Fashion
tattoo of the week: a comic book marvel
Who are you?
Mitchell L. H. Douglas
Age
3?
Zip
Indianapolis, IN
Occupation
Author, Affrilachian Poet, Professor, Daddy, Hubby
Number of tattoos
2
Favorite one
My latest, a close up of Marvel character Luke Cage, is part of an ongoing project that will evolve into a half sleeve. In the coming weeks, the Black Panther and the Falcon will be added to make one piece of art connected to the Avengers logo that was my first tattoo.
Mitchell’s tatt
the original Luke Cage comic drawing
Artistic Skin Designs Inc. (the west side location) in Indianapolis. It’s less than a week old.
What does it mean to you?
As an artist, I believe comic books were an early influence on teaching me the power of imagination. That love of comics started with Marvel in the first grade (thanks to a cool lunchbox from moms) and the Avengers especially. I wanted my half sleeve to be a celebration of the black heroes that have been my favorites over the years (who just happen to be Avengers) and a symbol of the strength of black manhood.
How old were you when you got your first tattoo?
Admittedly, I’m late to the game. I got my first ink last year (the Avengers logo). It took years for me to settle on a design, and once I had it, I ran with it. The Avengers A is also a nod to my poetry group, the Affrilachian Poets.
Why should we feature your tattoo?
The design is bold and a true work of art. You don’t have to be a Marvel fan to appreciate the work.
Do you have a particular tattoo artist you go to?
Monte at Artistic Skin Designs Inc. on the west side of Indy. He’s a genius. His work has been featured in Tattoo magazine several times. Dude even tattooed Dimebag Darrell at Ozzfest. His accoplishe
Have you ever received a tattoo under the influence of drugs or alcohol?
NO!
Do you regret any tattoos you have?
No. They get better and better.
Are you a tattoo addict?
Mos def! I’m just getting started.
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