# Charming Typographic Superheroes The René Mambembé 'Helvetica, My Hero' Collection is Qu By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-08-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helvetica-my-hero References: [idealog.co.nz](http://www.idealog.co.nz/blog/2012/08/desing-heroes-helvetica) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/ren-rko) Graphic designer René Mambembé created a revamped army of superheroes in a collection called 'Helvetica, My Hero.' Move over Justice League, the Helvetica Heroes are here to save the day. Featuring superheroes spanning from A - Z, they are all styled within the border of the traditional yet simple Helvetica font. Some notable mentions of the gang include [Batman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection), Spiderman and [Superman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superman-collection) of course, but so are Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Terminator, iconic heroes that are never at the forefront of our minds. There have been many a font-interpretation of superheroes (check out [Superhero-Inspired Fonts](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olin-superhero-typographic-classifications)) capitalizing off the Avengers craze lately, and though they might be more elaborate and detailed, there are few other collections that feature a roster this comprehensive! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Revamped Superheroes:** The trend of revamping traditional superheroes in unique and creative ways presents opportunities for innovative storytelling and merchandise. - **Typography in Design:** The trend of incorporating typography into design, such as using the Helvetica font to represent superheroes, opens up possibilities for visually striking and memorable creations. - **Comprehensive Collections:** The trend of creating comprehensive collections of iconic characters, like the Helvetica Heroes, allows for opportunities in marketing and merchandising to cater to fans who want a complete set of their favorite heroes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Graphic Design:** In the graphic design industry, there is potential to explore new ways of depicting superheroes through typography and innovative visual styles. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage revamped superheroes to create new storylines, films, and merchandise that appeal to a wide audience. - **Merchandising:** The merchandising industry can capitalize on comprehensive superhero collections by producing a variety of products, such as action figures, clothing, and collectible cards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md) - [Typography-Inspired Canadian Sweatshirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okayok.md) - [Playful Font-Associated Personalities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-acrobat.md) - [Classic Superhero-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-hungry-for-heroes.md) - [Typographic-Inspired Intricate Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-collection.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flash.md) - [Quirky Snack-Inspired Fonts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-other-hand-font.md) - [Toddler-Focused Typography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-book-of-fancy-letters.md)