# Exaggerated Superhero Shoots Matthew Pandolfe Gets Playful for Coitus Issue 2 By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2011-02-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coitus-issue-2 References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-super-hero-by-matthew-pandolfe.html) & [coitusmagazine](http://www.coitusmagazine.com/) Since its first issue, the magazine has already made a name for itself with its ever-colorful images, and it's no different this time with Coitus issue 2. Dubbed [My Super Hero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-x-crocs), this editorial by Matthew Pandolfe was inspired by [comic books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains). Featuring classic comic book jargon, these images are definitely both lively and hilarious to look at. Check out the Coitus issue 2 spread in the featured gallery and see these interesting prints for yourselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Comic-inspired Visuals:** Brands can explore creative campaigns using comic book aesthetics to create engaging and humorous visual content that resonates with millennial audiences. - **Nostalgic Marketing:** Brands can tap into millennials' nostalgia and invoke childhood memories through marketing campaigns that utilize images that reference iconic comic book characters and storylines. - **Playful Photography:** Brands can integrate elements of whimsy and playfulness into their photography to create visually compelling, eye-catching campaigns that appeal to social media users and generate buzz. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate playful, comic-inspired elements into their clothing designs and marketing campaigns to differentiate themselves in a crowded marketplace and appeal to younger consumers. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can tap into millennial nostalgia for beloved comic book franchises by producing content that pays homage to classic characters and storylines in new and innovative ways. - **Advertising:** Advertising agencies can utilize comic book aesthetics and playful photography to create visually arresting campaigns that cut through the clutter and resonate with target audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Sex-Positive Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-bollente-3.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superman-collection.md) - [Imaginative Buildable Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-wallpaper.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md) - [Superhero-Themed Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-x-crocs.md)