These 11 coloring books will satisfy the artist and pop culture fan inside of you.Getty Images/AFP/Bertrand Guay
Coloring books are no longer just for kids, as adult coloring books are now starting to become a mainstream activity. Coloring isn’t just an activity to do for fun either. Research shows that it can be used as a form of therapy. According to the American Art Therapy Association, creating artwork can be used as a way to “explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem.”
While adult coloring books have been on the market since 2012, we’re now starting to see an increase in pop culture adult coloring books, similar to what children have had available for years. Whether you’re a fan of “Doctor Who,” “Breaking Bad,” “The Walking Dead” or “The Hunger Games,” there are books for everyone. Many of these books can be bought on Amazon, Walmart, Target and other store websites.
Sure his poll numbers are down, but what happens if presidential hopeful Donald Trump becomes President Trump? This coloring book features Trump on Mount Rushmore, shaking hands with aliens and even playing Battleships with Kim Jong-un.The Trump Coloring BookIf you’re a fan of the Marvel films and comics, you’re definitely going to want to check this one out. As the name suggests, you can add your own colors to Marvel’s famous Civil War storyline.Marvel/Color Your Own Civil WarThe world of Harry Potter lends itself perfectly to coloring books and as an added bonus, the pages of this book can easily be removed. Harry Potter Poster Coloring BookThe Doctor Who coloring book features extremely detailed pages that will make for beautiful pieces of art once you finish them.Doctor Who Colouring BookThe Sherlock coloring book isn’t only a coloring book, it’s also an adventure. According to the official description, “A vital clue from each episode is hidden within the original black and white illustrations, and only by completing the scene can they be found.”Sherlock: The Mind Palace: A Coloring BookThe Walking Dead comic books are usually in black and white but now is your time to add some color to the graphic scenes. The Walking DeadBased on the hit TV show, the Supernatural coloring book features all of your favorite characters from the show and the monsters they go after.Supernatural: The Official Coloring BookWhile it doesn’t feature pages as detailed as other books, this coloring book is a must-buy for hip-hop fans.Bun B’s Rap Coloring and Activity BookIf you’re a fan of “The Hunger Games” series, this official coloring book is a definite purchase.Scholastic/The World of The Hunger GamesDescribed as a “bada** coloring and activity book for grown-ups,” the “Breaking Bad” coloring books features some of your favorite scenes from the series.Breaking Bad: Cookin’ Up Some Color, YoOver 10 different illustrators teamed up to recreate actor Bill Murray in some of his most memorable films such as “The Life Aquatic” and “Ghostbusters.”
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