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My latest wallpaper which is a tribute to two movies I grew up with - Batman Forever and Mortal Kombat, both of which were released in the Summer of 1995 (which is the time I was born).

Robin Shou as Liu Kang

Val Kilmer as Batman/Bruce Wayne

Both films were anticipated and highly successful at the box office when they first premiered in theaters, despite mixed reviews from critics. While the general public tend to have varying opinions on these two movies (especially in retrospect), they do have their legions of fans willing to defend them as good representations of their respective franchises. Granted, MK is definitely held in higher regard by fans than Batman Forever, but my point still stands.

I also feel these movies truly defined Summer 1995, especially in terms of the big movies being released during that season*. There were other big movies around that time (mainly Casper, Apollo 13, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie), but I feel these two were the biggest ones, especially for me.

To be honest, MK is definitely the better movie, but I enjoy both, and in all fairness, they're much better than what followed in 1997 (Batman & Robin and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, though I can laugh at them).

If you disagree, it's all good.

* - This is also not counting movies like Toy Story and GoldenEye, which were great movies that defined cinema that year, but they were released during the holidays (November, to be exact).

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Just a simple wallpaper by me.

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My latest drawings of Ryu x Cammy from Street Fighter, and Liu Kang x Sonya Blade from Mortal Kombat.

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eight (8) icons of liu kang from mortal kombat 1.

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My latest wallpaper of Mortal Kombat and DC Comics in 80s/90s live-action form.

While Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe is probably my least favorite game in the mainline series of MK fighting games, I am still a fan of both properties, so much that I was inspired to do this picture.

The cast:

- Christopher Reeve as Superman

- Robin Shou as Liu Kang

- Jennifer Connelly as Wonder Woman

- Cameron Diaz as Sonya Blade

- Michael Keaton as Batman

- Chris Casamassa as Scorpion

I went mainly with the actors from the old MK, Batman and Superman movies because they're very iconic and what a lot of us grew up with (especially me).

Once again, I went with Cameron as Sonya because of her being the original choice for the role in the 1995 MK movie before getting injured and replaced by Bridgette Wilson-Sampras (who was still solid in the role).

I went with Jennifer as Wonder Woman since she is often a fan-favorite choice for the character if they ever made a WW movie back in the day before we eventually got the 2017 movie and its craptastic sequel, both of which starred Gal Gadot in the role. Plus, I already envision Jennifer as an influence for Kitana in my take on MK, so it made sense to have her be WW as well since both characters are kind of similar.

There were discussions about a Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe animated movie, but Warner Bros. turned the idea down, which had me feeling rather bittersweet...I would have loved for them to do a MK vs. DC animated film as well as a Spawn/Batman movie, but after how badly they handled the Injustice and Mortal Kombat Legends flicks? Maybe it's a good thing it won't happen...

That's all for now.

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Liu Kang: All those souls, and you still don't have one of your own...I pity you, sorcerer!

Shang Tsung: Save your pity for the weak!

Another drawing of a Mortal Kombat fight scene. This time, it's Liu Kang vs. Shang Tsung.

For Liu Kang's look, I went with my version of his MKX primary design. For Shang Tsung's look, I more or less based it on his MK9 primary design.

That's all for now.

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Another Liu Kang x Sonya Blade drawing...yep, I love them that much, lul.

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A little drawing of the Kuai Liang Scorpion vs. the Bi Han Sub-Zero, or at least my version of their rivalry within my works based on Mortal Kombat.

Scorpion's look is based on a mix of his appearances in MK1, Legacy, and 1995 with some touches of my own. Sub-Zero's look is mostly based on a mix between 2021, MK9 and MKX.

Because of my current mood, Kuai is likely going to be Scorpion in my works for a while. Again, I still love Kuai as Sub-Zero, but I am in the minority who doesn't mind him as Scorpion, and I do feel it has potential to work outside of what was in MK1, which has its ups and downs.

I will definitely keep drawing and writing different takes on the lore and characters, whether it'd be Kuai as both Scorpion and Sub-Zero, or Liu Kang being with both Kitana and Sonya Blade. I honestly don't mind mixing things up as a way to get my creativity flowing.

That's all for now.

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Not gonna lie...I'm starting to ship these two again...

Same with these two...

@twinsand - I am legit curious as to what you think of Scorpion x Sonya since you legit love the two.

#mortal kombat #sonya blade #liu kang #scorpion #kitana #shipping #confessions #liutana

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Just a simple collage of Liu Kang with his two loves (Sonya Blade and Kitana) and his two best buddies (Johnny Cage and Kung Lao).

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A mock comic book cover for the DC/Injustice timeline within my works based on Mortal Kombat.

Of course, I took my previous drawing of Liu Kang and Kitana within said timeline, and put them in front of the Wastelands stage from MK2.

That's all for now.

#mortal kombat #liu kang #kitana #video game fanart #dc comics #comic book cover art #injustice #multiverse #alternate universe

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Liu Kang x Kitana - DC/Injustice timeline.

I say that, but the designs are influenced by Shang-Chi and Elektra, who are Marvel characters.

#mortal kombat #liu kang #kitana #marvel #dc #multiverse #alternate universe #video game fanart

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As most of you know, I ship Liu Kang x Sonya Blade, when it comes to Mortal Kombat.

In my roleplay with my girlfriend, we actually gave them a daughter named Rosanna Liu (or Rosanna Kang, if you want to go with Kang being the surname).

While I did a drawing of Rosanna as a child with her parents, I have yet to draw her as a full-grown adult...but when I do, there are three actresses I have in mind for visual influences.

The three actresses I have in mind for Rosanna are...Sydney Sweeney, Caylee Cowan, and Anya Taylor-Joy.

That's all for now.

#mortal kombat #liu kang #sonya blade #original character #alternate universe #sydney sweeney #caylee cowan #anya taylor joy

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Another Mortal Kombat drawing of mine that shows off an alternate timeline within my works based on the franchise.

Once again, we have my OTP of Liu Kang x Sonya Blade. This time, they are pondering over their greatest archenemies - Shang Tsung and Kano (respectively).

Both Liu Kang and Sonya have quite the violent histories with their sworn enemies. Shang Tsung killed Liu Kang's brother Chan in the 1995 MK movie (and even their parents in my AU) while Kano killed Sonya's partner, who was also her fiancée in certain incarnations.

Liu Kang and Sonya already wanted to take down Shang Tsung and Kano for Earthrealm's safety anyways, but this further motivates them into wanting to complete that goal, even if it means killing their enemies.

This is another reason why I ship Liu Kang and Sonya together in my works based on MK as well as my multiverse/roleplay with my gf. They would want nothing more than to live a normal life, especially with each other, but they also have no qualms with giving up that desire just so that their realm can be in peace.

That's all for now.

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