Despite this newest wardrobe addition, which objectively looks badass, the idea of Superman wearing a mask or helmet flies in the face of what the character stands for.

The new mask is sleeker, fitting closer to the performer’s face — and his mouth now stretches wide across his visage, perfectly mimicking the skeletal smirk from the film.

Go behind the scenes with Linus Ullmark as he explains the meaning of his newest mask design.