Christopher Reevewill forever be the definitive live - action mechanism Superman , even asother performers(up next : David Corenswet inJames Gunn‘s DC Studios release ) have presume the mantle on the big and little blind . But while Reeve always delivered suitably superheroic carrying into action — and/or adorably uneasy , while in Clark Kent mode — not everySupermanmovie he starred in was a masterpiece . Or even , honestly , all that great . Lookin ’ at you , Superman III .
io9 ’s Germain Lussier recently get the picture intowhySuperman IIIis the worst among Reeve ’s Man of Steel outings — yep , it ’s the one where Richard Pryor helps plough Superman into an evil version of Superman using fake Kryptonite , and is “ to put it roundly , a Brobdingnagian small-arm of shit . ” However , a Superman courtship wear out by Reeve is still a top - flight token for collectors , and the “ Evil Superman ” get - up fromSuperman IIIis a curiosity unto itself . Propstorehas it featured in an upcoming auction , and you’re able to understand why it ’s estimated to go for $ 200,000-$400,000 , with a starting play of $ 100,000 just to get your metrical foot in the door .
Even Propstore ’s description of the movie sounds satirical , which it regrettably is not : “ [ In ] Richard Lester ’s superhero sequelSuperman III . Superman wear out his darker - colour costume after he was exposed to Kryptonite by Gus Gorman ( Richard Pryor ) , when he was vitiate and turned into ‘ evil ’ Superman . Superman then go to cause mischief , including straightening the Leaning Tower of Pisa , before tope heavily in a barroom and then fighting a decrepit Clark Kent in a junkyard . ”
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It comes with the pursuit : “ a customs duty blueness knit leotard with the stylized Superman logotype run up into the front with attached maroon trunk , a pair of matching knit leotards , a cape , a belt ammunition , and a pair of boots . It is dark in color to highlight Superman ’s newly corrupted nature . ”
The auction theater further notes that “ full costume are scarce , progress to this a rarefied opportunity to own an iconic while of superhero history ; ” in 2022,Peoplereported that Propstore had sold a unadulterated Superman costume worn by Reeve across the first threeSupermanmovies ; it was in “ howling ” condition and fetched $ 359,375 .
The “ Evil Superman ” costume Reeve wear in 1983’sSuperman IIIalso looks to be in unspoilt consideration ; though there ’s been some fading of its all - important darker gloss , Propstore note that “ professional costume curator [ do ] believe that color restoration is feasible , pending further textile tests . ”
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If you have piles of spare cash lying around , and a fascination with heroes go bad ( then , inevitably , back to good again ) , bidding on the costume terminate March 26 . get word more on Propstore ’s sitehere .
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