With Comic Con officially kicking off today in San Diego, video game and superhero cosplays and tons of comic book artworks are popping up all over the city, as well as around the world.
Over the last few weeks, there have been some really big announcements related to the comic world, with Marvel announcing that it has plans to release new comic series featuring a female Thor and an African American Captain America. Taking inspiration from the ever-changing world of villains and vigilantes, art pieces like collages, paintings, graffiti and illustrations pay tribute to some of the most iconic cartoon heroes by mashing them up with other pop culture characters, logos or objects, tweaking the style of the figures or simplifying their look into the simplest shapes and colors possible.
79 Super Comic Book Artworks
From Comic Character Mugshots to Anime Superhero Mashups:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 24, 2014 — Pop Culture
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Splashed Superhero Paintings
Artist Kacper Kiec Uses Paint Splotches to Create Superheroes
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Feline Crime Fighter Paintings
Alana McCarthy Illustrates Cats in Superhero Costumes
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Rival Superhero Illustrations
Darren Rawlings Illustrates Imaginary 'Marvel vs DC' Scenarios
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Humanized Comic Heroes
'The Secret Life of Heroes' Shows Comic Icons as Average People
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Superhero Pin-Up Illustrations
Ant Lucia Illustrated Pin-Up Versions of Female Superheroes
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Superheroine Princess Mashups
This Disney Princes Remake Fuses the Girls with the Avengers
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Vintage Superheroic Character Designs
Adam Hughes Illustrates Females with Vargas-esque Aesthetics
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Collaged Pop-Culture Street Art
The Lisa Project Mural by Tristan Eaton Celebrates Comic Books
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Comic Character Mugshots
Andre De Freitas Illustrates Stoic Portraits of Superheroes
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Alluring Fictional Covers (UPDATE)
These Super Powered Femmes Brave the Cover of Justice Magazine
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Comic Book Vigilante Makeovers
The New Batgirl Costume is Taking the Internet by Storm
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Artful Fast-Food Packaging
These Painted French Fry Containers Reference Pop Culture Iconography
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Superhero Americana Tattoo Designs
Derick James Renders Badass Body Art Inspired by Comics
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Iconic Comic Character Artwork
This Heroes and Villains Posters Series Takes on Marvel Characters
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Inky Silhouetted Superhero Drawings
These Comic Book Hero Drawings Go Perfect in Any Room
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2D Superhero Film Crossovers
Billy Butcher's Marvel Comics' Mashup Brings Spandex into Movies
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Sultry Heroine Art
The Pin-Up Style Superheroes are a Revamped Look of Childhood Icons
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Comic Character Illustrations
This Pulp Art Illustration Series is Bold and Beautifully Lined
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Covered Comic Book Heroines
Michael Lee Lunsford Layers the Superheroines of DC and Marvel
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Dark Knight Decals
This Superman MacBook Decal Will Protect Your Tech From Being Boring
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Retro Styled Hero Drawings
These Retro Style Illustrations of Comics Heroes Will Please Fans
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Superhero Disney Princesses
Blogger Ellephantidelli Turns Disney Characters Into the Avengers
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Pin-Up Superhero Illustrations
Stephen Byrne Imagines Male Superheroes as Pin-Up Models
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Illusionary Interactive Murals
Artist Ge Kuo Draws Himself Next to His Heroes
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Geometrically Constructed Superheros
These Images by Eric Dufresne Show Classic Comic Characters
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Superhero Monster Comics
DC Gets into the Halloween Spirit with Its Monster Variant Covers
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8-Bit Pop Culture Paintings
Adam Lister Explores Art in Terms of Retro Video Game Graphics
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Abstruse Superfamily Illustrations
Andry Rajoelina Has Our Favorite Superheros with Their Families
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Hexagonal Superhero Depictions
These Geometric Illustrations by Simona Merlini
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Punky Superhero Portraits
Butcher Billy Transforms Rock Stars into Superheros
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Ultra Stylized Movie Posters
Ken Taylor’s Comic Styled Posters Will be Appreciated by Movie
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Ancient Superhero Mashups
Berk Senturk Ottomon Superheros Revives the Dynasty
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Literal Comic Book Collages (UPDATE)
Mike Alcantara has Created Gorgeous Vintage Superheroes
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Comical City Maps
Aaron Meshon Created a Colorful and Fun Map Of Brooklyn
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Stylised Real Life Supervillains
Butcher Billy Mashes Real Life Bad Guys with Comic Book Villains
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Comic Avian-Superhero Hybrids
Fabio Di Corleto Made Superheroes into Angry Bird Illustrations
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Vivid Pop Culture Collages
Mr Garcin's Itricate Illustrations Feature Cartoon and Comic Characters
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Superhero Selfie Illustrations
Butcher Billy's Latest Superhero Illustrations Include Selfies
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Superhero Evolutionary Charts
KOMBOH Shows How the Avengers Comics Have Changed Over 50 Years
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Costumeless Comic Book Heroes
These Kerry Callen Parodies Would Be Super Embarrassing
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Sentimental Superdad Portraits
Giulia Pex Transforms her Dad into Her Favorite Superheroes
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Mishmashed Comic Book Drawings
Abraham Lopez Creates Batman Drawings While Combining Disney Park
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Redefined Classic Comics
These Pixar Style Renderings of Classic Comic Books are Fantastic
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Anime Superhero Mashups
Jei-Shepard Creates Sailor Moon X Avengers
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Pop Art-Collage Hybrids
Gregoire Guillemin's Pop Mix Series Blends Bold Colors & Photo Montages
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Retro Movie Criminal Captures
Jempix's Photos of Batman Bad Guys Mimic 1920s Mug Shots
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Humorous Comic Strip Tattoos
Patrick Yurick Adds a New Drawing to His Comic Book Tattoos Daily
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Pixelated Superhero Portraits
Ercan Akkaya's 8-Bit Heroes Get Up Close and Personal with Pixels
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Superhero Childhood Portraits
The Kid Heroes Image Series by Rocky Davies Depicts Mini Characters
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Comic Book Postcards
These Pop Culture Designated Postcards are for the 90s Child
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Cartoons in Real Photographs
Calvin and Hobbes Walls by Nite4awk Bring Them Into the Real World
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Chic Comic Collages
These Collaged Illustrations by Sandra Chevrier are Striking
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Eclectic Superhero Illustrations
Mike Mitchell Creates a Series for Vintage Superman to Wear
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Rap Diva Comic Books
Bluewater Comics Creates an Animated Nicki Minaj Book
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Science Fiction-Focused Maps
This Map Showcases Popular Elements of American Sci-Fi Fantasy
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Hyperrealistic Cartoon Paintings
Glennray Tutor Gets Nostalgic with Marbles and Comic Book Artwork
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Comic Book Collage Portraits
This Mixed Media Art by Sandra Chevrier is Creatively Cultivated
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Pencil Pop Culture Drawings
Mister Hope's Illustrated Artworks Reference Film and Cartoon Imagery
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Villainous Stuffed Animal Illustrations
The Fuzzy Becomes the Fearsome in Erik Reichenbach’s
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Wood-Carved Comic Books
This DIY Wooden Comic Book Cover Makes Owning a Limited Edition Easy
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Interpretive Comic Art Shows
The MINTCondition Art Show Features over 50 Artists Saluting Comics
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Arcade Hero Graffiti
The Megaman Street Art Puts Up a Fight Against Ugly City Walls
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Vintage Comic Collages
Mike Alcantara Makes Collages Completely From Comic Book Art
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Sleek Superhero Aprons
This Iron Man Cooking Apron is Perfect for Comic Book Fans to Wear
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In-World Tourist Sites
Galaxy Getaways Offers a Peak at the Places Featured in Marvel's New Movie
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Anime Superhero Squads
This Avengers Mash-Up Turns the Pokemon into a Superhero Team
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Comic Book-Cartoon Sitcom Mashups
Spider-Man Meets Simpsons in Terry Ververgaert's Cartoon Mashup
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Nostalgic Heroic Illustrations
Beloved Nintendo Characters are Dressed Up in The Avengers Tribute
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Intimate Graffiti Murals
This D*Face Mural Features a Couple Embraced in a Farewell Kiss
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Rock Band Comic Books
The Mylo Xyloto Series is Inspired by Coldplay's Latest Album
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Raging Comic Character Lights
The Incredible Hulk Night Light is Perfect for Marvel Comics Fans
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Animalistic Superhero Covers
You'll Want to Get Your Paws on These Marvel Animal Variants
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Cat-Inspired Biography Comics
Artist Mike Holmes Illustrates His Life With His Cat Ella
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Comic-Covered Face Art
Sandra Chevrier Gives a Clever Take on the Female Superhero
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Comic Collage Timelapses
Using an Autographer, Mr Garcin Shows How He Makes a Comic Book Collage
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Geeky Daily Napkin Artwork
Nina Levy's Napkin Art for Her Son is Impressively Geeky and Fun
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Superhero Utensil Ads
The Domingo Disposables Campaign Promotes 'Super Resistent Cutlery'
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Heroic Breakfast Boxes
Phil Postma's Superman Cereal Boxes Let You Eat Like the Man of Steel
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Pop Culture Alphabet Posters
The ABCs of Pop Culture Include All of the Fan Favorites
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Morphing Superhero Videos
This Blackmeal Video Pays Tribute to Comic Book Heroes
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Disney Princess Cosplays
Ultimate Fans Make Themselves Over to Look Like Favorite Cartoon Heroine
Gender-Swapped CartoCharacters
Deviantartist Sakimi Chan Creates Gender-Swapped Disney Characters
Rival Superhero Illustrations
Darren Rawlings Illustrates Imaginary 'Marvel vs DC' Scenarios
Feminized Sci-Fi Illustrations
These Estela Villas Art Works Transform Iconic Star Wars Characters
Sorrowful Pop Culture Illustrations
JSalvador Depicts Emo Pop Culture Icons in these Paintings
Incestuous Princess Posters
These Abuse Awareness Illustrations by Saint Hoax are Cringe-Inducing
Modern Villain Makeovers
Jeff Langevin Updates Maleficent’s Look for the 21st Century
Splattered Superhero Illustrations
Blule Creates Splatter Paint Illustrations of Superheroes
Pop Culture Business Cards
Benedetto Papi and Edoardo Santamato Imagine Icons with Everyday Jobs
Repurposed Pop Culture Illustrations
Ben Hickey Re-Imagines Pop Culture Objects as Everyday Items
Superhero Pin-Up Illustrations
Ant Lucia Illustrated Pin-Up Versions of Female Superheroes
Superheroine Princess Mashups
This Disney Princes Remake Fuses the Girls with the Avengers
Doll-Like Fetal Paintings
Lostfish’s Disturbing Surreal Art is Ethereal and Soft
Sporty Superhero Fashion
The Manifesto Magazine May 2014 Editorial Stars Sibui Nazarenko
Hyperreal Cutting Board Illustrations
Ivan Hoo Draws Incredibly Realistic Images on Wooden Boards
Strangely Surreal Illustrations
Brandi Milne's Artwork Exudes Emotional Distraught and Distress
Iconic Comic Character Artwork
This Heroes and Villains Posters Series Takes on Marvel Characters
Disney Princess Selfies
Etsy’s Hungry Designs Modernizes Classic Cartoon Characters
Ethereal Fantasy Portraits
These Feminine Portrait Illustrations are Whimsical and Dreamy
Anime Basketball Logos
Micah Coles' Pokemon NBA Logos Gives Basketball an Anime Flair
Dynamic Duo Illustrations
Dave Collinson Draws Pop Culture Friends in Pairs of Two
Reimagined Disney Fighter Pilots
Artist Lou Creates an Incredible Disney Pacific Rim Mashup
Superhero Disney Princesses
Blogger Ellephantidelli Turns Disney Characters Into the Avengers
Puppy Cosplay Costumes
DeviantARTist Leafeon-ex Creates Pokemon Costumes for Her Dog
Athletically Artistic Editorials
Selena Gomez Stars in the Adidas NEO Spring 2014 Lookbook
Fashion Superhero Editorials
Sport and Street's Fall/Winter 2014 Cover Story Dons Vanguard Styling
Population-Revealing Maps
Nik Freeman's Map Shows Which Places in the U.S. Have Zero Population
Suave Superhero Fragrances
Smell Like the Hulk with These Superhero Cologne Bottles
Comic Book Paper Art
Hero by Maud Vantours Pays Tribute to the Superhero Franchise
Villainous Doppelganger Dolls
Noel Cruz Creates a Lifelike Version of a Maleficent Film Doll
Rockstar Superhero Illustrations
Andrés Moncayo's Superhero Drawings Have a Punk Rock Finesse
Cosplayer Comic Books
Epic Cosplayer Yaya Han is the Star of the Wonderous II Comic Book
Role-Playing Disney Princesses
The Disney Princess Photo Shows the Girls Playing D&D
Cartoon Celebrity Parodies
Blogger aleXsandro Palombo Cleverly Turns Kimye into Cartoon Characters
Anime Monster Pancakes
Denny's Japan Now Offers Tasty Pokemon Pancakes for Kids
Pastel Pagan Illustrations
This Surreal Illustration Series is Both Whimsical and Unusual
Gender-Swapped Superheroes
Marvel Decided That From Here on Out There Will be a Female Thor
Vivid Pop Culture Collages
Mr Garcin's Itricate Illustrations Feature Cartoon and Comic Characters
Superhero Selfie Illustrations
Butcher Billy's Latest Superhero Illustrations Include Selfies
Video Game Crossover Art
Jorge Vargas' Mixed Video Games Shows Characters as Cosplayers
Celestial Anime Illustrations
Ahead of Sailor Moon Crystal, Isaiah Stephens Reimagines the Scouts
Mountain-Resembling Architecture
MAD Architects Begins Developments on the Chaoyang Park Plaza
Region-Representative Vino Packaging
BLACK ENZED Symbolizes the Different Areas of New Zealand
Convict Princess Makeovers
The Orange is the New Black Cast Receives an Animated Transformation
Superhero Lighting Decor
The Batman Desk Lamp from Retro Planet Celebrates the Iconic Character
Double-Paged Drawings
Nagai Hideyuki Creates Pop Out Images with Ordinary Equipment
Zombified Cartoon Characters
Artist Albert F. Montoya Turns Pop Culture Figures into Corpses
Sci-Fi Staple Portraits
James Haggerty Used Staples to Create His Star Wars Art Project
Pixel-Resembling Artwork
Jeff Grady Uses iPods to Create the 'Pixel Perfect' Exhibit
Retro Superhero Dolls
This Collectable Batgirl Doll is Made from Soft Plush Vinyl
Cartoon Canvas Shoes
Lace Out Studio's Painted Canvas Shoes Feature Pop Culture Icons
Tropical Superhero Sandals
These DC Comic Book Flip-Flops Feature Graphics of Iconic Heroes
Speech Bubble Boards
The Talk Corkboard is Great for Leaving Important Messages
Virtual Fantasy Maps
This Interactive Game of Thrones Map Lets You Experience GofT Virtually
Anime Quilled Paper Characters
Aimie Holdorf Rolled Paper into Cute Pokemon Creations
Feminized Sci-Fi Icon Editorials
Luis Carlos Aguayo's Image Series Transforms Popular Characters
Anime Superhero Mashups
Jei-Shepard Creates Sailor Moon X Avengers
Hilarious Snowman Princesses
These Drawings of Olaf as Disney Princesses Will Melt Your Heart
Alcoholic Anime Treats
These Edible Vodka-Infused Pokeballs are Based Off of the Pokemon Show
Pop Culture Coffee Cups
Miguel Cardona's Paper Coffee Cup Art Depicts A Range of Famed Characters
Contemporary Rap Caricatures
Will Prince's Celebrity Drawings Feature Famous Rappers
Eye-Catching Pop Culture Portraits
Renato Cunha Illustrates Characters From Popular Culture
Abstract Ocean Paintings
Internal Landscapes by Samantha Keely Smith is Full of Moody Imagery
Photorealistic Ocean Artwork
This Maldives Drawings Series Calls for Climate Change Awareness
Superhero Baby Makeovers
The Baby Avengers are Both Cute and Menacing at the Same Time
Cinematic Cubism Portraits
Isaac Budmen and Adam Lister Turn Film Scenes into 8-Bit Works of Art
Speciality Coffee Shop Maps
This Decorative Print Showcases 100 of the Best New York Cafes
Stormy Sky Photography
The Cloud II by Kilian Schonberger Captures Ominous Swirling Patterns
Zombified Disney Dresses
This Zombie Mickey Mouse Body Con Dress Turns Disney Sinister
Dragon Comparison Infographics
This Infographic Compares the Sizes of the Game of Thrones Dragons
Cartoon Mash-Up Tech Accessories
The Homerchu iPhone Case
Science Fiction-Focused Maps
This Map Showcases Popular Elements of American Sci-Fi Fantasy
Humane Robot Artwork
These Robot Illustrations and Paintings are Boldly Aesthetic
Conceptual Superhero Fashions
Leonard Wong's Transcending Space and Time Collection is Imaginative
Animated Clay Sculptures
Gianluca Maruotti Turns Modeling Clay into Funky Characters
Glowing Superhero Snapbacks
This Batman Hat Cleverly Glows Green When the Lights are Off
Pencil Pop Culture Drawings
Mister Hope's Illustrated Artworks Reference Film and Cartoon Imagery
Architecture-Based Maps
These Renderings by Federico Babina Focus on Famous Landmarks
Expressive Tribal Illustrations
This Tribe Illustration Series is Authentically Accurate and Artsy
Album Cover Face Paintings
Natalie Sharp Uses Face Paint to Recreate Her Favorite Album Covers
Triangular Album Art
Simon Delart Only Uses Triangles to Honor These Movie Soundtrack Composers
Aquatic Anime Planters
These DIY Bulbasaur Pokemon Planters are Super Geeky
Interactive Fantasy Movie Maps
This Interactive Middle Earth Map Lets You Explore any Route
Whale-Stalking Maps
This Interactive Whale Tracking Map Depicts Whales Around the Hawaii Islands
Pixelated Sci-Fi Portraits
Adam Lister's Art Works Depict 8-Bit Star Wars Imagery
Geometric Booze Branding
The Capari 2014 Art Labels Highlight the Work of Fortunato Depero
Picture-Taking Totes
You'll Never Have to Carry a Camera Around Again with a Lulu Guinness Handbag
Anime Monster Scavenger Hunts
This Google Maps App Lets You Find and Catch Pokemon
Superhero Film Infographics
This 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' Chart Explores Unique Facts
Anime Superhero Squads
This Avengers Mash-Up Turns the Pokemon into a Superhero Team
Animated Stained Glass Art
Etsy's FayProductions Makes Realistic Stained Glass Art Illustrations
Nostalgic Heroic Illustrations
Beloved Nintendo Characters are Dressed Up in The Avengers Tribute
Broken Box Bird Paintings
Sara Landeta's Art is Displayed on Deconstructed Pharmaceutical Packages
Deceptive Superhero Lighting
This Captain America Nightlight Makes Your Wall Appear Cracked
Musical Americana Heat Maps
The Movoto Real Estate Data Showcases American Music Preferences
Prophetic Gamer Life Lessons
This Video Games Illustration Series is Simple Yet Powerful
Violent Villain Cartoons
Kris Kehasukjaren Draws Minion Illustrations with a Kick
Superhero Minion Confectioneries
These Delicious Despicable Me Treats Look Like the Yellow Minions
Pop Culture Characteristic Maps
James Gulliver Hancock Depicts Icons Through Their Belongings
Electronic Assembly Battery Ads
These Ads for Duracell Batteries Show the Power of One Battery
Sci-Fi Selfie Attire
Doctor Who Photographs Himself in These Doctor Selfie Shirts
Galactic Sneak Peaks
A Guardians of the Galaxy Preview Will be Available at Disneyland Parks
Big City Bar Maps
'Pop Chart Lab' Reveals the Best New York City Bars in a Map
Carefree Cinematic Cushions
These Lion King Hakuna Matata Pillows Remind You Not to Worry
Guardian-Inspired Trailer Tributes
Star Wars Recut as Guardians of the Galaxy is Out of This World
Anime Animal Pelts
This Pokemon Craft Brings the Series to the World of Hunting
Novelty Fantasy Show Banners
This Party Banner is Perfect for a Game of Thrones Fan's Bedroom
Virtual Reality Handheld Games
The New Game Tomodachi Life Lets You Create Your Own World
Intergalactic Mercenary Movies (UPDATE)
The New Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer is Beyond Exciting
Comic Character Scarves
These Highly-Requested Marvel Comics Accessories Can Be Bought On Etsy
Villainous Character Cookies
These Batman Cookies Capture the Look of the Iconic Gotham Criminals