Superkraft Lab Superman : Birth of Hope

I was fortunate to design and art direct this officially licensed Superman statue for Superkraft Lab. As part of the "Birth" series, Superman: Birth of Hope depicts the story of his arrival on Earth in a Kryptonian escape pod, fleeing his home planet’s demise. His cape is sculpted to form his iconic "S" shield, the crest of the House of El and a universal symbol of hope.

Making of: https://www.superkraftlab.com/products/superman-birth-of-hope
Sculpted by: Emiliano Calderon
Painted by: NiBil Studio

The statue features several unique story telling elements:
- A Fortress of Solitude-themed base, featuring jagged crystals and a memorial statue of his parents, Jor-El and Lara, at the rear.
- A Kryptonian escape pod containing baby Kal-El.
- Swappable base accessory: Krypto the Superdog.
- Swappable base accessory: The Bottled City of Kandor.
- Swappable base accessory: The Sunstone Simulator, depicting Superman’s origin story.
- Interchangeable capes, allowing for either the "S" symbol configuration or a neutral, heroic flow.
- Key to Fortress of solitude, a swap out option for his right hand