Women and guns are common elements in pop culture, and Joe Benitez takes that simple concept one step further by combining the two and tossing it into the Victorian era, resulting in these hot steampunk vixen illustrations. Geeks everywhere are no doubt salivating over how all their favorite things have collided to form comic book images that cater specifically to their eclectic interests.
These Joe Benitez renderings are a part of his comic series entitled Lady Mechanika. It follows the tale of a woman with amnesia who must figure out how she came to own a pair of mechanical arms, a set of augmented eyes and other mysterious organs. Beginning its publication in 2010, Lady Mechanika is continuing to garner more and more readers thanks largely in part to the fantastical designs of its characters.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Steampunk Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce unique and stylish steampunk-inspired clothing and accessories.
- Geek Culture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create specialized merchandise and entertainment targeting geek interests, such as comic books, video games, and collectibles.
- Strong Female Characters
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop engaging stories and media featuring powerful and complex female protagonists.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate elements of steampunk fashion in mainstream clothing lines and accessories, attracting a new market segment.
- Entertainment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new comic book series, movies, or TV shows that combine Victorian era aesthetics with science fiction and fantasy elements.
- Merchandising
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and sell steampunk-themed merchandise, targeting a niche audience of steampunk enthusiasts.
