Who looks the most like superman from the comics.

[skytardis]

Who looks the most like superman from the comics.

 

[Commander Richard]

They're all pretty good to be honest.

 

[Timby]

Routh would have been definitive if Singer hadn't insisted on the wetsuit material for his costume that minimized his build (to the point that they had to insert padding to look more muscular). Dude was fucking jacked.

 

[Admiral2]

Dean Cain, period.

Dean Cain, period.

Dean Cain, period.

And in case I haven't been clear enough:

DEAN CAIN, PERIOD.

 

[The Old Mixer]

It's kind of a trick question, because what Superman looks like in the comics changes greatly in different eras and in the hands of different artists...and many of those artists went into it influenced by the look of a particular actor from a prior live action production.

 

[Admiral2]

It's kind of a trick question, because what Superman looks like in the comics changes greatly in different eras and in the hands of different artists...and many of those artists went into it influenced by the look of a particular actor from a prior live action production.

Yes, but for all that they were all going for the same ideal: muscular white guy, black hair, blue eyes, great smile, red and blue strongman suit. Dean Cain matches the ideal beautifully.

 

[Nerys Myk]

It's kind of a trick question, because what Superman looks like in the comics changes greatly in different eras and in the hands of different artists...and many of those artists went into it influenced by the look of a particular actor from a prior live action production.

Exactly my thought. Each artist had his own take on Clark Kent/Superman and of course his own style. Joe Shuster, Wayne Boring and Al Plastino didn't draw Superman exactly the same. Neither did Curt Swan, Dick Dillin and Neal Adams. Or John Byrne and Jerry Ordway.

 

[Nerys Myk]

Yes, but for all that they were all going for the same ideal: muscular white guy, black hair, blue eyes, great smile, red and blue strongman suit. Dean Cain matches the ideal beautifully.

Except for the blues eyes.

 

[Admiral2]

Except for the blues eyes.

He's still closer than everybody else.

 

[urbandefault]

Bruce Campbell.

 

[Nerys Myk]

He's still closer than everybody else.

Sorry. Brown eyes are an automatic disqualification. Even Brandon Routh wore contacts!

 

[Admiral2]

Sorry. Brown eyes are an automatic disqualification. Even Brandon Routh wore contacts!

Brandon Routh was too skinny and too milquetoast. Contacts didn't help.

 

[Nerys Myk]

Brandon Routh was too skinny and too milquetoast. Contacts didn't help.

Skinny? Dude probably had more muscle that you and I combined!
Milquetoast? Perfect for Kent then.
As for Cain's brown eyes. Let me quote an expert on being faithful to the comics.

I would rather see The Ancient One played by an old Asian man than a sour-pussed bald English woman, because my preferences are in the actual fucking comics I read as a kid.

So no brown eyed actors need apply.

 

[mos6507]

Superman in the comics has a Mr. Universe build. Super wide linebacker neck and huge chest. None of the live-action actors ever quite got there. They always went for a slimmer look. George Reeves is chunky but not ripped enough.

 

[Skywalker]

Henry Cavill.

 

[Captain of the USS Averof]

Do you even need to ask? Christopher Reeve of course!

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[Grendelsbayne]

In terms of costume, probably Reeve or Routh. In terms of build and face I would have to say Cavill.

 

[Turd Ferguson]

Henry Cavill, hands down (at least in Man of Steel. His hair seemed... off in Batman v. Superman [perhaps is hairline is starting to recede?]). I'm sure his costume was padded, but he looked fucking ripped as Superman and has the boyish good looks to go along with it. Hopefully we'll get to see him in better spirits in Justice League.

Brandon Routh would be a close second for me.

 

[JD]

I'm going to have to stick with my vote from the Clark Kent thread, and go for Reeve again.

 

[Timby]

Brandon Routh was too skinny and too milquetoast. Contacts didn't help.

Brandon Routh was by no means skinny when he did Superman Returns.