The DC fandom is buzzing with excitement and controversy over a new image of Superman wearing nothing but his underwear. This image, created by artist Riccardo Federici, was used as a variant cover for Future State Superman Worlds Of War #1. Fans are divided over this new look for the Man of Steel, with some calling it "Superman directed by Joel Schumacher" and others expressing excitement over the possibility of a more daring and authentic portrayal of the character.

The debate over Superman's costume is nothing new. In the past, actors like Christopher Reeve and Brandon Routh have faced bizarre demands regarding the portrayal of their characters' physique. Reeve's costume designer was tasked with creating a codpiece that would either flatten his crotch area or enhance it, while Routh's costume designer followed a similar approach.

More recently, Henry Cavill, who played Superman in the DCEU, revealed that he was not happy with how he looked in the iconic costume during his audition. Cavill felt that he did not have the right physique to play the superhero.

While it remains to be seen if we will ever see Superman wearing nothing but his underwear on the big screen, this new image has certainly sparked a conversation about the character's origins in early 20th-century pulp and the potential for a more daring and authentic portrayal of Superman. Whether fans are ready for this bold new look or not, it's clear that the controversy surrounding Superman's costume is far from over.