Batman Beyond head sculpt by Ashkanls and Suits by Tonymeis

[TonyMeis]

Exactly! I love how creator driven Japanese manga is, whereas in America it's all about big company properties. There is so much great manga I get overwhelmed.

As far as covers and interior art relating, I really like DC's current Batman (Snyder/Capullo) and Nightwing run. I'm surprised there isn't a big fan push for custom DCnU Batman and Nightwing figures, b/c the recent redesigns of both are fantastic, as well as the current art imo. Right now Batman is DC's best property, there are some really great stories going on.

Batman Beyond on the other hand is holding it's own, but I think it's need a bigger push and a better creative team. I think it could do very well with a reboot, so that it lines up with the current DCnU Universe, especially as the suit is so great.

Can't agree more, Beyond is quit interesting, but haven't seen any major artist taking it on like the wau Capullo and Jim Lee did back then. One Batman I'm extremely untested in doing s the Capullo Batman from Owls. New 52 JL design is a bit too much, but Courts of Owl definitely caught my attention and would like to take it on and bring it to reality.

 

[Science Friction]

Can't agree more, Beyond is quit interesting, but haven't seen any major artist taking it on like the wau Capullo and Jim Lee did back then. One Batman I'm extremely untested in doing s the Capullo Batman from Owls. New 52 JL design is a bit too much, but Courts of Owl definitely caught my attention and would like to take it on and bring it to reality.

Yeah, it hasn't really been approached that seriously yet. I think it needs to be taken on by someone who has a vision, and can deliver a cohesive run that really challenges the character. Much like the Frank Miller, Jim Lee, and Greg Capullo eras of Batman have. I agree, as far as the New 52 design goes I really like Capullo's approach to it rather than Jim Lee's (though I do love Jim Lee's work, I admit). I know we've hit on the whole New 52 stuff before, but whether you do Capullo's Batman as a personal custom, or you make the suit available I'm very interested in seeing it brought to life. Consider me signed up.

 

[akomei]

NOTE* The wings are currently prototype....
I'm playing around with the wing right now....
Goals to achieve
- able to open and close
- attach to the hands with magnet
- two tone color, red/blk
- final wings will be harder

That's looking awesome! Just came into this thread, are you offering the entire full set figure? If that's the case, put me on the list for one!

Here's another reference:

It has more prominent abs and a bit more built type of body, similar to another image someone else posted, it's got those 'jagged' contours on the muscle structure.

 

[akomei]

Came across another reference that might be useful

New Batman Beyond statue releasing next month

Not really digging the pose otherwise I'd get this

 

[ashkanls]

Guys this graphic, blocky looking Batman looks great on paper but making the head like that and then using a TTM19 body it will look ridiculous unless you are planning on sculpting over the body to make the body match the head. I intend on doing a simple in detail realistic head.

 

[cofphoto]

Spartacus body...?

 

[darkchylde80]

I want a realistic head but there aren't really any good reference pics of Beyond bats in a more realistic style unfortunately.

Not that I could find anyway but I think what's been posted so far gives a good overview of potential expressions.

I want to steer away from the animated version as much as possible :lol

 

[cofphoto]

Just curious, is the black fabric you're using on BB the same as this black fabric? The black fabric on Deadpool looks awesome, IMO.

 

[Science Friction]

I agree ashkanls. I tried to find the most realistic pictures I could to post. I think when sculpting Batman Beyond it's good to keep in mind that he is young, slender, and attractive, so that should reflect in his sculpt. He's still a teenager I believe.

I think this is one of the best out there, shame it's from a cover so there isn't more to go by:

Here are another Batman Beyond for reference that I really like.

Also, any chance in the future you'll consider doing a Greg Capullo Batman?

 

[JD18_92]

I want a realistic head but there aren't really any good reference pics of Beyond bats in a more realistic style unfortunately.

Not that I could find anyway but I think what's been posted so far gives a good overview of potential expressions.

I want to steer away from the animated version as much as possible :lol

This is the Batman Beyond that I'd like to see! Probs as real as you can get!

 

[Science Friction]

Those are both nice; the statue and LUVI5I picture, but neither one the regular Batman Beyond. I'd prefer getting good ol' plain headed Bats before any other version.

 

[cofphoto]

This is the Batman Beyond that I'd like to see! Probs as real as you can get!

I envision Peter Cullen voicing this Batman.... :wink1:

 

[bloodgear]

Just looking at the suit makes me wish a Batwoman was on the cards too.