A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

You call yourself a Misfits fan?

Damn!!!! I really think this is the most intense facial tattoo I’ve ever seen in terms of radically transforming a person’s interaction with the rest of the world… and speaking as someone with a facial tattoo, I definitely feel like this is going to be a shock to his system. Very, very intense; I’m seriously impressed at the size of his FTW balls… Turning your face into a death mask is, just… wow…

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Click for a closer view of these facial Misfits skull tattoos by Frank at Derm FX Tattoo in Montreal. Seriously, I wasn’t going to post today, but when we got this submission, I just had to share it. Wow.

Comments

1,674 responses to “You call yourself a Misfits fan?”

  1. Etsuko Avatar
    Etsuko

    hey! he should shave his hair too. Girls don’t like guys with losing hair line. He is a piece of hot shit.

  2. Etsuko Avatar
    Etsuko

    hey! he should shave his hair too. Girls don’t like guys with losing hair line. He is a piece of hot shit.

  3. Philosopher Avatar
    Philosopher

    It’s people like this, pioneers, who have the strength and bravery to make such a bold statement about society’s “norms” and the sheep mentality, that make me have hope for the future.

  4. Philosopher Avatar
    Philosopher

    It’s people like this, pioneers, who have the strength and bravery to make such a bold statement about society’s “norms” and the sheep mentality, that make me have hope for the future.

  5. omega Avatar
    omega

    omg if i knew this guy, he would be like, my bestest friend

  6. omega Avatar
    omega

    omg if i knew this guy, he would be like, my bestest friend

  7. kat Avatar
    kat

    Philosopher, you have stated it wonderfully.

    He paves the way for so many of us. To be willing to help the body modification walk on, albeit subconsciously, he deserves kudos, whether this is in your taste or not.

    Many of us wouldn’t have the power to do that. Heck, with our stretched ears and lip piercings, we get enough grief. He’s going to endure and open a lot of people’s minds. Let’s just hope they’re not as ignorant as I have seen.

  8. kat Avatar
    kat

    Philosopher, you have stated it wonderfully.

    He paves the way for so many of us. To be willing to help the body modification walk on, albeit subconsciously, he deserves kudos, whether this is in your taste or not.

    Many of us wouldn’t have the power to do that. Heck, with our stretched ears and lip piercings, we get enough grief. He’s going to endure and open a lot of people’s minds. Let’s just hope they’re not as ignorant as I have seen.

  9. mush Avatar
    mush

    on the “think of the kiddies argument”…my mum told me that once when i was 2 or 3, we were out 1 day n there was a punk with safety pins through everywhere tattoos and a huge pink mohican sitting… i merely toddled straight up 2 him and said” you look lovely”…im now tattooed and pierced myself and have nothing but respect for this guy

  10. mush Avatar
    mush

    on the “think of the kiddies argument”…my mum told me that once when i was 2 or 3, we were out 1 day n there was a punk with safety pins through everywhere tattoos and a huge pink mohican sitting… i merely toddled straight up 2 him and said” you look lovely”…im now tattooed and pierced myself and have nothing but respect for this guy

  11. bebeto Avatar
    bebeto

    Nice. I dig skulls and tattoos that stay timeless. I also dig the fact that so many pussy assholes have left negative comments. These kids just saw a new image and react the only way they know how. But the image has been seen and all you can do is acknowledge and move on. I guarantee 100% this dude doesn’t give a fuck what we think. So its cool, leave your criticism and fucking move on. The world keeps spinning.

  12. bebeto Avatar
    bebeto

    Nice. I dig skulls and tattoos that stay timeless. I also dig the fact that so many pussy assholes have left negative comments. These kids just saw a new image and react the only way they know how. But the image has been seen and all you can do is acknowledge and move on. I guarantee 100% this dude doesn’t give a fuck what we think. So its cool, leave your criticism and fucking move on. The world keeps spinning.

  13. Chloe Avatar

    wow, thats awesome! i saw someone do a tribute to this on youtube and have been trying to find him for ages…amazing guy to actually go through with this, just hope he doesnt regret it in years to come. His body though he can do what he wants to it. Brave to do it though….fucking hardcore!

  14. Chloe Avatar

    wow, thats awesome! i saw someone do a tribute to this on youtube and have been trying to find him for ages…amazing guy to actually go through with this, just hope he doesnt regret it in years to come. His body though he can do what he wants to it. Brave to do it though….fucking hardcore!

  15. bridie Avatar

    FUCKING LOVE IT!

  16. bridie Avatar

    FUCKING LOVE IT!

  17. James M Avatar
    James M

    And just what in the fuck makes people so damn sure this guy *WANTS* a “job”, or “social interaction?”
    All these comments about how he won’t fit the parameters that other people want themselves to fit in.

  18. James M Avatar
    James M

    And just what in the fuck makes people so damn sure this guy *WANTS* a “job”, or “social interaction?”
    All these comments about how he won’t fit the parameters that other people want themselves to fit in.

  19. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    I feel like im the only one that noticed this but, he has gorgeous eyes.

  20. Megan Avatar
    Megan

    I feel like im the only one that noticed this but, he has gorgeous eyes.

  21. metalchef Avatar

    seriously – I am covered in ink (hands, neck, knuckles, sleeves, back, etc) but I think this kid is totally fucking retarded. out of his fucking mind. moreover, what kind of reputable tattoo shop (ESP in Canada) would tattoo something SO cliche on some dude’s face??? unreal.

  22. metalchef Avatar

    seriously – I am covered in ink (hands, neck, knuckles, sleeves, back, etc) but I think this kid is totally fucking retarded. out of his fucking mind. moreover, what kind of reputable tattoo shop (ESP in Canada) would tattoo something SO cliche on some dude’s face??? unreal.

  23. metalchef Avatar

    and the misfit logo IS missing teeth. doesn’t it just SUCK that he didn’t even get the logo done RIGHT?

  24. metalchef Avatar

    and the misfit logo IS missing teeth. doesn’t it just SUCK that he didn’t even get the logo done RIGHT?

  25. treble Avatar
    treble

    Will he ever get a date after this move?

  26. treble Avatar
    treble

    Will he ever get a date after this move?

  27. lu Avatar
    lu

    its crazy and stupid tattoo!!..silly guy…

  28. lu Avatar
    lu

    its crazy and stupid tattoo!!..silly guy…

  29. Pez Avatar
    Pez

    People!!! This is not a real tattoo!
    It is make up!!

  30. Pez Avatar
    Pez

    People!!! This is not a real tattoo!
    It is make up!!

  31. Brian Avatar

    I sit her and read all these comments and “opinions” you know what they say about opinions right? For the ones calling him a dumbass and a loser: question for you all: How the fuck would you know? I saw this guy at the Montreal Tattoo show in Sept. 2007 and hey was a very normal and not a knuckle dragging freak. Has society taught you nothing in all your years on this planet? We can all show examples of very “normal looking” people who are fucked up losers. So before you start with the accusations why not try to find an email or something for the guy and talk to him and THEN decide on what you would like to call him. His style is not for me, I am heavily tattooed myself but none on my face, i say let the dude live “HIS LIFE” and you “LIVE YOURS Maybe just maybe if “normal” people were a little less quick to judge we may live in a better world.

    Peace,
    Brian

  32. Brian Avatar

    I sit her and read all these comments and “opinions” you know what they say about opinions right? For the ones calling him a dumbass and a loser: question for you all: How the fuck would you know? I saw this guy at the Montreal Tattoo show in Sept. 2007 and hey was a very normal and not a knuckle dragging freak. Has society taught you nothing in all your years on this planet? We can all show examples of very “normal looking” people who are fucked up losers. So before you start with the accusations why not try to find an email or something for the guy and talk to him and THEN decide on what you would like to call him. His style is not for me, I am heavily tattooed myself but none on my face, i say let the dude live “HIS LIFE” and you “LIVE YOURS Maybe just maybe if “normal” people were a little less quick to judge we may live in a better world.

    Peace,
    Brian

  33. NYHydro50 Avatar
    NYHydro50

    I just dont get it. You could have that done with temporary tattooing when you crave attention, on halloween or something. But why in god’s name would anybody want to permanently do that to their face ? What is he trying to say ? What statement is he trying to make ? I have always thought that personalized license plates were stupid, because I dont understand the need to say anything at all, to all the other drivers on the road. I have nothing to say to other drivers, and I do not desire any kind of attention from them. I once saw a guy who covered the towing-ball on his truck, with a flesh colored pair of testicles. I was driving with my mother in the car, and this set of balls is stairing us in the face, and it was like an ‘elephant in the room’ thing, big time. These people with the face tattoos take my lack of understanding to a new extreme, where the same principle applies – what is this guy trying to say to everybody ?

  34. NYHydro50 Avatar
    NYHydro50

    I just dont get it. You could have that done with temporary tattooing when you crave attention, on halloween or something. But why in god’s name would anybody want to permanently do that to their face ? What is he trying to say ? What statement is he trying to make ? I have always thought that personalized license plates were stupid, because I dont understand the need to say anything at all, to all the other drivers on the road. I have nothing to say to other drivers, and I do not desire any kind of attention from them. I once saw a guy who covered the towing-ball on his truck, with a flesh colored pair of testicles. I was driving with my mother in the car, and this set of balls is stairing us in the face, and it was like an ‘elephant in the room’ thing, big time. These people with the face tattoos take my lack of understanding to a new extreme, where the same principle applies – what is this guy trying to say to everybody ?

  35. kemery Avatar
    kemery

    holy fuck one crazy mo fucker dam n i thought i was a hardcore misfit fan thats def taking it to another level ha hes going to look like shit in 30 years

  36. kemery Avatar
    kemery

    holy fuck one crazy mo fucker dam n i thought i was a hardcore misfit fan thats def taking it to another level ha hes going to look like shit in 30 years

  37. lefty138 Avatar
    lefty138

    brown leaved vertigo, where skeletal life is known.

    i remember halloween…

  38. lefty138 Avatar
    lefty138

    brown leaved vertigo, where skeletal life is known.

    i remember halloween…

  39. Kenn Avatar
    Kenn

    Okay now……….well i am A Misfit Fan, but like this is just a little odd, i understand shock Value, i had my years with a Mowhawk and died hair all that, and i have a few Punk style tattoos, and i sport a few piercings

    but this is just friggin retarted, if this is real then this guy deff has issues, and must be suffering from a bought of stupidity or is just plain socialy disabled

  40. Kenn Avatar
    Kenn

    Okay now……….well i am A Misfit Fan, but like this is just a little odd, i understand shock Value, i had my years with a Mowhawk and died hair all that, and i have a few Punk style tattoos, and i sport a few piercings

    but this is just friggin retarted, if this is real then this guy deff has issues, and must be suffering from a bought of stupidity or is just plain socialy disabled

  41. larry Avatar
    larry

    Good for that guy! What I find funny is how a bunch of people are claiming to be Misfits fans but don’t realize that the skull tattoo homeboy got is just that, a skull tattoo. That looks nothing like the Misfits Fiend. Jerks.

  42. larry Avatar
    larry

    Good for that guy! What I find funny is how a bunch of people are claiming to be Misfits fans but don’t realize that the skull tattoo homeboy got is just that, a skull tattoo. That looks nothing like the Misfits Fiend. Jerks.

  43. Cam Avatar
    Cam

    Looks like a pimple face kid. I don’t really know how the tat artist sleeps at night.

  44. Cam Avatar
    Cam

    Looks like a pimple face kid. I don’t really know how the tat artist sleeps at night.

  45. Friday1313 Avatar
    Friday1313

    I think he looks wonderful. Wish we had more people like him around.

  46. Friday1313 Avatar
    Friday1313

    I think he looks wonderful. Wish we had more people like him around.

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