An explosive and personality-rich style that emerged in the 1990s, directly inspired by the world of comics and pop illustration, evolving over time to reflect trends and cultural shifts—from Marvel to Manga.
Characterized by bold black lines, vibrant colors, and sharp shading, this style recreates the aesthetics of printed pages, popular cartoons, and TV series featuring characters like Joker, Batman, Lupin, and more.
The most common subjects range from iconic superheroes of major American publishers to underground graphic novel characters and even original creations that seem to have leapt straight out of a comic strip. Many tattoo artists add details to enhance the dynamism of these subjects or incorporate a vintage effect to make the design even more faithful to its paper origins.
This style is perfect for those who love the visual energy of comics and want to wear a piece of pop culture on their skin, telling a story through the graphic language of illustrated panels.
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