Jeff Chapman Gives the Iconic Characters a Badass Makeover
Matt Ho — November 9, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: jeffach.deviantart & comicscavern
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) have been given a badass makeover thanks to the very talented Jeff Chapman.
Jeff Chapman has an interesting new take on the Ninja Turtles for hardcore fans to enjoy. Instead of the family-friendly comic look that many have become familiar with, Chapman's turtles bring a gritty, realistic angle to light. Chapman has slimmed them down in favor of a muscular body as opposed to their usual bulkier selves. He's also highlighted their reptilian appearance by incorporating scales onto their skin for a bit of realism. The portraits include all the main characters, which of course, consist of Donatello, Michaelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael. I do hope that Chapman considers bringing this gritty approach to other characters, most notably, Shredder.
Jeff Chapman has an interesting new take on the Ninja Turtles for hardcore fans to enjoy. Instead of the family-friendly comic look that many have become familiar with, Chapman's turtles bring a gritty, realistic angle to light. Chapman has slimmed them down in favor of a muscular body as opposed to their usual bulkier selves. He's also highlighted their reptilian appearance by incorporating scales onto their skin for a bit of realism. The portraits include all the main characters, which of course, consist of Donatello, Michaelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael. I do hope that Chapman considers bringing this gritty approach to other characters, most notably, Shredder.
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1. Badass Ninja Turtle Makeover - Jeff Chapman's gritty and realistic reinterpretation of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles offers an opportunity for a new edgier and mature direction for the franchise.
2. Slimmed-down Muscular Turtles - Chapman's portrayal of the Ninja Turtles as muscular and slimmed-down opens up possibilities for fitness and wellness industries to create workout programs and merchandise inspired by the characters.
3. Reptilian Realism - The incorporation of scales onto the Ninja Turtles' skin by Jeff Chapman presents opportunities for special effects and makeup industries to innovate and create realistic character designs for films and performances.
Industry Implications
1. Comic and Entertainment Merchandise - The new badass Ninja Turtle depiction by Jeff Chapman can inspire the comic and entertainment merchandise industry to create edgier and more collectible items for fans.
2. Film and Television Production - Chapman's realistic and gritty portrayal of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles could lead to new film and television adaptations targeting a more mature audience.
3. Art and Illustration - Jeff Chapman's artwork of the Ninja Turtles showcases a unique style that presents opportunities for the art and illustration industry to explore new approaches and techniques in character design.
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