Based on these pictures, I'd say Oaty's cowl is better. I've got it on a QS019, so I'm good. But honestly? I wouldn't buy this on principle. I think it was really lame to not fix any of the well-known issues for the DX19, then announce a figure with those fixes while the DX19 was shipping to...
This is a no brainer. I did see an (excellent) custom run where the torso armour was separated into an upper and lower piece, with braided rope wrapped around the body underneath, which was visible between the gaps. The HT version has this braided rope, but it's just sculpted into the armour. I...
I mean, from what I see here, "no negative comments" is only this commenter's speculation. Sounds like Dean said he didn't like the stipulations--not what those stipulations were.
I'm not making an argument one way or the other, I'm just saying this is basically how false rumours get...
Guys, western superheroes are mosaic characters, interpreted and re-interpreted by every writer, artist, and editor who lands on the book. Readers pick up on different aspects of these as more or less important to them. There's no need to get weird and start beefing over it.
Personally, I waited for OT to do one of his sales. Seems to do them on a semi-regular basis. Price was still high, I admit, but it took the sting off a little. It was worth it, in my opinion.
Best thing I see here is that InArt painted the bat ears on the symbol correctly. Many people don't seem to realize the chest symbol does have ears--they're the right next to the orange triangles. Hot Toys messed this up and painted the ears orange, too, effectively eliminating them.