Takao Nakagawa’s Feudal Take on Modern Characters

Pop culture meets feudal japan in a series by artist Takao Nakagawa. Characters from Star Wars, Mario Bros., Dragon Ball, Ultraman, Marvel and DC are done in Ukiyo-e, which was a painting style popular in Japan from the 17th to 19th century.

To view another interpretation of famous comic characters frozen in history, try Superheroes Immortalized in Ancient Egyptian Art.