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The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

by . December 12th, 2012

Most live action movies today are based if not in best-selling books, are from classic comics and graphic novels. Major characters in comics especially most of our favorite superheroes have been transformed into major motion pictures today which appeal not only to kids and fans but across all ages.

A successful superhero live action movie is mostly dependent on how the filmmakers have captured the exact character found on its two-dimensional, spandex-clad superhero origin. The classic look and style in comics combined with some modern aspects like slight changes in costumes and storyline is a common technique found in making movies today. To remember how much the comic stylings of the 60’s and 70’s have inspired modern films, Brazilian artist Butcher Billy created an awesome project which answers his thought about just how thin is the line that separate movies from comics.

Butcher Billy, who focuses on graphic design and illustration created the series called “The Superhero Media Crossover Project” which features a mash-up of images combining art from classic comic books overlapped on screenshots from the latest superhero films. The project makes us realize how often movie makers rely on the format of classic comic books and graphic novels, making them easy to translate them on the screen by interlacing cinematography with storyboard.

 

The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

 

The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

 

The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

 

The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

 

The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

 

The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

 

The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

 

The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

 

The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

 

The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

 

The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

 

The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

 

The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

 

The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

 

The Superhero Media Crossover Project by Butcher Billy

 

The series is a homage to various comic artists from the 60’s and 70’s such as  Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and John Romita Sr. and nice way of showing how their timeless works continue to inspire modern media and all of us. Check out more of the amazing works of Butcher Billy on his Behance page.

 


Which among the crossover designs is your most favorite? Share to us your thoughts and as well as your suggestions by commenting below. Stay awesome everyone!

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