Fusing Fiction and Artificial Intelligence: Exploring the Post-Apocalyptic Genre

The post-apocalyptic fiction genre has been experiencing a surge in popularity in recent years, thanks to the success of series like “The Last of Us” and “Fallout”. These stories have brought new life to the genre with their unique concepts, and have garnered a dedicated fan base that creates images using artificial intelligence to depict worlds ravaged by cataclysms.

One such creator is Instagram user @midjourneyhero, who combines his passion for Marvel and DC Comics superheroes with the post-apocalyptic genre. In his series “Raider superheroes after a nuclear catastrophe”, characters like The Punisher, Flash, and Thor are shown adapting to a new world following a cataclysmic event. Iron Man’s armor, in particular, is well-suited for a post-apocalyptic setting, drawing inspiration from the Brotherhood of Steel in the “Fallout” video game series.

These images were generated by an artificial intelligence program called Midjourney, which creates visuals based on textual descriptions. Captain America and Spider-Man also receive special attention from Midjourneyhero, each with their own origin story images. For Captain America, the creator envisions a world where he emerges as a beacon of hope, clad in a battered version of his iconic suit and salvaged military gear.

Another artist who explores the fusion of art and artificial intelligence using AI and Photoshop is @esheffects. Some of the images in this genre were produced by this artist, who creates captivating visuals that tap into the post-apocalyptic trend in fiction and leverage artificial intelligence to bring their visions to life in unique and creative ways.

Overall, these creators have tapped into the post-apocalyptic trend in fiction and used artificial intelligence to bring their visions to life in unique ways that are both creative and captivating.