Kingdom Come-inspired insignia on his chest as he bears his fists, preparing for his next big fight.

The background of the image features a clash between black and red as his cape fills the darkness, blending in with the character's returning trunks. Overall, it represents an exciting tribute to the film, showing Mora is as excited as any DC devotee.

Dan Mora's Superman Artwork Proves James Gunn's Character Design Is As Popular With DC Artists As It I With Fans

Art By @dan_mora_c

Everything about Mora's artwork is pure gold, but the emotions the design and colors evoke are what make it truly stand out, as they elicit aresponse from longtime fans of the iconic hero. By far, the greatest thing about Dan Mora's translation of Gunn's Superman design is how much it perfectly captures who Superman is as a character. It's undeniably bright and hopeful, painting a positive picture of comics' most famous hero. The emotion on display in this simple image shows that who Superman represents was at the forefront when this new cinematic interpretation of the character was developed.

Mora's design even dives back into the character's roots, with Richard Donner's Superman, and the Silver Age version of the hero being clear inspirations. The fact of the matter is that Superman has always been a hopeful character. The brightness of his costume is a physical reflection of what he represents, as he stands for the goodness in humanity and works to protect them at all costs. Mora perfectly shows how Gunn's take on Superman reflects a positive ideology by amplifying the brightness of his costume and blending it with the Man of Steel's courageous and infectious smile.

Dan Mora's Rendition Of James Gunn's Superman Perfectly Captures The Essence Of The Character

From Page To Screen & Everything In-Between

Mora's redesign looks like it fits right at home in the comics, while inspiring hope for Superman's next adventure on the big screen. Mora's Superman artwork ultimately shows the character should be portrayed in any medium. There have been a number of adaptations of Superman that have tried to paint him in a more serious light, and while some have been more successful than others, none can truly compare to the classic look. There's just something about the bright colors and smile on the Man of Steel's face that inspires not just artists, but readers as well.

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That is how Superman is supposed to be, and Mora highlights this perfectly through his art. Dan Mora's redesign of the take on Superman comes at a perfect time as hype for the 2025 film continues to rise. It is a perfect way to show that the Superman people from their childhood is back, and he's ready to take on whatever threats may surface. Whether James Gunn's film is good or not remains to be determined, but if Dan Mora's comic makeover is anything to go by, Superman is in good hands.

Source: Dan Mora, Instagram

Superman

Alias

Kal-El, Clark Kent, Jonathan Kent

Created By

Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel

Franchise

D.C.

Race

Kryptonian

First Appearance

Action Comics

Alliance

Justice League, Superman Family

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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