# Nominal Hero Illustrations These Minimalist Kick-Ass Posters Will Surely Excite Fans By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-06-08 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickass-posters References: [geektyrant](http://geektyrant.com/news/2013/6/1/kick-ass-2-8-minimalist-poster-art-designs.html) These minimalist Kick-Ass posters will get fans of the comics and the franchise ecstatic for the upcoming summer movie. The Avengers, Superman and all those other [superhero flicks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps) that came out earlier this year all showcased protagonists that embodied larger-than life personas. The Kick-Ass films also showcase those similar traits, but in a fashion that’s more realistic. These minimalist poster designs created by ad agency OSKOUI+OSKOUI, Inc., showcase several of the characters in the upcoming summer movie. The [minimalist movie poster design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection) showcases the distinct characteristics of each character according to the ad agency. The posters feature Kick-Ass, Hit Girl, Colonel Stars and Stripes, Doctor Gravity, Mother Russia, Black Death and more. Showcasing the characters in minimalist designs brings out a certain "je ne sais quoi" that fans will love. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Superhero Posters:** Minimalist designs are gaining popularity as a new take on superhero movie posters, allowing creators to showcase distinct characteristics of each character - **Realistic Hero Portrayal:** Realistic portrayal of heroes allows for greater immersion in storylines, providing a unique selling point for filmmakers - **Franchise Merchandising:** The creation of franchise-specific merchandise presents lucrative opportunities for businesses such as ad agencies to display their movie poster design capabilities ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film Industry:** New minimalist take on movie posters presents an opportunity for innovative promotional content creation - **Design Industry:** Designers can explore new techniques for illustrating characters while still staying true to brand identity - **Merchandising Industry:** Companies can leverage popular franchises to create unique products such as minimalist posters to target a specific demographic ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md) - [Movie-Themed Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-kyser.md) - [AI Movie Poster Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-movie-poster-generator.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Collectible Cosplay Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-ketchup-and-mustard.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Healthy Superhero-Themed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/too-yumm.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Superhero Popcorn Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterkist-onpack-promotion.md)