Type: Pitch for illustrated young adult novel series
A lot of inkternet has been spilled about the virtues (or lack thereof) of the new Superman costume. Action Comics #1 avoided some of the controversy by showing the Man of Steel in a sensible boots, pants and shirt pre-costume. But it didn't avoid the fashion imbroglio entirely, showing young Clark Kent in a sweater that could double as a muumuu.
So I thought it'd be nice to trot out Daniel Krall's design for a young Clark Kent. Quite a bit younger, sure, but he sure doesn't look like he'll grow up to wear that ratty orange sweater, or indeed, absurd fascist Kryptonian armor. The design was created for Dean Trippe's pitch to DC for Lois Lane, Girl Reporter, a series of illustrated young adult novels. It's Nancy Drew meets Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane. I invite you to read the whole pitch at the link above (and feel sad it never worked out). Here's a sample, the one that interests us most at Reign:"CLARK KENT is a farmboy and science-fiction fan growing up in Smallville, Kansas. Clark is kinda skinny and has black hair and the brightest blue eyes. He often wears blue ringer tees, blue jeans, and red tennis shoes. Clark doesn’t yet know of his alien heritage, but he is already developing quite a few of his super-abilities. Age: 12."
13-year-old Bruce Wayne also plays a role, and if Jemma Salume’s sketch is to be believed, so might've Krypto!
I haven't been a "young adult" in decades now, but I would have read the heck out of this. Maybe some day, Mr. Trippe!
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