Superheroes and comic books are an essential part of the development of pop culture. They are not just stories or characters meant to be passively read, but an art form that is highly appreciated by a large and devoted following. Iconic superheroes like Batman, Superman and The Incredible Hulk are just a few examples of comic book characters that have gone on to inspire hundreds of other writers, artists and filmmakers to tell their story through other mediums.
The binary opposition that lies at the core of these celebrated stories is one that inspires the storytelling world and real life: heroes vs. villains; good vs. evil. The relationship between these two forces is a formula that that has gone on to define many other cultural stories. Whether you are a comic book fan or not, the characters and stories that have emerged from the comic book world are ones you are surely acquainted with on account of the never-ending use of them in various forms of pop culture.
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Obese Batman Icons
Artist Franceso de Molfetta's 'New Idols' Series
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Biking Superheroes
Line Draw Depicts Iconic Comic-Book Characters on Two-Wheelers
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Gender-Switched Superheroes
ComicsAlliance's Feminized Collection of Male Comic Book Characters
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Suggestively Silly Superheroes
Bobby Rubio Draws Hilarious Renditions of Comic Book Heroes
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Comical Comic Innuendos
'Comically Vintage' Pokes Fun at an Old Pasttime
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Overweight Superhero Illustrations
'Fat Superheroes' Shows Superheroes After Super Eating Binges
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Pop Icon Superhero Fusions
These Jeff Owens Illustrations Mash-Up Celebs with Comics
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Fashionista Superheroes
Photographer Craig McDean Explores the Exciting World of Fashion
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Superhero Simpsons
"Springfield Punx" by Dean T. Fraser
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Senior Superheroes
Aging Comics by Donald Soffritti
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Superhero Fashion Advice
'What Not to Wear: Superheroes & Villains' is an Insightful Critique
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Featureless Superheroes
Michael Myers Creates Vintage-Style DC Character Posters
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Comic Book Rappers
Eminem Meets The Punisher in Marvel Comics Thriller
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Muppet Heroes
These Evan Cheng Cartoons Combine Sesame Street Characters & Superheroes
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Abstract Comic Characters
Picasso Superheroes Collection Takes an Artistic Look at Classic Comics
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Colorful Comedic Characters
South Korean Artist Sakiroo Choi Produces Hilarious Artwork
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Superhero Sport Illustrations
Artist Maris Wicks Makes Athletes Out of Cartoon Heroes
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Laundromat Superheroes
Paris Hilton Tells Tatler Her Shopping Will Save the Economy
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Funny Reimagined Comic Covers
Artist Kerry Callen Puts His Spin On Iconic Comic Book Covers
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Comic-Anime Mashups
Marvel and Madhouse Collaborate to Recreate Iron Man and Wolverine
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Techy Superhero Parodies
Agent X Heroic Computer Problems Comic Shows the Superpower Dilemma
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Vacationing Superheroes
Max Kostenko Plastic Window Illustrations Show Heroes on Their Days Off
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NHL Superheroes
The Guardian Project With Stan Lee Turns Pro Hockey Players Into Do-Gooders
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Humdrum Super Heroes
Pierre-Elie de Pibrac Captures Everyday Vigilantes
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Gagafied Mutant Parodies
The Warp Zone Performs an X-Men Version of "Born This Way"
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Unlikey Comic Covers
'Great Comics That Never Happened' Dreams Up Hilarious Heroes and Villains
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Recreated Cartoon Characters
Matt Kaufenberg Draws Superheroes in His Own Way
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Domesticated Superheroes
Gregg Segal's Super Photography
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Political Comic Book Cameos
Barack Obama Stars on January's Spider-Man Cover
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Sleeping Superhero Ads
Stroy Master Soundproof Windows Will Prevent Any Noisy Disruptions
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Heroic Hipster Cartoons
The Hipster Superheroes Cartoon Brings Ironic Illustrations to Life
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Real Women as Superheroes
"Female Force" Comics Feature Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton
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Celeb Comic Book Covers
The Old Red Jalopy Comedy Heroes Series Depicts Comedians as Heroic Beings
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Curvaceous Politician Comics
The Sarah Palin Steampunk Comic Book is Glorious
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Jurrasic Superheroes
David Resto Recreates Dinosaurs as Marvel Characters
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Sitcom Comic Books
Stephen Edmond's Sitcomics Breathe New Life into Classic Shows
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Kid-Friendly Heroes
Artist Seven Hundred Draws 'Mr. Men Superheroes' That Anyone Can Appreciate
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Crucifix Superheroes
The Munkapeni 'Personal Jesus' Sculptures Turn the Lord into Batman
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Cartoon Album Cover Covers
Cliff Chiang Exchanges Movie and Music Icons With Superheroes
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Presidential Superheroes
Musical-Style Jib Jab Video Shows Barack Obama Saving the World
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Fiery Superhero Rebranding
At Comic-Con 2010, Marvel Comics Announces the 'Red Hulk'
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Superhero Legal Advice Blogs
'Law and the Multiverse' Highlights Superhero Legal Issues
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King of Rock Comics
Elvis Comics Bring Blue Suede Shoes Back on the Anniversary of His Death
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Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Superhero-Themed Sportswear Shoes
Paul Parsons Creates Cool Marvel x Nike Concept Sneakers
Superhero-Themed High Sneakers
Another Pair of Air Jordan 1s Launch in Celebration of Spiderman
AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets
Coldstar Art Designs a New Range of Futuristic Helmets
Cartoon-inspired Vibrant Basketball Shoes
Spongebob Squarepants and Nike Unveil a Kyrie Collection
Superhero-Themed Glamorous Shoes
Marvel and Christian Louboutin Join Forces on a Shoe Capsule
Game-Themed Apparel Collections
BoxLunch and Super Mario Bros Launch Collaborative Apparel
Video Game-Inspired Boots
Red Wing Shoes Revealed a Super Mario Bros. Inspired Boots
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Collectible Kawaii Figurines
The Sanrio Hello Kitty Funko Pop! Figures Celebrate 50 Years
Commemorative Comic-Themed Sneakers
Kasina & adidas Launch the Campus 80s Celebrating Kim Jung Gi
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Gaming Archetype Personality Quizzes
The New York Times Games Presents a Puzzle Personality Quiz
90s-Inspired Plush Toys
Rubies Launches the 'Kidrobot' Plush Toy Collection for Kids and Kidults
Cartoon-Inspired Sock Collections
The Simpsons and Happy Socks Release a Colorful Sock Collection
Comic Character Fashion Collections
The Marvel x DC Shoes Deadpool Collection Arrives November 5
Hip Hop-Themed Purple Boots
Timberland Presents the New Hip Hop Royalty Boot with Stencil
Premium Motorcycle Lifestyle Apparel
These Harley-Davidson Clothing Lines are Rebellious
Culturally Inspired Streetwear Collaborations
Goodfight Joins Vans for a Vault by Vans Collection
Buildable 3D Superhero Displays
The Gotham City Skyline Set Recreates an Iconic City in LEGO
Superhero Sneaker Concepts
These Conceptual Iron Man Sneakers by Khalil Zahirian are Futuristic
Superhero-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Nike Delivers the Air Jordan 1 in a Next Chapter Colorway
Superhero Luxury Fountain Pens
Montegrappa Released a Limited-Edition Batman-Inspired Fountain Pen
Buddhist-Themed Utilitarian Streetwear
maharishi's New Capsule is Inspired by Buddhism & Halloween
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Legendary Boxer Pen Collections
Montblanc's Great Characters Collector Line Celebrate Muhammad Ali
Comic-Inspired Gaming Consoles
Microsoft Unveils Exclusive X-Men ’97 Xbox and Series X
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Superhero-Themed Puzzled Advent Calendars
LEGO Unveils a Festive Avengers Advent Calendar
Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art
The Apocalypse Inspired a New Collection of Paintings by Mishfit
Virtual Beauty Brand Ambassadors
Nars Cosmetics Unveiled a Trio of Meta-humans—the Power Players
Hyper-Detailed Superhero Toys
Hot Toys The Flash Batman and Batcycle Arrive Next Year
Playful Graphic Streetwear Collections
DIVINITIES and BoTT Return with a New Stylish Drop
80s Punk-Inspired Streetwear
The Hundred Delivers its New Collaboration with Manic Panic
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Destigmatizing Period Comical Kits
ModiBodi and Justyna Green Relaunch the First Period Kit
Pop Art-Style Basketball Sneakers
PUMA Taps Joshua Vides for New 'Hoops' Sneaker Collection
Spooky Cartoon Sneakers
The Simpsons x adidas Rivalry 86 Low 'Treehouse of Horror' Shoe is Playful
Cartoon Characters-Themed Apparel
The Hundreds and Warner Bros. Launch New Celebratory Collection
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Comic Franchise-Inspired Gin Bottles
Aviation American Gin Joins Deadpool & Wolverine on a Bottle
Playful Cartoon-Inspired Footwear
The Sanrio x Converse Line Includes Beloved Cartoon Characters
Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
Pacsun & The Met Collaborated on a Covetable Apparel Capsule
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Mystery Artist Graphic Novels
His Name is Banksy is an Upcoming Graphic Novel of the Artist
Horror-Themed Overnight Experiences
The Warner Bros Icons of Horror Sees Iconic Wax Figures
Meme-Inspired Textile Sneakers
Homer Simpson Stars in the New adidas Stan Smith Sneaker Model
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Kids' Money Management Books
'The Adventures of Ca$hman & Supersaver' Promotes Financial Awareness
Building Block Superhero Sets
The LEGO Batman Returns Batcave Shadowbox is Detailed
Superhero-Themed Block Pen Stands
LEGO Presents the Star Lord Helmet as a Pen Stand
Limited-Edition Vinyl Figures
KidSuper and SUPERPLASTIC Launched Chop Chop Vinyl Figures
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Comic-Themed QSR Burgers
The Burger King Spider-Verse Whopper is Arriving Soon
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Crystal Superhero Figures Collections
Swarovski Releases Its New Marvel Superhero Collection
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Superhero-Inspired Protein Powders
GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey Protein Has a New Marvel Theme
Character Graphic Collaborative Apparel
UNIQLO Presents an Adorable Hello Kitty Capsule
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Limited Artful Basketball Collections
BAIT Delivers the New Basquiat Capsule in New York
Superhero-Themed Cereal Boxes
General Mills' Spider-Man 'Cinnamon Toast Crunch' Arrives at Walmart
Character-Inspired AI Chatbots
Superchat’s AI Chatbot Messages Historical and Fictional Characters
Self-Referencing Fashion Collections
For Fall/Winter 2023, UNDERCOVER is Reimagining Old Design
Newspaper-Inspired Apparel Collections
PUMA and STAPLE's Collection Is Inspired by Gidra Newspaper
Comic Series-Inspired Joint Sneakers
Marvel Taps KITH and ASICS on a New Sneaker Capsule
Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion
Av Vattev Designs the superculture Collection for FW24
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Trading Card Collector Camps
eBay's Collectors Camp Provides Insights, Tools & Strategy
Cartoon-Themed Streetwear Capsules
Drake's OVO Teams Up with 'Looney Tunes' for a New Collection
Comic-Inspired LEGO Helmets
LEGO Releases Marvel's Star-Lord Helmet as Collectible Display Piece
Superhero-Inspired Eyewear
Pair Eyewear & Marvel Entertainment Collaborate Again on a New Capsule
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Anime-Inspired Casual Apparel
W.ESSENTIÉLS and Faith Industries Debut a ‘My Hero Academia’ Capsule
Hero-Inspired Armored Figurines
The New LEGO Hulkbuster Set is Perfect for Marvel Collectors
Library Literature Merchandise
Toronto Public Library Debuts Chic Merchandise Including Shirts
Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs
Polaroid Unveils the For the Rebel Rebels Collection
Superhero-Inspired Sneaker Designs
BAIT Redesigns PUMA’s RS-X in Celebration of The Flash
Superhero-Inspired High Sneakers
Nike Unveils 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Air Jordan 1
Anime-Inspired Graphic Garments
UNIQLO UT Launches the 'History of Dragon Ball' Collection
Superhero-Inspired Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks Just Debuted The Shazamwich
Offline Newspaper Publications
County Highway Revives Print Culture
Superhero-Inspired Knitted Sneakers
adidas' Ultra 4D Sneaker Gets a Wakanda Forever Colorway
Superhero-Branded Cereals
Wheaties x Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Cereal is Arriving Exclusively Online
Cartoon-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Fred Segal Launches a Betty Boop-Inspired Collection
Superhero Home-Inspired Puzzles
LEGO Presents its Batcave Set with 3,981 Pieces in Total
Champion Tax Ads
H&R Block's Ads Claim All Users are Tax Champions
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Global Sports Game Mascots
Paris 2024 Unveils The Olympic and Paralympic Phryge Characters
Pop Culture-Inspired LEGO Sets
The LEGO Marvel Captain America Shield Set is an Impressive Replica
Hockey Culture-Inspired Collections
Better™ Gift Shop Pays Homage to Hockey Culture and Toronto
Superhero-Themed Stealthy Sneakers
adidas Launches a Black Panther UltraBOOST 5.0 DNA Shoe
Villainous Comic Character Makeup
The Revolution Beauty x DC Super-Villains Collection is Playful
Collaborative Gorpcore-Themed Apparel
IVY PARK and adidas Continue to Grow its Expansive Capsule
Comic-Backed Esports Apparel
G2 Esports Confirms a DC Comics Deal for its CS:GO and LoL Teams
Humorous Slogan Graphic T-Shirts
Navinder Nangla Joins Converse on the City Tees Initative
Healthy Superhero-Themed Snacks
Too Yumm! Teams Up with Marvel to Launch a Range of Healthy Snacks
3D Superhero Block-Puzzle Sets
LEGO Unveils the New Decorative Amazing Spider-Man Set
Superhero-Guided Workout Apps
This App Uses 'Marvel' Comic Storylines to Enhance Your Workouts
Anime-Inspired Esports Merchandise
Team BDS Announces a New My Hero Academia Partnership
Socialite-Backed Comic Collections
Kylie Cosmetics Launches a Halloween-Ready Batman Collection
Sailor Origin-Story Mangas
Eye Lit Popeye Dives into the Story of the Iconic Sailor Character
Superhero Action Game Sequels
Peter Parker and Miles Morales Star in the Spider-Man 2 Game
Cartoonized Role-Playing Games
Nintendo Announced 'MythForce' as a 2023 Switch Title
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
Re-Invented Comic Book Collections
Veve Comics Offers a New Way to read and Collect Comic Books
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Mascot-Honoring Collaborative Capsules
Lee and Be@rbrick Joins Forces to Highlight Buddy Lee
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear
Pair Eyewear and Lucasfilm Join Forces on Custom Frames
Irish Folklore-Inspired Fashion
UNDERCOVER Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Superhero-Inspired Fruit Snacks
The General Mills Marvel Fruit Snacks Come in Several Options
Comic Book Antihero NFTs
McFarlane Toys Launches New 'Spawn' Digital Collectible Series
Superhero-Themed Gaming Features
Marvel Snap Prepares to Launch the PvP Mode by January 31st
Cooling Superhero Candy Products
The CandyRific Marvel’s Avengers 12-Count Assorted Tray is Novel
Futuristic Lighting Action Games
Marvel 1943 will Feature Nanite and Lumen Technologies
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Comic-Themed RPG Games
Jam City's New Game is Inspired by the Characters of the DC Universe
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
Superhero-Themed Cookies
The Partake Crunchy Super Hero Sprinkle Mini Cookies are Marvel-Themed
Collaboration Superhero Comics
Bazooka Bubble Gum and DC Comics Partnered for Comic Strips
Cartoon-Inspired Sneaker Collections
Puma Launches Spongebob Squarepants-Themed Sneaker Collection
Card-Comic Book Generators
Marvel Snap by Second Dinner is an Interactive Playful Card Game
Expert-Approved Book Lists
'Ultimate Book List' Offers More Than 4,500 Recommendations
Adult Animated Series
Sooper Doods Brings the Magic of Adventure Time to Adult Comedy
Bold Personality-Packed Beers
White Castle & Evil Genius Beer Company Made 'Main Character Energy'
Upcoming Dark Superhero Series
Amazon Announces that It is to Launch a Spider-Man Noir Series
Wholesome Kingpin Ads
The PopCorners Super Bowl Commercial Reimagines Breaking Bad
Superhero-Themed Gaming Consoles
The PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle is Striking
Holiday-Themed Playful Quizzes
Foney Fonts Challenges Players to Recognize Holiday Typography
Graphic Novel-Inspired Animations
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Unveils a Teaser for its Upcoming Series
Superhero Dramatic Game Trailers
The Spider-Man 2 Game by Marvel Releases More Teasers
Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
McFarlane Toys Launches Three New Target Exclusive Figures
Multi-Hero Figurine Packs
Hasbro Announces Pre-Orders for the Marvel Legends S.H.I.E.L.D. 3-Pack
Comic Figure Documentaries
A New Stan Lee Documentary Will Launch on Disney+ Next Year
Unsung Hero Christmas Campaign
Wolverine's Make Christmas Merry Campaign Celebrates Unsung Heroes