# Comic Hero Cowboys Denis Medri Renders DC Characters with a Western Twist By Jason Soy | Published 2012-08-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denis-medri2 References: [herochan](http://www.herochan.com/post/28587922584/justice-league-western-re-design-illustrations) & [denism79.deviantart](http://denism79.deviantart.com/) Denis Medri is among the top artists when it comes to reimagining superheroes in different contexts, and in his latest series, he’s depicted [DC Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-strong-berry-capn-crunch)’ Justice League with a western motif. Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are now [cowboys and cowgirls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucchese-bootmaker-x-dallas-cowboys), while the likes of Green Lantern, Green Arrow and Flash fill other roles in a Wild West town. What’s especially great about these Denis Medri redesigns is their fidelity to each character. Superman is still the straight-laced boy scout, dressing dapperly as if to provoke attention, while Batman looks like a disheveled renegade mess that you wouldn’t want to cross in a dark alleyway. Medri is definitely on a roll with these new interpretations of established heroes and I greatly anticipate his upcoming projects, whatever they may be. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Western Superhero Redesigns:** Opportunities for disrupting traditional superhero narratives by reimagining iconic characters in different contexts. - **Fidelity to Character Design:** Opportunities for artists to create unique versions of popular superheroes while maintaining their core essence. - **Contextual Adaptations of Superheroes:** Opportunities for exploring new settings and genres within the superhero genre to attract new audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Comic Book Publishing:** Opportunities for comic book publishers to create innovative and engaging stories by redesigning and reinterpreting popular superheroes. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Opportunities for merchandise companies to capitalize on the popularity of reimagined superhero designs through licensing and product development. - **Art and Illustration:** Opportunities for artists and illustrators to showcase their creativity by reimagining and redesigning iconic superhero characters. ## 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) - [Classic Superhero-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-hungry-for-heroes.md) - [Comic Book Character Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-strong-berry-capn-crunch.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flash.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Comic-Themed RPG Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-city.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md)