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# Cubed Comic Book Characters
The Boxed Avengers Shows that Superheroes can be Square

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-28 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxed-avengers
References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/09/26/boxed-avengers/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikejerk/sets/72157624901987126/)

I can't get enough of these [Boxed Avengers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxed-water-cartons). Forget CGI and sexy costumes! These cubed [comic book characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney) kick some serious ass. I would love to don one of these outfits for [Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-1).

Designed by Jared Cain at Fashionably Geek, the Boxed Avengers were created for DragonCon 2010. From Captain America to Wolverine, it seems like they tackled quite a few of the better known superheroes out there. What do you think, should these Boxed Avengers hit costumes stores?

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 86% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Cubed Comic Book Characters:** The trend of transforming traditional comic book characters into cubed designs presents opportunities for innovative merchandise and collectibles.
- **Boxed Avengers:** The popularity of the Boxed Avengers showcases the potential for unique and creative costume designs that deviate from traditional superhero portrayals.
- **Dragoncon 2010:** The annual DragonCon convention highlights the growing trend of cosplay and the demand for inventive and distinctive costume designs.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Comic Book Merchandise:** The comic book merchandise industry can capitalize on the trend of cubed comic book characters by creating unique collectibles and toys based on this new design aesthetic.
- **Costume Design:** The costume design industry can find disruptive innovation opportunities in creating cubed superhero costumes that deviate from the usual sexy and CGI-based designs.
- **Cosplay Events:** Cosplay events such as DragonCon can take advantage of the trend of distinct and creative costume designs like the Boxed Avengers to attract more participants and enthusiasts.

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