# Faceless Crime-Fighters 'Minimal Superheros' Collection by Peter Magdy Mangoline is Identity-Wiped By Emily Evans | Published 2011-08-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-magdy-mangoline References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Minimal-Superheroes/1908143) & [madvagency](http://www.madvagency.com/) If you had of asked me if I'd be able to recognize [famous crime-fighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains) sans their trademark expressions and faces, I didn't think I would be able to, but these 'Minimal Superheros' illustrations by Peter Magdy Mangoline are so well done that it's hard to miss their identities. Peter Magdy Mangoline is a Cairo, Egypt-based artist with a specialization in character design, drawing and illustration, and his Minimal Superheros drawings are a testament to that. These drawings undeniably follow a [minimalist pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faceless-avatar) and are a special take on washing these crime-fighters from their trademark identities. **Implications** - As opposed to striving hard to create unique imagery that has never been seen before, companies should consider re-appropriating existing images within popular culture. The stunning results of these [superhero illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-hungry-for-heroes) prove that it is possible to create dynamic results out of existing visuals that have become recognizable within mass society. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Superhero Drawings:** Companies can take advantage of recognizable existing visuals to produce dynamic marketing content and merchandise. - **Reimagined Famous Characters:** The reappropriation of popular culture images, such as superheroes, can lead to creative and innovative results. - **De-identified Heroic Figures:** The use of minimalist designs to de-emphasize facial identity in hero designs can create a unique visual style with recognition value. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** Minimalist superhero designs can draw more attention from consumers for advertising purposes. - **Merchandising:** Creating minimalist superhero designs can increase sales potential for companies that sell superhero-themed products. - **Comic Books and Graphic Novels:** Minimalist superhero designs can add a fresh spin to established superhero characters in the comic book and graphic novel industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Superhero-Themed Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-x-crocs.md) - [Comic-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-small-kitchen-appliance-design.md) - [3D Superhero Block-Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-spiderman-set.md)