Calvin's Canadian Cave of Coolness: Redesigns By Alex Ross

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Redesigns By Alex Ross

8 comments:

Erik Johnson Illustrator said...: I've seen this floating around the internet before. I think its a neat way to incorporate the "X" into their suits but some work better than others.

The hooded coats and Cyclops and Jean Grey's suit looks cool and mysterious but I can't see it as practical "battlefield gear".

As for Wolverine, I love the slick design of the mask were I can actually tell how those side parts actually stick to the rest of the head, but the "X" on his chest is lost when you bring in all the triangle shapes from his classic uniform and make the rest of it black.

I'm surprised a classic character like Storm isn't in the mix here.; February 9, 2013 at 7:19 AM
Erik Johnson Illustrator said...: Wolverine looks more like a tiger than anything else. Actually he looks like the villain Tiger Shark.

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/77/189213-66152-tiger-shark_super.jpg; February 9, 2013 at 7:21 AM
Kal said...: It's like an homage to his original costume and the more modern version.; February 9, 2013 at 7:51 AM
Mike D. said...: The Wolverine suits design is based on claw marks. I dont know how many people are aware of that. Tigersharks suit is based on the pattern seen on sharks; February 9, 2013 at 10:26 AM
Mike D. said...: Btw...one claw?; February 9, 2013 at 10:28 AM
Kal said...: He's giving us the finger.; February 9, 2013 at 10:31 AM
Super-Duper ToyBox said...: Neato! I love a variant costume, and Ross is the Master; February 9, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Kal said...: I have an issue of Wizard that just shows off the character redesigns he did of the Marvel heroes for his Earth X series - some pretty cool stuff there.; February 9, 2013 at 11:30 AM

Calvin's Canadian Cave Of Cool Manifesto

I forever stand vigilant to protect this planet from the myriad of forces that are always against us. Be it the octopus, zombies, aliens or the robots my team of human agents, and our feline allies, circle the globe in a never ending struggle for human freedom.

I learn all I can on every subject that interests me. I especially enjoy ancient history because in the past there are valuable lessons to be found. Also, if I ever get my time machine to work properly, it would be good to know a bit about possible destinations and what to expect when I get there.

I greatly appreciate beautiful design. Be it manufactured or found naturally I am fascinated by the process of invention. I am attracted to the unique, the strange, the haunted. I like to share what I find on this blog.

And not let us forget the 'Cephalopod Menace' who, if allowed to, would wrap their tentacles around all that is good and pure in this life and crush it until it remained no more. They are creatures of pure spite. Hate is all they know. Death is all they do. They are our most ruthless and determined enemy.

So we fight. Selena has the celebrity contacts, the cat is ruthless and without pity, Roosevelt's ghost has the experience and I do the wetwork.

Fighting for the future of the planet doesn't have to be a chore, however. We can take the time to appreciate all that is cool in this world even as we cut the octopus into bite sized chunks.

This is the reason there has always been and must forever be, a Cave of Cool. Be sure to wipe your feet before you enter.