AlthoughPokemonis one of the most beloved video game franchises in the world, there are a few things about it that can be rather unsettling, such as thosedisturbing Pokemon found in the games. However, nothing comes close to an astonishing fan-made poster that combines the monster-catching series with the moviePlanet of the Apes.
The poster itself, which was created by artist Astor Alexander, builds on the initial 1968 release of the originalPlanet of the Apes, but with aPokemontwist. Here, the star of the film Ashton Heston - rather than, of course, Charlton Heston - is being held by a pair of less-than-cute looking Pokemon, while the background artwork paints Pikachu as a Doctor Zaius figure.
It’s certainly striking, and might be awkward viewing for long-term fans of thePokemonfranchise. After all, given all these years of getting Pokemon to fight on behalf of humans, whose to say how far they can be controlled before the tables are turned? Those interested in the poster can check it out below, or head on over to theDeviantartpage.
This is far from the only time that fans have hinted at concerns within the world ofPokemon. Indeed, there are still plenty of thingsthat bother players aboutPokemon, whether it’s the fact that some people clearly eat the Pocket Monsters or the fact that ten-year-olds are allowed to go out on adventures on their own, dealing with extremely dangerous creatures as they go. However, this poster might give some trainers their first glimpse at the potential for a Pokemon revolution.
AlthoughPokemonhas been the latest video game series that has influenced the work of Astor Alexander, it is far from the first. In fact, the artist has created pieces based on a variety of Nintendo properties over the years, most notably a series of pulp fiction covers based on the likes ofThe Legend of Zelda,Super Smash Bros, andMetroid. Here’s hoping there will be more to come, as they are all truly something to behold.
When it comes toPokemon, though, perhaps trainers will be a little bit kinder to their party from now on. After all, it may be fun to point out thedumbest looking Pokemon, but who knows how far they can be pushed?
