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Comparing Designs: Snyder’s Steppenwolf vs. The Theatrical Cut
Fans immediately recognized the stark difference: Snyder’s Steppenwolf boasts an alien, apocalyptic design, with thick armor, spikes, and an otherworldly visage, a far cry from the CGI-awkward, armored antagonist in Whedon’s version. Snyder has consistently promised that his version will bring the character back to his comic roots, more intimidating and true to the source material.
This transformation is critical because many fans criticized the theatrical Steppenwolf for looking like a poorly rendered PlayStation 3 character—an insult to his comicbook origins. Snyder’s latest tease proves that he’s delivering on his promise to resurrect the fearsome villain fans longed to see.