I see that he has a prosthetic foot. I wonder if this is supposed to be a significant part of the story. Does the fact that it is so easily missed mean something visually?
I think that has been nicked from some ‘look, war amputees are still sexy men’ calendar or some such, which makes it unlikely the authors have rights to the image.
Wait, you’re telling me that’s an actual prosthesis? That someone actually made it and thought “Wouldn’t a wooden leg look more fun if it were springy?”
It’s actually a lot better than a stiff prosthetic — it cushions the impact on the ground and helps replace the muscles in the foot that contribute to “lift-off.” Remember that South African double amputee who wore two of these and won an Olympic medal (and then was charged with murder)? He just didn’t have the fake-foot bottom.
Nothing says ‘Elite Warrior’ like cool shades and a midriff-baring tank top.
He’s wearing a sports bra for his moobs. Wow, that’s sad.
I see that he has a prosthetic foot. I wonder if this is supposed to be a significant part of the story. Does the fact that it is so easily missed mean something visually?
OMG!!
OMG
I totally missed the springy foot thing. Is that an accurate depiction?
I have no idea how I could have missed it, since this cover is so sparse and subdued.
But in all honesty, I’ve never seen a prosthetic foot like that.
I’m going to be so disappointed if it doesn’t give the character the power to leap tall buildings.
I think that has been nicked from some ‘look, war amputees are still sexy men’ calendar or some such, which makes it unlikely the authors have rights to the image.
Wait, you’re telling me that’s an actual prosthesis? That someone actually made it and thought “Wouldn’t a wooden leg look more fun if it were springy?”
It’s actually a lot better than a stiff prosthetic — it cushions the impact on the ground and helps replace the muscles in the foot that contribute to “lift-off.” Remember that South African double amputee who wore two of these and won an Olympic medal (and then was charged with murder)? He just didn’t have the fake-foot bottom.
Wow. You learn something new every day. Thanks.
Pro tip: Don’t look at memes for design inspiration.
A bra for his moobs?
Nah. He’s holding the bottom of his shirt up so we can see his abs.