For his 'Popped Culture' series, LA-based artist Dan LuVisi turns some of the most beloved Disney characters and other animations into nightmarish cartoon illustrations. Last year, the series was kicked off with terrifying versions of characters like Donald Duck, Cookie Monster and Yoshi.
For 2014, three of the newest additions to the series includes Mickey, described as 'The Prince of Darkness,' Goofy 'The Goof' and Tigger, who has obviously gotten himself into more than a little mischief, as proved by a tough mug shot.
With the Popped Culture series being rebooted by LuVisi this year, there's bound to be some more absolutely terrifying art on the way—hopefully these versions of Goofy, Mickey and Tigger haven't totally tainted your fond childhood memories of these characters forever.
Terrifying Cartoon Illustrations
Dan Luvisi's Cartoon Illustrations Turn Disney Characters Dark
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