10 Reasons Why The New 52 Did Not Work

10. Strange And Unnecessary Character Redesigns

DC's heroes have striking costume designs that have endured over the last six to eight decades, and for good reason. From their use of primary colours, to simple yet creative visual cues, the outfits belonging to the likes of the Flash and Batman are etched deep within the psyches of many comics fans.

However, the 2011 revamp did not adhere to the "less is more" approach with its characters, and instead opted for costumes with complicated designs that oddly enough preceded the MCU's own strange aesthetic choices regarding its costumes.

Superman's seminal red and blue suit retained its colours, but went for an armoured approach that baffled many fans. Why would a character as durable as Kal-El need armour? Worse still, the "emo teen" appearance that Lobo sported for much of the New 52, completely missed the point of his appeal since his inception.

Other characters such as Barry Allen, Harley Quinn and Hawkman also sported poorly received designs as well, proving that some elements in DC do not require massive overhauls.