# Feudal Mutant Art Nate Hallinan's 'Medieval X-Men' Brings the Mutants Back to the Castle Age By Michael Hines | Published 2013-08-15 | Updated 2013-08-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medieval-xmen References: [walyou](http://walyou.com/medieval-x-men/) & [natehallinan](http://natehallinan.com/) Here's hoping the writers and artists currently working on X-Men get a look at Nate Hallinan's Medieval X-Men series. Hallinan has taken the popular mutants back in time a couple of hundred years, replacing their technology with swords and staves and giving them new backstories. Hallinan has carefully constructed backstories for each Medieval X-Men to bring them to life. For instance, Professor X is now Lord Xavier, and Nightcrawler is a magical elf. The series is incomplete as of now, but judging from the drawings and backstories already completed, Hallinan seems to be on the right track. The X-Men have been remixed by a variety of artists, but this is the first time (or at least one of the first times) anyone has taken them back to the age of feudalism. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Medieval Remakes:** Opportunity for artists to reimagine popular characters in historical settings, creating a new and unique spin on familiar stories. - **Nostalgic Redesigns:** The trend of reimagining iconic characters in different eras or styles, appealing to fans' love for nostalgia and creative interpretations. - **Crossover Adventures:** The growing popularity of combining elements from different genres or time periods, giving rise to unique and unexpected storytelling opportunities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Comic Book Publishing:** Comic book publishers can capitalize on the trend of historical remixes by partnering with artists to release new series or special editions. - **Fan Art Communities:** Online platforms and communities can provide support and exposure for artists creating innovative redesigns of beloved characters. - **Collectible Merchandise:** Companies specializing in collectibles and licensed merchandise can tap into the demand for nostalgic redesigns by producing limited edition items featuring historical versions of popular characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medieval Design-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medival-design.md) - [Comic-Inspired Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmen-97-xbox.md) - [Superhero Headquarter Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmansion.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Mind-Bending Graphic Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incal.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Castle-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-hills-house-1.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon.md)