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Mad Men Mutant Mash-Ups

Alex Ryan Merges X-Men & Don Draper's Worlds in Illustrations

— April 5, 2012 — Pop Culture
Fans of manly things are probably beside themselves when gazing upon Alex Ryan’s depiction of Wolverine filleting Don Draper. Both characters are undeniable badasses in their respective narrative universes, but no one could have even imagined the two in the same room with one another until Ryan came along and made these hilarious parody illustrations. Proving the pairing more natural than many initially anticipated, he christened his drawings ‘MadXMen.’

Along with the aforementioned silhouette image, Alex Ryan also rendered a watercolor piece depicting Don Draper with Emma Frost from X-Men: First Class. Frost was portrayed by January Jones, who also plays Betty on the critically acclaimed AMC series, Don Draper’s ex-wife. Ryan illustrates Frost with a venomous expression on her face, simultaneously alluding to the tumultuous relationship between Betty and Don as well as to Emma Frost’s comic book villainy.
Trend Themes
1. Crossover Parodies - Creating mash-ups of popular characters from different narratives to create unique and humorous illustrations.
2. Unexpected Pairings - Pairing characters from unrelated universes in creative ways to provide a fresh perspective for fans.
3. Blurring Fictional Worlds - Breaking the boundaries between different fictional worlds to create a seamless blend of characters and narratives.
Industry Implications
1. Illustration - Opportunity for illustrators to create unique and captivating artwork by combining characters from different stories.
2. Entertainment Merchandise - Opportunity to develop and sell merchandise featuring mash-up designs that appeal to fans of different franchises.
3. Fan-driven Art Communities - An opportunity for online platforms and communities to provide a space for fan artists to share and collaborate on mash-up creations.
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