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WB Games - Mortal Kombat Art

GAME PROMOTIONAL ART

WB Games – Mortal Kombat 1

Alexander Trpcevski (Trip) was commissioned by WB Games to create comic-style promotional artwork for Mortal Kombat 1, reimagining iconic characters from the franchise through a bold, illustrated lens.

The brief focused on translating the intensity, personality, and signature abilities of each character into high-impact comic artwork, while remaining faithful to the game’s visual identity, lore, and tone. Each piece was designed to function as striking promotional imagery suitable for digital marketing, social campaigns, and fan-facing content.

Characters Illustrated

  • Liu Kang – Elemental balance, motion, and godlike presence

  • Quan Chi – Dark sorcery, atmosphere, and sinister control

  • Jade – Precision, agility, and lethal elegance

Each illustration highlights the character’s core identity and power set, using dynamic pose design, elemental effects, and cinematic lighting to reinforce their role within the Mortal Kombat universe.

Contributions & Responsibilities

  • Full comic-style illustrations from concept to final rendered artwork

  • Character-focused composition and pose design

  • Visual storytelling through elemental effects and motion

  • Lighting and colour theory to enhance impact and depth

  • Adherence to established character designs and franchise guidelines

  • Delivery of high-resolution, marketing-ready artwork

  • All artwork was produced in alignment with licensing, branding, and approval requirements set by WB Games.

Visual Style & Approach

  • Cinematic comic illustration inspired by classic fighting game energy

  • Strong silhouettes and readable action

  • Dynamic elemental effects used to frame and guide the eye

  • High-contrast lighting for digital and promotional clarity

  • Artwork designed for immediate impact across screens and platforms

Mortal Kombat 1 – Promotional comic artwork commissioned by Warner Bros. Games.

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