'Why Superheroes Don’t Spend Much Time Online' comic ties together two incredibly iconic pop cultural elements: superheroes and the Internet. The comic is an appropriate medium for this humoristic representation which uses four well-liked comic characters: the Incredible Hulk, Spiderman and Wolverine. This comic strip by Agent X is the newest addition to a series of viral comics, videos and pictorials that humanize these recognizable characters by showing them participating in popular, modern activities.
Comic genius Agent X says of his inspiration: "I always wondered why the computers that superheros used, were so big, or seemed to be controlled just by a few large buttons. I am now convinced that this is one of the major causes of Superhero violence in the Marvel & DC universes. Sure, it is great having powers and super strength. But if you could not Tweet, Facebook, or surf porn, then how would you feel?"
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Trend Themes
1. Superhero Parodies - There is a growing trend of creating tech-infused parodies featuring popular superheroes, offering unique humor and commentary.
2. Humoristic Representation - The use of humor and satire in representing superheroes in modern activities is a rising trend, providing fresh perspectives on these iconic characters.
3. Humanizing Iconic Characters - There is a trend of humanizing well-known comic characters by showcasing them engaging in popular, modern activities, creating relatable content for audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can take advantage of the trend of creating techy superhero parodies to develop innovative and engaging content for audiences.
2. Comic Books - The comic book industry has an opportunity to explore the humoristic representation of superheroes, offering unique and entertaining narratives for readers.
3. Social Media - The social media industry can leverage the trend of humanizing iconic characters by partnering with creators to develop engaging and shareable content featuring superheroes.