10 Disastrous Superhero Redesigns
9. Angsty Aquaman
How do you solve a problem like Aquaman? For the Cinematic Universe it looks like DC are going down the route of casting noted badass Jason Momoa (of Game Of Thrones) in the role, ensuring that he enjoys a better reputation than he does in the comic. Recent iterations of the sea-dwelling superhero have played up to the unpopularity he faces from readers and other characters alike, with many mocking his ability to talk to fish and admittedly pretty goofy orange overalls.
Once upon a time, rather than embrace it, DC tried to fix it. Apparently the way to fix a hopelessly goofy Golden Age hero is to totally transform him into a grim 'n' gritty nineties superhero, which is exactly what they did. The short haired, mostly fancy-free Arthur of Atlantis lost a hand, replaced with a hook, grew a goatee, grew his hair out, and for some reason wore a metal breastplate that covered only half of his chest.
The original Aquaman get up wasn't the height of style or anything, but it was better than being a Thunderdome reject.