Another case of some things best left animated.
Santa Monica-based artist Greg de Stefano is, like many others, a fan of Super Smash Bros. Brawl. He also seems to be a fan of scaring the willies out of you, if his latest work is any indication.
Taking things a bit deeper than the uncanny valley, the off-kilter ensemble cast of the mascot basher is the subject of de Stefano's mildly perturbing new photo series. The pics are for the (probably NSFW) Web show There Will Be Brawl, but now you can check them out without sitting through an episode if you so desire.
Mere words can't do justice to his work, so let's skip the thousands and check out the gallery for yourself.














1. chunky_droid
13 Jul 2009, 21:13 BST
What.... the..... hell???
2. thewiirocks
13 Jul 2009, 21:22 BST
I've seen the first episode of "There Will be Brawl". Disturbing doesn't cover the half of it. Though I do get a kick out of the idea that Kirby is some kind of serial mass-murderer.
3. Swiket
13 Jul 2009, 21:37 BST
This is actually pretty entertaining.
4. jangonov
13 Jul 2009, 21:44 BST
...WOW
5. Shiryu
13 Jul 2009, 21:44 BST
The female models are stunning!
6. Rensch
13 Jul 2009, 22:19 BST
Those are great. That Samus is sexy.
7. beastman93
13 Jul 2009, 22:38 BST
Freaking amazing find guys! I'm addicted now.
8. Terranigma
13 Jul 2009, 22:58 BST
I can't believe you guys found this. Definitely worth at least a look
9. Aenaida
13 Jul 2009, 22:59 BST
There Will Be Brawl is an awesome series.
10. SSBFan 12
13 Jul 2009, 23:24 BST
I love it. It is Freaking awesome.
11. Popyman
13 Jul 2009, 23:25 BST
I gotta watch this sometime.
12. bram070
13 Jul 2009, 23:45 BST
cool stuff!
13. Metang
14 Jul 2009, 00:01 BST
LMAO and WTF at the same time...
14. Kawaiipikachu
14 Jul 2009, 00:20 BST
Um er i think i rather the videogame than this weirdo's creation .
Im going to have nightmares for the rest of my life because of this .
15. jpfan1989
14 Jul 2009, 01:53 BST
its like a dark apocalyptic version of the Nintendo universe
16. Big A2
14 Jul 2009, 02:05 BST
Old news again. Ugh....
But you know what they say, if you havn't seen it before, it's news to you!
17. Objection_Blaster
14 Jul 2009, 02:39 BST
Indeed. This is pretty cool. Reallife cosplay is a lot of work. I went as Travis Touchdown at an anime con and it took a few days to scrounge the stuff up.
18. Wolfang44
14 Jul 2009, 03:01 BST
o_O?
19. bngrybt
14 Jul 2009, 03:45 BST
mortal komedy is better.
20. MetalMario
14 Jul 2009, 05:08 BST
This takes everything good about all those Nintendo characters and pretty much kills it.
21. odd69
14 Jul 2009, 05:38 BST
it's like a fashion show with a smash bros theme.
22. Kid_A
14 Jul 2009, 05:43 BST
I watched that first episode. It wasn't funny. Just really weird. I liked the idea of all the Mario Bros. being addicted to Mushrooms, though.
23. jpfan1989
14 Jul 2009, 05:48 BST
I just finished episode 6. I must say that it definitely isn't supposed to be funny, its a Nintendo themed dark drama, a little scary, wft at times, and something that should be seen through till the end
24. Pegasus
14 Jul 2009, 06:07 BST
I've watched one of the later episodes before I knew it actually was a mini web-series. From what I've seen it's very well done. A bit weird, but good. Eventually, I'll get around to watching the entire series.
25. Ricardo91
14 Jul 2009, 06:51 BST
That picture scares me too much to take a look.
26. Qwikman
14 Jul 2009, 08:44 BST
Hehe some hot chicks there (Lucky Dedede!)
27. Terranigma
14 Jul 2009, 11:53 BST
I've watched up to episode 3 now. It is very disturbing in some parts. I like the new tag you guys have used, Disturbia.
28. LEGEND MARIOID
14 Jul 2009, 12:05 BST
Its not THAT disturbing. Just bizarre. lol. The ladies look "ok" I guess
29. wanderlustwarrior
14 Jul 2009, 17:04 BST
I like what I've seen so far. Reimagining kirby as Hannibal was pretty funny/cool, and I do have to saay, the female models really do look cute (when they aren't acting like whores).
I haven't finished ep 3 yet, but heres a question: am I the only one who doesn't trust Link?
30. Stuffgamer1
14 Jul 2009, 18:28 BST
I haven't watched it yet, but I'm looking at the cast list right now. I recognize Jeff Lewis from The Guild! Wasn't expecting that...also can't imagine him as Waluigi. I'll have to give it a shot for that, at least. I'm hoping I'll fall more into the "it's bizarre" category than the "it's disturbing" one.
Well, the first episode ain't so bad, anyway. I plan to watch more later. I will say that this is DEFINITELY not for kids, so all those of you under 17 (the cut-off point listed on the site itself) are better off not watching.
31. RaccoonMario
14 Jul 2009, 19:06 BST
That was so awesome, I just watched all they had up so far.
Red is so BA.
32. Kangus
14 Jul 2009, 23:45 BST
I've been watching There Will Be Brawl from the beginning. It's absolutely phenomenal and so very dark... It's definitely not for everyone.
33. motang
15 Jul 2009, 17:29 BST
Disturbing but yet kinda cool is some weird way.
34. jpfan1989
16 Jul 2009, 07:42 BST
I realy like how they unfold the story but... WHY? why the fuck are Falcon and Pit gay lovers
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