Beloved Nintendo Characters are Dressed Up in The Avengers Tribute
Alyson Wyers — May 20, 2014 — Pop Culture
References: ultrakrftsmn & designtaxi
If you have ever wondered what your favorite Nintendo characters would look like drawn as superheroes, this is the Avengers tribute you've been looking for. Illustrated by Derrek Turner, these posters show retro video game avatars like Mario and Donkey Kong dressed up like Marvel's Avengers.
The Avengers tribute sees Princess Peach as a lethal looking Black Widow while Kirby makes a humorous Thor. Link and Samus are also present in these illustrations. All together, these Nintendo superstars assemble to form the greatest band of heroes of all time.
Based out of North Carolina, Turner showcases his vividly detailed work, like the Avengers tribute and other abstract ideas and styles, through his company Ultra Kraftsman Creative.
The Avengers tribute sees Princess Peach as a lethal looking Black Widow while Kirby makes a humorous Thor. Link and Samus are also present in these illustrations. All together, these Nintendo superstars assemble to form the greatest band of heroes of all time.
Based out of North Carolina, Turner showcases his vividly detailed work, like the Avengers tribute and other abstract ideas and styles, through his company Ultra Kraftsman Creative.
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