# Comic Book Tattoos Superhero Body Art By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-08-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comical-tats-inky-geeks-love-comic-book-art References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/culture/art/multimedia/2008/08/gallery_comic_tattoos?currentPage=2&slideView=2) If tattoos reveal anything about a person, then this collection of [comic book art tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alterego-the-official-comic) speak volumes of the people whose bodies they adorn. Comic geeks are giving hard core bikers a run for their money in the ink department. Michael Boyce, owner of On Comic Ground, has his arms covered with tattoos of all the [super heroines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains) he grew up loving (maybe too many?) Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Supergirl, Wondergirl. He said once he got one super female tattoo, he wanted them all. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Comic Book Tattoos:** An emerging trend of comic book-inspired tattoos offers opportunities for tattoo artists to specialize in this unique style. - **Superhero Body Art:** The popularity of superhero-themed tattoos presents an opportunity for tattoo parlors to offer customized designs and expand their customer base. - **Geek Culture Tattoos:** Tattoo artists can capitalize on the growing trend of geek culture tattoos by creating unique designs that cater to fans of comics, movies, and video games. ### Where This Applies - **Tattoo Industry:** The rise in demand for comic book tattoos creates a new market segment that tattoo studios can tap into for increased business. - **Comic Book Industry:** Comic book publishers and artists can collaborate with tattoo artists to create exclusive tattoo designs featuring popular characters, thereby expanding their visibility and revenue streams. - **Geek Merchandise Industry:** Businesses selling geek-related merchandise can partner with tattoo studios to offer special promotions or limited-edition items that cater to fans of geek culture tattoos. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Transformative Survivor Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life.md) - [Bespoke Car Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover.md) - [Comic Book Character Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-strong-berry-capn-crunch.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-temporary-tattoo-collection.md)