Geeks arguing on the net amuses me

[drwex]

Over at io9.com they're arguing over the possible new looks for DC's revamped character line-ups. The image of Superman appears to show him wearing armor, which raises the inevitable question of "why does Superman need armor?"

Poster PurpleSteve dismisses reasons why Superman needs armor thus:

If you live in the DC universe, and you're doing something nasty enough to attract superman's attention, then I'm pretty sure you know who fucking superman is. On a scale from one to ohshitimgonnadie, 'I just pissed off superman' doesn't really rate much lower than 'I just pissed off superman and he's wearing armour'.

Part of me misses living in a social group where this kind of discussion was commonplace.

Comments

[woodwardiocom.livejournal.com]

With regards to the revamp, I just remember the mantra of any long-time comics fan: This Too Shall Pass. DC and Marvel eternally vacillate between the Next Big Event and Back To Basics. Superman's classic costume will be back before my kid is old enough to have an opinion on the topic.

But will he be healthy

[drwex]

I'm less concerned about the costume and more about what appear to be serious spinal deformities, based on the location of his shoulders and neck relative to his torso. < /snark >

[bluegargantua]

Ah, but in a world where I have to consider that Superman might come after me, it's reasonable to expect that I may have taken some precautions. And if I'm the kinda guy who can actually tangle with Supes and expect more than an immediate trip to jail, then I've probably got some sort of plan to attack him. That plan may now be thrown off because suddenly, he's wearing armor. Has he lost power and now needs the armor for protection? Is it just a dodge to fool me? Is it just to protect him until this upending of cannon gets undone?

I mean, Supes is (last time I checked) rather vulnerable to magic), the armor might afford him some protection from magical or psionic effects.

later
Tom

[unseelie.livejournal.com]

the armor is Lead (vs kryptonite) and enchanted against magic. Really!