# Recast Comics Non-traditional characters replace classic superheros in contemporary comics. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Sep 27, 2010 | Category: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/pop-culture-and-internet-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/recast-comics-non-traditional-characters-replace-classic-superheros-in-cont ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.4/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Recast Comics trend? **Recast Comics:** The role of the classic superhero has always been to possess qualities to which one can aspire. The average person, however, is hard-pressed to relate to a character who can fly or fight villains; instead, he or she might prefer to see comics applied to day-to-day situations and normal people, whether it’s a comic about social media, a fashion editorial with graphic novel styling or a TV show turned comic. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 28 to Sep 24, 2010 - Published: Sep 27, 2010 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Recast Comics trend ### New Character Archetypes Non-traditional characters replace classic superheros in contemporary comics, presenting an opportunity to redefine what embodiment of superhero qualities means. ### Personalized Invitations Forget traditional save-the-date cards; instead, create customized Comic Book Wedding Invitations with a personal touch. ### Manga News Manga No Shimbun is a creative and amusing way to read the news. It presents an opportunity to attract young people to news stories. ## What the Recast Comics trend means for industry ### For Entertainment New character archetypes in comics offer fresh options for immersive stories in movies and videogames. ### For Printing and Marketing Personalized invitations present an opportunity to offer custom-made invitations and cards for occasions to customers. ### For News and Media Manga newspapers can open up the news industry to cater to a younger audience, making daily news more intriguing to young readers. ## Trend signals for Recast Comics Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 67%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 58% - Activity: 67% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Recast Comics trend 7 featured examples from Jan 28 to Sep 24, 2010. - [Comic Book Fashiontography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stiled-magazine): ST[i]LED Magazine Goes Kiddie Glam in Its August 2010 Issue (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Fashion brands can leverage the popularity of comic book aesthetics to create unique and appealing clothing collections. - [Retooned Comic Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covered-blog): Modern Cartoonists Recreate Classic Covers for the Covered Blog (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The comic book publishing industry can explore partnerships with modern cartoonists to create new editions or variant covers that appeal to contemporary audiences. - [Romantic Blog Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-fields-twitter): The Magnetic Fields Twitter Inspired Comics (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Integrating Twitter-inspired comics into digital publishing platforms could revolutionize the way comic content is consumed. - [Geeky Save-the-Dates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-wedding-invitations): Esty User Swelser Creates Cool Comic Book Wedding Invitations (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Stationery companies can incorporate more customization options for invitations, particularly in the wedding industry. - [Gay Classic Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kevin-keller): Kevin Keller is the First Gay Character in Archie Comic Books (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Opportunity for publishers to capitalize on audience demand for diverse representation in comics and other forms of literature. - [Manga Newspapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manga-newspaper): Manga No Shimbun is a Cartoon-y Way to Read Real News (Category: World) Implication: Opportunity for traditional newspaper publishers to attract a new generation of readers by adopting manga-inspired formats. - [Social Media Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-manga-comic): 'Mitaka no Chushin de Nau wo Tsubuyaku' is a Twitter Manga Comic (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: The publishing industry can explore the concept of integrating manga-style storytelling to create engaging and informative guides about various topics, leveraging the success of '… ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Pop Culture - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Makeup Artist Jewelry Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-x-pat-mcgrath) - [Influencer-Curated Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-keenan) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture)