When Other Universes Meet Marvel’s Animation Style

Categories: Design

Tags: Cartoon | Characters | Movies & Series | Superheroes

When Marvel first introduced the What If…? animated series, I wasn’t a fan of the art style. The 3D cel-shaded look felt a little strange. Then I saw Marvel Zombies. I went in expecting more of the same, but was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The story was stronger, characters were more engaging and I found myself appreciating the visual style that I hadn’t connected with before.

That got me thinking on what some other characters would look like in this style. So I began training an AI model and had so much fun creating A LOT of characters.

Was surprised how easily the style adapted to completely different characters. Take a look at a few I shared below…

 

 

 

 

 

Random Article

Where Are Our Realistic Childhood Movies?

I’ve wanted to create realistic versions of iconic childhood characters for years. I finally did, and may have gone overboard.

Read More

The Animal Workforce: Paws and Reflect

In an alternate universe where evolution took a hard left, animals have stormed the job market. Welcome to LynxIn, where profile pics feature snouts and whiskers, and ‘working like a dog’ is taken literally.

Read More

AI-Powered Storyboard Creation

Creating storyboards with AI has been a game-changer. From training my model to producing stunning visuals, combining technology with obsession, opening up limitless possibilities in visual storytelling.

Read More

The IMAX Experience We Lost

I used AI to imagine familiar films in a taller IMAX frame and it made me miss Cape Town’s lost giant screen even more.

Read More

Homeless Superheroes and Villians

Amid Hollywood’s strike, imagine superheroes as everyday people without their gadgets or powers. “Homeless Heroes” explores their resilience and shared humanity with a touch of humor.

Read More

What Concert Tickets Used to Mean & the Shows We Never Got

Tickets used to be something you kept, not scanned and forgotten. A small piece of paper that somehow held an entire night.

Read More

Having Fun with Product Design

Started playing around with product ideas… and somehow everyday items got a bit of a glow-up.

Read More

A Personal Touch for Danie “Pitbull” van Heerden

Added a personal touch to a safari project… and proved that sometimes it’s the smallest detail people notice first.

Read More

Lifesize Busts of my Personal Heroes

Made lifesize busts of some of my heroes, bringing a few brilliant minds a little closer to reality.

Read More

From Skeptic to Fan: How “The Bear” Inspired My Latest T-Shirt Design

A skeptical start to “The Bear” turned into a creative project, leading to a t-shirt design.

Read More
About the Author
Justin Wiggins

A professional web design wizard based in Magalieskruin, Pretoria, South Africa. With a passion for graphic design and a knack for creating engaging websites. Over the years he has acquired a unique set of skills from various fields including networking, programming, and marketing. Justin’s love for magic tricks and creating moments of wonder has influenced his approach to design, always aiming to ‘wow’ his clients with stunning and effective websites and graphic design projects.

Categories

Tags