AI-Powered Post-Apocalyptic Fiction Art: Bringing Superheroes to a Broken World

Artificial intelligence has been used to create post-apocalyptic fiction images in recent years, with fans of Marvel and DC Comics superheroes particularly drawn to this trend. Instagram user @midjourneyhero is one of the creators in this niche, blending these characters with the post-apocalyptic genre in a series called “Raider superheroes after a nuclear catastrophe”.

This generative AI program creates images based on textual descriptions, with characters like Captain America and Spider-Man receiving special attention. Captain America continues to embody his ideals in a world ravaged by chaos, wearing 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, @esheffects, explores the fusion of art and artificial intelligence using AI and Photoshop to bring these imaginative worlds to life. Each character adapts in various ways to the challenges of a world transformed by catastrophe, from The Punisher to Flash to Thor. These images have captured the imagination of fans and have been shared widely on social media platforms.