Tonight’s Episode (Airdate January 22nd, 2013): Heroic Proportions

Note: Starting now and in all future recaps (until he is eliminated), contestant Michael will be referred to as Wolverine.

Spotlight Challenge

The contestants are having breakfast when a note arrives from McKenzie asking them to join her at San Diego Comic Con – a nerd’s dream come true! The group is understandably excited. Tonight we skip the Foundation Challenge and go directly into the group’s first individual Spotlight Challenge: to create an original Super Hero! To help them get inspired are DC Comic artist legends Dan Didio and Jim Lee. Jim says that Super Heroes reflect the era that they come from and suggests that the artists consider the importance of their color palette, which are generally primary colors. Dan says to take into consideration how the hero’s powers relate to how they look. A group of DC artists will consult with the contestants while they brainstorm and sketch. The winning look will appear in an upcoming DC comic book! Continue reading Face Off Episode 402 Recap: Heroic Proportions! →