World Industries Skateboards was created in the late 1980s by Steve Rocco. Known mostly for their cartoon characters Flameboy, Wet Willy, and Devilman, World Industries Skateboards has portrayed their graphics as comical and entertaining. Not only are World Industries' graphics very detailed and vivid, their affordable prices make for a must buy skateboard, not only for the beginning rider, but for the price conscious skater as well.