With the upcoming launch of Netflix’s The Old Guard, primarily based on the Image comedian of the identical title, we at FandomWire thought it will be a good time to revisit movies that you simply (in all probability) didn’t know had been primarily based on comics.
If you might be something like me, seeing primarily based on the acclaimed graphic novel through the trailer for Old Guard caught you without warning, I fancy myself a comic book connoisseur, however it appears I missed out on this collection utterly.
This collection started as a 5-problem miniseries in 2017 and has since been revisited. The Old Guard is the story of previous troopers who by no means die…and but can not appear to fade away. Lead by Andromache of Scythia, “Andy” and her different immortal comrades promote their distinctive abilities solely to those that can discover and afford them. Where it was as soon as simple for the world to neglect a face, The Old Guard face a brand new distinctive problem in 21st century.
Here are my high 10 movies you (in all probability) didn’t Know had been primarily based on comics, as soon as once more these are simply my private picks. If you opinions differ please submit your Top 10, depart a like, remark or share.
Men in Black
Here come the Men In Black, sorry if Will Smith’s track is caught in your head now however I needed to show my level by some means. When pondering of the film Men In Black you bear in mind the movies, the cartoon, the music video, the superior Universal Studios experience, even the horrible video video games primarily based on the license, however how usually do you bear in mind its supply materials.
Originally revealed by Aircel comics (now owned by Marvel) this restricted collection consisted of six points created and written by Lowell Cunningham and illustrated by Sandy Carruthers.
Since the discharge of the unique movie Marvel has once more revisited this franchise publishing a collection of 1-pictures that embrace a prequel, sequel, and a movie adaptation.
The movie and comedian are very totally different in tone. Where Men In Black the movie is enjoyable, comedic and lighthearted, the comedian is way bleaker. Also omitted are the Men In Black’s different areas of experience. In the movie, the brokers solely cease aliens, however within the comedian, the Men In Black are referred to as into motion each time something paranormal happens, this consists of werewolves, demons, zombies, and many others.
Cowboys and Aliens
After the success of Iron Man and Iron Man 2, Jon Favreau directed one other comedian ebook film, surprisingly it was not a comic book produced by Marvel. The comedian in query was Cowboys and Aliens.
One of the fascinating issues concerning this property is the movie rights had been offered earlier than the comedian was revealed. In May 1997, Universal Pictures and DreamWorks purchased the rights to the “graphic novel in development.”
The graphic novel was lastly revealed in 2006 by Platinum Studios Comics. Created by writers Fred Van Lente and Andrew Foley, and artists Dennis Calero and Luciano Lima.
Cowboys and Aliens the comedian was concerned in an issue concerning the legitimacy of its promoting practices, and as a result of these inflated gross sales numbers Universal and DreamWorks moved forward with its movie adaptation.
I bear in mind seeing the trailer and forged introduced for this movie and being extraordinarily excited however upon viewing left the theater disenchanted, and should you felt the identical manner I might advocate studying the graphic novel because it fixes a variety of the plot holes observed within the film.
30 Days of Night
Much like Cowboys and Aliens, 30 Days of Night began as a movie pitch, however didn’t see the preliminary curiosity from the movie studios it was pitched to, not like that movie.
Created by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith the comedian was initially solely three points however after the success of the comics and the movie adaptation in 2007, a number of comedian sequels have been produced, as properly a movie sequel 30 Days of Night: Dark Days.
This is an pleasing film and if you’re a fan of over-the-high R-rated Horror Movies, like From Dusk til Dawn or The Cabin within the Woods you owe it to your self to examine this one out in addition to the graphic novels that impressed it.
The Rocketeer
I really like the Rocketeer and I’m to see what Disney has in retailer for the character as there have been talks of rebooting or making a sequel to the 1991 movie. If you’ve gotten youngsters, there’s a animated collection on Disney Junior.
I bear in mind renting this film after I was a child from Blockbuster primarily based off nothing, however the VHS cowl and I used to be instantly hooked. I had already seen all of the Indiana Jones movies that had been out, so it was cool to search out one other pulp hero, coincidentally I additionally love movies primarily based on The Phantom, The Shadow, and Flash Gordon.
Created by author and artist Dave Stevens in 1982, this character was an homage to the heroes present in serials of the 1930’s to the 1950’s.
With a plot that includes gangsters, a stolen rocket pack made by Howard Hughes, the “Golden Age” of Hollywood set in opposition to the backdrop of World War II and a Bond Actor taking part in a villain, how might you presumably go unsuitable. You can stream it on Disney+, and should you haven’t seen it but do your self a favor and provides it a watch.
The Crow
Rest in peace Brandon Lee.
Brandon Lee, like his father Bruce Lee performed the function of an iconic hero. Bruce Lee performed Kato in The Green Hornet collection from 1966 to 1967 and his son Brandon stared because the lead within the 1994 movie The Crow.
It is not possible for me to speak about this movie with out the specter of Brandon Lee’s demise on set developing, it’s a horrible tragedy that weighs closely over this movie. Brandon Lee’s portrayal of Eric Draven / The Crow may be very harking back to Heath Ledger’s efficiency because the Joker in The Dark Knight, each are superb as their respective characters and each performances resulted in tragedy.
The comedian the movie is predicated on can also be surrounded by disappointment because it was created as a manner for creator James O’Barr to course of his grief after coping with the lack of his girlfriend by the hands of a drunk driver. Originally revealed in 1989 it grew to become a cult basic in comedian ebook shops earlier than making its transition to the large display.
I hope this collection will get the revival its major character is understood for, as each Jason Momoa and Tom Hiddleston have each been connected to The Crow reboot at one time.
Wanted
Definitely totally different from the comedian collection it’s primarily based on, however an excellent introduction to the universe created by author Mark Millar and J.G. Jones. Even as an R-rated film it doesn’t stay as much as the quantity of intercourse, violence and general depravity of the unique six problem restricted collection revealed by Top Cow Productions. I’ll applaud director Timur Bekmambetov for the model of Wanted we did get although as a result of it no less than captures the spirit of the comedian.
In the movie, we comply with Wesley Gibson performed by James McAvoy a personality tormented by panic assaults. It is later revealed to him that his panic assaults are as a result of his underlying superpowers. Wesley enters into the world of the Fraternity a gaggle of assassins; Wesley is sought out after his father dies and the Fraternity need Wesley to take his place within the group.
I take pleasure in this movie quite a bit as a enjoyable motion film, there are shootouts, automobile chases, and nice visible results all through, what is just not within the movie although, and virtually unforgivable is the superb costume from the comedian; the Killer Suit is a particular go well with worn by Wesley throughout assassination missions within the comedian. This is remedied within the tie-in online game of the identical title.
Ghost World
If you thought Scarlett Johansson’s first comedian ebook function was within the MCU, you’d be unsuitable. Her first comedian impressed function got here within the movie Ghost World, and I’m not going to carry it in opposition to you should you didn’t bear in mind Johansson’s look in Frank Miller’s Spirit film both.
Unlike the Spirit film that Frank Miller directed that was each a monetary and demanding failure the Ghost World movie is far nearer to the authors authentic story and imaginative and prescient.
Based on points #11 – #18 of the choice comedian Eightball created by Daniel Clowes and revealed by Fantagraphics Books; We comply with Enid performed by Thora Birch and her buddy Rebecca performed by Scarlett Johansson. The story focuses on these two characters as their friendship begins to take a flip as soon as Enid begins to take discover of Steve Buscemi’s character Seymour’s love life.
Interestingly earlier than directing this movie director Terry Zwigoff made a documentary referred to as Crumb in 1994 that chronicled the lifetime of Robert Crumb and his contributions to different comics paving the best way for the likes of Daniel Clowes
This movie and comedian are vital because the movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay, written by Clowes and Terry Zwigoff and confirmed you don’t need to have a buff man in tights to create an excellent comedian ebook adaptation.
I might undoubtedly advocate this to followers of the cartoons Daria and Mission Hill.
Snowpiercer
Snowpiercer is predicated off the French graphic novel Le Transperceneige created by Jacques Lob and Jean-Marc Rochette and initially revealed in 1982 by Franco-Belgian comics writer Casterman. The English translation was launched in 2014 by Titan Comics; Snowpiercer: The Escape and Snowpiercer: The Explorers had been launched in 2014 with a 3rd quantity in launched in 2016 and a prequel collection in 2019.
The story has been tailored a number of occasions, initially delivered to movie by Korean director Bong Joon-ho in 2013. The movie noticed launch in America a yr later. After the success of the movie, a tv collection was greenlit in 2015, sadly it wasn’t till May of 2020 that we obtained to see the collection premiere.
This collection tackles heavy themes comparable to sacrifice, guilt, violence, human nature, management, collusion, and sophistication.
If you possibly can, I might extremely advocate studying the graphic novel and watching the 2 diversifications.
From Hell
Love or hate Alan Moore there is no such thing as a denying he has written a number of the biggest tales ever informed in our medium, and it’s no marvel so a lot of his works have been translated to the large display. With that transition from web page to display is the place the issues start and sadly this can be a widespread incidence with Alan Moore diversifications.
You will both love, hate or be detached to them, most notable of Moore’s diversifications are Watchmen, V for Vendetta, The League of Extraordinary Gentleman, and Batman: The Killing Joke, however the model of From Hell that made it to the large display would be the worst adaptation of one in all Moore’s tales.
I might advocate watching the movie first, as it isn’t a nasty film in its personal proper, however as an adaptation it’s missing. Johnny Depp is nice within the movie. He does nice in a majority of these roles and I used to be reminded of Depp’s efficiency from Sleep Hollow as Ichabod Crane. It is with Depp’s character the place issues with the movie begin. His character, Inspector Abberline is a mix of two characters discovered within the comics; Inspector Abberline and psychic Robert Less.
This is only one instance of the diversifications many disappointing choices, and another excuse to hunt out the Graphic Novel, I might counsel the current Top Shelf Productions laborious cowl launch, I purchased it for my spouse who’s an enormous fan of Moore’s work and he or she liked it.
Mystery Men
I’m so excited to inform folks about this film; I bear in mind seeing it at a greenback theater in Maryland and laughing all the time.
Based loosely on Bob Burden’s Flaming Carrot Comics, we see a gaggle of what could be thought of C to D tier heroes in Marvel or DC comics save the day.
This movie is the definition of a cult basic because it was a field workplace bomb making $33 million on a $68 million-greenback finances, however man does it have an all-star forged. You have Ben Stiller, Paul Reubens, Kel Mitchell, William H.Macy, Janeane Garofalo, Greg Kinnear, Geoffrey Rush and plenty of extra in a Superhero ensemble movie in 1999 over a decade earlier than the likes of the Avengers movies.
As a fan of comics, Mystery Men undoubtedly deserves its place in comedian ebook historical past.
And that concludes my checklist. Did you understand about all of those, did your favourite comedian to film adaptation not make the checklist? Let’s maintain the dialog happening FandomWire.com, or touch upon FandomWire’s Facebook and Twitter.