason for my choices. Concept and character precede design every time for me.
In Supes case my point was that his look had been influenced by boxers, wrestlers, and strongmen at the time of his conception, thus making the outside briefs an acceptable referral within his cultural context, but as that context had faded from our culture, he wouldn't have grown up with it and thus would not find it acceptable... There was never any such reason for Powergirls bottom half. It was purely aesthetic... So thinking about it and applying an internal logic, I just couldn't justify her flying around in something that she honestly wouldn't wear.
The one I'm expecting the most grief about is actually Starfire, because if anyone's personality would justify skimpiness, it would be her. That's why I have put off my design description on hers up unto this point but trust me it will be worth the read.
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GDupons In reply to rainingcrow [2017-02-17 21:46:39 +0000 UTC]
Vampirella is another case...
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rainingcrow In reply to GDupons [2017-02-17 22:16:09 +0000 UTC]
very much so... but Vampires are always steeped in underlying sexuality as a rule of thumb. Seduction is purposely a part of her agenda and that's never really been concealed or misdirected.
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