“Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover” is a proverb whose simple existence proves the fact impressionable souls will do so without fail. This monthly column focuses on the film industry’s willingness to capitalize on this truth, releasing one-sheets to serve as not representations of what audiences are to expect, but as propaganda to fill seats. Oftentimes they fail miserably.
Daylight Savings coming to an end alongside that brisk autumn chill means awards season is finally here. So get your brand new MoviePass ready and your route to your local indie theater cleared. For those more into superheroes than critical darlings, however, don’t despair. Both Marvel and DC have you covered too. Add Pixar’s latest Coco (opens November 22) and I actually wouldn’t be surprised to see November earning a bigger box office take than any summer month this year as a result.
Super characters
While...
Daylight Savings coming to an end alongside that brisk autumn chill means awards season is finally here. So get your brand new MoviePass ready and your route to your local indie theater cleared. For those more into superheroes than critical darlings, however, don’t despair. Both Marvel and DC have you covered too. Add Pixar’s latest Coco (opens November 22) and I actually wouldn’t be surprised to see November earning a bigger box office take than any summer month this year as a result.
Super characters
While...
- 11/3/2017
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
Thanks in part to a very mystical social media maven, Unshaven Comics has recently enjoyed a bit of a renaissance on our Facebook page. With an increase of likes and, more important, engagement, I’ve been able to hold some really great conversations with our glut of fans. Most recently (as of my writing this), I brought up the question of our favorite artists. I did so because, to me, nothing immediately draws us all into the world of comic books before the art… pun wholly intended.
It’s the depiction – be it overtly bright and heroic or gothic and moody – of worlds impossible to live in that ultimately usher us into the pulp. The writing may, in turn, drive us further into our individual fandoms, but I’ll always believe that the visuals of comic bookery are inherently tied to our collective appreciation. Individual artists will hold our attention more than others.
It’s the depiction – be it overtly bright and heroic or gothic and moody – of worlds impossible to live in that ultimately usher us into the pulp. The writing may, in turn, drive us further into our individual fandoms, but I’ll always believe that the visuals of comic bookery are inherently tied to our collective appreciation. Individual artists will hold our attention more than others.
- 9/23/2017
- by Marc Alan Fishman
- Comicmix.com
One of my all time favorite comic artists is Alex Ross, who became one of the biggest names after his work in the 1994 miniseries “Marvels” and the 1996 “Kingdom Come”. Alex Ross Fine Art now has one of the largest booths at the San Diego Comic-Con, spanning two stories high. The two booth will […]...
- 7/18/2017
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
By David Kozlowski | 14 July 2017
Welcome to Issue #4 of The Lrm Weekend, a weekly column highlighting cool and unique videos about film, TV, comics, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, animation, and anime. We also want to hear from you, our awesome Lrm community! Share your favorite videos to: @LRM_Weekend and we'll post your Tweets below!
Last Issue: 7.7.17
Why do we love superheroes, martial arts, fantasy, and sci-fi? The big fight scenes, of course. Every week we'll bring you an epic brawl from the recent or distant past -- we want to hear from you, so share your favorite fights with us!
Jet Li's Fist of Legend (1994) Bonus: Rare Jet Li Interview (English w/ French subtitles)
The original Chinese language movie poster from 1994!
What Is It?
Fist of Legend is a Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Gordon Chan, featuring action choreography by the legendary Yuen Woo-ping (Drunken Master, The...
Welcome to Issue #4 of The Lrm Weekend, a weekly column highlighting cool and unique videos about film, TV, comics, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, animation, and anime. We also want to hear from you, our awesome Lrm community! Share your favorite videos to: @LRM_Weekend and we'll post your Tweets below!
Last Issue: 7.7.17
Why do we love superheroes, martial arts, fantasy, and sci-fi? The big fight scenes, of course. Every week we'll bring you an epic brawl from the recent or distant past -- we want to hear from you, so share your favorite fights with us!
Jet Li's Fist of Legend (1994) Bonus: Rare Jet Li Interview (English w/ French subtitles)
The original Chinese language movie poster from 1994!
What Is It?
Fist of Legend is a Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Gordon Chan, featuring action choreography by the legendary Yuen Woo-ping (Drunken Master, The...
- 7/14/2017
- by David Kozlowski
- LRMonline.com
Young super hero teams just work. They have a broad appeal and who doesn’t love the coming of age story. Look at some of the best comic book teams comprised of younger heroes. Teen Titans, Power Pack, New Mutants, Young Justice, Young Avengers you get the idea. With the recent reboot of the Marvel continuity it looks like they’re set to debut a team comprised of some of the newest and youngest members of the Marvel Universe.
Champions is the newest series debuting at Marvel. The book is being written by Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, Original Sin) and art by Humberto Ramos (Impulse, Runaways). Filling out the team will be the younger Cyclops/Scott Summers, Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, Sam Alexander/Nova, Miles Morales/Spider-Man, Amadeus Cho/The Hulk, and Viv Vision.
I like the fact that we have another team with a unique makeup and some of my current favorite characters,...
Champions is the newest series debuting at Marvel. The book is being written by Mark Waid (Kingdom Come, Original Sin) and art by Humberto Ramos (Impulse, Runaways). Filling out the team will be the younger Cyclops/Scott Summers, Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, Sam Alexander/Nova, Miles Morales/Spider-Man, Amadeus Cho/The Hulk, and Viv Vision.
I like the fact that we have another team with a unique makeup and some of my current favorite characters,...
- 7/5/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jason The X)
- Cinelinx
ComicBook.com interviewed Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's producer, Hiram Garcia to talk about the status of “Shazam!” which Johnson will star in. Dany Garcia and Johnson formed the production company, Seven Bucks Productions, which has developed a variety of films and shows which includes the “Fast & Furious” films, New Line Cinema’s “San Andreas”, and the HBO series “Ballers.”
Garcia talked exclusively with ComicBook.com to give an update on the comic adaptation of “Shazam!” which will feature Johnson as the villain Black Adam opposite the superhero Captain Marvel. Garcia said:
"We're a good way into development. We're expecting a next draft soon which I think is really gonna put us in the zone that we're hoping for."
Garcia added:
"There's a great opportunity between [Black Adam and Shazam]. I was always a fan of Superman and his mythology as I grew up. I remember it was Alex Ross's Kingdom Come that was...
Garcia talked exclusively with ComicBook.com to give an update on the comic adaptation of “Shazam!” which will feature Johnson as the villain Black Adam opposite the superhero Captain Marvel. Garcia said:
"We're a good way into development. We're expecting a next draft soon which I think is really gonna put us in the zone that we're hoping for."
Garcia added:
"There's a great opportunity between [Black Adam and Shazam]. I was always a fan of Superman and his mythology as I grew up. I remember it was Alex Ross's Kingdom Come that was...
- 5/24/2016
- by J.B. Casas
- LRMonline.com
There are different themes and moods associated with each season that, aside from the weather, make them remarkably different from one another. Summer in particular is associated with vitality, energy, and joy, while winter, in contrast, is most linked to death, lethargy, and hopelessness. These seasonal moods extend to all aspects of pop culture like movies and music too. Albums like 808s and Heartbreak, Reflektor, and Led Zeppelin IV are clearly winter albums, while Some Girls, True Blue, and Californication are without question summer albums.
Even comic books reflect this trend as some are more fit for particular seasons or times of the day than others. Some comics like Daredevil and Batman are nighttime books, while Superman and Amazing Spider-Man are daytime books. Batman Red Rain should be read around Halloween, while The Ultimates and The Ultimates 2 are the comic book equivalent of summer blockbusters. Below is my list of...
Even comic books reflect this trend as some are more fit for particular seasons or times of the day than others. Some comics like Daredevil and Batman are nighttime books, while Superman and Amazing Spider-Man are daytime books. Batman Red Rain should be read around Halloween, while The Ultimates and The Ultimates 2 are the comic book equivalent of summer blockbusters. Below is my list of...
- 5/16/2016
- by Andrew Doscas
- SoundOnSight
Mark Waid is a living legend in the comic book industry. His career began with DC Comics in the 1980s with runs as editor on titles from Action Comics and Doom Patrol to Secret Origins and Wonder Woman. He eventually left his role as editor in favor of freelance writing for DC, specifically their Impact line, before settling in on an eight year run on The Flash. In the 90s, Waid worked for Marvel Comics on the X-Men series before heading back to DC to produce Kingdom Come with Alex Ross. He has worked on a number of Justice League titles for DC as well as Superman, Legion of Super-Heroes, and the Brave and the Bold. His work for Marvel includes stints on Fantastic Four, Amazing Spider-Man, The Indestructible Hulk, Daredevil, and several others. He has served as editor-in-chief of Boom! Studios and has launched his own digital publishing website,...
- 9/26/2015
- by Merriell Moyer
- SoundOnSight
Below you will find the winner for the year's Cbm Awards. The Runner-up's are placed below. Let's get started! Best Artist: Jim Lee Runner-up:Alex Ross Best Cbm Artist: Doopie Runner-up: IronWarrior777 Best Editor: DCMarvelFreshman Runner-up: Nailbiter111 Best Trusted User: DEVLIN712 Runner-up: anthonyEstark Best Movie Of The Year: Captain America: The Winter Solider Runner-up: Guardians of the Galaxy Worst Movie Of The Year: Transformers: Age of Extinction Runner-up: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Best News Article: First Look: Ben Affleck In Batman/Superman Batsuit! Runner-up: Marvel Announces Their Phase Three Plans Worst News Story: Popeye Star Robin Williams Dead At Age 63, Possible Suicide Runner-up: Ezra Miller To Play Movie Version Of The Flash; Jason Momoa Confirmed For Aquaman Best TV Show: The Flash Runner-up: Agent's Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Best Editorial Writer: NovaCorpsFan Runner-up: Minty Best Commenter: 0megaDaGod Runner-up: Batz11 Funniest User: McGee Runner-up: Gusto Best Avatar:...
- 12/26/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
Why Are Christopher Nolan’s Movies So Fun to Argue About?
The release of a Christopher Nolan movie, even one that “underperforms” at the box office like this week’sInterstellar, is by far the most fervently talked about work of art for several news cycles. Even in the face of constant barrages of Taylor Swift headlines, Nolan’s work is intensely debated and scrutinized in a way no other filmmaker receives for even one film, let alone all of them… read the full article.
‘Interstellar’ on the Small Screen
Concertgoers often rave about the opportunity to see their most cherished acts perform in a small, intimate space. There’s like an infinite number of bobbing heads in a Madison Square Gardens audience, but standing just feet away from your beloved musicians where if you’re lucky there’ll be some eye contact — that’s where the magic supposedly is… read the full article.
The release of a Christopher Nolan movie, even one that “underperforms” at the box office like this week’sInterstellar, is by far the most fervently talked about work of art for several news cycles. Even in the face of constant barrages of Taylor Swift headlines, Nolan’s work is intensely debated and scrutinized in a way no other filmmaker receives for even one film, let alone all of them… read the full article.
‘Interstellar’ on the Small Screen
Concertgoers often rave about the opportunity to see their most cherished acts perform in a small, intimate space. There’s like an infinite number of bobbing heads in a Madison Square Gardens audience, but standing just feet away from your beloved musicians where if you’re lucky there’ll be some eye contact — that’s where the magic supposedly is… read the full article.
- 11/16/2014
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
So on Monday, I watched the Gotham series premiere with about 8 million of my friends. I started writing a column about the show and what it says (accidentally and/or purposefully) about the role of Batman in pop culture right now. But working on that column got me thinking more generally about Batman: A character who has been around for 75 years, a figure in my cultural consciousness since before my memory begins. The next thing I knew, I was making a list of my favorite Batman things–the movies, the TV shows, the vividly recalled comic book story arcs and standalone issues,...
- 9/29/2014
- by Darren Franich
- EW.com - PopWatch
DC Comics
If you’re a long time comic book reader, the chances are that quite a few of your friends, as newcomers to the genre (no doubt attracted by the big budget escapades of this summer’s Hollywood heroes), will be seeking you out and requesting a company-specific reading list or two.
That’s fine, great even. The more the merrier, we say.
…And you won’t mind at all, will you?
You’ll give them the usual Marvel or DC lists, the pinnacles, the paragons and the prize-winners, the ones that we all knew about and cherished for decades before the ‘beautiful people’ finally took an interest.
You’ll go out of your way to recommend the books that made you proud to read comics in the first place. In so doing, you’ll be hopeful that, if your friends manage to read or obtain even one masterpiece from your careful selection,...
If you’re a long time comic book reader, the chances are that quite a few of your friends, as newcomers to the genre (no doubt attracted by the big budget escapades of this summer’s Hollywood heroes), will be seeking you out and requesting a company-specific reading list or two.
That’s fine, great even. The more the merrier, we say.
…And you won’t mind at all, will you?
You’ll give them the usual Marvel or DC lists, the pinnacles, the paragons and the prize-winners, the ones that we all knew about and cherished for decades before the ‘beautiful people’ finally took an interest.
You’ll go out of your way to recommend the books that made you proud to read comics in the first place. In so doing, you’ll be hopeful that, if your friends manage to read or obtain even one masterpiece from your careful selection,...
- 7/6/2014
- by Chris Quicksilver
- Obsessed with Film
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Spider Sense Tingling!!! - Here be spoilers!
Warning, this article is full of spoilers for the new Amazing Spider-man movie. If you haven't seen it yet, click away now...
Ok.
Last chance.....
Right, if you're still here, let's go.
Though it seems I may be in the minority here, I can honestly say that as a long term Spider-man fan I think the new film is certainly the best Spidey flick I've ever seen and is quite possibly one of the greatest comic book movies I've ever had the pleasure of watching.
But what about the Avengers flick, I hear you cry, or X-Men First Class? They're great, nay, awesome films, no question, but though it's not without its flaws The Amazing Spider-man 2 just about nails everything that makes the reading of comic books such a joy. Well it does for me,...
Spider Sense Tingling!!! - Here be spoilers!
Warning, this article is full of spoilers for the new Amazing Spider-man movie. If you haven't seen it yet, click away now...
Ok.
Last chance.....
Right, if you're still here, let's go.
Though it seems I may be in the minority here, I can honestly say that as a long term Spider-man fan I think the new film is certainly the best Spidey flick I've ever seen and is quite possibly one of the greatest comic book movies I've ever had the pleasure of watching.
But what about the Avengers flick, I hear you cry, or X-Men First Class? They're great, nay, awesome films, no question, but though it's not without its flaws The Amazing Spider-man 2 just about nails everything that makes the reading of comic books such a joy. Well it does for me,...
- 5/4/2014
- Shadowlocked
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Aazurn Publishing
Mercenary Pig #1 (not verified by Diamond), $4.99
Alterna Comics
Lilith Dark And The Beastie Tree Gn, $14.99
Amigo Comics
Lunita #2 (Of 4), $3.99
Rogues The Cold Ship #1 (Of 5), $3.99
Amp! Comics For Kids
Big Nate Great Minds Think Alike Tp, $9.99
Archie Comic Publications
Afterlife With Archie #4 (Francesco Francavilla 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Archie Comics Super Special #5, $9.99
Archie Double Double Digest #250, $5.99
Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 9 Games Tp, $11.99
Aspen Comics
Lola Xoxo #1 (Cover A Siya Oum), $3.99
Lola Xoxo #1 (Cover B Siya Oum), $3.99
Lola Xoxo #1 (Cover C Siya Oum), Ar
Lola Xoxo #1 (Cover D Siya Oum), Ar
Avatar Press
Caliban #1 (Facundo Percio Dark Matter Cover), $9.99
Bearmanor Media
Soap Inside Story Of The Sitcom That Broke All The Rules Sc, $29.95
Big Dog Ink
Legend...
Aazurn Publishing
Mercenary Pig #1 (not verified by Diamond), $4.99
Alterna Comics
Lilith Dark And The Beastie Tree Gn, $14.99
Amigo Comics
Lunita #2 (Of 4), $3.99
Rogues The Cold Ship #1 (Of 5), $3.99
Amp! Comics For Kids
Big Nate Great Minds Think Alike Tp, $9.99
Archie Comic Publications
Afterlife With Archie #4 (Francesco Francavilla 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Archie Comics Super Special #5, $9.99
Archie Double Double Digest #250, $5.99
Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 9 Games Tp, $11.99
Aspen Comics
Lola Xoxo #1 (Cover A Siya Oum), $3.99
Lola Xoxo #1 (Cover B Siya Oum), $3.99
Lola Xoxo #1 (Cover C Siya Oum), Ar
Lola Xoxo #1 (Cover D Siya Oum), Ar
Avatar Press
Caliban #1 (Facundo Percio Dark Matter Cover), $9.99
Bearmanor Media
Soap Inside Story Of The Sitcom That Broke All The Rules Sc, $29.95
Big Dog Ink
Legend...
- 4/7/2014
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
Let's deal with Joaquin Phoenix first. Two days ago, in Variety's article regarding Batman Vs. Superman being pushed back 10 months they reported that the main villain role, "is still in Joaquin Phoenix’s court." This is twice that Variety has mentioned Phoenix for the part, yet they haven't revealed who the main villain is. Well, my source, General Napier, has informed me that Phoenix is "very close" to taking the role, and that the main villain is Lex Luthor. So, put two and two together and you have Joaquin Phoenix as Lex Luthor. Here's a small tidbit about the Man of Steel. General Napier tells me, Henry Cavill will be sporting a new haircut in Zack Snyder’s untitled Superman/Batman film. His Kryptonian locks will be getting a trim. The shorter 'do will resemble Superman's look in Alex Ross and Mark Waid's Kingdom Come, minus the grey hair.
- 1/20/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
Mark Waid is a man that needs little introduction for comics fans. The Eisner Award-winning writer has shaped the industry over the years with his work on The Flash, Fantastic Four, and Kingdom Come with Alex Ross. We got the chance to talk with him about his career and his upcoming horror book Shadow Walk with Legendary Comics.
Talk to us about Shadow Walk. What drew you to the project in the first place?
The basic concept and what drew me in…it wasn’t the people, it wasn’t the company, although all those things contributed to making it a great experience, but it was the basic concept as envisioned by Thomas Tull, who is, of course, the head of the studio. He threw the elevator pitch out [that] The Valley of the Shadow of Death, that we’ve sort of known from Biblical passages as an allegory—really isn’t an allegory.
Talk to us about Shadow Walk. What drew you to the project in the first place?
The basic concept and what drew me in…it wasn’t the people, it wasn’t the company, although all those things contributed to making it a great experience, but it was the basic concept as envisioned by Thomas Tull, who is, of course, the head of the studio. He threw the elevator pitch out [that] The Valley of the Shadow of Death, that we’ve sort of known from Biblical passages as an allegory—really isn’t an allegory.
- 11/21/2013
- by Carl Lyon
- FEARnet
In this sense-shattering issue of This Week in Superhero Movies and TV: Batman and Superman fight back rumors, "Thor 2" rules the box office, high-paid Hollywood actors argue about their salaries, we get an update an the long-in-the-works "Preacher" adaptation, and more. All this, plus a look at a real life superhero. Read on, true believers... "Batman vs. Superman" Information is starting to trickle in, although it's difficult to know what's genuine and what's just hopeful rumor. A mysterious new tweet has folks speculating that Alex Ross' landmark "Kingdom Come" may provide some sort of inspiration for the "Man of Steel" sequel....
- 11/16/2013
- by Dave Lewis
- Hitfix
The cover above is from Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic's Avengers #24, on sale next January. More of these Alex Ross variants are expected to be revealed over the coming weeks and months, so be sure to stay tuned to Cbm for more! Ross is of course best known for his work on the likes of Marvels and Kingdom Come. Which characters would you next like to see his take on?...
- 11/2/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
Want to see Superman’s history flash by faster than a speeding bullet?
In honor of the hero’s 75th anniversary, Man of Steel director Zack Snyder and DC animated universe maestro Bruce Timm have crafted this two-minute animated short, which blasts through the highlights of the character’s many incarnations, from comics, to movies, video games, and even pop art.
“The idea was to start with Siegel and Shuster and end with Henry Cavill, stopping at all the high points and iconic moments in between,” Timm tells EW. Check out the entire film below…
The short, produced by Warner Bros. Animation,...
In honor of the hero’s 75th anniversary, Man of Steel director Zack Snyder and DC animated universe maestro Bruce Timm have crafted this two-minute animated short, which blasts through the highlights of the character’s many incarnations, from comics, to movies, video games, and even pop art.
“The idea was to start with Siegel and Shuster and end with Henry Cavill, stopping at all the high points and iconic moments in between,” Timm tells EW. Check out the entire film below…
The short, produced by Warner Bros. Animation,...
- 10/14/2013
- by Anthony Breznican
- EW - Inside Movies
I had the weirdest dream last night. Like all – or most dreams – it was a jumbled mix. And some of the details are getting lost as the day goes on. But I do remember that I was in the midst of writing three books for DC, one of which was specifically for Karen Berger, although I couldn’t really classify the stories as strictly Vertigo. They were more along the lines of Elseworlds, or Marvel’s Ultimate titles.
All the books were graphic novels and very adult, but the only one I remember clearly now is the one about Supergirl, the original Supergirl, Kara Zor-El, and it was getting the full DC PR treatment – in fact, I think it was Martha Thomases, my friend and fellow columnist here at ComixMix, who was handling the publicity. Karen was very excited about it, and I knew I was writing at the tope of my game.
All the books were graphic novels and very adult, but the only one I remember clearly now is the one about Supergirl, the original Supergirl, Kara Zor-El, and it was getting the full DC PR treatment – in fact, I think it was Martha Thomases, my friend and fellow columnist here at ComixMix, who was handling the publicity. Karen was very excited about it, and I knew I was writing at the tope of my game.
- 8/19/2013
- by Mindy Newell
- Comicmix.com
Trinity of Sin: Pandora #1
Writer: Ray Fawkes
Artists: Zander Cannon, Daniel Sampere, Vicente Cifuentes, Patrick Zircher
Colors: Hi-Fi
Publisher: DC Comics
Pandora is one of the most intriguing characters and concepts to come out of the DC New 52. From appearing in the first issues of all the new DC books in 2011 as well as a Free Comic Book Day story in 2012, the role that Pandora plays in the DC universe has been shrouded in mystery. Is she good or evil? Which characters (or Justice League) will she ally with in the Trinity War? Pandora #1 not only answers some of these questions, but also gives Pandora a deep origin story that makes her a more compelling character. Her story spans 10,000 years and happens in too many locations to name. Ray Fawkes has borrowed elements of both Greek and Christian mythology as well as allusions to history and DC Comics continuity to...
Writer: Ray Fawkes
Artists: Zander Cannon, Daniel Sampere, Vicente Cifuentes, Patrick Zircher
Colors: Hi-Fi
Publisher: DC Comics
Pandora is one of the most intriguing characters and concepts to come out of the DC New 52. From appearing in the first issues of all the new DC books in 2011 as well as a Free Comic Book Day story in 2012, the role that Pandora plays in the DC universe has been shrouded in mystery. Is she good or evil? Which characters (or Justice League) will she ally with in the Trinity War? Pandora #1 not only answers some of these questions, but also gives Pandora a deep origin story that makes her a more compelling character. Her story spans 10,000 years and happens in too many locations to name. Ray Fawkes has borrowed elements of both Greek and Christian mythology as well as allusions to history and DC Comics continuity to...
- 7/5/2013
- by Logan Dalton
- SoundOnSight
Alex Ross is a comic book writer/artist known for his painted, covers, interior and design work. He first rose to fame with the mid-90's limited series Marvels, on which he collaborated with writer Kurt Busiek for Marvel Comics. He has since done a variety of projects for both Marvel and DC Comics, such as the 1996 miniseries Kingdom Come, which Ross also co-wrote. Since then he has also done covers and character designs for various projects for Dynamite Entertainment. Alex Ross' keen eye for detail along with his realistic tone give his work a cinematic feel that lead to his feature film work, which include, concept and narrative art for Sam Raimi's Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2, and DVD packaging art for the M. Night Shyamalan film, Unbreakable, as well as the 2007 Savior of the Universe edition DVD release of Mike Hodges 1980's Flash Gordon film. Alex Ross...
- 3/30/2012
- ComicBookMovie.com
Ah, the comic book movie. Other than video game movies, no source of adaptations has been historically botched quite as badly. It's bizarre, really, that we essentially went through almost two full decades with only a smattering of decent, let alone good, comic book-based films. Ever since Superman II, we've been treated to a steady stream of garbage. Even Tim Burton's first two Batman films, while still enjoyable, were hardly loyal or loving adaptations.
Think about that: since the release of Superman II in 1980, we basically had three decent comic book movies (the Burton Batman movies, and Blade) until we hit the current decade. That's incredibly depressing. Comic books remain a much-maligned source of inspiration, a brilliant, vividly imaginative medium that contains both frequently spectacular writing, as well as gorgeous artwork, that should be an obvious choice for cinematic mining. Instead, what do we get? Three Punisher movies, all...
Think about that: since the release of Superman II in 1980, we basically had three decent comic book movies (the Burton Batman movies, and Blade) until we hit the current decade. That's incredibly depressing. Comic books remain a much-maligned source of inspiration, a brilliant, vividly imaginative medium that contains both frequently spectacular writing, as well as gorgeous artwork, that should be an obvious choice for cinematic mining. Instead, what do we get? Three Punisher movies, all...
- 12/12/2009
- by TK
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