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Project Rooftop had a thing on the Phantom, so I started messing around with fucking up a classic look.Obviously I kind of already have by the looks of a certain stage of Bulletproof Beetle's costume, but I still wanted to do it. I wanted to make some smart design ENHANCEMENTS not drastic changes.
I figure updating the costume for a modern day descendant of Walker would be the right move. I wanted to update for real world technology advances. I figured a secret identity wouldn't last too long if he kept the no gloves look as well as having a new suit out of Kevlar weave. I hope that he'd upgrade to some fully automatic pistols mounted on two lower back holsters. The big jump is a bit that goes into unreal technology- a light refracting Predator style camouflage. He trades the classic belt for a control device designed to look like the old belt buckle. He hits the skull buckle and an electric charge courses through the suit, making him invisible...truly a ghost who walks.
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Comments: 58
TeaGigs [2012-11-12 18:49:11 +0000 UTC]
All of them look truly great, but im still more used to old "open mask" look. i think "open mask"- style with gloves would be the best, even though open mask could ruin the invisibility part for his camouflage.
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ryanryanryanoh [2011-02-03 16:57:50 +0000 UTC]
These are really great. I love how you updated the look without going the route that latest miniseries did.
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mannycartoon [2011-01-26 15:02:42 +0000 UTC]
I dig the main suit design you have there. I'd know this was the phantom without seeming the logo.
The funny thing with him is that design/redesign wise it's a fine line between the classic costume and turning him into the Punisher or spider man.
If the skull is made bigger he ooks like a purple punisher. If the mask is made bigger he looks like Spidey.
Good stuff there sir.
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mattcrap In reply to mannycartoon [2011-01-26 20:24:43 +0000 UTC]
yeah, the simple fact that all good superhero designs are just a fraction off from multiple other existing designs doesn't leave a whole lot of room for non-referential RE-designs.
thanks man
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hany-khattab [2010-12-31 11:47:05 +0000 UTC]
i like you different takes on this character. really appealing
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LegacyHeroComics [2010-08-22 06:35:47 +0000 UTC]
Nice redesign, and well thought out.
I prefer the one the far right with the classic "open face" and domino mask.
I prefer them ALL to the fiasco that the Syfy Channel tried to pass-off as "The Phantom".
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Dizko-Stu [2010-08-12 21:20:58 +0000 UTC]
The bottom-most design looks like the "Zen, Intergalatic Ninja" toy from the '80s.
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ThePhantomShadow [2010-08-04 19:05:53 +0000 UTC]
I think perhaps the faceless version is the most original despite the character "the Question" he would have a feature unlike any other hero out there. Perhaps some sort of technology that masks his features as well as his fingerprints?
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ThePhantomShadow [2010-07-27 15:56:13 +0000 UTC]
The Phantom is in need of a REAL redesign unlike what syfy has done to ruin him...I think your ideas are perfect.
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mattcrap In reply to ThePhantomShadow [2010-07-29 23:36:04 +0000 UTC]
thanks- i saw the SyFy version too (yowza!)
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LonelyImmortal [2010-07-26 19:14:56 +0000 UTC]
I like it, kinda like a pre-Phantom 2040.
Agreed, the striped tights can stand to go. I really enjoyed the Billy Zane Phantom movie, and didn't miss the tights on his costume in the least. Now, the costume for the SyFy Phantom looks like a dang ATROCITY...
Hm, I don't mind the gloved look one bit, but don't really see how that would affect a secret identity - unless you mean fingerprints. Ironically, if *I* were to take up vigilantism, I'd HAVE to wear gloves because I have a distinctive birthmark on one of my fingers!
As a Gun Nut® I'm not sure about the machine pistols. The Phantom's all about Improbable Aiming Skills as TV Tropes puts it, it's hard to control something in full-auto. BUT I could see him upgrading to a semiautomatic high-capacity 9mm, like the Beretta 92 that some artists draw him with. Till then I'll just tell myself he keeps spare magazines for his .45s in hidden pouches on his gun belt!
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mattcrap In reply to LonelyImmortal [2010-07-29 23:35:43 +0000 UTC]
i went into considering this Phantom to be less skilled than previous. As each generation progresses I figure his surrounding would effect each subsequent Phantom that much more. This Phantom would have to depend more on technology as his crutch, ie a bad aim, so machine pistols and not stealthy, so light refracting camo.
yeah, that new SyFy Phantom show's design looks pretty bad
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LonelyImmortal In reply to mattcrap [2010-08-06 00:34:49 +0000 UTC]
Fair enough - and good point, especially if it's a situation similar to "Phantom 2040" where he grows up outside of the jungle.
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JoshuaCovey [2010-07-26 01:09:51 +0000 UTC]
These are awesome, Matt. Especially the main one. I like how you in-closed the face, and did away with the undies.
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mattcrap In reply to JoshuaCovey [2010-07-26 02:04:19 +0000 UTC]
we don't need no stinkin undies!
thanks buddy
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ryancody [2010-07-25 18:10:33 +0000 UTC]
I'm partial to the one on the far right. Phantom's costume is great, it really just needs to lose the striped underwear.
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mattcrap In reply to ryancody [2010-07-25 20:28:41 +0000 UTC]
yeah, the classic look minus the undies would pretty much be all the update he'd really need in my opinion. But i know the point of P:R is to tryout new stuff so i gave it a shot.
I'd like to say that the suit could be made out of some manipulatable material so that the face mask could pull back to the traditional look for character moments, etc.
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LT-metamorphose-LT [2010-07-25 09:09:59 +0000 UTC]
I prefer the the costume on the most top, the 1 with black stripes running down his chest and legs. Good drawing.
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mattcrap In reply to LT-metamorphose-LT [2010-07-25 17:12:27 +0000 UTC]
yeah, that one seems to be the popular one
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ZackNoone [2010-07-25 06:13:11 +0000 UTC]
I'm digging this. The Phantom is one my favourite characters, and while I think the original design will always work, this is a step in the right direction.
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mattcrap In reply to ZackNoone [2010-07-25 07:55:31 +0000 UTC]
thanks man
I figured as long as i stayed as true as i could to the original and did minimal butchery, it might work out okay.
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ZackNoone In reply to mattcrap [2010-07-25 08:10:15 +0000 UTC]
How long does it normally take on P:R for them to create a gallery of the submissions?
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mattcrap In reply to ZackNoone [2010-07-25 17:11:20 +0000 UTC]
i have no idea...i'm not planning on submitting it to them or anything
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Gaston25 [2010-07-25 04:45:53 +0000 UTC]
I like the top right with the alternating black and purple. The full mask is a nice change too
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mattcrap In reply to Gaston25 [2010-07-25 04:53:47 +0000 UTC]
yeah, i liked the purple and black too (that was the first direction i took it) but it felt right to do the ALL PURPLE. I ended up with the differing tones of purple to add some new to it.
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honestgeorge [2010-07-25 04:21:49 +0000 UTC]
Very nice, I love the upper right design. You should do more with that look!!
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mattcrap In reply to honestgeorge [2010-07-25 04:52:27 +0000 UTC]
it felt too 80's X-Men uniform to me
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Hellboyj [2010-07-25 03:02:22 +0000 UTC]
I dig it. It's practical, it's recognizable and it makes sense. Nice job!
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mattcrap In reply to Hellboyj [2010-07-25 04:51:16 +0000 UTC]
that's what i like to hear!
thanks man
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Sebs-DA [2010-07-25 00:10:13 +0000 UTC]
The one on the right looks better to me.
The big one is very good too.
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mattcrap In reply to Sebs-DA [2010-07-25 04:51:01 +0000 UTC]
yeah, the one on the right is the "barely tweaked" version. There's almost no difference from the original in that one. I just wanted to show how close mine was to the original look AND how different it could appear by just covering his hands and face.
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zionprime [2010-07-24 23:48:07 +0000 UTC]
he looks awesome. i think they're going to do another movie about him.
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mattcrap In reply to caz-divad [2010-07-25 04:49:14 +0000 UTC]
on his finger...he's not punching at the camera, so i skipped it
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Chadfuller [2010-07-24 20:14:12 +0000 UTC]
I love it Matt, It would be cool to see designs like these used. I just don't like that new design they are using for him at Dynamite Entertainment, You have my VOTE for taking over the design work for that series!
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mattcrap In reply to Chadfuller [2010-07-25 04:48:38 +0000 UTC]
HA!
ahh, to be hired to do ANYTHING would be nice.
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Chadfuller In reply to mattcrap [2010-07-25 20:21:39 +0000 UTC]
Man, If I had the money right now, You could count on my support. I always love your simplistic timm/oeming goodness!
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mattcrap In reply to Chadfuller [2010-07-25 20:26:02 +0000 UTC]
oh no way, man- that's not what i meant, but thanks
and ANYTIME i get a likening to guys like that it just makes my day- thanks buddy
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