# Superhero Selfie Illustrations Butcher Billy's Latest Superhero Illustrations Include Selfies By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhero-illustrations References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/364925/Marvel-Selfies-The-Self-Portraits-That-The-Avengers-Would-Take/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/Marvel-Selfies-Avengers-Project-by-Butcher-Billy/15782791) Billy Butcher is known for his [pop culture icon and superhero illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney). This time around, he is partaking in the latest global phenomenon of selfies. Billy is not taking a self-snap, but he has illustrated what superheroes would look like if they took one in his latest series called ‘Marvel #Selfies: Avengers Project.’ The photos still maintain his signature pop art style, but they show superheroes like Ironman, The Hulk and Thor posing for their [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-dragon-ball) cameras. This fuse of pop culture, pop icons and pop art is brilliant. The series was inspired by how selfies have “changed aspects of social interaction, body language, self-awareness, privacy, and humor.” I guess even Iron Man would want to see what he looks like with his suit on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pop Culture Illustrations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with popular artists to create unique illustrations that fuse pop culture icons with contemporary trends. - **Selfie Phenomenon:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative selfie-related products or services that cater to the growing trend of self-expression and self-awareness. - **Pop Art REVIVAL:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging the resurgence of pop art to create artistic and visually appealing marketing campaigns and products. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating emerging technologies with traditional art techniques to create interactive and immersive artistic experiences. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with artists and illustrators to create unique fashion pieces inspired by pop culture illustrations and trends. - **Social Media and Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing augmented reality filters and apps that allow people to create their own superhero-inspired selfies and share them on social media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comic-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains.md) - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Selfie-Based Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [3D Superhero Block-Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-spiderman-set.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadpool-wolverine1.md) - [Superhero-Themed Wireless Earbud Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iron-man-helmet.md)