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KD
Since: May, 2009
19th Mar, 2021 06:07:42 AM
Consider Art Evolution.
Synchronicity
MOD
(4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
19th Mar, 2021 07:43:57 AM
And Art-Shifted Sequel.
Note that the TTG example is misuse of Justified Trope — that is for when there is an in-universe reason for the trope to happen.
I have examples but not the tropes for this one:
Comic Books
- Supergirl has done this a few times over the years, changing the artwork from ornate comic-book to much more simplified artwork. Let's go through them step-by-step:
- Supergirl (1996) redesigned the protagonist so she was more simple in character design and somewhat resembled a more generic blue-eyed, blonde "American Girl".
- Supergirl (2011), a Continuity Reboot that was within the New 52 Universe, also redesigned Supergirl so that she was simplified in design compared to her 2005 counterpart.
- Supergirl: Being Super, a non-canon one-shot storyline redesigned Kara Danvers in such a way she was simpler in character design.
- Supergirl Cosmic Adventuresinthe8th Grade, an Alternate Continuity takes this to the extreme; she's very Off-Model in design, but this is justified due to the younger audience it's aimed at.
Western AnimationOther than Art Shift, which is for a one-off gag, is there such a trope for this - basically, artwork becomes more simplified for a work, whether it's a reboot, adaptation or new continuity?
Edited by Merseyuser1