Game of Thrones is officially back on the air and that means a new slew of tributes will be hitting the Internet and beyond; enter this fantasy superhero series created by Mashable illustrator Bob Al-Greene. It re-envisions George R.R. Martin's characters as heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. The fantasy superheroes include Jon Snow as Iceman, Cersei as Loki, Daenerys as Storm and Arya as Wolverine.
A fun representation that blends two pop culture phenomenons into one, the fantasy superhero series is able to capture the Game of Throne personalities in a different light. Mashable writes, "Who's more sinister, Loki or Cersei? It's uncertain, but one thing's for sure: playing the game of thrones would be a lot more interesting with superpowers."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Pop Culture Mashups
- Exploring the combination of different pop culture icons to create new and exciting crossovers.
- Alternative Character Interpretations
- Re-imagining familiar characters in new and unexpected roles or storylines.
- Superhero Fan Art
- Creating original illustrations of iconic superheroes and villains in unique settings.
Where This Applies
- Entertainment
- Leveraging fan engagement through creative re-imaginations of popular franchises and characters.
- Art and Design
- Innovating in the fan art space through unique interpretations and creative techniques.
- Merchandising
- Capitalizing on fan interest by producing and selling merchandise featuring popular crossovers and interpretations.
