Billy the Butcher's Superhero Media Crossover Project asks the question of "Just how thin is the line that separates movies from comics? Modern from classic? Pixels from ink?" His pairing of images from comic strips with those of blockbuster films point to a myriad of similarities and differences.
The Superhero Media Crossover Project clings to the intense relationship between the paper-based representations of super heroes and current on-screen performances.
Publications released during the 60s and 70s are still highly relevant to how characters appear in mainstream cinemas, and this is evident in Billy the Butcher's depictions of the Hulk and Spiderman. While the illustrations do come from different time periods, there is harmony between the two, even in spite of the variations.
Comic Strip-Film Hybrids
The Superhero Media Crossover Project is a Composite
Trend Themes
1. Comic-book Collaborations - Opportunity for film and comic book producers and creative teams to collaborate on hybrid projects.
2. Cross-medium Storytelling - Opportunity for cross-medium storytelling with visuals and storylines that bridge between comic book and film mediums.
3. Modernizing Classic Comics - Opportunity to use modern technology and techniques for updating classic comic characters and stories for current and emerging media platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Film - Opportunity for film producers to expand their audience and revenue streams by partnering with comic book companies for crossover projects.
2. Comics - Opportunity for comic book companies to leverage the popularity of mainstream films and expand their reach by partnering with film producers for crossover projects.
3. Entertainment - Opportunity for entertainment companies to utilize cross-medium storytelling to engage audiences and build brand recognition across various platforms.