Awkward Avengers I.D. cards

the other mike · 05-04-2012, 01:13 AM

BIG version: http://www.deviantart.com/download/2...ke-d4yk1eg.jpg

so i was guilty i didn't have any special avengers movie related artwork, and this popped into my head nearly fully formed.

i wanted to show that underneath the muscles and the costumes, the avengers are "real" people too. and like regular people, they have terrible photos too. i mean who hasn't got an awkward driver's licence, state i.d., or passport photo? this is the avengers' version.

lastly, i wanted to have the picture AND the i.d. card itself to tell a story.

the game is for YOU to fill in the blanks and make up your own story. why the characters and the cards look that way. if you want to find out about my thought process, check the notes below.

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notes:

iron man- i wanted him to look like a nick nolte mughshot. like he partied a little TOO hard the night before, and was too late and too hungover the next day. he's a billionaire. he don't give a shit.

thor- arguably the most handsome of the men on the team, but perpetually in mid-blink in EVERY picture, (like jason lee in "my name is earl"). he uses his card as a coaster for his mead or ale or whatever norse gods drink. (probably out partying with tony stark.)

catain america- cap was caught in mid retort making a weird facial expression. the photographer was probably explaining what a prince albert was. i wanted the card to look old; like what you'd find in your grandfather's wallet.

hulk- remember that "friends" episode where chandler tries to get a picture taken, but he doesn't know how to smile? this was inspired by that. all he can do in the show was this squinty, grimace. as for hulk's card, purple stretchy pants aren't the best protection for stuff you put in your pockets.

hawkeye- i wanted a really douche-y pose coupled with a beat-up mug. as for the card, well, you're bound to get bloody when you fight doctor doom with a bow and not much else...

black widow- i wanted the least sexy pic of a sexy character trying to be sexy. to that end: duck face + orange tan + bunny ears/facebook pose. since she's a spy, i imagine her card would have mysterious stuff all over it.

DarkZombieMutt · 05-04-2012, 01:22 AM

Ha, I love these! All the variations of wear and tear makes these even more awesome.

CHWolf · 05-04-2012, 02:41 AM

I could see these as an Avengers cover... randomly jumbled on a desk.

OZ! · 05-04-2012, 03:45 AM

These are great.

the other mike · 05-06-2012, 09:52 PM

DarkZombieMutt- thanks! i wanted the cards to have some uniformity, but look owned and used by individuals. they"d have their own "story".

CHWolf- nice of you to say so!

OZ!- thanks dude! you're very kind.

-mike

out_of_exile · 05-07-2012, 10:58 PM

these are cool. love that Hulk. haha...

cclements · 05-07-2012, 11:13 PM

Awesome idea, really fun!

05-04-2012, 01:13 AM	#1
the other mike Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Manteca, California Posts: 401	Awkward Avengers I.D. cards BIG version: http://www.deviantart.com/download/2...ke-d4yk1eg.jpg so i was guilty i didn't have any special avengers movie related artwork, and this popped into my head nearly fully formed. i wanted to show that underneath the muscles and the costumes, the avengers are "real" people too. and like regular people, they have terrible photos too. i mean who hasn't got an awkward driver's licence, state i.d., or passport photo? this is the avengers' version. lastly, i wanted to have the picture AND the i.d. card itself to tell a story. the game is for YOU to fill in the blanks and make up your own story. why the characters and the cards look that way. if you want to find out about my thought process, check the notes below. ===== notes: iron man- i wanted him to look like a nick nolte mughshot. like he partied a little TOO hard the night before, and was too late and too hungover the next day. he's a billionaire. he don't give a shit. thor- arguably the most handsome of the men on the team, but perpetually in mid-blink in EVERY picture, (like jason lee in "my name is earl"). he uses his card as a coaster for his mead or ale or whatever norse gods drink. (probably out partying with tony stark.) catain america- cap was caught in mid retort making a weird facial expression. the photographer was probably explaining what a prince albert was. i wanted the card to look old; like what you'd find in your grandfather's wallet. hulk- remember that "friends" episode where chandler tries to get a picture taken, but he doesn't know how to smile? this was inspired by that. all he can do in the show was this squinty, grimace. as for hulk's card, purple stretchy pants aren't the best protection for stuff you put in your pockets. hawkeye- i wanted a really douche-y pose coupled with a beat-up mug. as for the card, well, you're bound to get bloody when you fight doctor doom with a bow and not much else... black widow- i wanted the least sexy pic of a sexy character trying to be sexy. to that end: duck face + orange tan + bunny ears/facebook pose. since she's a spy, i imagine her card would have mysterious stuff all over it.

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05-04-2012, 01:22 AM	#2
DarkZombieMutt America's Secret Weapon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 56	Ha, I love these! All the variations of wear and tear makes these even more awesome.

05-04-2012, 02:41 AM	#3
CHWolf BANNED Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the Conservatory, with the Revolver. Posts: 5,643	I could see these as an Avengers cover... randomly jumbled on a desk.

05-04-2012, 03:45 AM	#4
OZ! All Powerful Wizard Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 4,499	These are great.

05-06-2012, 09:52 PM	#5
the other mike Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Manteca, California Posts: 401	DarkZombieMutt- thanks! i wanted the cards to have some uniformity, but look owned and used by individuals. they"d have their own "story". CHWolf- nice of you to say so! OZ!- thanks dude! you're very kind. -mike

05-07-2012, 10:58 PM	#6
out_of_exile ronin (with a pen) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: oak park, il Posts: 17	these are cool. love that Hulk. haha...

05-07-2012, 11:13 PM	#7
cclements Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Washington DC Posts: 33	Awesome idea, really fun!