# Ancient Hero Pottery Drawings Nicholas Hyde's Ancient Literature Art Re-Imagines Heroes By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-04-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancient-literature References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/356818/Comic-Book-Superheroes-Reimagined-As-Ancient-Greek-Art/) & [society6](http://society6.com/nicholashyde) It's somewhat known that most comic book writers gather inspiration from ancient literature to write up stories for their comics. Oregon-based artist Nicholas Hyde has altered the look of popular [Marvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes) and [DC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman) characters into ancient Greek art. The rendered comic book characters encapsulates an art style that wouldn't necessarily be the sytle of art work that most comic book fans would recognize, but it manages to infuse modern-day renderings with ancient art illustrations very nicely. Similar to the ancient Greek artworks found today, the designs showcase an aged look that is prominent among the ancient art displays. The comic book illustrations show Spider-man going one-on-one with Kraven the Hunter, Thor about to smite Loki and the caped crusader Batman holding the Clown Prince of Crime Joker in his hands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ancient Art Redesign:** Exploration of a new way to fuse ancient arts into modern renditions of popular characters. - **Character Art Synthesis:** Artistically marrying mainstream commendation with an unconventional style of drawing heroes to create an exciting blend. - **Re-imagining Ancient Mythology:** Bridging the gap between the past and the present by substituting notable heroes or gods with current ones. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Comic Books:** Introducing a new art style by redrawing popular comic book heroes in ancient Greek art illustrations. - **Ancient Art Preservation:** Nicolas Hyde showcases how ancient art preservation can blend with modern art, generating an opportunity to preserve ancient artwork for generations. - **Mythology Education:** Educating the audience of popular comic book heroes by substituting and teaching ancient gods and heroes from Greek mythology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Comic Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-collection.md) - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [Sailor Origin-Story Mangas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-lit-popeye.md) - [Artistic Jaw-Dropping Lessons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masters-of-anatomy.md) - [Primal-Themed Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-return.md)