Originally, I just wanted to try to tell a full story. So I didn't care too much about the character design. I Just needed something to work with. Then I tried to upgrade the look a bit for version 2 to give in less of a chat GPT look. But seems over all I've been getting critique saying that the style looks too much like a kids cartoon, and people get uncomfortable because it's not intended for kids. The target age is 18 to 26 young adults. My intention was to write about mature topics but with a lite hearted approach. So back to the drawing board. To try to give a more mature or edgy look to the gang. This thread will probably be really disorganized. I will just post random images of my progress, when I have time to do so. Below I included images of the old versions. In the video I show a clip of me exploring some new ideas... I still haven't decided on the new look as yet.

Once the head of Industrial Research for the Genoma Corp, the world's leading genetic modification and rejuvenation company in the world. Then the war fell upon the earth and with it the memory of all that was before. Now she is the Matriarch, all powerful queen of of Genoma. Almost a god within her walls. She rules as a gentle benefactor to all her "beloved" citizens... but there are many secrets... dark, terrible secrets...

The Citizens, the Observers, the Censor of Upstanding Morality, Matriarch and the Mutants. Tomorrow is starting frame day

The Black Metal Eagles: Hank, Mechanic, Meercat, Blunt and Kaos

Wanted to see how this new character style animated.