# Vixenified Super Heroine Pinups Don Monroe Captures the Tantalizing Appeal of Crime Fighting By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-06-04 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-monroe References: [lacarpa.tumblr](http://lacarpa.tumblr.com/post/24260877078/sexy-superhero-by-donmonroeartstudio) & [donmonroeartstudio.deviantart](http://donmonroeartstudio.deviantart.com/) Don Monroe shows that female vigilantes can balance both crime fighting and sex appeal in a seemingly effortless manner. One might think that with all the ne'er-do-wells that Wonderwoman has to deal with on a regular basis that her feminine appeal might give way to stress and exhaustion. Monroe's crime fighters are the source of many [comic book readers' fantasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alterego-the-official-comic). The illustrations are created in the fashion of [vintage pinups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) with voluptuous female vixens decorating the cover. The balance between [comic book fantasy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney) and the erotic female form makes for a series of particularly tantalizing portraits. With looks such as these, I imagine that thugs would be more than happy to oblige with whatever Wonderwoman or Super Girl has to say, making for an effective and non-violent way to fight crime. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Female Superhero Pinup Art:** A trend of showcasing female superheroes in a vintage pin-up art style, increasing representation of women in traditionally male-dominated comic book genres - **Balancing Sex Appeal and Crime Fighting:** A trend of depicting female vigilantes striking a balance between their sex appeal and ability to fight crime, presenting new angles on traditional superhero themes - **Creating Comic Fantasies:** A trend of injecting romantic and erotic themes into comic book storylines, offering new avenues for content creators to engage with audiences ### Where This Applies - **Comic Book Publishing:** The comic book industry can take advantage of this trend to increase representation of women and diversity in superhero genres - **Art and Design:** The pin-up style used in the illustrations can inspire artists and designers to create new and unique visual expressions - **Fashion and Beauty:** The fashion and beauty industry can create products inspired by the pin-up style, evoking the powerful femininity and non-violent ways of female superheroes ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Classic Superhero-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-hungry-for-heroes.md) - [Limited-Edition Erotica Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-stories.md) - [Empowering Superhero-Inspired Shapewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inner-armour.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Heroic Female Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-borinquena.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)