Man of Steel movie costumes on display...

One of my favourite things about 2013's Man of Steel movie were the scenes that took part on Superman's home planet of Krypton, which previous origin stories hadn't really explored in great detail, so it was a refreshing addition to the iconic DC Comics hero's sixth cinematic outing.

Original Man of Steel film costumes

These costumes worn by Russell Crowe as Superman's father 'Jor-El', Henry Cavill as 'Kal-El/Superman' and Antje Traue's villanous Kryptonian Sub-Commmander 'Faora-Ul', were photographed on display on Warner Bros. Studios Backlot Tour in Burbank, California on June 9, 2016.

Man of Steel movie poster

Henry Cavill's Superman suit was originally designed by James Acheson, then developed by Costume Designer Michael Wilkinson and is made of a sculpted chrome muscle suit under a very thin layer of printed 3D mesh.

Be sure to check out the Man of Steel Superman costume in more detail on display at ArcLight Pasadena cinema back in 2013.

The alien Kryptonian costumes were apparently influenced by the work of early modernist architect Louis Sullivan, a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright, and the designs are meant to convey the grandeur, decadence and longevity of Krypton's civilisation.

Jor-El Kryptonian costume worn by Russell Crowe
in Man of Steel

In the movie Russell Crowe wears this costume as Superman's father, Jor-El, an advisor to the planet's supreme council, who sacrifices himself so that his son's rocket can escape the destruction of Krypton.

If you're a fan of the actor, you can also check out his Gladiator movie costume, Robin Hood movie costume, Noah movie costumes, Cinderella Man boxing costume and his film costume from A Beautiful Mind.

Faora-Ul Kryptonian battle armour worn by Antje Traue

in Man of Steel

German actress Antje Traue plays 'Faora-Ul' in Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, one of 'General Zod's' trusted military lieutenants that was banished to the Phantom Zone with him and his rebel forces just before the destruction of Krypton, who escape their imprisonment and invade Earth. Her Kryptonian costume really does look like a metallic suit of battle armour.

Come back soon for even more out-of-this-world costumes and props on display.

Man of Steel movie billboard

Henry Cavill's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie costume and more on display...

The Man of Steel received a few tweaks to his costume design for this battle royale in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and here's his superheroic suit on display in all its glory at Warner Bros. Studios Hollywood Backlot Tour on June 9, 2016.

Superman suit from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

You can also compare this new suit to Henry Cavill's Superman costume from 2013's Man of Steel to see the slight differences to his waist and wristband details.

Plus I'm still a fan of the underpants-on-the-outside superhero costume sported by Brandon Routh in Superman Returns, so take a look at that version too.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie poster

Costume Designer Michael Wilkinson was responsible for updating the Kryptonian's iconic look and he's no stranger to superheroes, sci-fi and fantasy after working on costumes from Watchmen, costumes from Sucker Punch and Tron: Legacy movie costumes.

Superman costume worn by Henry Cavill

in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

In addition to Henry Cavill's iconic costume the exhibit also had his 'Clark Kent' alter-ego Daily Planet work clothes outfit and those worn by Amy Adams as investigative journalist 'Lois Lane' and Laurence Fishburne as newspaper editor 'Perry White'.

Original film costumes and props from

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

In addition to the staff of the Daily Planet, Jesse Eisenberg's villainous 'Lex Luthor' costume was on display alongside a cool LexCorp Kryptonite science lab prop from Zack Snyder's movie.

Lex Luthor costume worn by Jesse Eisenberg and Kryptonite prop

from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

If you're a fan of the DC Comics movie you should also check out Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman costume from Batman v Superman on display.

The other day I was accused of not being a true fan because I offered a differing opinion to someone else and didn't post every single image that I'd taken of these costumes. Fortunately I choose to reject such negativity and know from the positive feedback I've received over the years, that there are people out there that appreciate the photos I choose to share, that may not be able to see themselves in person. It's for them and their continued appreciation that I continue to publish this blog.

Original Superman movie cape worn by Christopher Reeve

And finally on a more positive note I thought I'd leave you all with this original Superman cape from the 1978 film starring Christopher Reeve as the titular hero, also on display at the Warner Bros. Studios backlot.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie poster