# Mid-Action Comic Illustrations Gaikuo-Captain's Images Mirror Classic Marvel Scenes By Jordy E | Published 2013-04-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaikuocaptain References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/gaikuo-captain-illustrations) & [zcool.cn](http://www.zcool.com.cn/u/1324362) These Gaikuo-Captain images have come of the Beijing-based student. The chemical engineer major took to a series of [cartoon-based action heroes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-toys-2), in turn replicating classic scenes that one would ordinarily find in the [comic books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-factory). Among the characters displayed in this Gaiku-Captain series are iron man, spiderman, [captain America](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myprotein-captain-america), the hulk, pokemon, the joker, batman and supergirl. Some of the illustrations are more active than others, depicting him in a faux battle. Others are more heartwarming as he takes pictures with the figures or lies in their arms, thus displaying a range of emotion and motifs in the series. Comic enthusiasts will appreciate his creativity and evident ability to re-imagine the characters in new ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Comic Illustrations Replication:** The trend of replicating classic comic book scenes using modern design and techniques presents opportunities for new artists and creative individuals. - **Fictional Character Emotion Portrayal:** The trend of showing fictional characters in a range of emotions and motifs can lead to opportunities for new writers and artists to explore different facets of existing characters. - **Faux Battle Depicting:** The trend of depicting comic book characters in faux battles holds potential for gaming and augmented reality experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend of comic book character replication, fictional character emotion portrayal, and faux battle depicting through new content creation and interactive experiences. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore opportunities for innovation and subversion within the trend of comic book character replication and fictional character emotion portrayal. - **Gaming and AR:** The gaming and augmented reality industries can incorporate the trend of faux battle depicting into new and immersive experiences for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md) - [Comic-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains.md) - [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) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Personalized Comic Book Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamcanvas.md) - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [Cartoon Superhero Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crimson-hawk-ranger.md) - [Comic-Backed Esports Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g2-esports-2.md)