In the ever-growing world of AI, it comes as no surprise that you’re reading this post. Who wouldn’t want to see how adorable our favorite pop culture characters would look as babies? AI may have some negative backlash, but there’s a lot of work that goes into making these wonderful images. Talented AI artist Topher Welsh has dedicated his platform to sharing how AI can be used in the most wholesome way. Plus, keep an eye out for AI’s hilarious interpretation of what fingers and toes look like!
Scooby-Doo
Let’s get things started with a character that takes us back to our childhood. Does anyone remember the 1988 show, A Pup Named Scooby-Doo? in which we actually got to see Scooby as a puppy? Or the 2020 film Scoob!, in which we got another glimpse of young Scooby?
Well, Welsh’s AI interpretation of young Scooby-Doo strikes a pretty accurate comparison to what puppy Scooby was said to look like. Intrigued to see what the rest of the Mystery Incorporated gang looks like? Keep reading; we’ll get to them soon!
Wednesday Addams
With the 2022 release of Wednesday, all of our obsessions with Wednesday Addams and the Addams family lore were reignited. We got to see Wednesday grow up through the years but never saw how she was as a baby.
To us, it makes perfect sense that this Addams family member was decked out in full black with a slightly demeaning pose. Now that’s a baby you wouldn’t want to get on the wrong side of! All she needs is Thing, and she’s good to go!
Hulk
Who would’ve thought they’d be seeing Marvel’s strongest and toughest superhero as a baby? Not us! We mean, talk about the terrible twos, right?! Hulk is one of the most beloved Marvel superheroes – despite his bursts of anger and lashing out.
Some commenters argued that it’s pretty weird seeing the Hulk as a child, and we couldn’t agree more. Keep reading to see how odd it is to see superheroes as babies, especially when they’re dressed up in uniforms and disguises.
Hawkeye
Despite being reimagined as a baby, Hawkeye’s characteristic frown is still dominant. It’s clearly a key character trait. With a bow and arrow already in hand, this little superhero looks ready to fight.
If you look up what Jeremey Renner – who portrays Hawkeye – looked like as a baby, you’ll be surprised at how accurate these facial features are. On another note, those wrinkles are a sure sign of a stressed-out baby!
Aquaman
With the upcoming release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, it’s kind of hilarious to see Aquaman as a baby-with a full beard and all! This baby looks ready to take on any trouble and protect the deep oceans.
The most hilarious part is certainly the tattoos. Sure, anything can happen in the DC universe, but a tattooed baby seems like a bit of a stretch.
Yondu
Yondu is dubbed the anti-hero of The Guardians of the Galaxy universe, and we sure can see his fierceness and slightly terrifying demeanor in this reimagination. That’s a baby you definitely wouldn’t want to mess with, right?!
There are certainly some apparent wrinkles that make this baby look really old. One commenter even dubbed him the blue version of Benjamin Button. We can kind of see it, can you?
Ariel
It’s been over 30 years since the original release of The Little Mermaid, so let’s take a look at Ariel as a baby. The bright red hair and eyes that appear to be dreaming of an otherworldly life show that this AI art got it spot on.
We guess the extra fingers make up for the lack of legs! We would’ve loved to see this baby Ariel featuring a mermaid tail to really make this reimagination whole. However, it does bear a slight resemblance to Ariel’s baby in the sequel.
Velma
Undoubtedly, the most underrated member of the Mystery Incorporated gang is Velma. The slightly reserved and shy yet studious look is enough to tell you that this is an accurate depiction of Velma as a child. We’re sure she’s been this smart and brainy since birth!
Yet again, it’s clear AI gets a little confused by hands. Those fingers sure are enough to make anyone yell ‘Zoinks!’ or ‘Jinkies!’, right? We’ll let it slide this time because of how adorable young Velma is.
Mantis
Mantis is one of the most beloved characters in The Guardians of the Galaxy world, and this reimagination of her as a baby makes perfect sense! Unlike a lot of the superheroes in this list, Mantis was actually born the same way she’s seen as an adult. To put it simply – she’s always been a bug.
The antennas aren’t super accurate and look more like just a cute hairstyle, but everything else is pretty much spot on. With empathic abilities, this baby version of Mantis is enough to make us all say ‘awww!’
Ash
Pokémon is certainly one of the most beloved TV shows and fandoms of all time. This AI reimagination is pretty much spot on. It’s basically just a shrunken-down version of what Ash looks like now.
That Pokeball, however, is a little haunting, right? It looks like it holds a lot of secrets and is watching your every move. In the Pokémon franchise, we see a lot of the pokémons as babies, but we’ve never seen Ash as an infant before, so this is incredible.
Batman
Batman is a legend within the DC universe, with countless comics, films, and TV shows that are all about him. From Christian Bale to Robert Pattison, there are so many interpretations of this iconic character, but have we ever really thought about what he’d look like as a baby?
Well, here we have it! And how adorable does he look dressed head-to-toe in the Batman suit? Everything from the facial expression down to the pose shows he’s ready to save Gotham City – even as a baby.