 James OBarr modeled the comic book Erics Face on an amalgam of Ian  Curtis and Daniel Ash. Iggy Pop served as the model for comic Erics  torso and more importantly, the comic Funboys overall look and  attitude. Iggy was slated to star as Funboy in the film however he  was forced to decline the role due to touring/recording conflicts.  To make up for his cancellation he agreed to be in the sequel.