Superman, Batman, Spider-Man and the rest of the superhero crew might routinely save the world, but they came from humble beginnings. California-based graphic designer Khoa Ho created a series of posters entitled "Superheroes -- Past/Present" to show exactly that.
"I took a dive into the origins of these individuals and who they were before they became superheroes to remind us that despite the trials of our past, what we choose to do moving forward is much more important to us and the world we share," he wrote on his website.
The six images, done in stark black and white with minimal lettering, are striking. Each superhero is portrayed twice -- once to symbolize his early life and once to symbolize his current strength. Check out the series below.
Poster Series Juxtaposes 6 Superheroes' Pasts and Presents
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Images: Khoa Ho
Homepage image: Flickr, Ben Northern
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