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# Superhero Genesis Prints
The 'Origin Series' Features Iconic Prints of Superheroes and Villains

By Akihiko Tse | Published 2013-10-10 | Updated 2013-10-13 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-series
References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/361271/Colorful-Illustrations-Show-How-Superheroes-And-Villains-Came-To-Be/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theninjabot/origin-series-part-ii-the-book-and-new-art-prints)

A series of colorful, caricature prints by Ninjabot showcases the genesis of iconic superheroes and villains in the 'Origin Series.'

Successfully funded by a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namespace) campaign to raise funds to print their artworks, the Las Vegas-based Ninjabot created these lively and detailed illustrations of some [classic superheroes and villains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps), such as The Joker submerging into a frothy green liquid, as well as a scrawny Captain America being injected with a luminous blue liquid, that will also feature various sketches and concept works.

The Origin Series came to be after Ninjabot decided to create a collection of classic art prints on how their favourite characters came to be, each brimming with personality and capturing the essence of what makes them so special. Particularly eye-catching prints include Harley Quinn's obsessed heart drawings when she speaks to The Joker as an Arkham Asylum psychiatrist, as well as an electrocuted scientist before he turns into Flash.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 76% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Character Origin Art Prints:** The trend of creating lively and detailed illustrations of classic superheroes and villains that showcase their genesis stories.
- **Crowdfunding for Art Projects:** The trend of using crowdfunding campaigns to raise funds for art projects and bringing them to life.
- **Nostalgic Popular Culture Art:** The trend of creating and selling art that centers around the nostalgia and mythology of iconic characters and franchises.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and creative prints and merchandise for popular culture icons and characters.
- **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Opportunities for crowdfunding platforms to target the art community and support the creation of unique and creative art prints and projects.
- **E-commerce:** Opportunities for e-commerce platforms to offer unique and niche art prints and merchandise for collectors and fans of popular culture icons and characters.

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