# Television-Inspired Comics Dan Panosian Turns Mad Men Characters into Comics By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2012-12-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dan-panosian References: [stupiddope](http://stupiddope.com/2012/12/05/mad-men-characters-get-comic-book-makeover-by-dan-panosian/) & [danpanosian](http://www.danpanosian.com/) Mad Men has taken over the evening drama television world and Dan Panosian has recreated the show's characters into [graphic novel illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alterego-the-official-comic). Graphic designer Dan Panosian is a talented artist interested in [comic books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comicast), advertising and storyboards. It is only natural that he would gravitate towards Mad Men and attempt to fuse his admiration for advertising and comics together. The result is a culmination of spectacular detailed and realistic graphic novel-esque frames. Panosian sticks to a simple color palette and plays into the monochromatic scheme of the 1960s-based show. Fantastic features include the white squiggles used for smoke and the intricate cross-hatching techniques that make the pictures pop. The Dan Panosian Mad Men comic series is vivid, true to the graphic novel genre and wildly imaginative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Television-inspired Comics:** This trend involves adapting popular television shows into comic book format, opening up opportunities for cross-media storytelling and fan engagement. - **Graphic Novel Illustrations:** The use of detailed and realistic graphic novel-style illustrations in various forms of media offers a visually captivating storytelling method that can be applied to different industries. - **Monochromatic Art:** The utilization of a limited color palette, specifically in a monochromatic scheme, allows artists and designers to create striking visuals with a retro aesthetic in multiple creative fields. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore the creation of comic book adaptations of popular TV shows, expanding their audience reach and engaging fans in new ways. - **Advertising:** Advertisers can leverage the visual appeal of graphic novel illustrations to create impactful campaigns that stand out and capture the attention of their target audience. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can incorporate monochromatic art into various projects, such as branding, packaging, and interior design, to evoke a retro and visually striking atmosphere. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Revived Retro Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series.md) - [Mind-Bending Graphic Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incal.md) - [Personalized Comic Book Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamcanvas.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Comic Book Coloring Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-by-me-manga-artist-set.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Graphic Novel-Inspired Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scott-pilgrim-takes-off.md) - [Comic Strip Milk Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seki-milk.md)