Most people are aware that the evil version of Mario is Wario, but Amanda Dockery has shown what the character can really be like when he's nasty -- and undead.
Talented artist Amanda Dockery has given Super Mario a zombie makeover that makes him look anything but friendly. His skin is flaking, his flesh is exposed and his bone is showing; the bottom line is that this guy really doesn't look like he has an interest in saving the day. The beloved Princess Peach has also been given the undead treatment with the same rotting look that makes you wonder if she really needs help; after all, there's a good chance that she probably ate Bowser. These portraits makes me wonder: just how did the zombie plague happen? My bet is on the mushrooms.
What's Driving This Trend
- Undead Character Makeovers
- Opportunity to create horror-themed versions of beloved characters to appeal to a niche market.
- Zombie Artistry
- Emerging trend of artists using zombies as a creative theme in their work.
- Gaming Parodies
- Growing trend of artists reimagining popular video game characters in unconventional ways.
Who This Affects Most
- Art and Illustration
- Artists can tap into the demand for unique, dark and unconventional artwork.
- Gaming and Entertainment
- Opportunity to produce horror-themed video games or merchandise based on undead character makeovers.
- Pop Culture Merchandise
- Companies can capitalize on the trend by creating collectibles and merchandise featuring zombie-themed versions of beloved characters.
