# Hellish Sci-Fi Helmets Jeff Hulligan Depicts Star Wars Cast as Skeletal & Toothy Zombies By Jason Soy | Published 2012-05-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeff-hulligan References: [randommization](http://randommization.com/2012/05/03/the-undead-star-wars/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/98225138/dead-star-wars-print-set-of-six-6) Darth Vader is pretty fearsome as is, but Jeff Hulligan has re-imagined him, along with a consider amount of [Star Wars characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars), as a skeletal zombie to ensure viewers fully wet their pants in the presence of the fallen Jedi. [R2-D2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2), C-3PO, a Storm Trooper, a Rebel pilot and Boba Fett have all been given similar treatments and the resulting images are badass to the bone. They’re so intimidating in fact that you’ll never think of C-3PO as a prissy robot servant ever again. Jeff Hulligan rendered these images on what appears to be worn out pages from a book. He drew each [iconic sci-fi character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo) using inks and finished them off with watercolors. The overall old vibe of each picture helps accentuate the gloom that surrounds the visually striking series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Skeletal Zombie Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore dark and macabre reinterpretations of iconic characters. - **Mixing Traditional and Digital Art Techniques:** Potential for artists to combine traditional ink and watercolor techniques with digital rendering to create unique and haunting visuals. - **Revitalizing Established Franchises:** Chance for artists to bring new life to well-known characters by presenting them in unexpected and unsettling ways. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Illustration:** Artists can tap into the demand for alternative and edgy interpretations of popular characters for various purposes, including prints, merchandise, and exhibitions. - **Publishing:** Publishers can explore collaborations with artists to produce dark and reimagined artbooks featuring beloved franchises, appealing to fans of both sci-fi and horror genres. - **Entertainment and Media:** There is an opportunity for production studios and content creators to incorporate darker and grittier versions of well-known characters in films, TV shows, and video games for a fresh and unsettling take on familiar narratives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Replica Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clone-trooper-phase-ii.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-external-hard-drives.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md)