# 2D Superhero Film Crossovers Billy Butcher's Marvel Comics' Mashup Brings Spandex into Movies By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-12-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billy-butcher References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/en/illustration/superhero-crossover/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/The-Superhero-Media-Crossover-Project/6192521) Superheroes of this generation have had a huge makeover, but artist Billy Butcher reminds comic book fans of the origins of these characters and how it all started in his Superhero Crossover Media Project. Ditching the old bright spandex from the 70s for the hot leather suits, many superheroes like Batman, X-Men and Thor have had huge facelifts in regards to their outfits. Using shots from [Marvel Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spidernoir)' recent hits such as Spiderman, The Hulk, X-Men and The Avengers, Billy Buthcer superimposes the vibrant 70s 2D characters on top of their movie forms as well as adding a few retro touches to show viewers of what the scenes may look like if they were made 30 years ago. Thankfully, these blockbuster movies were made when they were made though. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Superhero Fashion:** Explores the resurgence of 70s spandex fashion in modern superhero films, creating opportunities for vintage-inspired merchandise and collaborations. - **Superhero Nostalgia:** Rekindles nostalgia by merging iconic 70s 2D characters with their contemporary movie counterparts, presenting opportunities for retro-themed merchandise and collectibles. - **Retro-style Film Marketing:** Utilizes retro-inspired visuals to promote modern superhero films, tapping into the appeal of nostalgia and reaching a wide audience. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Creates opportunities for fashion brands to design and produce 70s-inspired superhero clothing and accessories. - **Entertainment:** Opens up possibilities for retro-themed merchandise, collectibles, and collaborations with comic book artists. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Offers innovative marketing strategies for superhero film promotions, utilizing retro-style visuals to engage audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Superhero-Themed Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-x-crocs.md) - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md) - [Collectible Cosplay Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-ketchup-and-mustard.md) - [60s Superhero Cereal Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-and-marvel-studios.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Comic-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadpool-wolverine1.md)