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“You look so pretty, pretty like the sun.”

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To celebrate the superman movie I’ve got a collection of my favourite Superman drawings I’ve done :3

(Last one is in the process of being coloured digitally, trying a bunch of new things we’ll see how it goes)

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My thoughts on Superman (2025)

Massive spoiler warning ahead, if you've seen the film or just don't care about spoilers, I've put stuff under the cut :). Anyway I just got back from seeing this movie and I needed to get the brainrot out of my system. Enjoy

So, first thought out of the way- the movie was peak. I will keep saying it until my lungs give out, this was the perfect Superman film.

I am planning to write an entire essay (similar to the Robins legacy essay) about Superman and everything he represents, but that’s for later me who isn’t sleep deprived and fighting a migraine, also I think I need to rewatch the film to fully gather my thoughts without big feelings getting in the way. Because when I tell you I was tearing up? Man. Within like- the first five minutes of the film when Clark flies past the camera and it focuses on the logo on his chest? That was enough to make my eyes water a bit. Can’t help it, I’m a simple guy.

On that note, this was golden age Superman. Everything about the film felt so heartfelt and true to what makes Superman so amazing. The score was perfect, it had a lovely mix of modern ideas mixed with the very classic Superman theme, and keeping this theme as a recurring motif was genius. Obviously, the theme is often associated with glory and flying and the Man of Steel using his super awesome laser vision and strong punches, but using the motif throughout emotional moments was so clever. It’s a beautiful reminder of Superman’s humanity, it forces us to remember that he isn’t just a superhero here to protect Earth- he is a reporter, a friend, a lover, a son. Kal-El, Clark Kent, Superman is as human as we are.

And this ongoing theme of humanity is present throughout the whole film, Over and over again, the audience is bombarded with people saying that Clark is an alien, he isn’t a person, throwing around the term “metahuman” consistently. But as the film progresses, we are forced not to listen, but to watch. We see Clark get hurt, he gets upset and frustrated, he’s impulsive and kind and makes jokes, we are made to see Superman as a person, not simply an alien.

Mild distraction, I’m listening to the official soundtrack as I type and one of the songs is called “Being Human”... I will sob.

One of my favourite scenes in the film was when Clark visited his parents in Kansas (not major spoilers, some of this scene was in the trailer but final warning). John Kent tells Clark that regardless of any reason he was sent to Earth, whether his birth parents wanted him to do good or not, he pushes the idea that it is Clark and Clark alone that decides what his purpose is. He is good because he chooses to be, and that is his greatest attribute.

I also love Clark’s final speech to Lex. Clark forces Lex and his team to see him and understand that it doesn’t matter where he came from, he has humanity within him. He states himself that his most powerful trait is that he is human and that, in my opinion, is what makes Superman so compelling. By definition, he is an alien, he crash landed on Earth from another planet, but he was raised as a regular person. It’s so easy to look at Kal-El and only see him at surface level- a powerful, near indestructible force that outmatches any living thing on our Earth. But this film shows us that he is more than that, he has so much underneath that oftentimes people choose to disregard. Getting to see him crack jokes, fail, lose fights, get injured, cry alongside his father, those are all crucial moments, they exist to remind us of who Superman really is- a farm boy who only wants to do good.

Another scene I adored was the flag scene. This was in the trailer and I won’t go super in depth about why the scene happened, but I will mention itty bitty (major) spoilers. There was something so beautiful about the whole thing. After Lex’s multiple attempts at ruining Superman’s image to the public, there was still a group who believed in him. When the group of children lifted their homemade flag with the house of El’s crest, that was the part of the film that drove it home and made me cry. Despite public opinion, despite where he came from or what his perceived intentions were, there was one group of people who believed in Superman. These people were in the middle of a war, facing extermination at the hands of greedy world leaders. They had very little money, no firepower and were on the verge of losing their freedom, but they had hope. Now I have notes and I need to do more research, but I’m planning an essay about Superman and the symbolism of hope and endurance so I won’t go in depth about it right now.

Few smaller notes- Loved David Corenswet as Clark, absolutely phenomenal. He had the look, the mannerisms are what sealed it for me. Suit was incredible, the colours were bright, the red trunks are back and his cape dragged past his ankles- everything I want from my big blue boy scout. Lois had better characterisation I’d seen from her in years, I was so delighted they gave her a personality and drive. Obvs Nicholas Hoult played an amazing Lex Luthor, top tier, he really sold the “angry and jealous” thing. Brief toxic yaoi mention in terms of cloning, the clone was not explicitly Kon-El- didn’t look like him and was definitely the wrong alias and personality, but I liked that they mentioned Kryptonian cloning as a possibility. If a second film is released, I feel like Kon-El will be a good addition now that the idea has been explored. On the topic of the house of El, Kara Zor-El got a cameo in the form of a party addicted, Kesha-esque wreck. Hilarious, loved it, can’t wait to see her again. I think including Kara in the film was a great touch and it certainly opens the doors to Kon-El and, depending on the time frame they go with, Jon Kent.

I could talk about the soundtrack all day, simple but highly effective, about what you would expect from a superhero film. The lighting and cinematography was beautiful, everything felt so bright and warm. Even in scenes that were darker and grittier, I wasn’t struggling to see, they kept the lighting dynamic enough to make the scenes coherent and more interesting. The best way I can describe the visuals, everything from costumes to lighting to backdrops- it was like a comic book. In a world of gritty, “realistic”, MCU style comic films, it is so refreshing to see a movie about a superhero that clearly comes from the mind of a genuine superhero fan. James Gunn’s Superman was made for comic fans, packed full of incredible moments that felt familiar to long time readers. But this story was told in a way that I can only describe as accessible. If you’d never picked up a DC comic in your life, you wouldn't have a hard time following the film.

Very quick notes- Jimmy Olsen is a legend, didn’t realise he got game. I despise Green Lantern and want every single one of them gone on a good day, I did not like that the GL they included was Guy Gardner of all people. For the record, I would have accepted Hal Jordan. Maybe. Despite my hatred for the Lantern Corps, Guy was a funny addition, he had some great moments. Loved that they kept his stupid haircut and his ability to aura farm despite being a massive loser. Mr Terrific was awesome, I don’t know much about his character so I can’t say anything about accuracy, all I can say is that he was funny and I am definitely interested in his story.

All of this to say- I loved this movie. It was everything I wanted out of a Superman film. It was deep and emotional and felt like it was truly made for fans, a nice change of pace from what DC normally throws out. I would recommend it to both long running fans and newer audiences, this version of Clark Kent represented everything that Superman was created to be. He is hope, he’s safety, he’s a champion of the oppressed. Superman is truth, justice and a better tomorrow.

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first time filling out one of these lol

happy art fight!

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will you ever make a vampire batcat au .. :3

OooOOoOo omg your brain is huge! ty for the idea ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) we can start with a little comic ☞

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Translation

Jason: Fucking crybaby

Translation

Tim: You're a fucking goddamn ASSHOLE

Jason: DICK! This sick fucker started with his bullshit!

Tim: Fucking Chilean!

Jason: Fucking Argentinian!

Tim: Dumbass!

Jason: Asshole!

Tim: Motherfucker!

Jason: Pussy Ass Motherfucker!

... Someone asked for Jason and Tim... Technically, I did it-

Follow me on Insta! :D https://www.instagram.com/_chubby.p1nk_?igsh=MXNicnd4NnFuYXM1cg==

This 2 are my favs, it kinda shows too? I love them, my babies. (I want them to suffer)

Also, in the comments I talk about something LKJASDLKJ No me funen pls-

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- From Batman/Superman: World's Finest Issue #24.

Original Artwork by Dan Mora.

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I’m like 6 days behind on my self imposed AU challenge so I’m gonna queue them throughout the night lol…. Day 4: Bruce and Dick role swap….

Alfred is appointed as Bruce’s guardian like usual but the boy can’t get the man that held him and covered his eyes from his dead parents out of his head. The little detective tracks him down to a gym in the Narrows, where he’s been working since he aged out of the Gotham foster care system. Guess where Bruce wants to take self defence/gymnastics(?) lessons now.

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Been so busy with college I haven’t been able to draw my sillies as much as I would like. But I have discovered a passion for oil painting so here’s a bunch of studies I’ve done over the last month or so :3

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Summer is coming up and I’m about to be out of college (which means no money 👎) so for the first time ever I am taking commissions!

All of my prices, TOS and info is on my carrd https://icarus-comms.carrd.co/# and examples of my work can be found on my socials (also linked on my carrd)

Email or DM if you’re interested! <3

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Haven’t drawn in a while cause I’ve been busy, but I’ve got my faves ref sheet ready for artfight this year <3

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First post in months I think :3

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Reposting bc the superman trailer came out (omg I’m so excited guys it’s superman)

Me spreading propaganda for everyone to read Absolute Superman 🌀🌀🌀

(There is something about this version of superman that really struck me and had such a big impact on my brain)

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Drew my favourite freak for class, I missed Moony (gonna do a follow up/joint piece with Nathan soon, hopefully within the week)

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Reread Tim Drake: Mystery at the Marina and omg I love that comic so much. Redrew one of the panels that I liked (I did change that fuckass buzzcut though. Not doing my boy dirty today)

Anyways was trying to be more experimental with colouring so I tried to add more blue shadows and stuff idk

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Me spreading propaganda for everyone to read Absolute Superman 🌀🌀🌀

(There is something about this version of superman that really struck me and had such a big impact on my brain)

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Started reading Tom Taylor’s Nightwing run, I totally get why people got issues with it bc wtf is going on over in that man’s head

(Dick looks beautiful as ever though never change Dick Grayson)