ChatGPT Launches Superhero-Style AI Action Portraits to Rival Gemini Nano Banana: 10 Prompts to Try

OpenAI’s new feature lets users transform selfies into dynamic, 3D-style superhero action figures—complete with custom costumes, powers, and quirky sidekicks.

ChatGPT Introduces AI Action Portraits

OpenAI has rolled out AI Action Portraits, a creative tool that turns ordinary photos into comic-book-style, 3D superhero portraits. Users can customise everything from costumes and superpowers to sidekicks, making each portrait unique.

This new feature is OpenAI’s answer to Google’s Gemini Nano Banana, which gained attention for generating playful 3D action figures. By integrating advanced GPT-4-powered image generation into ChatGPT, OpenAI allows users to create hyper-personalised, cinematic superhero illustrations, far beyond simple app filters.

How to Create Your Superhero AI Portrait

Step 1: Upload Your Photo

Snap a clear selfie or select one from your gallery. Ensure your face is well-lit for the best results.

Step 2: Craft Your Prompt

Example structure:

"Transform my photo into a 3D superhero action figure named [Hero Name], clad in [describe costume] with [powers or accessories]. Include [sidekick or prop] and present in a themed collector’s box."

You can get creative: add pets as sidekicks, unique weapons, or retro comic-book packaging.

Step 3: Generate and Refine

Click send and let ChatGPT craft your portrait. Tweak details like:

"Make the armour metallic and add glowing runes"

until your hero looks perfect.

Step 4: Share Your Creation

Download your 3D action portrait and post it on social media.

10 ChatGPT Superhero AI Portrait Prompts

1. Captain Aqua

“Transform my photo into a 3D superhero action figure named Captain Aqua, armoured in shimmering blue and silver with flowing water effects. Include a trident and dolphin sidekick. Package in a glossy ocean-themed blister pack with wave graphics.”

2. SolarFlare

“Turn my photo into SolarFlare, a radiant warrior in golden-crimson armour with molten fire eyes, energy wings, and a fiery volcano-themed collector box.”

3. IronClash

“Create IronClash, a tech-infused red-armoured hero with mechanical joints and a robotic hawk on the shoulder. Equip with a laser gauntlet and package like a metallic vintage toy.”

4. Phantom Viper

“Convert my selfie to Phantom Viper, wearing green-black tactical gear with glowing venom eyes and dual daggers. Display in a midnight-black, mysterious box.”

5. Thunderstrike

“Make my photo a storm-wielding superhero named Thunderstrike in electric blue armour. Include a wolf companion with thunder fur, presented in a stormy cloud blister pack.”

6. EchoByte

“Transform this image into EchoByte, a coder-hero with headphone weapons, cyber-cat sidekick in neon fur, and a keyboard shield. Dress in glitchy purple circuits suit, packaged as retro 80s tech toy.”

7. Nova Blaze

“Generate Nova Blaze from my photo, exploding with cosmic energy in starry robes, holding a supernova orb. Add floating asteroid accessories in a galaxy-themed collector box.”

8. Shadow Weaver

“Turn my photo into Shadow Weaver, a mystical hero in flowing black silk with shadow tendrils and a raven familiar. Include web-slinging gloves in an enchanted gothic blister pack.”

9. Frost Guardian

“Create Frost Guardian, armoured in icy crystal white and blue with frost breath effects. Add a polar bear cub ally and a glacial hammer, packaged in a snowflake-decorated toy box.”

10. Vortex Rider

“Reimagine my selfie as Vortex Rider, a wind-master in teal and grey leathers, riding a mini tornado base with eagle wings. Box it as an adventure hero collectible with whirlwind graphics.”