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# Vibrant Surrealist Comics
Michael DeForge Brings His Unique Imagination to Comic Panels

By Jason Soy | Published 2011-05-18 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-deforge
References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2011/05/17/comic-book-artist-michael-deforge/) & [kingtrash](http://www.kingtrash.com/)

When I’m in need of inspiration, I like to look at [surrealist art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection), and these comic panels by Michael DeForge are hitting me in just the right way to spark my imagination.

It’s easy to see Pierre La Police’s influence in these Michael DeForge comic panels, but I’m also getting a strong Robert Crumb vibe from Michael DeForge’s use of [weird and disturbing proportions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light). You can see this most prominently in DeForge’s comic ‘Queen’, in which he details the transformation of an amorphous glob into a makeshift human being. If that sounded strange, looking at the images doesn’t necessarily help much. Michael DeForge’s use of unsaturated, but lively colors also keep my eyes busy and interested in what’s going on in each panel.

If you’re a fan of these Michael DeForge panels, you should check out more of his work in the ongoing comic series ‘Lose’, published by Koyama Press.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.4/10
- Popularity: 55% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Surrealist Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of surreal imagery and unconventional storytelling in various artistic mediums.
- **Graphic Novels:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate vibrant visuals and imaginative narratives in graphic novel storytelling to captivate readers.
- **Alternative Comics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace unconventional art styles and offbeat storytelling techniques to challenge traditional comic book norms.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Fuse surrealism with modern art techniques to create visually striking and thought-provoking artworks.
- **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Support the creation and distribution of graphic novels that push boundaries and appeal to a diverse audience.
- **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alternative comic series and animations that cater to niche audiences seeking unique and unconventional experiences.

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