Color: The color palettes are starkly limited and high-contrast, predominantly featuring black, white, and a single, vibrant accent color, often red or a strong yellow/beige background. Colors are applied in flat, solid areas within the bold outlines, enhancing the graphic quality and creating immediate visual impact. This restricted and bold use of color is a defining feature, giving the style its retro and punchy feel.
Lighting: Lighting is flat and graphic, with no attempt at realistic light and shadow. Forms are defined entirely by the bold outlines and the areas of flat color. The high contrast comes from the juxtaposition of these color areas rather than from light sources within the scene. This simplified approach reinforces the illustrative, print-like quality and the focus on strong, clear forms.
Design Technique: The styles emphasize strong, confident linework that defines shapes and adds detail. Forms are simplified and often stylized, particularly in the exaggerated musculature or iconic representation of subjects like skulls and skeletons. Compositions are graphic and impactful, often centered on a single dynamic figure or symbolic arrangement. The subjects blend classic strong characters with symbols of mortality or rebellion, creating a unique visual mix. The styles convey a sense of raw power, bold graphic design, retro attitude, and a slightly subversive or rebellious edge.