From an extended version of the video interview posted last weekend, during the Paris exhibition of his artwork for Marvel Studios, artist Ryan Meinerding discussed working on The Avengers movie. Also serving as the visual development supervisor of the film, Meinerding elaborated more on the design of Thor, Iron Man, and the Hulk.
UPDATE: Two additional segments from the lengthy interview are now embed beneath the original below, where Meinerding elaborates working on the solo movies up to The Avengers, as well the producers' involvement with the design. Explaining why Hulk was his greatest challenge, watch below.
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