INSIDE: Use old vintage comic books to make DIY superhero wall art. Easy superhero gallery wall decor for kids bedroom or man cave.
So my mother-in-law has been cleaning out closets. Super. Less for us to do when they downsize and move. However her clean-out means boxes and bags of my husband’s childhood things are coming into my house.
Within all this loot was his collection of comic books. Now what was I going to do with these well-read, dog-eared, much-loved yet not-going-to-make-us-wealthy box of comic books?!
Enter my superhero-loving preschooler, who just happened to be moving into his own room. Super. See how I donned my cape and mask to make superhero wall art from all these old comic books…
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How to Make Superhero Wall Art from Old Comic Books
Do you have a superhero-lover or Comic Con-goer in your life? Grab some comic books. Find your favorite scenes. Super easy.
You Will Need:
– comic book(s)
– Mod Podge + brush
– sheet of plywood
– ruler + pencil
– Skil circular saw
– paint
How to Use Vintage Comic Books for Superhero Wall Art
Lay out the comic book page onto the sheet of plywood. Determine your measurements. (Ours measure 8″x11.25″.) Cut the plywood with a Skil saw.
If desired, paint the plywood.
Once dry, apply a layer of Mod Podge to the back of the comic book page. Place the comic book onto the plywood. Smooth out.
Paint on a layer of Mod Podge over the comic page.
We used a carpet nail to secure the comic books onto the wall.
how to make a vintage comic book gallery wall
You don’t need super strength to put together this simple DIY superhero gallery wall!
Because one can never be super enough, we made a DIY superhero bed with a DIY wooden emblem.
Always remember that with great power comes great decorating!
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Mother of 3 says
What a fun and simple idea! Great tutorial too.
Teresa says
What a wonderful idea to decorate a boy’s room! Pinned to The Really Crafty Link Party Pinterest board! Thank you for sharing!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thank you!
Ashleigh says
Thanks for sharing on our weekly linkup! The next party starts tomorrow at 6. Be sure to stop by and share anything you are working on! : )
Julie says
My youngest has a wall covered in Superhero (mostly batman) posters he would love this if he can make some room! I am a bit of a closet superhero fan too but always pretend I am only taking an interest for his benefit!!!
Julie says
They are brilliant, what a good idea. Very important to check they are not valuable before you start cutting them up I guess! I imagine Comic Book Guy from the Simpsons fainting in shock!
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
LOL, yes! These had like zero value.
Christina Makri says
It is a very cute and simple idea for a boy’s bedroom! Thank you for sharing at Sweet Inspiration Link Party 🙂
Jenny Cole says
What a lovely Idea!!! I might have to do that with all the Dr Who books we have lying around! All a bit dog eared too! xxx
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Jenny! Doing this with the stack of comic books my husband had was a better solution than tossing them.
Kathleen says
How fun is this?! I’m sure your son loves it! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
Catarina says
So fun! Love this idea 🙂
DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Thanks Catarina!
Chas says
My kids love superheros and comic books. This would be right up their alley. Pinned and I’ll be featuring you next week! Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!