• Marvel

  • 2 Million Views

  • 2K Games

  • Sun Creature

  • Marvel

  • 2 Million Views

  • 2K Games

  • Sun Creature

  • X-Men Nostalgia

  • Marvel

  • 2 Million Views

  • 2K Games

  • Sun Creature

  • Marvel

  • 2 Million Views

  • 2K Games

  • Sun Creature

  • X-Men Nostalgia

  • Marvel

  • 2 Million Views

  • 2K Games

  • Sun Creature

  • Marvel

  • 2 Million Views

  • 2K Games

  • Sun Creature

  • X-Men Nostalgia

  • Marvel

  • 2 Million Views

  • 2K Games

  • Sun Creature

  • Marvel

  • 2 Million Views

  • 2K Games

  • Sun Creature

  • X-Men Nostalgia

The Midnight Suns

Heroes Unite, Darkness Falls.

Heroes Unite, Darkness Falls.

When Marvel's most formidable heroes gather in the shadows, something extraordinary is brewing.  

Working alongside 2K Games and Sun Creature Studio, we crafted an electrifying title sequence that brings together some of Marvel's most iconic heroes to set the stage for an epic gaming saga. 

When Marvel's most formidable heroes gather in the shadows, something extraordinary is brewing.  

Working alongside 2K Games and Sun Creature Studio, we crafted an electrifying title sequence that brings together some of Marvel's most iconic heroes to set the stage for an epic gaming saga. 

When Marvel's most formidable heroes gather in the shadows, something extraordinary is brewing.  

Working alongside 2K Games and Sun Creature Studio, we crafted an electrifying title sequence that brings together some of Marvel's most iconic heroes to set the stage for an epic gaming saga. 

When Marvel's most formidable heroes gather in the shadows, something extraordinary is brewing.  

Working alongside 2K Games and Sun Creature Studio, we crafted an electrifying title sequence that brings together some of Marvel's most iconic heroes to set the stage for an epic gaming saga. 

Marvel’s Ghost Rider swings a fire-lit chain as he prepares to attack the screen, capturing a dynamic and intense moment of fiery action.
Marvel’s Ghost Rider swings a fire-lit chain as he prepares to attack the screen, capturing a dynamic and intense moment of fiery action.
Marvel’s Ghost Rider swings a fire-lit chain as he prepares to attack the screen, capturing a dynamic and intense moment of fiery action.
Marvel’s Ghost Rider swings a fire-lit chain as he prepares to attack the screen, capturing a dynamic and intense moment of fiery action.
Marvel’s Ghost Rider swings a fire-lit chain as he prepares to attack the screen, capturing a dynamic and intense moment of fiery action.

Credits

My Roles

Director,

Designer

Client

2K Games,

Marvel

Studio

Sun Creature

Recognition

Motionographer,

Stash Media

IMDb

The Salem Sisters

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Full Credits

Full Credits

Full Credits

Full Credits

Credits

My Roles

Director,

Designer

Client

2K Games,

Marvel

Studio

Sun Creature

Recognition

Motionographer,

Stash Media

IMDb

The Salem Sisters

Full Credits available on desktop

Full Credits

Nostalgia Unleashed

Having grown up in the 90s watching the animated X-Men series, this project was a dream come true. Not to mention, getting to work with my favourite Marvel characters, Blade and Wolverine, was nothing short of extraordinary. 

We drew inspiration from the show’s unforgettable opening sequence to craft a title sequence that captures the same raw energy and attitude of the original while also managing to bring it into a modern context.

A personal highlight of the project for me was crafting the perfect marriage between character poses and logo design while creating compositions that packed a punch and also honoured these Marvel heroes.  

Having grown up in the 90s watching the animated X-Men series, this project was a dream come true. Not to mention, getting to work with my favourite Marvel characters, Blade and Wolverine, was nothing short of extraordinary. 

We drew inspiration from the show’s unforgettable opening sequence to craft a title sequence that captures the same raw energy and attitude of the original while also managing to bring it into a modern context.

A personal highlight of the project for me was crafting the perfect marriage between character poses and logo design while creating compositions that packed a punch and also honoured these Marvel heroes.  

Dr. Strange prepares to cast a spell, surrounded by mystical energy, in an intense scene from the Midnight Suns trailer.
Dr. Strange prepares to cast a spell, surrounded by mystical energy, in an intense scene from the Midnight Suns trailer.
  • Marvel’s Doctor Strange concentrates deeply as he prepares to unleash a powerful mystical attack, embodying focus and intensity.
  • Wolverine sprints forward, claws out and ready to launch into a vicious assault, capturing his ferocious and unstoppable energy.
  • Wolverine battles fiery skull characters under a full moon in a dramatic image, blending dark, cinematic intensity with his fierce combat style.
  • Lilith from Marvel’s Midnight Suns glares menacingly at the camera, exuding a dark and powerful presence.
  • Marvel’s Doctor Strange concentrates deeply as he prepares to unleash a powerful mystical attack, embodying focus and intensity.
  • Wolverine sprints forward, claws out and ready to launch into a vicious assault, capturing his ferocious and unstoppable energy.
  • Wolverine battles fiery skull characters under a full moon in a dramatic image, blending dark, cinematic intensity with his fierce combat style.
  • Lilith from Marvel’s Midnight Suns glares menacingly at the camera, exuding a dark and powerful presence.
  • Marvel’s Doctor Strange concentrates deeply as he prepares to unleash a powerful mystical attack, embodying focus and intensity.
  • Wolverine sprints forward, claws out and ready to launch into a vicious assault, capturing his ferocious and unstoppable energy.
  • Wolverine battles fiery skull characters under a full moon in a dramatic image, blending dark, cinematic intensity with his fierce combat style.
  • Lilith from Marvel’s Midnight Suns glares menacingly at the camera, exuding a dark and powerful presence.
  • Marvel’s Doctor Strange concentrates deeply as he prepares to unleash a powerful mystical attack, embodying focus and intensity.
  • Wolverine sprints forward, claws out and ready to launch into a vicious assault, capturing his ferocious and unstoppable energy.
  • Wolverine battles fiery skull characters under a full moon in a dramatic image, blending dark, cinematic intensity with his fierce combat style.
  • Lilith from Marvel’s Midnight Suns glares menacingly at the camera, exuding a dark and powerful presence.
  • Marvel’s Doctor Strange concentrates deeply as he prepares to unleash a powerful mystical attack, embodying focus and intensity.
  • Wolverine sprints forward, claws out and ready to launch into a vicious assault, capturing his ferocious and unstoppable energy.
  • Wolverine battles fiery skull characters under a full moon in a dramatic image, blending dark, cinematic intensity with his fierce combat style.
  • Lilith from Marvel’s Midnight Suns glares menacingly at the camera, exuding a dark and powerful presence.

Shadows In The Spotlight

The title sequence debuted at Disney's D23 Expo and received an electric response from both the live audience and millions streaming worldwide. This wasn't just another premiere—this was pure adrenaline in motion. 

 The project had come together beautifully. Dynamic camera movements and transitions gave life to a sequence that drew viewers in and kept them on the edge of their seats, while the powerful dark visuals gave it a distinctive edge. 

The talented team at Sun Creature Studios elevated the entire project with their creative and technical brilliance and overall world-class animation expertise 

  • Character designs for Nico from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, showcasing her distinctive style and mystical elements.
  • A detailed character design for the vampire from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, emphasizing its menacing and supernatural features.
  • A character design for Hunter from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, highlighting their heroic presence and intricate costume details.
  • A character design for Soulless from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, featuring its fiery skull and demonic attributes in striking detail.
  • Character designs for Nico from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, showcasing her distinctive style and mystical elements.
  • A detailed character design for the vampire from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, emphasizing its menacing and supernatural features.
  • A character design for Hunter from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, highlighting their heroic presence and intricate costume details.
  • A character design for Soulless from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, featuring its fiery skull and demonic attributes in striking detail.
  • Character designs for Nico from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, showcasing her distinctive style and mystical elements.
  • A detailed character design for the vampire from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, emphasizing its menacing and supernatural features.
  • A character design for Hunter from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, highlighting their heroic presence and intricate costume details.
  • A character design for Soulless from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, featuring its fiery skull and demonic attributes in striking detail.
  • Character designs for Nico from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, showcasing her distinctive style and mystical elements.
  • A detailed character design for the vampire from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, emphasizing its menacing and supernatural features.
  • A character design for Hunter from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, highlighting their heroic presence and intricate costume details.
  • A character design for Soulless from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, featuring its fiery skull and demonic attributes in striking detail.
  • Character designs for Nico from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, showcasing her distinctive style and mystical elements.
  • A detailed character design for the vampire from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, emphasizing its menacing and supernatural features.
  • A character design for Hunter from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, highlighting their heroic presence and intricate costume details.
  • A character design for Soulless from Marvel’s Midnight Suns, featuring its fiery skull and demonic attributes in striking detail.
Behind-the-scenes image from The Midnight Suns showing concept art of Blade.
Behind-the-scenes image from The Midnight Suns showing concept art of Blade.
Behind-the-scenes image from The Midnight Suns showing concept art of Blade.
Heroes Never Fade

What emerged from this collaboration was more than just a title sequence—it was a celebration of these legendary characters. By blending nostalgic elements with contemporary animation techniques, we created something that resonates with both long-time fans and newcomers to the Marvel universe.  

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