A new cosplay set is reaffirming that Superman is always going to be the greatest hero looking over humanity. The stunning tableau shows the Man of Steel at his best, saving those who need it and reminding everyone about the power of hope.
The DC Universe is jam-packed with heroes who risk it all to use their powers in an effort to make the world a better place. And leading the pack is the Big Blue Boy Scout himself, Superman. As one of the oldest and most iconic heroes, Clark Kent has been keeping the world safe with his Kryptonian powers and relentless determination to do right. Superman has a boundless comion and has risked his life numerous times to save civilians, his allies, and even his own enemies. Superman is a sterling example of what a superhero is and others in the hero community all try to follow his example.
Superman is at His Best Saving People
One cosplayer truly understands the Last Son of Krypton’s best qualities and shows them off in a costume that would make Superman proud. In a post on Instagram, cosplayer melbournesuperman posted a set that shows him dressed up like the Kryptonian hero while rescuing a woman. Modeled after Action Comics #1053’s variant cover by Rafa Sandoval, Superman, in his classic costume, is seen saving a woman among rubble from falling debris. Thanks to an edit by dreamprops78, Sandoval’s cover truly comes to life as melbournesuperman’s Clark is effortlessly holding back a falling building. Light shines behind the hero as he extends a hand to the woman, letting her know that he's there and that she has nothing to worry about.
Superman obviously isn’t the only hero in the DC Universe, but few have reached the inspiring level that he has. In both the real world and the DCU, Superman’s very symbol is synonymous with the word ‘hope’, and everyone can identify it as shorthand for values like truth and justice. melbouresuperman clearly understands that Clark is a figure of hope, and picked the best cover to communicate the hero’s inspirational qualities. Sessions like this aren't just a way for cosplayers to show off their skills, but serve as a loving tribute to their favorite characters.
Superman Cosplay Honors DC's Gold-Standard of Heroism
As one of the first heroes to ever hit the comic book stands, Superman helped shape the idea of what a hero could and should be. melbournesuperman’s cosplay acknowledges that one of the best things about Superman is his unrelenting devotion to the people of the world and his desires to use his powers for those in need. It’s both an amazing cosplay session, and a love letter to Superman, the character who continuously thrills audiences and reminds everyone to hold onto hope.
Source: melbournesuperman
