From Comics to Catastrophe: How AI is Revolutionizing the Post-Apocalyptic Genre

Artificial intelligence creates images of DC and Marvel superheroes surviving in Fallout’s world

The post-apocalyptic genre has experienced a resurgence in recent years thanks to popular series like “The Last of Us” and “Fallout.” Fans of creating images through artificial intelligence have been particularly drawn to this trend, sharing images of worlds devastated by cataclysms on social media platforms. One such creator is Instagram user @midjourneyhero, who blends Marvel and DC Comics superheroes with the post-apocalyptic genre in a series called “Raider Superheroes After a Nuclear Catastrophe.”

Midjourney uses a generative artificial intelligence program to create these images based on textual descriptions. Characters like Captain America and Spider-Man have received special attention, with their own series of origin story images capturing a post-apocalyptic setting. Captain America continues to embody his ideals in a world ravaged by chaos, portrayed in a battered suit combined with salvaged military equipment to inspire hope in a shattered society. Iron Man’s armor is depicted as fitting seamlessly into a post-apocalyptic world, drawing inspiration from the Brotherhood of Steel in the “Fallout” video game series.

Another creator in this space is @esheffects, who explores the fusion of art and artificial intelligence using AI and Photoshop to bring these imaginative worlds to life. Each character, from The Punisher to Flash to Thor, is shown adapting in various ways to the challenges of a world transformed by catastrophe. These creators are pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with AI technology and inspiring others to explore new possibilities within this exciting genre.

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