# Cheerless Cartoon Vigilantes J Salvador Reimagines Heroes With His Super Emo Friends Collection By boom chicky boom | Published 2009-11-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-emo-friends References: [superpunch.blogspot](http://superpunch.blogspot.com/2009/11/super-emo-friends.html) & [jsalvadordesign](http://jsalvadordesign.com/2009/11/emo-prints/) J Salvador, a freelance artist, designed these cute little Super Emo Friends as his reinterpretation of the [Super Hero Friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney). From Battie (Batman) to Wougie (Rouge), they tell us what they really think. Soopie (Superman) is my favorite with his saying, "I never knew my parents." These limited edition collectible prints are signed and numbered. Twelve characters in all to choose from, each one of the Super Emo Friends sells for $20.00 at Etsy. (temporarily sold out due to unexpected demand) [Etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35230164) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Emotional Character Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating emotional design elements into product and brand experiences. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating scarcity and exclusivity through limited edition product releases. - **Reimagining Iconic Characters:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include reinterpreting and modernizing familiar characters to appeal to new audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating unique and emotionally impactful art pieces. - **Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include leveraging limited edition releases to drive demand and increase product value. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include designing and selling unique products inspired by popular culture icons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Vinyl Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-vinyl-figures.md) - [Collectible Character Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arr-x-kaws-sesame-street.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md) - [Artist-Designed Toy Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-toy-series.md) - [Heroic Bedtime Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedtime-defenderz.md) - [Emotional Exploration Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Pet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-bros-1.md)