# Superhero Olympian Art These Comic Book Heroes Create Unique Pieces of Olympic Art By Angela Rajic | Published 2014-02-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-art References: [mightymega](http://mightymega.com/2014/02/20/superhero-olympians-compete-in-sochi/) & [francavillarts.tumblr](http://francavillarts.tumblr.com/post/76845401702/winter-super-olympics-ski-jumping-feat-batman) Artist Francesco Francavilla has created a collection of unique Olympic Art for the winter games in Sochi. His collection features various [comic book superheroes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains) competing in Olympic sports. Captain America is competing in luge using his famous shield as a sled, while Batman is a ski jumper and the Flash is a speed skater. This Olympic art collection is fun and creative, adding a spark of fantasy to on of the biggest global sports competitions. Heroes from marvel and DC alike appear here and are perfectly matched to their sports, like the [four man Fantastic four team](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps) being a four-man bobsled crew or [Wolverine playing hockey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadpool-and-wolverine-1). These posters are a great away to celebrate the achievements attained at the Olympics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Comic Book Sports:** Combining comic book superheroes with Olympic sports creates unique and fun art collectibles. - **Fantasy Sports Merchandise:** Creating merchandise that combines fantasy characters with real-world events opens up a new market for collectibles. - **Nostalgic Sports Art:** Merging childhood hero nostalgia and sports creates a unique product that resonates with fans of all ages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Merchandise:** Creating unique merchandise by combining fantasy characters with real-world events could attract a new customer base. - **Comics and Collectibles:** The collectible market could expand by tapping into the nostalgia of childhood superheroes merged with real-world interests. - **Art and Design:** Artists can explore new frontiers by merging popular fantasy characters with real-world events for unique products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-2024-1.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Comic Collab Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-x-marvel.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flash.md) - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [Washable Superhero Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhero-rugs.md) - [Comic Book Character Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-strong-berry-capn-crunch.md) - [Whimsical Soccer-Themed Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerthemed-illustrations.md)