'Logic is Irrelevant at This Point': Despite a $200 million budget, Loki's logo disappoints Marvel fans
In a vivid flashback to San Diego Comic Con 2019, Marvel revealed their Phase 4 line-up, including the eagerly anticipated 'Loki' series. Despite the hefty $200 million budget, the project came under fire for its peculiar logo design.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:24 PM ISTIn a vivid flashback to San Diego Comic Con 2019, Marvel revealed their Phase 4 line-up, including the eagerly anticipated 'Loki' series. Despite the hefty $200 million budget, the project came under fire for its peculiar logo design.
Loki's Logo Lament: Marvel's Multimillion-Dollar Misstep
Throwback to San Diego Comic Con 2019, when Marvel Studios sparked excitement and, unexpectedly, a graphic design controversy. Unveiling the much-anticipated MCU Phase 4 line-up, fans were elated to see the return of the god of mischief himself, Loki, with Tom Hiddleston reprising the role for Disney's new streaming service, Disney+, as reported by Mashable.
The Problematic Logo: A $200 Million Puzzle
Despite the buzz surrounding the return of Tom Hiddleston's Loki, the logo for the series left fans bewildered. With a staggering budget of $200 million, the series chose an unconventional approach to the logo design. What they delivered was a blend of distinctly different fonts that seemed to channel Microsoft Word Art more than the charisma and intrigue associated with the trickster god.
Fans were quick to voice their reactions. "But that logo, though," one exclaimed, representing the collective astonishment. Twitter was soon filled with jests and jibes at Marvel's seemingly haphazard design decision.
Justifying the Chaos, or an Excuse for a Design Debacle?
Some tried to argue that the chaotic design mirrored Loki's tumultuous character, or even suggested it alluded to his thievery, with the "stolen" letters from other MCU titles. However, this justification fell flat for many, who felt even Comic Sans would have better represented the edgelord.
In the midst of the uproar, some fans pointed towards a fan-made logo by artist and photographer BossLogic as a stellar example of graphic design done right. Simple, yet representative of Loki's character, it stood in stark contrast to the official design.
* Questionable use of multiple fonts
* Attempted justification falls short
* Fans prefer BossLogic's fan-made logo
In the end, Marvel's 'Loki' serves as a critical reminder that even with a hefty budget and a strong character background, the finer details – like logo design – matter. As fans worldwide wait for the god of mischief's return, one thing is certain: Marvel's logo choice will not be forgotten anytime soon.
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