James Gunn reveals why he decided to give Superman his signature red trunks after nearly a decade of depictions that eschewed the accessory. Ever since Superman debuted in 1938, his costume has remained iconic. While the details have changed over the years, the core pieces tend to be a red cape, a blue jumpsuit with a big ‘S’ on the chest, and a pair of red trunks. Despite the outlandish nature of the character, the red trunks are seemingly a bridge too far for some, and with The New 52 in 2011, DC Comics ditched the iconic red trunks on Superman to make him feel more modern.
James Gunn reveals why it was important for Superman to have the classic red trunks in the new DCU reboot. Read More