Superheroes And Comic Book Tattoos

Superhero and Comic book Tattoos represent a rapidly growing sector of the tattoo industry. If anything, superhero and comic book tattoos prove that these ‘graphic novels’ and the worlds and characters they inhabit are not just for kids anymore---but for anyone of any age.

The most popular superhero/comic book tattoo in the world is probably the Superman shield. With that large red and yellow ‘S’, Superman tattoo designs connote superhuman strength and ability with a sense of whimsy that other tattoo styles can lack. One possible reason for the trendiness of superman shield tattoos is NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal. This large 7 foot 300- pounder is famous for his thunderous dunks and his Superman emblem tattoo that he proudly displays on his arm.

Other popular superhero/comic book tattoos include those depicting Batman and Spiderman. Much of this popularity can be attributed to the movie franchises these characters spawned, but many getting these tattoos would claim that they identify with a specific superhero---rather than being influenced by a movie. A popular hybrid tat style are tribal Spiderman tattoos which combine the classical drawing style of comic books with the aggressive emotional style of the neo-tribal tattoo movement.

Other trendy comic book tattoos include ‘Spawn’, ‘Wolverine’, and anything to do with the X-Men. Comic books have always been written and drawn by renegades of the art world, and comic book tattoos seem to perfectly represent the meeting place between outward rebellion and child-like innocence.

Superhero/comic book tattoos are some of the most visually arresting tats available—usually because their templates are designed by the top ink drawers in the world. But it’s important to see if your tattoo artist has experience doing superhero/comic book tattoos. By looking at his/her portfolio you’ll get a sense of whether this artist can get you the awesome superhero/comic book tattoo that you deserve.