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.

Human Marvels


Last time we saw The Enigma, he had just gotten some wild skin removal scarification, with John Durante having cut out big X’s around his eyes. He also had a ton of facial piercings covering the lower half of his face. And, well…Durante took care of those, too, apparently. I’m looking very forward to the inevitable commenters who’ll remark that they hope Enigma knows he’s never going to find a job looking like this.

A close-up healing shot of these new scars, after the jump.

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Comments

98 responses to “Human Marvels”

  1. emi_d Avatar
    emi_d

    woot. i like it.

  2. emi_d Avatar
    emi_d

    woot. i like it.

  3. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    awesome! looks fantastic.

  4. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    awesome! looks fantastic.

  5. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    I really like the way the scars turned out. Very pretty!

    And yes, you can have a job looking like this.

  6. Amber Avatar
    Amber

    I really like the way the scars turned out. Very pretty!

    And yes, you can have a job looking like this.

  7. joeltron Avatar

    I have to say, I think I like the cuttings a LOT more than the piercings on him.

    Looks a lot more ‘natural’ on him, this coming from someone with facial scarification and a lot of piercings – just my 2c.

    Keep up the awesome work! <2

  8. joeltron Avatar

    I have to say, I think I like the cuttings a LOT more than the piercings on him.

    Looks a lot more ‘natural’ on him, this coming from someone with facial scarification and a lot of piercings – just my 2c.

    Keep up the awesome work! <2

  9. russell666 Avatar
    russell666

    What the fuck was he thinking? He should have just scarred ‘Don’t hire me’ on his face!
    Ahaa I joke :]
    I really like the way they’re healing! And the Xs around his eyes look great! :].
    I never saw him with the facial piercings though, i’m intrigued!
    Could someone possibly link me please?

  10. russell666 Avatar
    russell666

    What the fuck was he thinking? He should have just scarred ‘Don’t hire me’ on his face!
    Ahaa I joke :]
    I really like the way they’re healing! And the Xs around his eyes look great! :].
    I never saw him with the facial piercings though, i’m intrigued!
    Could someone possibly link me please?

  11. russell666 Avatar
    russell666

    Just realised they were on the same link.. whoopsie.
    I like the piercings though, i have to say! :]
    Glad he lost the beard too, wasn’t a fan!
    Why can’t Eric learn from him, bigbig bushy facial hair, is not so good.

  12. russell666 Avatar
    russell666

    Just realised they were on the same link.. whoopsie.
    I like the piercings though, i have to say! :]
    Glad he lost the beard too, wasn’t a fan!
    Why can’t Eric learn from him, bigbig bushy facial hair, is not so good.

  13. nureintier Avatar

    First pic is awesome. ^_^ I like how they look in the more healed pic too.

  14. nureintier Avatar

    First pic is awesome. ^_^ I like how they look in the more healed pic too.

  15. Rich Mans Drug Avatar

    I do really like the idea of the mouth scars, but as they heal wouldn’t it make moving it a bit harder?

  16. Rich Mans Drug Avatar

    I do really like the idea of the mouth scars, but as they heal wouldn’t it make moving it a bit harder?

  17. Obligatory Avatar
    Obligatory

    ^You know… that weirdo’s never going to find a job looking like that!

  18. Obligatory Avatar
    Obligatory

    ^You know… that weirdo’s never going to find a job looking like that!

  19. Anthony Avatar

    He has the best job there is! The parts on lip tissue must have hurt, looks totally badass though.

  20. Anthony Avatar

    He has the best job there is! The parts on lip tissue must have hurt, looks totally badass though.

  21. Riley Avatar
    Riley

    not aesthetically pleasing, most of his mods look to be poorly done, especially the tattoos

  22. Riley Avatar
    Riley

    not aesthetically pleasing, most of his mods look to be poorly done, especially the tattoos

  23. DuckieVamp Avatar

    Wow, the lip scars look AMAZING. He’s got some serious balls to get cut on the lips themselves too.

  24. DuckieVamp Avatar

    Wow, the lip scars look AMAZING. He’s got some serious balls to get cut on the lips themselves too.

  25. timm Avatar

    lol all the crazies live in iowa 🙂 haha gota love em

  26. timm Avatar

    lol all the crazies live in iowa 🙂 haha gota love em

  27. swoon Avatar

    he never ceases to amaze me!
    i love all of his mods.

  28. swoon Avatar

    he never ceases to amaze me!
    i love all of his mods.

  29. Lacy Avatar
    Lacy

    It looks awesome! The only part that makes my stomach churn a bit is the the actual lips. whew! Hurts me. hah

  30. Lacy Avatar
    Lacy

    It looks awesome! The only part that makes my stomach churn a bit is the the actual lips. whew! Hurts me. hah

  31. Vladimina Avatar

    Looks amazing. I really like how they are healing, such a neat look!

  32. Vladimina Avatar

    Looks amazing. I really like how they are healing, such a neat look!

  33. Demolitionhick Avatar
    Demolitionhick

    I really like his facial scarification, but I prefer his ears.

  34. Demolitionhick Avatar
    Demolitionhick

    I really like his facial scarification, but I prefer his ears.

  35. blackroses Avatar

    i love it!

    looks amazing!

    xxx

  36. blackroses Avatar

    i love it!

    looks amazing!

    xxx

  37. Mikey Avatar
    Mikey

    Nice work Jon 🙂

  38. Mikey Avatar
    Mikey

    Nice work Jon 🙂

  39. Tsarin Avatar
    Tsarin

    his ears are definitely the best

  40. Tsarin Avatar
    Tsarin

    his ears are definitely the best

  41. ckhd joe Avatar
    ckhd joe

    rad-love the placement

  42. ckhd joe Avatar
    ckhd joe

    rad-love the placement

  43. VOMIT Avatar

    Holy shit! I really like the bright blue under his eyes

  44. VOMIT Avatar

    Holy shit! I really like the bright blue under his eyes

  45. Gilmo Avatar

    I really really like this. The scarifications (and everything else of course) suits Enigma very well.

  46. Gilmo Avatar

    I really really like this. The scarifications (and everything else of course) suits Enigma very well.

  47. becki Avatar
    becki

    a fresh shot followed by a healing/healed shot is sooooooooooooooo satisfying. also, this rules.

  48. becki Avatar
    becki

    a fresh shot followed by a healing/healed shot is sooooooooooooooo satisfying. also, this rules.

  49. nature223 Avatar

    dude is a statement of: “better on you then me”

  50. nature223 Avatar

    dude is a statement of: “better on you then me”

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