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98 Comic Book Innovations

From Obese Batman Icons to Comic Anime Mashups

— April 12, 2010 — Pop Culture
The comic book innovations in this cluster will keep you occupied as long as it would take you devour the pages of your latest graphic novel. Despite their humble beginnings, comic books have spawned some of the most memorable heroes of TV, movies and video games.

The heroes and heroines from comic books continue to be a huge impact on pop culture, fashion and all sorts of multimedia. Check out this cluster to see their influence.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
96
Comic Book Movies
Comic Book Movies
Tom Cruise As The Sleeper
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95
BioGraphic Novels
BioGraphic Novels
Illustrated Biographies Add Pizzazz to Standard Tales
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94
Comic Head Coverings
Comic Head Coverings
The Bat-Dana is Cooler than Your Gang Colors
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93
Fashion Gaming
Fashion Gaming
Wii 'Project Runway' Released for Style-Savvy Gamers
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92
Superhero Musicals
Superhero Musicals
Can "Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark" Conquer Broadway?
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91
Celebrity Horror Comics
Celebrity Horror Comics
‘Jennifer Love Hewitt's The Music Box' is 10-Issues
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90
Basketball Superheroes
Basketball Superheroes
Maccabi Elite Team of Heroes for Nike
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89
Stick to Walls Like Spiderman
Stick to Walls Like Spiderman
Gecko Tape
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88
Ultra Modern Bible in Cartoon
Ultra Modern Bible in Cartoon
Manga Bible by Siku
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87
Digital Comic Books
Digital Comic Books
Iverse Media Puts Superheroes on Your iPhone, iTouch or Android
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86
Comic Book Video Games
Comic Book Video Games
Batman Arkham Asylum by Rocksteady
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85
Merchandising Dead People
Merchandising Dead People
Heath Ledger Action Figure in May
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84
Comic Books on Broadway
Comic Books on Broadway
‘Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark' Brings Superheroes to Life
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83
Comics to Motivate Youth
Comics to Motivate Youth
Howtoons Teach Recycling
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82
Spidey Sense For Soldiers
Spidey Sense For Soldiers
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81
Comic Book TV Spoofs
Comic Book TV Spoofs
'Two and A Half Watchmen' Bring Home The Laughs
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80
Snarky Animated TV Show Promo
Snarky Animated TV Show Promo
Dirt Ads
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79
Casual Catwoman Headpieces
Casual Catwoman Headpieces
The 2nd Floor's Fall/Winter Look Book 2010 Features DC Heroes
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78
Comic Illustrations for Tourism
Comic Illustrations for Tourism
Travel Book Shop Shows Importance of Reading
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77
Fashion Crime Fighters
Fashion Crime Fighters
Tim Gunn Animated as Iron Man for ‘Models Inc.' Comic
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76
Superhero Busts
Superhero Busts
The War Machine Collectible Bust for Iron Man 2
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75
Sweet Superhero Sketches
Sweet Superhero Sketches
Mike Fiorentino Recreates Colorful Comic Book Characters
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74
Comic Geek iPad Apps
Comic Geek iPad Apps
The Panelfly Comic Book Reader Keeps You up to Date on all Your Heros
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73
Graphic Novel Artography
Graphic Novel Artography
FAILE Releases Collection of Comic Book Creations
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72
Superhero Comic Book Games
Superhero Comic Book Games
DC Universe Online
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71
Spiderman Web Blaster
Spiderman Web Blaster
Shoot Webs & Water Spirals
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70
Eco Heroes
Eco Heroes
WWF: Be The Hero Campaign
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69
Maskic Mayhem
Maskic Mayhem
Watchmen Masks Bring Dr. Manhattan & Rorschach to Life
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68
Recession-Conscious Comics
Recession-Conscious Comics
Chris Sims Takes a Look at the Most Depressing Animated Creations
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67
Political Comic Books
Political Comic Books
Stephen Colbert in 'The Amazing Spider-Man'
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66
Tremendous Typography
Tremendous Typography
Start Design Collective Creates Pop Out Texts
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65
Snarky Web Comics
Snarky Web Comics
Natures Graffiti Pokes Fun At Everything & Everyone
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64
Cartoon Album Cover Covers
Cartoon Album Cover Covers
Cliff Chiang Exchanges Movie and Music Icons With Superheroes
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63
Reactionary Comic Retitling
Reactionary Comic Retitling
Chris Sims' Re-Titled Comic Books Reflect Reader Response
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62
Cheerless Cartoon Vigilantes
Cheerless Cartoon Vigilantes
J Salvador Reimagines Heroes With His Super Emo Friends Collection
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61
Comic Superhero-Inspired Commercials
Comic Superhero-Inspired Commercials
Christina Aguilera for Target
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60
Domesticated Superheroes
Domesticated Superheroes
Gregg Segal's Super Photography
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59
Cartoon Hero Fashion
Cartoon Hero Fashion
Superhero Style
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58
Magazine Cover Battles
Magazine Cover Battles
Batman vs Joker on Empire
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57
Comic Book Watches
Comic Book Watches
Special-Edition Timepiece Honors 40th Year of Corto Maltese Comic
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56
Comic Art Backpacks
Comic Art Backpacks
Uffie and Revolver Make an Army-Inspired Knapsack
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55
Super-Old Superheroes
Super-Old Superheroes
The Red House Creates a Geriatric Version of Heroism
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54
Superhero Skiing
Superhero Skiing
Hit the Slopes with these Marvel Comic Ski Masks
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53
Comics-Inspired Remakes
Comics-Inspired Remakes
Fiery Teaser Posters Unveiled for 'Red Sonja'
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52
Reviving Iconic Superheroes
Reviving Iconic Superheroes
Is 'Wonder Woman' Animated Movie Setting Up Live-Action Film?
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51
Marvel Comics Online
Marvel Comics Online
Spiderman & X-Men Go Digital
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50
Batmanesque Rope Tools
Batmanesque Rope Tools
The Atlas Rope Ascender Pulls Soldiers Up Buildings
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49
Political Comic Book Cameos
Political Comic Book Cameos
Barack Obama Stars on January's Spider-Man Cover
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48
Kid-Friendly Heroes
Kid-Friendly Heroes
Artist Seven Hundred Draws 'Mr. Men Superheroes' That Anyone Can Appreciate
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47
Political Pop Statement Posters
Political Pop Statement Posters
Mysterious Obama Joker Posters Popping Up Across the US
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46
Fashionista Superheroes
Fashionista Superheroes
Photographer Craig McDean Explores the Exciting World of Fashion
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45
Comic-Anime Mashups
Comic-Anime Mashups
Marvel and Madhouse Collaborate to Recreate Iron Man and Wolverine
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44
Literal Comic Book Tees
Literal Comic Book Tees
The Bat and Robin T-Shirt Shows Masked Avengers in Original Forms
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43
Sexy Superhero Covers
Sexy Superhero Covers
Kate Moss in Interview Magazine, September 2008
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42
Political Cartoon Ethics
Political Cartoon Ethics
Drawing Obama Without Offending Or Being Boring Proves Tough
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41
Superhero Fashion Catalogues
Superhero Fashion Catalogues
Diane von Furstenberg's 'Wonder Woman'
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40
Superhero Simulation Sweatshirt
Superhero Simulation Sweatshirt
Full-Fall Batman Hoodie Even Has Peep Holes
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39
Superhero Wall Murals
Superhero Wall Murals
The Marvel Comic Book Cover Mural Makes for Geektastic Decor
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38
Comic Collage Art
Comic Collage Art
Greg Gossel's Artworks for the Show & Tell Gallery
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37
Hipster Comics
Hipster Comics
Emilio Documents Urban Youth Culture With Online Funnies
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36
Comic Book Jewelry
Comic Book Jewelry
Ambush 'Pow! Ring' and 'Pow! Pendant'
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35
Superhero Makeup
Superhero Makeup
Supermodels at the Met Ball
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34
Recalled Comic Books
Recalled Comic Books
Collectable Worthy Cover Errors
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33
Senior Superheroes
Senior Superheroes
Aging Comics by Donald Soffritti
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32
Comic Book Ink
Comic Book Ink
These Superhero Tattoos Look Poised to Fight Crime
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31
Superheroed Celebrities
Superheroed Celebrities
Real Life Movie Stars Juxtaposed With Comic Characters
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30
Superheroes Promoting Milk
Superheroes Promoting Milk
Batman: Got Milk?
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29
Comic Book Furniture
Comic Book Furniture
Crepax Art Furniture
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28
Comic Book Peep Shows
Comic Book Peep Shows
Epic Win's Batman Burlesque is a DC Fan's Dream Come True
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27
Desert Superhero Fashion
Desert Superhero Fashion
Cat Power in V Magazine
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26
Superhero Simpsons
Superhero Simpsons
"Springfield Punx" by Dean T. Fraser
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25
Adult Star Comics
Adult Star Comics
Jenna Jameson is a Superhero in “The Shadow Hunter”
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24
Abstract Comic Characters
Abstract Comic Characters
Picasso Superheroes Collection Takes an Artistic Look at Classic Comics
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23
Comic Book Rappers
Comic Book Rappers
Eminem Meets The Punisher in Marvel Comics Thriller
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22
Dark Knight Costumes
Dark Knight Costumes
Batman Movie Fans in Theme Dress
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21
Superhero Editorials
Superhero Editorials
Superman Returns in Vogue
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20
Scandalous Superheroines
Scandalous Superheroines
DC Direct Releases New 'Women of DC' Line of Sculptures
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19
Racist Comic Books
Racist Comic Books
Memin Pinguin
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18
Superhero Cosplay
Superhero Cosplay
The MegaCon Fantasy Convention
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17
Superhero Makeovers
Superhero Makeovers
Ame-Comi Figures are a New Take on Comic Book Heroes
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16
Superhero Invasion Keypads
Superhero Invasion Keypads
Type on the of Face of Ironman with Keyscaper Keyboards
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15
Comic Book Naughty
Comic Book Naughty
New Book Features Bondage Art of Superman Co-Creator
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14
Blogging Comics
Blogging Comics
Betty Cooper & Veronica Lodge Blog About Archie Andrews' Proposal
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13
Superhero Bromances
Superhero Bromances
Robin Gets Intimate With Batman's Mask in Exterface's 'Boywonder'
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12
Futuristic Superhero Style
Futuristic Superhero Style
Isabeli Fontana Fights Crime for L'Officiel Brazil
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11
Retro Comic Book Bloopers
Retro Comic Book Bloopers
Unintentionally Sexual Cartoons
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10
Obese Batman Icons
Obese Batman Icons
Artist Franceso de Molfetta's 'New Idols' Series
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9
Superheroes Stripped
Superheroes Stripped
Claudia Schiffer Covers German Vogue
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8
Comic Book Watches
Comic Book Watches
Haruo Suekichi Steampunked Timepieces
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7
Cult Comic Ink
Cult Comic Ink
These Tank Girl Tattoos Are Incredibly Accurate, and Just Incredible
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6
Superhero Fashion
Superhero Fashion
Fantasy Exhibit at the Met
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5
Comic Book Inspired Interiors
Comic Book Inspired Interiors
Pop Art and Primary Colors Create Lively Living Spaces
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4
Fur-Clad Superheroes
Fur-Clad Superheroes
Naomi Campbell as Naughty Catwoman in Vogue Russia
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3
Gender-Switched Superheroes
Gender-Switched Superheroes
ComicsAlliance's Feminized Collection of Male Comic Book Characters
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2
Comic Book Costumes
Comic Book Costumes
Taking the Art of Dressing Up to a Whole New Graphic Level
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1
Comic Book Tattoos
Comic Book Tattoos
Superhero Body Art
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