The original theatrical poster was created by artist . Far from being a simple publicity shot, Bryan used a complex, multi-layered process to achieve its high-tech look:
: He ran hand-altered film positives through blueprint machines to transfer "ghosted" photo images onto ammonia-sensitive paper. RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement image
: The image depicts RoboCop (Peter Weller) stepping out of a Ford Taurus police cruiser, his hand resting on the door frame, with the flashing red lights of the car reflecting off his silver armor. 2. Symbolic Meaning The original theatrical poster was created by artist
: Bryan then used a combination of airbrush, ink, and colored pencils to add the reflective metallic sheen and sharp details. Bryan used a complex
The image was designed to convey more than just a "robot cop"; it served as a visual thesis for the film’s themes: