Imaginative portraits show the sad side of superheroes

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This melancholic series of superhero portraits offers up a different side to your favourite characters.

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The minimalist approach allows the theme to really shine in this superhero series

Moving from comic books to some of the best 3D movies of the past few years, superheroes are normally portrayed as near-invincible, god-like beings. So, it's a little strange to see them in a somewhat reduced, melancholic light in this imaginative series of illustrations.

superhero portraits

superhero portraits

superhero portraits

superhero portraits

See more work from Cosmosnail over on his Behance page.

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