That's a well seen image John. I'm a bit torn between 1 & 3. But it doesn't matter because both stand in their own right.
Good shot John, really does look more like art work. For me, I like your second crop best, just seems to work better.
I only read the other's comments on the first page because of the edits. I prefer the original one because the subject and angle elevates the expanded view of what needs to be seen. First edit (#2 shot) is too tight for my taste but in #3 the diagonal-on-the side of the frame makes the subject a bit more bigger. Altogether, a good composition. I will think of this shot when I encounter something similar.
Nice John,
Would like to see the whites a bit yellower to compliment the blue and add to the Marvel theme
Going to beat Dave H to the punch here and say the verticals are off and could benefit from a little love
Beautiful image John. The 3rd would be my preferred version.