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

Post-apocalyptic fiction has experienced a resurgence in recent years, thanks to popular series like “The Last of Us” and “Fallout” that have infused new life into the genre. 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. Instagram user @midjourneyhero is one of the creators in this niche, blending Marvel and DC Comics superheroes with the post-apocalyptic genre in a series called “Raider superheroes after a nuclear catastrophe”.

The generative artificial intelligence program Midjourney has been used 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, for example, 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. @esheffects, another creator in this space, 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.