Alex Ross Talks Superman

[@filmboy422]

This man talking about Superman is breathtaking

[@89tilinfinity29]

you're breathtaking!

[@MightyAvengingLeo]

Alex Ross's enthusiasm is joyous and a bit infectious. Years ago, I saw a video where he talked with similar enthusiasm about the 80s Flash Gordon movie. Other people tend to dump on it but it's his favorite movie. After watching that, I had to watch Flash Gordon.

[@thereisnosanctuary6184]

@@MightyAvengingLeo it has 'charm'

[@Command_Execute]

I still remember as a kid picking up kingdom come and seeing the beautiful art and story. Alex Ross’s Superman was the first interpretation I saw and will always be my Superman.

[@Supermanfan99]

Alex Ross actually understands/appreciates the legacy of these characters. WB needs to hire him as an advisor for the movies.

[@stuckie3916]

Wondered that too. I’d like to think Snyder would probably fire him or he’d quit on day 2. Day 1- “uh, what are you doing Zack?” Repeat 400 hundred times.

[@dimitrijetucovic1307]

Instead, they'll hire someone like Tanehisi Coates who hates America and Superman and all he stands for.

[@rohan34]

they should

[@johnnycolemanjr.199]

@@stuckie3916 Lol...Facts!

[@johnnycolemanjr.199]

Yeah. They need to hire anyone to get it right

[@Almando]

My Favorite Artist. The way He captures Superman is Incredible!

[@larpsim]

It seems like he draws Superman based on his own features

[@youssoufmoussa3874]

You're right.

[@denniscleary7580]

Your Superman is heavenly, you bring life to the character

[@gokhanersan8561]

Peace on Earth showed that Superman is unrivaled - if he is entrusted to the hands of a gifted artist and a gifted writer. An absolute masterpiece.

[@TOSStarTrek]

Love the big "S"

[@craighay9086]

You understand Superman better than most. I wish you could sit down with James Gunn and oversee his writing for the new movie...

[@gokhanersan8561]

That would be my dream come true.

[@k.t.1641]

James head is too big now. He's going to do his own thing... 😔 Firing Henry cavill proved that

[@ezequielperez2224]

Friend you damn of right

[@krisj827]

🎯🎯🎯

[@Brejan]

No way would Gunn listen. He only understands superheroes as jokes. This kind of earnest approach is completely alien to Gunn's style.

[@OGPure]

I could listen to Alex Ross talk about superheroes all day long.

[@ezequielperez2224]

X2 ad you damn of right

[@stephencollins4997]

Superman is by far everyone's favorite superhero and mine as well. Even Alex Ross is a hero to me.

[@brianbannon6746]

Alex Ross is the greatest Superman artist as Christopher Reeve Is the greatest Superman actor. Both men gave definitive portrayals of a very noble champion. Majestically brilliant.

[@SteveSpikes]

Alex Ross' art is so iconic, no matter who his subject is. The piece from this video that jumped out to me is the Crisis cover. It looks as if Alex drew inspiration from SUPERMAN: The Movie. Bravo!

[@krisj827]

Of all the comic book characters that Alex Ross has worked on, his work on Superman is the best. You actually see the hope and inspiration.

[@JonasPolsky]

The amount of thought and care that Alex pours into his art is inspiring.

[@thereisnosanctuary6184]

If every comic book artist is a superhero, then Alex Ross is the Superman of comic books.

[@strongman5243]

alex can make people realize why superman is the greatest superhero of all time

[@reddchan]

WB is crazy for not even trying to adapt any of Alex Ross DC comics, they could use his wholesome and refreshing take.

[@Puddledrowner22]

Because WB is only trying to copy MCU instead of creating something unique I don't know why everyone wants to copy that bland MCU formula those trash lame jokes Dc needs to be unique and gritty

[@music79075]

​@@Puddledrowner22DC isnt better than Marvel because its gritty and unique. It is better than Marvel because DC *inspires*

[@pats3212]

​@@Puddledrowner22 They tried to be "unique and gritty", it was called the New 52, it was a complete failure bc it was edgy and tryhard

[@squashmallow2006]

​@@Puddledrowner22 Hey if it helps, James Gunn did say that Kingdom Come is one of the inspirations for his Superman movie.

[@barriolimbas]

Always was a Batman guy myself, never was a superpowered character fan, but Alex Ross Superman especially Kingdom Come made me appreciate the character and see what Superman fans see, the most powerful who doesn't want to dominate, but only wants to help. An inspiration.

[@GREG_Khar-NÜ-Metalhead2000]

Batman can lift 1 ton,run 64 kph,jump 10 feet😂

[@barriolimbas]

@@GREG_Khar-NÜ-Metalhead2000 World's greatest detective and a contender for World's greatest martial artist. Batman's thing, is being the peak of human achievement.

[@GREG_Khar-NÜ-Metalhead2000]

@@barriolimbas he's SUPER

[@russcruz3163]

one of my favorite artist once again captures the real essence of superman through his art...movie makers should sit down with him.

[@That_Guy00]

Always loved his rendition of Supes, it's like the character brought to life. And he doesn't snap necks.

[@anthonyparkinson4517]

Alex giving props to Steve Rude just shows what a class act he is.

[@colinleat8309]

Alex Ross is definitely a huge influence. He inspired me when I was studying Illustration in College. He had, and continues to have a massive impact on us artists .

[@collingalanos1783]

I could listen to Alex Ross talk about his craft all day.

[@randomrickreviewsrrr4662]

This version of Superman is GREAT .

[@DelightLovesMovies]

Alex Ross' Superman is sublime.

[@OakHogan]

Why isn't Alex Ross casting all super hero movies??

[@bluetarantulaproductions6179]

Superman has been my favorite Superhero character ever since my uncle introduced me to the character with the comics and "The new adventures of Superman" cartoon from 1966 when I was a little kid back in the early 90's. Mr. Ross your work is awesome, keep up the amazing work. 👏

[@drewgunner14]

Alex Ross you are one of my favorite artists. Love kingdom come!

[@razorback7828]

Such a chance to watch all these videos! A true humble talk about Art.

[@vikramprincerai3519]

The day I see a live action Superman movie in the style of Alex Ross i will be a happy man.

[@trhansen3244]

I am hoping for a fully animated film of Superman by Alex Ross. Kingdom Come!

[@josephmetts3085]

As much as I love Christopher reeve as Superman, I think it would of been great to have had Robert Redford with black hair if course as Superman set back in the thirties with his old school costume and before his powers got out of control. Robert Redford back in the 70s of course not now

[@thereisnosanctuary6184]

I want to see an experimental animation that uses original artwork as key scenes and other artists fill in the rest with a program that simulates the style of art. Imagine fully painted Kingdom Come cartoon. Not a motion comic, actual fluid animation.

[@jimmiesmith5811]

@@josephmetts3085 Redford turned down the role

[@josephmetts3085]

@@jimmiesmith5811 yea I know he did. But it would have to be set in the 40s to work anyways not the 70s

[@livegreatalways]

This is gold. Awesome stuff. What a talented man.

[@vinceventresca6763]

His passion for Superman is wonderful. In his paintings and books, he clearly “gets” Superman.

[@arthurtripp6922]

LOVE HOW HE HANDLED THE JSA VERSION WITH A TOUCH OF GRAY OR THE FARM SEAN WHO GAVE BEING A HERO.

[@StareachValcin]

Nice understanding and appreciation of Superman, and great Superman art as well.

[@mlongpre100]

' superman could kill us all but he doesn't , that's why we like him '

[@TylerMcNamer]

*Beautiful!*

[@artistrobert]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[@shinpeiro]

I love this. Thank you so much for sharing this gem.

[@youssoufmoussa3874]

Your work on Superman is astounding, it stands apart. I would really appreciate more content featuring Kal-El if you wouldn't mind.

[@ezequielperez2224]

Alex Ross is the master of art, they are beautiful and his my favorite artist ❤ . In addition, he does understand Superman, the most iconic hero in all of history, and he is my favorite superhero since he gives me hope, fighting fear and gives FAITH. that's what I want from a superhero who always gives us hope

[@thereisnosanctuary6184]

Supeman is an amalgam of the best of what the USA should stand for. Incredibly powerful, but uses restraint. An immigrant, humble, agricultural background, but college educated and making his way in the big city. Kind, but purposeful. Has a day job.

[@castlekingside76]

He was literally my best friend in High School

[@thereisnosanctuary6184]

@@castlekingside76 go on...

[@RichardFriendartist]

brilliant stuff. these are all great!!! Thank you Alex!

[@Bxtskul1l]

His paintings bring more story to the character than the movies!

[@richardthompson6366]

As a boy in the seventies I was a Marvel kid and Spider-Man was my favorite character but I've always respected Superman as the first and greatest super hero.

[@jmssun]

Our world don’t deserve this Superman..

[@antoniochasten3192]

Our world does deserve this Superman. Now more than ever.

[@trhansen3244]

Agreed. This world is sick with woke and does not deserve Superman. At best, we deserve The Wonder Twins.

[@serpenterra9994]

yeah the world is better without a boring allpowerful marysue

[@StareachValcin]

@@serpenterra9994 the world ISN'T better without Superman. Plus, Superman isn't boring, all-powerful, or a mary sue.

[@StareachValcin]

@jmssun, our world may not deserve this Superman, but it definitely needs him.

[@erickenneycreative]

Thank you Alex for always producing the perfect vision and version of Clark. He was there for me in my foundationless depressive teens in the 90s and he hi always there on my bookshelf ready to help me through my stressful and frustrating modern middle aged life. This is why I personally wanted Cavill to stay in the role. At 35+ he embodied a wise, mature, reliable Superman .. very much in line with Alex Ross's perfect vision. I wish Gunn and WB/DC realized that we need a lighthouse in today's chaos of inflation, Covid, Ai, Social issues. A Constant. Say what you want about Snyder's films, Cavill and Gadot were that constant. I'm afraid we're going to get another Clark that is trying to figure that out. We don't need him to figure that out. We need him to help US figure that out with his unwavering conviction, friendship, and wisdom.

[@mydreaminorbit9297]

Alex Ross needs to paint a movie poster for the new Superman movie. If I was Gunn I would have him create the art for the DCU movie intro as well.

[@wnerko7484]

Ive always admired how he can paint the lighting and paint translucent images.very challenging

[@wnerko7484]

Cant wait for the Alex Ross Art inspired Kingdom Come animated feature

[@Skyx5m50]

I spent 2 years of my life trying to draw like this man. I fell short but he’s still my inspiration nevertheless.

[@ianscott3768]

Fantastic piece!

[@adye88]

Kingdom come is front and center in my book collection. It is simply breathtaking.

[@matthewmcghee2004]

@6:29 Does anyone know what this DC Kingdom Come art piece is called? For some reason, I want to display it in my room. Great work Alex Ross. Keep up the fantastic work. Your work is inspirational and breath-taking to me. Sometimes, I want an animated/live action movie of your works.

[@crxmdx9199]

I LOVE this man's work!

[@ryangreen6255]

I freaking love your work.

[@ginofrancejr555]

To me hIM AND Curt swan are THE DEFINITIVE SUPERMAN ARTISTS

[@wantitall4]

Absolutely!!!

[@herbertscott9575]

Superman(2024) Producer-James Gunn Director Steven Speilberg Writer-George Lucas Art Director-Alex Ross

[@SmithMrCorona]

I don't like kryptonite. It's coarse and rough and it gets everywhere.

[@-lasagna]

George Lucas sucks

[@John_Hoover]

Composer - John Williams

[@NicholasMcClure]

I hope they are drawing heavily on Alex Ross' style for the next iteration of Superman in film. And yes, bring back the red underoos.

[@timothylapsley7591]

Back in October 1998, I once had a chat with Alex at a local comic book show, and told him that he should have been at Comic-Con International in August of that year, and I would have introduced him to Jean Peavy (sister of Joe Shuster) at the Action #1 Creators Reunion panel.

[@princecharming8125]

Super man: I'm just a man protecting my home my home universe

[@thereisnosanctuary6184]

My Superman Dream DVD: Max Fleisher cartoons from the '40s. A collection of the best Superman covers, particularly Neal Adam's version. Superman:The Motion Picture, Superman II. The entire run of John Byrne scripted and drawn Superman Comics, of course, Alex Ross' short story.

[@davidstone-haigh4880]

Wow, just wow!

[@parkerpshebnisky1051]

I love his take on superman!👍👍

[@Tat2TankT]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@vonpoevii]

One must acknowledge, Snyder was heading to this and the endgame for his Superman. He just wanted to show the world the personal journey Clark went to, to become this grown and matured Man of Tomorrow.

[@jessejohnson3.24]

Superman is one of the greatest classic Legacy

[@rabronin]

That was incredible.

[@frantzkenol6720]

Wow, just wow

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

My Favorite Superman is drawn by Alex Ross for sure with John Byrne in second and Kurt Swan third. I hope when they pick the next Superman, they pick the Alex Ross version as model. A tower, very manly. A figure of power. Like he's the ultimate dad to protect us all. Although I'm not sure if that man exist.

[@jonathangoode546]

His art is so realistic.

[@Kusanagikaiser999]

I just realize something and I hope someone in Hollywood have this idea or read this and make it happen....you know how now since Spiderverse happen many have use that style to create different style paintings and have that feel to make the movie looks like....concept art...or a Comic....or a fairy tale painting...............DC....if you ever made a Superman animated film that go to theater in the same way Spiderverse did to Spiderman please........make it that look like ALEX ROSS paintings of Superman and DC in general, god I will pay thousand times to watch a film that emulate the style master Ross have give to Superman in these amazing paintings.

[@TerryManning]

Ross' reverance for the character is inescapable and his talent is undeniable. I wish he had said something about the death of Kara with the Christopher Reeves-style Superman

[@endwigast5212]

@TerryManning - What more explanation do you need? Reeve is holding Slater because her 1984 Supergirl movie flopped. And it's Reeve, not Reeves.

[@TerryManning]

@@endwigast5212 I wanted ROSS to elaborate, not you. And I already knew that, thanks.

[@endwigast5212]

@@TerryManning Why would Alex Ross reply to a commoner like you? Sorry, but you'll only get a reply from another commoner, which in this case is me.

[@TerryManning]

@@endwigast5212 Just go away. Frigging bot.

[@endwigast5212]

@@TerryManning I ain't goin' anywhere. I'm here to stay, and you and I will have many more conversations as fellow commoners!

[@OneSixthShape]

This is great. Thank you

[@sith7183]

Perfection

[@motionblurofhappy7804]

I was literally tearing up listening to this. Superman is such an important figure historically and culturally and I gravitate towards the anguish and fear he has. The portrayal of power that’s softened by traumas even the man of steel is powerless to. I read kingdom come at 18 I think on an illegal website (now I feet everything legally don’t worry) and it jump started my love for the passion everyone puts into comics. But KC Superman, physically and story wise made me depressed because of how powerless even he is. This monster of a person that has to watch everyone around him turn to ash. I always hate when people say Zach Snyder didn’t understand Superman, I think of all his character Superman was the one he got perfect for me. I’m not here for cheery save your cat Superman. I’m here for the man who screams in pains as he kills his only “sibling” basically. The one who has no place, who is loved and feared,the one who still does the right thing despite the pain it will bring only him. Superman sacrificing his own piece of mind is much more impactful to me than him just saving people. I think DC Metal did a great job of exploring that aspect of him as well. A Superman who loses hope slowly. But still, through others, can come out the other side. He’s a character to me that is beyond just him, he extends to the relationships he’s built through Being the guy that would save a cat from a tree. Not actually doing that. It’s also what makes Injustice and kingdom come a hard read. One he loses faith and has no one to remind him, he’s just hurt. Once he loses his moral compass and people follow him out of fear, he’s hurt. I’m glad these videos are being made, Alex has always been an icon to me since starting my comic journey and now that I can hear the passion and knowledge he has it blows my mind that he or even me could possible come up with opinions like that. He’s inspired me to consider more than the story of anything and think of the impact and meaning behind every decision. I just want more of these videos lmao. Sorry for the ramble these videos just really hit me deep.

[@NexoProductions]

Impresionante dominio técnico.

[@mediaversenetwork]

great stuff.:)

[@Ravenclaw2332]

Amazing

[@henryjaremek2644]

.. ALEX ... I hope that you are able to do ... SWAMP THING vs MAN-THING ... someday soon.

[@wnerko7484]

Alex Ross is Superman!!!

[@vilstef6988]

WB should hire Ross and Eliott S Magin because they get the character in a way the current writers and artists don't!

[@BillyBatsonMarvel]

Why isn’t Alex a consultant or writer for the Live Action projects?

[@resenhasreviewpodcast3881]

I'm from rio de janeiro ! When I read KINGDOM OF TOMORROW for the first time, I WAS OFFENDED when the super man says : This city looking from above is like a diamond, from close up you can see the beggars and rats 😢

[@mlongpre100]

that's every city

[@lvspook2700]

Hello My name is James Ritz and my father has a comic that he says was written by Alex Ross while they where both in high school is there any way to know if it’s real

[@TheUnconventionalMan]

Now, this guy knows Super-Man.

[@vincenzoveneziano5591]

Superman ❤💙

[@Mr_Terffic]

You are the greatest

[@RobertoRuizHBK]

Hello Mr. Alex. I know that your intention was the best possible when you put Superman taking food to the population of Rio de Janeiro, but if you really wanted to feed the poorest, you should have made him take food to the Northeast of the country, where the poorest people are who really pass through. hungry and don't even have water to drink. In Rio de Janeiro, Superman should fight against the criminals who dominate the favelas and bring terror and death to the population, drug trafficking and constant murder, in addition to other unbelievably cruel facts. As always, the art is wonderful. Congratulations from Brazil.

[@ricardomarau1772]

My favourite.

[@philrm99]

Awesome

[@marcoperez6952]

This is the best artist that has ever drawn Superman...bar none. I thought Neal Adams was great but Ross is way better.

[@sermirnuevo777]

Todo comenzó con Superman... 1938...en los comic's, en la tv, en el cine, en internet... actualmente.

[@jimmiesmith5811]

Someone needs to make a 1/6 scale action figure based on Alex version of supes

[@fgcpeak9591]

He renders Superman like the most basic looking normal dude in his 40s. I'm surprised he didn't make him bald lmao

[@scatmancrothers]

god his stuff is so good.

[@MrCageCat]

I still own Superman Peace on Earth. Fantastic book.

[@squashmallow2006]

I do have one question. How old is Superman supposed to be in most of the artwork? I could never really tell. Like yes Kingdom Come Supes is older cuz you can tell with the white hair. What of the main one?

[@AA-wd2or]

Real art

[@micpar2]

Never Fear Hugo is Here!!

[@eliotduke1753]

No words.

[@paulpizzlewizzle]

Do Cyberfrog!

[@timothywillis8883]

Great video! Beautiful artwork!