This is the first picture posted online of Silk Spectre II, a character from the upcoming Watchmen movie, for which I have very high hopes. It's directed by the guy who did 300 and is adapted from a graphic novel so highly acclaimed that no less a source than Time Magazine listed it among its "100 Best English-Language Novels."
Just a brief little synopsis for those unfamiliar with the source material: Watchmen is a deconstruction of the superhero myth, getting inside the (often quite twisted) heads of a number of costumed vigilantes, only one of whom has actual superpowers. Silk Spectre II is the daughter of a late '30's/early '40's-era crimefighter who used her looks and charisma to become something of a celebrity and groomed her daughter Laurie to follow in her footsteps. You can see pictures of both of them, and of the other lead characters, here; and view a fantastic-looking trailer here.
The costume designers for the movie have updated Laurie's look quite a bit; but I must say, I don't mind at all. ;-)
I am very much looking forward to this movie.
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