Presenting the conclusion of the magnificent Superman IV storyboard feature (plus cover) from Retro-Vision magazine. While the final scene as photographed entirely lacks the dynamism of Martin Asbury’s art, it is nonetheless shot for shot as seen on the deleted scenes of the Superman IV: The Quest For Peace Deluxe Edition DVD where the workprint features a hideous/hilarious edit with temporary soundtrack and unfinished special effects. One major difference between the two mediums is the ending of the fight where the storyboard offers a far more suitable conclusion to the clash (where Nuclearman ‘shorts out’ in the lake) unlike the bizarre obliteration by Catherine Wheel that awaits him in the ‘completed’ scene…
Just before posts resume from the contents of the ‘Big Red Book’ of storyboards from Superman IV: The Quest For Peace I offer this fantastic vintage article from the pages of Retro-Vision magazine. Besides a thorough chronicle of the Superman series (with an emphasis on the extended editions long before their subsequent discovery and release on DVD) the issue contained this unpublished storyboard set showing the Metro Club exit and Nuclearman 1 battle in its entirety shot for shot. As the only other evidence of this sequence at the time was the comic adaptation and a few grainy photos, this, as you can imagine, was quite the revelation. Enjoy Martin Asbury’s energetic art and rue the fact we have yet to see Superman’s emergence from the Ladies room on film. Part 2 plus cover coming soon…
Presenting an amazing series of digital renders from the 3DTotal Forums by ‘PredragKrishan‘ leading with this simple brief –
“I started to make this Superman model, so your comments are very welcome. I like Christopher Reeve as Superman because of his strong charisma and Alex Ross work, so I’m trying to make that kind of render…”
Though depicted here as a more emotive Superman, the details on the costume (especially the chest shield) are unusually movie accurate and the final piece (bottom) while reminiscent of the poster for Superman Returns is a fantastic tribute to Reeve and surely worthy of a poster/comic cover itself…
SUPERMANIA is proud to present the latest works of SuperFan/artist ‘Jayce 76’ featuring more of his stunning retro-style ads/lobby cards (click on images for full-size wallpapers)
Enjoy these unreleased publicity portraits of Christopher Reeve for Italian Vogue from 1985 –
Or instead marvel at the fact they are actually shots of a modified Hot Toys Superman figure by Duabelas Custom Works complete with rooted hair and casual attire. A true work of art…
