As if the fictional worlds from comic books and sci-fi flicks weren't already on most geek's destination wish lists, Justin Van Genderen's new travel posters show off pulp cities like Gotham and Metropolis.

"If superheroes really existed in this world we might see a poster like these in some old travel agency, all tattered hanging on the wall," Van Genderen said in an e-mail interview with Wired.com

The homes of Batman, Superman and the rest all get the retro-pop treatment in Van Genderen's five new images, which were inspired by minimalist propaganda posters and old Art Deco travel prints. The style has become a trademark of the Chicago freelance artist.

Van Genderen, who started 2046 Design last year, got the idea for a previous run of Star Wars travel posters when he watched the trilogy. "I was thinking of [how] old these movies must seem to the newer, younger generation [of] Star Wars fans," he said.

With a vintage feel in mind, Van Genderen whipped up posters showing Planet Hoth, Endor and other Star Wars locales. The series was modeled after Simon Page's cool astronomy prints.

Check out the gallery above for more comic book and Star Wars posters by Van Genderen. Visit Van Genderen's website to see other work or buy a print.

But beware: You might end up wanting to book a first-class ticket to be held by the lake at Naboo like Princess Amidala.

Images courtesy Justin Van Genderen. Follow us at @allisonpdavisand @theunderwire .

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