Comic book adaptation last edited by milwaukeesean on 040819 07. The book, as i recall, had a lot more internal monologue, and that just wasnt going to work in a kids film. What comic book hasnt been made into a movie yet and who do you want to star in it. In the early 2000s, blockbusters such as xmen 2000 and spiderman 2002 have led to dozens of superhero films. Marco abel contemporary adaptation studiestheories have tended to focus singularly on the movement from the novelshort story to film largely ignoring mediums such as the theater, music, visual art, video games, and the comic book. This entry was posted in comic book adaptations and tagged marvel, marvel comics on april 28, 2017 by sarah sommer. Its even trickier with comic book adaptations because many of the characters have been appearing in new stories for twenty, fifty, or seventyfive years straight. As comic book adaptations have reached a zenith of output, we take a look at the worst flops to hit the small and big screen over the years. Please help improve this article by adding citations to. Gold keys adaptation of the beatles yellow submarine follows the basic premise of the filmthe blue meanies attacking pepperlandbut it changes the entire. A top 5, top 10, even top 15 wasnt enough to showcase this incredible genre. Apr 28, 2017 this entry was posted in comic book adaptations and tagged marvel, marvel comics on april 28, 2017 by sarah sommer. Hollywood blockbusters have gone comic book with the advent of convincing cgi technology.
Jan 23, 2015 the highly celebrated comic book writer, novelist, playwright and screenwriter tony lee teaches the raindance introduction to comic book and graphic novel script writing course. Comic bookgraphic novel adaptations have been fashionable for a while and now joann sfar has taken the form into biopic territory with the adaptation of his biographical graphic novel gainsbourg vie heroique, a glimpse at the life of french singer serge gainsbourg. Now, to be fair, there have definitely been more than a few terrible movies based on cartoons and tv shows as well. Best comic book movies 50 amazing comic book films. Straying from the book will always have a mixed reaction, but it really doesnt have to be a bad thing. The other answer here, that they are cheaper and less risky than original ideas is completely true. Why is hollywood obsessed with reboots and comic book. This includes but is not necessarily limited to our database schema and data distribution format. All work and no play makes jack a dull boy all work and no play makes jack a dull boy all work and no play makes jack a dull boy all work and no play makes jack a. Wolverine no doubt, were all looking forward to reynolds reprisal of this role in deadpool, scheduled for release on february 12, 2016. Jason serafino is a contributing writer at complex who covers movies, tv, and comic books.
A creature named ormon offers simon the chance to become a superhero. The story of ricky 1991 directed by ngai kai lam the comic. Dec 08, 2015 youd think that archie would have been a perfect character to be adapted for the big screen back in his 1940s heyday, but there was just one problem. The holiday season has managed to take up more of my time than i initially believed it would. However, it forgot to bring a good script along with it. Why marvel movies dont follow the comic book storylines. It seems like its been going on forever, but it hasnt really. The approach of summer brings the hype of the superheroes. Of all the many, many comic book adaptations that have lit up screens big, small, and pocketsize over the decades, which one is the absolute best. However, comics explore many genres, and there have been plenty of non superherothemed comics adapted for the big screen.
The 10 worst comic book adaptations of all time features forget iron man and the dark knight for a minute, and instead be frightened by 10 comic book adaptations that bring us out in a shudder. This year, the xmen are back with a new director, and the xmens old director is back with an even older superhero. My comic book adaptations on bluray dvdbluray collection. These days, movies based on comic books are a big deal. The ultimate news source for music, celebrity, entertainment, movies, and current events on the web. Comic book characters, particularly superheroes, have long been adapted into film, beginning in the 1940s with saturday movie serials aimed at children. And here at fandomania we wanted to give you nice little guide on the best of the best, based on successful translation from page to screen by use of visual style, story, cast and general quality. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. The comic book adaptation for iv is especially notable as it fell under the fleeting demographic rule and the final volume is to be released just in time for the 10th anniversary of ivs release lending to fan speculation that the manga was meant as capcoms way of doing an acknowledgement of the anniversary. While the film adaptation is perhaps best known for angelina jolies arse, the comic book proved to be mark millars. May 04, 2007 the 10 worst comic book adaptations of alltime every superhero has their nemesis, every positive has its negative and you can be sure that for every good comic book adaptation there is a bad one. The 10 worst comic book adaptations of alltime every superhero has their nemesis, every positive has its negative and you can be sure that for. On that note, here are 15 comic book adaptations that are more famous than the comics theyre based on. These may or may not be the best adaptations in the genre.
Mar 24, 2014 the other answer here, that they are cheaper and less risky than original ideas is completely true. Rikioh is a manga which later adapted to an anime series and liveaction film. So today were going in the opposite direction, and im sharing my picks for the 10 worst comic book movies of alltime. Superman 1978 and batman 1989 are two later successful movie adaptations of famous comic book characters. As with horror and scifi, genre films have taken a step out of the dark or the page, in this case to become true cultural phenomenons. For the last 20 years comic book movies have played a role in pop culture that none could have predicted. List of television programs based on comics wikipedia. May 07, 2014 its even trickier with comic book adaptations because many of the characters have been appearing in new stories for twenty, fifty, or seventyfive years straight. A proper judge dredd movie ron pearlman or an unknown actormost overrated comic book movie. Marvel struck gold when they launched their cinematic universe based on their own never. Graphic novel adaptations of classic books 170 books. Oct 01, 2015 comic book adaptations were also a great way for movie studios to make some simple merchandise in the era before star wars forever changed the way movies were marketed upon its release in 1977. For films based on comic strips, see list of films based on comic strips.
As most of my viewers know, ive been working on building up my collection of stuff based on comic books for quite some time. Marvel struck gold when they launched their cinematic universe based on. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Your best and worst of comic book movie adaptations. That sounds like a lot, but were also talking about comic book adaptations such of the very nonsuperhero variety, such as the indie gems snowpiercer, sins. A new york times bestselling author and eagle award winner whos worked on series including, xmen, doctor who, starship troopers and spiderman, lee is the master when it comes to writing for. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The many loves of dobie gillis was a hit sitcom in the early 1960s, following the life of dobiea high school boy torn between multiple girlsand his offbeat best friend, maynard g.
About sarah sommer sarah is a journalist and an artist who lives in the city. Foxs xmen franchise has seen a resurgence thanks to deadpool, logan, and legion. The highly celebrated comic book writer, novelist, playwright and screenwriter tony lee teaches the raindance introduction to comic book and graphic novel script writing course a new york times bestselling author and eagle award winner whos worked on series including, xmen, doctor who, starship troopers and spiderman, lee is the master when it comes to writing for comic books and. There are a lot of great comic book adaptations that have been coming to film and television lately. Comic book adaptations, fanboy auteurs, and guiding fan reception 2015. The top 5 best dc comics to adapt for warners new elseworld. Weirdest comic book adaptations of famous characters by brian steele may 10, 2017 3. May 12, 2017 10 worst comic book animated series of all time 1 of 12.
Exploring modern hollywoods leading genre, by liam burke, is a scholarly look at the comic book movie genre, examining why these movies became so popular since the turn of the new century as well as the various elements than can be said to constitute the genre. If that sounds an awful lot like archie and jughead, well, archie comics apparently thought so too, which explains why the company tried to turn archie into a sitcom in 1964. Excluding adaptations already announced but not yet released, id love to see marvel do something with the current incredible hercules comics series. It features the character twisty the clown in a comic book. Archie andrews the comic book character was a complete and utter ripoff of mickey rooneys wildly popular movie character andy hardy, who headlined 16 films between 1937 and 1958. Dec 28, 2014 the top ten best comic book adaptations 3 1 i apologize for the lack of an entry recently. On the 7th of may, one of the greatest days for fans of comic books, manga and graphic novels will arrive, for across the world it is free comic book day with so many comic book films set to. Were inspired by the books, but the marvel cinematic universe is not the marvel comic book universe. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. Ever since the introduction of the xmen and spiderman to our movie screens the comic book movie genre has only gone up and up in terms of sheer gross and potential. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. There are exceptions, sure, like david mazzucchellis take on austers city of glass, or peter kupers striking version of kafkas metamorphosis.
For decades, comic book adaptations have mostly been terrible, and more or less for captain beattys reasons given above. Brundige, alex, the rise of marvel and dcs transmedia superheroes. So they added a new character to allow the monologue to be transferred to a conversation. May 06, 2011 on the 7th of may, one of the greatest days for fans of comic books, manga and graphic novels will arrive, for across the world it is free comic book day with so many comic book films set to be. Created by masahiko takajo and saruwatari tetsuya, the story is about a young man who has learned the art of qigong from one of chiang kai sheks bodyguards and has become so strong that he can literally punch holes through people and solid. Big bad beetleborgs 19961998 a group of kids are transformed into their favorite comic book superheoes. Not all comic adaptations are superheroes, however. Learn how and when to remove these template messages this article needs additional citations for verification. Apr 19, 2006 it seems like its been going on forever, but it hasnt really.
May 10, 2017 weirdest comic book adaptations of famous characters by brian steele may 10, 2017 3. Apr 20, 2017 on that note, here are 15 comic book adaptations that are more famous than the comics theyre based on. Apr 20, 2012 as most of my viewers know, ive been working on building up my collection of stuff based on comic books for quite some time. Graphic novel adaptations of classic books classic worksyou know, those books always showing up on school assigned reading listsadapted into graphic novels. Superior follows a boy named simon pooni, a comic book fan with multiple sclerosis, who faces bullying from kids at school. Some of the worst comic book adaptations of all time have been animated, making for some truly bad superhero cartoons. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. On paper, the league of extraordinary gentlemen had it all, including the awesome sean connery as the lead. Twenty best comic book movie adaptations the snipe news. Comic book adaptations were also a great way for movie studios to make some simple merchandise in the era before star wars forever changed the way movies were marketed upon its. Forget iron man and the dark knight for a minute, and instead be frightened by 10 comic book adaptations that bring us out in a shudder.
Aug 20, 2017 superior follows a boy named simon pooni, a comic book fan with multiple sclerosis, who faces bullying from kids at school. The top ten best comic book adaptations 3 1 i apologize for the lack of an entry recently. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. The comic book movies released over the past decade have ranged from moving works of art that literally changed pop culture forever to straight. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. All portions of the grand comics database, except where noted otherwise, are ed by the gcd and are licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. At their best, comicbook adaptations bring in an already dedicated fanbase and set up a. Many comic book adaptations of classic novels, though, seem less like genuine art and more like a cheap way to lure kids into reading the real thing dumbeddown versions with pretty pictures taking away the sting of any archaic language. Of all the many, many comicbook adaptations that have lit up screens big, small, and pocketsize over the decades, which one is the absolute best. Created by masahiko takajo and saruwatari tetsuya, the story is about a young man who has learned the art of qigong from one.
The novel follows gainsbourg growing up in 1940s nazioccupied paris. While the film adaptation is perhaps best known for angelina jolies arse, the comic book proved to. Although hes one of the greatest visionaries of the medium, the adaptations of his books are rarely done well. Several disney animated canon movies have some sort of comic book adaptation, which either end up in their own special promotional comic bookminiseries, or simply in the pages of walt disneys comics and stories. Every comic book movie of the decade ranked from worst to best.
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