I write stories and try to put characters of different weights, shapes, and sizes in my work, and once in a while I try to re-imagine different characters from established series (especially the big two of DC and Marvel), whether as a what-if or a would-this-happen-because-of-that.
What if Cyclops were actually slim like his nickname suggested instead of being super buff (depending on the artist, timeline, etc.)? Would he be lanky as well?
Is a small toned Wonder Woman more believable than a buff one? (I personally think she should be taller and more muscular since she's a super powerful Amazon, but that's just my take.)
Would Barbara Gordon as Oracle get fat since she used to be very active and her body would've gotten used to needing many more calories? I know some athletes who get injured gain a lot of weight if they don't get back in the game for the same reason. She's also super busy helping everyone out in the Bat Fam, and probably wouldn't really have time to exercise.
Barbara got me thinking about other superheroes and superheroines being fat.
Obviously, some characters who might be more on the tech side, especially behind a computer.
We always have the scrawny nerd characters, but there would be some fat ones statistically.
Now, what about those who rely on tech?
Would Tony Stark have at least a small gut?
Depending on how busy he is as both head of Stark industries and as Iron Man, would he have the optimal time to work out?
Now, I know this would also depend upon which Tony we're talking about and the level of tech he would have (ne who's more hands on at Stark Industries and wouldn't leave it up to other people to run, and one who wouldn't have access to slimming tech), but I think it's plausible for an average Stark.
What about those who rely on powers?
I could see an average Mutant or Metahuman who's used to flying a lot or using telekinesis throughout the day as chubby or fat.
Even one with super strength. If they're not jogging/running or regularly weightlifting objects that no ordinary human can then they'd also put on weight.
Even supers like Raven may gain some weight/be fat.
I've never really read Teen Titans/Titans comics, but in the original Teen Titans cartoon, I know she was mostly flying and using her spells. I never really saw her punch, kick, or run (except maybe for plot convenience).
I would think she would be at least chubby or something.
What about characters that have impaired mobility?
Hector Hammond has a gigantic head and only gets around with telekinesis (though, there may be some other versions of him without the bobblehead).
Professor X, The Chief (Doom Patrol), and many other characters are either wheelchair bound or can't move around as well or as much as most characters can.
What about y'all? What characters do you see as muscular, fat, or skinny?
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