# Suggestively Silly Superheroes Bobby Rubio Draws Hilarious Renditions of Comic Book Heroes By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobby-rubio References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/mathieus/wtf-superheroes-8q4) & [bobbyrubio.blogspot](http://bobbyrubio.blogspot.com/) Bobby Rubio has drawn up some funny superhero sketches that place the [comic book characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alterego-the-official-comic) in kooky scenarios. Bobby Rubio was once a storyboard artist for the hit television cartoon Avatar: The Last Airbender, but is now using his talents for [Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masters-of-anatomy) Animation Studios, making these quick sketches on his spare time. Some of the superheroes that are featured in Bobby Rubio’s pieces include the X-Men cast, Nightwing, Zatanna and Wonder Woman. One of the quirky renderings that Bobby Rubio has come up with have [X-Men characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmansion) Cyclops and Gambit doing suspicious things with boxes, paying homage to the infamous Dick in a Box video by Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg. That’s definitely a panel you wouldn’t find in a real X-Men graphic novel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Humorous Superheroes:** Incorporate funny elements into traditional superhero concepts to create more lighthearted and memorable comic book characters. - **Fan Art:** Encourage fan communities and artists to create their own interpretations of well-known superhero characters, increasing engagement and brand loyalty. - **Comedy Marketing:** Use humor to market products and services related to the superhero genre in order to appeal to wider audiences and stand out in a crowded market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Comic Books:** Comic book publishers and artists can embrace humorous and fan-created content to engage with audiences and create fresh takes on established characters. - **Animation:** Animation studios can incorporate comedic elements into superhero-related media, both to attract broader audiences and to create more memorable visuals and moments. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Superhero-related products and services can benefit from comedic marketing campaigns, which can attract new customers and differentiate offerings in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md) - [Superhero-Themed Hospital Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sickkids-foundation-ad.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadpool-wolverine1.md) - [Collectible Cosplay Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-ketchup-and-mustard.md) - [Superhero-Themed Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-x-crocs.md) - [Personalized Comic Book Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamcanvas.md) - [Heroic Female Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-borinquena.md) - [Card-Comic Book Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-snap-1.md)