# Simplified Comic Promos These Szoki Hellboy Posters Feature a Badass Propaganda Aesthetic By Jason Soy | Published 2011-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/szoki-hellboy-posters References: [buzzbrewery](http://buzzbrewery.com/home/2011/06/18/amazing-hellboy-posters/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Hellboy-Posters/1640760) I was pretty excited when the [Hellboy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crkd-hellboy) movies were released in theaters, and these Szoki Hellboy posters let me relive that excitement through fictional promotional pictures. Many of you remember Hellboy as the hulking red hero who spouted off memorable one-liners and who only liked being called upon as a last resort, and Szoki manages to capture that sardonic wit in these illustrations through clever text. These Szoki Hellboy posters also have a unique visual style in that the images employ only red, black and white, and are reminiscent of wartime propaganda posters. I’m sure the [White Stripes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borderlands-film) would approve of the tri-tone colors featured here. The characters in these Szoki Hellboy posters include Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman and, of course, the [cult icon himself, Hellboy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tri-tone Color Scheme:** Tri-tone color schemes in artwork and design specifically for nostalgic and vintage products and services. - **Propaganda Aesthetic:** Propaganda-inspired artwork for political campaigns and social movements. - **Cinematic Promotional Pictures:** Cinematic promotional pictures for movies, TV shows, and video games ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment Industry:** Entertainment industry for movie promotions with unique artwork and design - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion industry for artistic and stylish graphic designs on clothing and accessories - **Political Campaigns:** Political campaigns and social movement for posters and advertisements featuring a propaganda aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Christmas Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-posters.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Comic Anniversary Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crkd-hellboy.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-poster-collection.md) - [Collectible Cosplay Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-ketchup-and-mustard.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [AI Movie Poster Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-movie-poster-generator.md) - [Film-Inspired Condiment Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-smiles.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md)