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Hilarious Comic Hero Manatees

Joel Micah Harris Renders Famous Vigilantes as Chubby Sea Creatures

— July 27, 2012 — Pop Culture
The superhero craze has undeniably overtaken western civilization, but no incarnation of Marvel or DC Comics characters will be beloved by me as much as these Joel Micah Harris drawings. Rather than presenting the super-powered humans as statuesque Greek gods, Harris has instead re-imagined them as bloated sea manatees. The results, as you can imagine, are sweeter than your favorite cheesecake.

Included in the eclectic collection are Captain America, Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Aqua Man and the Martian Manhunter. The ridiculousness of each superhero’s costume is only amplified when they're strapped onto bulbous manatees that look as though they can barely move.

For those curious about the man behind the manatees, Joel Micah Harris is a American comic book artist who clearly has a wicked sense of humor.
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Character Representation - The re-imagining of popular superheroes as chubby sea creatures offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to diversify character representation in entertainment.
2. Humor-driven Artwork - Joel Micah Harris' hilarious drawings of superhero manatees highlight the potential for disruptive innovation in creating humorous and light-hearted artwork in the comic book industry.
3. Unconventional Superhero Aesthetics - The depiction of superheroes as bloated manatees presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to challenge traditional ideals of beauty and aesthetics in superhero design.
Industry Implications
1. Comic Book Industry - The humorous and unconventional artwork of superhero manatees by Joel Micah Harris opens up disruptive innovation possibilities in the comic book industry, encouraging new artistic styles and comedic storytelling.
2. Entertainment Industry - The popularity of Joel Micah Harris' re-imagined superhero manatees indicates a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating humorous and satirical content in the entertainment industry.
3. Character Merchandising - The unique character designs of superhero manatees by Joel Micah Harris present a disruptive innovation opportunity in the character merchandising industry, attracting fans with novelty and humor.
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