# Rockstar Comic Covers Butcher Billy Designs Hot New Looks for Post-Punk Superheroes By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-05-18 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postpunk-superheroes References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/illustration/post-punk-superheroes/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/The-Post-Punk-New-Wave-Super-Friends-by-Butcher-Billy/8688795) Known for his mashups of [popular culture icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon), artist Butcher Billy has done it again with his series of post-punk superheroes. Redesigning the covers of heroes such as Aquaman, Batman and Wonder Woman, the artist imbues each of these childhood cartoon classics with the styles and characteristics of rockers from the post-punk movement. Batman, for example, has the smoldering eyes, burning cigarette and wavy background of Ian Curtis from [Joy Division](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pleasures-and-reebok-1), and The Flash rocks the red conical hat and nerdy yellow glasses of Mark Motherbaugh of D.E.V.O. among many other fun character mixtures. In this amazing amalgamation of post-punk superheroes, artist Butcher Billy also includes a popular line from each of the bands' most well-known songs which explains why The Flash is prompting us to "Whip it! Whip it good." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Post-punk Superheroes:** Opportunity to reimagine popular culture icons with a post-punk twist, appealing to fans of both genres. - **Iconic Character Mashups:** Creative potential to combine beloved superhero characters with influential figures from different artistic movements. - **Music-inspired Art:** Growing demand for artwork that merges visual and musical aesthetics, providing a unique and immersive experience for fans. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Artists can explore new avenues of expression by fusing elements from different artistic mediums and genres. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can capitalize on the popularity of character mashups by incorporating them into comics, movies, and merchandise. - **Music:** Musicians and bands can collaborate with visual artists to create cohesive and intriguing visual representations of their music and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Punkrock Band Tribute Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garbage-pail-kids-2.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Sleek Punk Skate Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-skateboards.md) - [Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-small-kitchen-appliance-design.md) - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md)