S=”colorbox colorbox-insert-image” href=”/wp-content/uploads/sites/default/files/StarWars1.png” rel=”gallery-all”> Vectorilla has a nice collection of typestyles from that galaxy far, far away. She still remembers the gigantic type scrolling across a field of stars on the big screen. Iconic in so many ways, the Star Wars logo speaks to my inner 9-year-old.
Check out Fontspace’s precious collection of typefaces that mimic The Hobbit poster styling, elvish ring inscriptions, and even Bilbo’s exquisite penmanship. If superheroes aren’t your thing, maybe a world inhabited by dwarves, elves, orcs, and hobbits is.
The standard license is only for non-commercial use, but it includes Solid, Outline, and Shadow versions as well as a Photoshop text effect tutorial. The heavy metal hero’s look is iconic and the Iron Hero typeface captures that look perfectly. The Batman Forever typeface recalls the Val Kilmer version of the iconic Dark Knight with its Regular and Outline versions.įor reasons I shouldn’t discuss here (hello, RDJ!), there will always be a soft spot in my heart for Ironman. I may prefer the POW! and BLAM! of that comic era, but the Batman franchise grew up a bit in the 90s.
I grew up on the cheesy Batman TV show from the 60s, a visual feast in its own right.
The single font is available free for personal use a paid version is also available as six-font family for commercial use. While you’re waiting for the end-of-credits bonus shawarma, feast on the mouthful that is the Avengeance Heroic Avenger typeface.ĭoes it make me a bad American if I say Captain America is my least favorite Avenger? Well, he is, but I am a fan of the American Captain typeface.
The Avengers was huge, and next year’s Avengers: Age of Ultron looks to be, um, huger. The first re-boot, that is, not the re-boot of the re-boot. Like Uncle Ben said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” So use the Homoarakhn typeface, which has just one style, carefully to evoke the feeling of the Spider-Man re-boot. More after the jump! Continue reading below↓įree and Premium members see fewer ads! Sign up and log-in today. Reminiscent of the classic Superman movie, you can choose from Regular, Outline, and Popup. Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane-okay, it’s the Up Up And Away typeface from Comicraft. The International Super Hero family includes Regular, Outline, Condensed, Expanded, and Light versions. Whether you’re tasked with designing invitations for a sci-fi themed charity event or just want to emulate the bold look of a superhero blockbuster, consider adding these typefaces to your utility belt.įorget Comic Sans, here’s a typeface with a real comics feel. What these films often have is a rich graphic look, from the posters to the trailers to the opening credits-something lacking in many of today’s films. These days, the majority seem to be sci-fi franchises and superhero tales. The “must see in the theater” category is usually filled with the big, blockbuster films. The biggest problem for me is deciding which ones have to be seen on the big screen, and which can wait for the DVD release. If you love going to the movies like I do, the ramp-up to the summer season is always filled with anticipation.