Conceptual Artist Nate Hallinan Draws Childish Comic Book Characters
Taylor Keefe — November 17, 2011 — Pop Culture
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Superheroes are always being updated, trying to stay relevant with the times, and conceptual artist Nate Hallinan is continuing that pattern. However, he is not turning superheroes into brooding characters that represent their archetype. In fact, he is doing the complete opposite.
With superhero films dominating the box office in recent years, conceptual artist Nate Hallinan decided to tackle the comic book genre from a different angle. Instead of revamping characters to fit a modern mold, Hallinan is turning back the clock to their infant years. With a variety of heroes and villains getting a pre-adolescent makeover, Hallinan strips these characters of their assumed archetypes. Playing on themes of infancy and childhood behavior, Hallinan exposes a side you wouldn't assume existed. For instance, The Hulk doesn't look very intimidating due to the fact he cannot pop a balloon with his bare hands.
With superhero films dominating the box office in recent years, conceptual artist Nate Hallinan decided to tackle the comic book genre from a different angle. Instead of revamping characters to fit a modern mold, Hallinan is turning back the clock to their infant years. With a variety of heroes and villains getting a pre-adolescent makeover, Hallinan strips these characters of their assumed archetypes. Playing on themes of infancy and childhood behavior, Hallinan exposes a side you wouldn't assume existed. For instance, The Hulk doesn't look very intimidating due to the fact he cannot pop a balloon with his bare hands.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Comic Book Characters - Explore the trend of conceptual artists transforming modern superheroes into their infant years, reimagining their archetypes.
2. Childhood Makeover - Discover the trend of artists giving superheroes and villains a pre-adolescent makeover, challenging their assumed archetypes.
3. Infant Superheroes - Uncover the trend of conceptual artists showcasing a different side of superheroes by depicting them as infants, bringing a unique perspective to the comic book genre.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - In the art and design industry, artists can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of transforming well-known superheroes into their infant years, challenging traditional character archetypes.
2. Entertainment and Media - In the entertainment and media industry, there is potential for disruptive innovation through the creation of new storylines and content featuring pre-adolescent superheroes and villains.
3. Toys and Collectibles - The toys and collectibles industry can seize the disruptive innovation opportunity by producing merchandise and figurines based on conceptual artists' depictions of infant superheroes and villains.
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