[OOC] CLOSED - Ultimate One Universe: Season One

[Sep]

To evolve the discussion of @AndyC... what about your favourite Villain looks? I know they don't change as much over the years, but for me there can only be one.

[AndyC]

To evolve the discussion of @AndyC... what about your favourite Villain looks? I know they don't change as much over the years, but for me there can only be one.

@Sep

Doom's a solid choice, but I think there's one that really stands head and shoulders above the rest....

Hider

Kidding, I'm kidding, _{please don't kill me.}

In all seriousness, though, I'd say it's a toss-up between classic-era Magneto....



....and DCAU Brainiac.

[HenryJonesJr]

Spider-Man

Captain America

Batman

Superman

[Master Bruce]

Villains? Don't really have alot of preference for those, but I have a few ideas for my own rogue's gallery...

Joker

While my all-time favorite artist to touch The Clown Prince is forever Brian Bolland, Greg Capullo knocked it out of the park with a simple and sleek black suit attire that reminded me alot of some choice paintings that Alex Ross did in the late 90's. I don't know why, but while I'm all for the flamboyance of his usual purple and green get-up, the black tuxedo look is even more striking to me. Like Joker's perpetually attending a mass funeral that he's personally seeing to filling, or something. It also accents the white skin and green hair, making him almost more "clowny".

Bane

This is the only Bane that will ever exist for me. Many artists have tried to change it, some have even tried to emulate it, and it's always been without success. Something about the way Graham Nolan, specifically, drew the character has always been iconic to me. The mask is just right, the build is huge without making him The Hulk, and the OG Luchador look never fails.

Two-Face

Before this look, you could never, ever convince me of the idea that there'd be a better look for Harvey than in The Long Halloween or Batman: The Animated Series. But for some reason, this black and red combo really makes Dent stand out for the first time among Batman's other rogues. I also like the idea that Two-Face is so far gone that he doesn't see black and white anymore - he just sees black and red.

The Riddler

Despite it being his thing, I've never really been a fan of the question mark-all-over look that most artists give Nygma, whether it's the bodystocking or the suit. Hush really gave me the exact look I've always wanted for Edward, where it's very clearly The Riddler but simplified to it's most basic form. And I'll never not be a fan of the domino mask, no matter what brand of sunglasses you throw on him.

Ra's Al Ghul

Denny O'Neil once said that the appeal of Ra's Al Ghul is that, compared to Batman's other villains, he could pass for a dude on the street while looking of regality. Which I've always found strange, given the comics Ra's has a devil-horned haircut and a massive collared cape. Begins embodies everything Denny originally wanted in theory, while giving him a ninjitsu edge that makes him visually a cooler opponent for a character like Batman. Liam Neeson also passed off the regality without needing to look like Satan. I don't mind a green cloak or something for when he's travelling, but Ra's should always be rocking something that has him prepared for battle.

[Supermaxx]

So uhhhh apparently I haven't gotten a post out in God knows how long. I'll try to rectify that tomorrow morning, if I can. My apologies to the three people who read those things.

[HenryJonesJr]

Villain, at least how I see mine...in planning...because most of them haven't shown up

Rhino

Sandman

Scorpion

Vulture

Mysterio

Green Goblin

[Enarr]

Too start my own discussion, who is your favourtie underrated villain? Someone that never really grows (but has the potential to do so), or someone that just gets isnta-knocked out. Why are they you're favourite?

@Sep

The correct answer is Mark Waid's creation Ikari. He appeared brilliantly enigmatic with the same skills and abilities as Daredevil with the key difference of not being blind, which was a thundering revelation. He was essentially Bullseyes pawn and I can't really criticize much of anything that Mark Waid's DD run had put out but I really wanted more Ikari. I feel like he's meant to incubate, but I think he'll be a more central villain in time. Next time MARVEL recycles the Dark Avengers concept, he'll probably ve a prime candidate as a DAREDEVIL expy.

[Hound55]

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The correct answer is Mark Waid's creation Ikari. He appeared brilliantly enigmatic with the same skills and abilities as Daredevil with the key difference of not being blind, which was a thundering revelation. He was essentially Bullseyes pawn and I can't really criticize much of anything that Mark Waid's DD run had put out but I really wanted more Ikari. I feel like he's meant to incubate, but I think he'll be a more central villain in time. Next time MARVEL recycles the Dark Avengers concept, he'll probably ve a prime candidate as a DAREDEVIL expy.

@Nightrunner

Don't be ridiculous, they don't just rotate stor--

...yeah, OK. That one's coming back. Stand by for Hydra Cap as well.

[AndyC]

<Snipped quote by Nightrunner>

Don't be ridiculous, they don't just rotate stor--

...yeah, OK. That one's coming back. Stand by for Hydra Cap as well.

@Hound55

Could be worse. I'm convinced that someone at DC has the mind-eraser thing from Men In Black and just randomly zaps the writing staff every six weeks or so, then goes "Hey guys, I just had the craziest idea! What if Superman....was a bad guy?!"

[Hound55]

<Snipped quote by Hound55>

Could be worse. I'm convinced that someone at DC has the mind-eraser thing from Men In Black and just randomly zaps the writing staff every six weeks ago, then goes "Hey guys, I just had the craziest idea! What if Superman....was a bad guy?!"

@AndyC

Mark Millar's Journal... What if Superman had to fight Batman... because Evil..?

[DocTachyon]

On the subject of costumes:

Batman

I tend to take my superhero costumes real simple and real iconic, and I think this outfit is a masterclass in that. This is a suit that plays Batman very straight and minimalist. Just the way I like it. It's closely followed by the JLU suit and the BTAS suit. JLU didn't make it because I'm not the biggest fan of the purple-y sheen thing the cape has going on, and BTAS didn't make it because I honestly can't get behind the yellow-logo look.

Spider-Man

It's sleek. It's functional. It has an amazing form factor. It's The Superior Spider-Man. Technically it wasn't Pete in this suit, but I can't help but get behind it. As I alluded to in my Batman pick, I like two things in my Superhero costumes: Minimalism and Functionality, and this number's got both in spades. But if I had to pick a suit worn by Peter himself...



No choice but this one, honestly. This is the suit I will always imagine Spider-Man in. The show was before my time, but I grew up the re-runs, they're what truly introduced my to the character. As a kid I went to Universal Orlando a fair deal, and this is the design they used for the Spider-Man in the ride, and damn if it isn't permanently ingrained in my memory.

Vigilante

Greg Saunders only ever really wore the one costume, and it's all he needed, because it was perfect. Accept no substitutes from Vigilantes II-IX.

Superman

Nobody does it quite like Alex Ross. It's simple and it's iconic. What more can I ask for?

Moon Knight

I wish I read more Moon Knight. But even if I did? He’s smooth, he’s suave, he’ll fuck up The Mob, he’s Mr. Knight! You can’t beat this outfit.

Captain America

That square jaw. That beautiful yet subtle scale mail. And, of course, that dedication to the Red, White, and Blue that frankly too many Cap designs have strayed from. All that plus a show I’ve seen too many times? Pretty goddamn iconic.

Iron Man

Much as I like simple and iconic designs, I can’t help but love The Superior Iron Man’s armor. The sheer amount of cool gadgets and toys he has falling out of the thing is insane, and its whole aesthetic seems to play up Stark’s power, brilliance, and ego. 10/10.

But if I had to pick an armor worn by a version of the character who is less of a jackass:


I don’t like how Iron Man armors later in the MCU kept getting sleeker and sleeker and even more form-fitting. I like the clunkiness of this old thing. It’s got hard edges and you can practically smell the grease and oil when each of the weapons slide on out, yet it still seems perfectly advanced.

That’s all I care to list, for now. May post more later.

[Master Bruce]

(Shitfuck I forgot about Superior Iron Man. I love that armor.)

[Master Bruce]

Also, I'm an hour past midnight on this, but to hell with it. I had shit to do today. I'm not a machine, despite the rumors.

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[Sep]

@HenryJonesJr I dislike your goblin.

[GreenGrenade]

@Master Bruce I've got to be honest, I've been kinda struggling with motivation lately. Ollie's a character I'll always have a soft spot for, but with a few posts in, and at least a week between each one, I've learned that I don't exactly have the same passion or influx of ideas for him anymore. I like most of what I've written out for him so far, but without the creative drive there, I don't want to burn myself out trying to force a story I'm not too keen on. That said, I want to let GA go in case someone else wants to pick him up (even though he should've been free a while ago, and I appreciate the leniency on that regard) and see if I can't go back to the drawing board, come up with a concept that engages me a bit more. I'd love to still be a part of the OOC in the meantime, if you'll have me. This is a great group, and I really enjoy the conversations we have here. It's not often that I get to debate about people in tights without my girlfriend telling me to get back in my box, lol.

[Lord Wraith]

More costumes!

Superman

I have to go with Earth One on this. It's colourful, it invokes all the classic elements and it just has a nice look in my opinion.

Spider-Man

I'll show myself out now.

[Sep]

Flash Rebirth #53. Not even started to read it yet but...




God I kinda love the current team behind it.

[Master Bruce]

@Master Bruce I've got to be honest, I've been kinda struggling with motivation lately. Ollie's a character I'll always have a soft spot for, but with a few posts in, and at least a week between each one, I've learned that I don't exactly have the same passion or influx of ideas for him anymore. I like most of what I've written out for him so far, but without the creative drive there, I don't want to burn myself out trying to force a story I'm not too keen on. That said, I want to let GA go in case someone else wants to pick him up (even though he should've been free a while ago, and I appreciate the leniency on that regard) and see if I can't go back to the drawing board, come up with a concept that engages me a bit more. I'd love to still be a part of the OOC in the meantime, if you'll have me. This is a great group, and I really enjoy the conversations we have here. It's not often that I get to debate about people in tights without my girlfriend telling me to get back in my box, lol.

@GreenGrenade

Shame to see you let Ollie go, but I've been there. Sometimes you just hit a wall and can't move past it despite liking the character. Good to know that you're still sticking with us, though. The OOC is open to anyone, as long as they do their part in demanding that @Lord Wraith write two sex scenes per post and that @Sep caters to the masses by making Cliris (Clark/Iris) a thing.

[Sep]

@Master Bruce You realise you also gotta speak to Andy to make that happen, right?

Also in relation to the Supergirl discussion this is the official splash at the end of Flash #53 in relation to her, if anyone is interested.

[Lord Wraith]

Flash Rebirth #53. Not even started to read it yet but...

Sep's Obnoxious Image

God I kinda love the current team behind it.

@Sep

So wasteful.

Shame to see you let Ollie go, but I've been there. Sometimes you just hit a wall and can't move past it despite liking the character. Good to know that you're still sticking with us, though. The OOC is open to anyone, as long as they do their part in demanding that @Lord Wraith write two sex scenes per post and that @Sep caters to the masses by making Cliris (Clark/Iris) a thing.

@Master Bruce

Two per post? I'm going to have a pregnancy scare at that rate.