# Circular Comic Book Characters Edzel Rubite Renders Superheroes as Ridiculously Round Figures By Jason Soy | Published 2012-08-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edzel-rubite References: [blog.thaeger](http://blog.thaeger.com/2012/08/20/circle-heroes/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Projekt-Sirkols/4622967) With the Internet being saturated with superhero artwork, illustrators must resort to presenting those beloved characters in abstract manners to garner attention, and that’s exactly what Edzel Rubite has done. Seen here is his series, entitled ‘Projekt Sirkols,’ in which he renders myriad comic book figures in rounder incarnations. Among those featured are Captain America, Captain Planet, Flash, Hulk, Iron Man, Batman, Spider-Man and much more. Chances are, you’ll find one hero in ‘Projekt Sirkols’ that you like. Also worth mentioning is Edzel Rubite’s minimalist approach, using standard geometric shapes wherever he can while still remaining faithful to the original designs of each character. The Cebu City, Phillipines-based artist even included an image of The Simpsons in the collection with the same treatment he gave to everyone else. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abstract Superhero Artwork:** Creating superhero artwork in abstract manners to attract audience attention. - **Minimalistic Rendering:** Using standard geometric shapes in artwork while remaining faithful to original design of characters. - **Round Character Design:** Rendering comic book figures in a rounder incarnation to present a unique take on beloved characters. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Graphic Design:** Opportunities for artists and designers to explore new rendering techniques that can make their work stand out from the crowd. - **Children's Publishing:** New way of presenting beloved comic book heroes that can appeal to younger audiences and those who prefer a minimalist or abstract approach to artwork. - **Entertainment:** Potential to explore new merchandise or memorabilia options for popular characters with abstract or minimalistic designs, appealing to those who want something unique. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Comic Book Character Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-strong-berry-capn-crunch.md) - [Washable Superhero Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhero-rugs.md) - [Comic-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains.md) - [3D Superhero Block-Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-spiderman-set.md) - [Classic Superhero-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-hungry-for-heroes.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Superhero-Themed Headphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-headphone-stands.md)