It still stands for "hope."

Yes, the t-shirt is black, and yes, the symbol is silver -- it's not the beaming yellow and red shield you're familiar with -- but it still signifies hope, even in the face of death.

In the classic Superman story, "The Death of Superman," Superman perished at the hands of Doomsday in an effort to stymie the indestructible beast's rampage across Metropolis.

And because he's Superman, his "death" was gloriously impermanent.

Our Superman Silver Movie Symbol Men's T-Shirt reflects Superman's 'resurrection suit' -- a living liquid complete with white "S" shield.

Of course, this particular Superman t-shirt conveys modernity, reflecting Superman's cinematic symbol rendered in that grainy stone/steel alloy capable of withstanding atmospheric re-entry.