# Elected Comic Book Characters The Governator is a Comic Book Featuring Schwarzenegger By Going Like Sixty | Published 2011-04-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-governator-schwartzenegger References: [popwatch.ew](http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/03/30/arnold-schwarzenegger-the-governator-exclusive/) & [comicvine](http://www.comicvine.com/the-governator-the-governator/37-202835/) Some say Arnold Schwarzenegger has always been cartoonish. From his early days as an outrageous body builder to his movie roles as a cyborg terminator—and even some would argue—as governor of California. Called the Governator soon after he took office, Schwarzenegger embraced the nickname. Following suit, Arnold Schwarzenegger is going to be a comic book hero called, you guessed it, The Governator. > “When I ran for governor back in 2003 and I started hearing people talking about ‘the Governator,’ I thought the word was so cool.” Schwarzenegger is 63 years old, but apparently still in fantastic shape. He says The Governator combines politics and movies; perfect for a Hollywood action figure/politician. The TV show will be animated and the comic book is being developed by comic book creator Stan Lee, of Spider-Man fame. > “The Governator is going to be a great superhero, but he’ll also be Arnold Schwarzenegger,” Lee says. Maria Shriver (Arnold’s wife) will be in the cast of comic book characters as well as his kids. Schwarzenegger’s super-advanced crime-fighting headquarters will be located in Brentwood under his fictional unassuming house. Photo Credits: [Comic Book Movie](http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/cigarettebreathmoviehater/news/?a=34277) | [Before the Trailer](http://www.beforethetrailer.com/tag/the-governator-comic-series/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animated Comic Book Series:** The development of an animated comic book series featuring celebrity or public figure characters could disrupt the traditional comic book industry. - **Celebrity-branded Superheroes:** Creating superhero characters based on real-life celebrities presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the entertainment industry. - **Combining Politics and Entertainment:** Fusing elements of politics and movies in comic book storytelling can bring about disruptive innovations in the media and entertainment sector. ### Who This Affects Most - **Comic Book Industry:** The comic book industry could be disrupted by the introduction of celebrity-branded superheroes and the development of animated comic book series. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry, particularly in the realm of media and storytelling, can explore disruptive innovations by combining politics and entertainment in comic book narratives. - **Celebrity Marketing:** The practice of celebrity marketing can see disruptive innovation opportunities through the creation of superhero characters based on real-life celebrities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comic Book Antihero NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcfarlane-toys.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Superhero-Guided Workout Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superheroguided-workout-app.md) - [Cartoon Superhero Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crimson-hawk-ranger.md) - [Comic Book Character Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-strong-berry-capn-crunch.md) - [Interactive Hologram Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comic-con.md) - [Comic Figure Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stan-lee-1.md) - [Superhero-Themed Nut Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groot-gets-crackin-campaign.md) - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md)