Kansas City-based illustrator and toy designer Jeremy Madl designed these eerie superhero images that reveal skeletal faces. The images represent the fame-driven and money-hungry superheroes of today.
This artist believes that superheroes used to be cherished and honored, but with the glamorization of Hollywood these superheroes have turned dark. Madl seeks to display his opinion that superheroes of today are "motivated by profit rather than to inspire." This collection of work titled 'Modern Hero' is one artist's perspective of how Hollywood has changed the priorities of these once saint-like characters.
The vividly colored images present heroes such as The Hulk, Ironman, Captain America and Superman. Each reimagined hero shows a flesh-less face with hollow eyes. These eerie superhero images simply portray a different view of these masked men.
Scary Skeletal Superheroes
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Trend Themes
1. Fame-driven Superheroes - The rise of fame-driven superheroes sparked by Hollywood glamorization presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry.
2. Skeletally Reimagined Heroes - The reimagining of traditional superhero characters with skeletal faces presents an opportunity for innovation in the toy and collectibles industry.
3. Messaging Through Art - The use of art to convey societal messages and opinions presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend of fame-driven superheroes by producing content that explores the consequences of seeking fame and fortune.
2. Toy and Collectibles - Toy and collectibles companies can innovate by reimagining traditional superhero characters with unique and edgy designs, such as skeletal faces.
3. Art - Artists can use their craft to convey messages and opinions on societal issues, such as the prioritization of profit over inspiration in the superhero industry.