5 Comic books that became movies 2011
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Comic books and movies. From paper to screen.
Although fanboys probably know more about the characters than some of filmmakers, surely a huge part of audience doesn't know much about the printed stories - and the history - of such characters beyond what they saw in the movie adaptations. This lens is aimed to help people that want to know more about this heroes and villains of some of these movies.
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The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 (Marvel Masterworks)
Classic stories from 1970's famous Claremont/Byrne era.
Who did this work:
Chris Claremont (writer), John Byrne (Illustrator and giver of a lot of ideas), Dave Cockrum (illustrator)
The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 (Marvel Masterworks)
Amazon Price: $16.00 (as of 05/30/2012)
Why and How is connected to X-Men First Class Movie
Altough The Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 1 (Marvel Masterworks)
X-Men First Class and classical X-men Comic Books
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Captain America, Vol. 1 (Marvel Masterworks)
Classic stories made by some masters like Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, John Romita Sr. and other geniuses.
Who did this work:
Stan Lee (writer), Jack Kirby, Jonh Romita, Sr, and Dick Ayers (Illustrators)
Captain America, Vol. 1 (Marvel Masterworks)
Amazon Price: $15.96 (as of 05/30/2012)
Never been a great fan of Captain America - The first Avenger, myself, but some of the concepts and dramatical arcs really got me sometimes. Besides, some of the classical (and kind of naive) lets-kick-some-nazi-asses stories are the quintessential storyline from that age and make clear why the Cap is who he is and why became an inpirational icon for some generations.
By contrast, you can compare him with Nomad, his ex-sidekick once knew as Buck, that became more a cool-but-dangerous-urbanoid-edgy-anti-hero.
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(Extra) Nomad, formerly know as Bucky
Captain America is a white Paladin? Well, meet his darker shadow.
Who did it:
Fabian Nicieza (author) e and a pletora of illustrators.
Nomad: Stepping from the Pages of Captain America, #1 May
Amazon Price: $9.25 (as of 05/30/2012)
Nomad was Captain America sidekick, but some psychological issues and some dissapointment with humanity turned him into a little more darker, but cool, anti-hero. In his initial dramatic arc you will find some more realistic and dark stories. Just for note, he once fought some drug smugglers between packs of cocaine, while holding a baby that he adopted (kind of) after her junkie mother - a prostitute - almost get an OD.
Pretty much contrast to the shinning captain above, isn't?
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Thor, that handsome Asgardian
Well, besides that fantastic context with Asgard, Valkiryas and other nordic things, this series was written by a writer of some cool movies and TV Series. So, it's fun!
Who, in name of Asgard, did it:
J. Michael Straczynski (Author), Olivier Coipel (Illustrator).
Thor, Vol. 1
Amazon Price: $8.07 (as of 05/30/2012)
J. Michael Straczynski is the scripter and producer of a lot of cool TV series and it's fanatic for Comic books. He took an iconic character and gave him a much better dramatic dynamic. And fun, of course!
Conan
The character that is the quintessential fantasy warrior. Ask any RPG Geek!
Who did it:
A lot of illustrators, but the father of the cimerian warrior and who you have to gave credit for this is Robert E. Howard.
The Coming of Conan the Cimmerian: The Original Adventures of the Greatest Sword and Sorcery Hero of All Time!
Amazon Price: $7.34 (as of 05/30/2012)
Warriors, witches, some violence, some discreet sexuality and an eerie mood in stories that kind of defined the rules and tone of almost all movies and books in the fantasy genere.
If this is not enough, what about that:
Before this movie with Jason Momoa, Arnold Schwarzenegger played Conan, way before being the Governator, with his famous accent and dramatic skills at... let me put this way: the highest peek.
Comic Books or Movies?
Which one do you prefer and why?
Surely is comic books
sustainableartist says:
Movies are fun for the spectacle, but for real depth, comics all the way.
says:
Comics are way much better.Exist pretty good films based in comics but i saw truly abominations in cinemas.
SilmarwenLinwelin says:
I love comics!
sunita says:
I like comic books also.
Hulk63 says:
Comic books.From the silver and bronze age especially.
Movies, man. Movies.
gogolf162 says:
I liked comics when I was a kid.
sandyspider says:
I love them both but I haven't read a comic book in years. Some of these books have made excellent movies, like Xmen.
Teddy_Steele says:
Movies...more bang for your buck with how much comics are costing these says. I loved comics as a kid, but today it is all an exploited market.
bensen32 says:
Well I was torn between the 2 but going to the movie I get to spend sometime with my son so I got to go for the movies for that,but the comics you get more out of as far as the story and the history and everything.
Tipi says:
I used to enjoy comics but now I prefer movies.
Green Lantern, The darkest night
The comic book much better than the movie
A guy that understand the power of the courage and strong will - plus some humility - after gaining a cool ring that makes him capable of creating cool - and i mean really cool - gadgets of energy.
Who did it?
Geoff Johns (writer), Doug Mahnke (illustrator)
Green Lantern: Blackest Night
Amazon Price: $12.25 (as of 05/30/2012)
Plain and simple: is much better than the movie. Althought the character Sinestro played by Mark Strong is pretty cool.
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sustainableartist
Oct 26, 2011 @ 1:37 pm | delete
- Nice lens! I'd actually be interested in your take too on how the movies varied from the comics, not having read all of those ones.
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Sep 18, 2011 @ 8:32 pm | delete
- I really liked Captain America and Smurfs. Will be watching Green Lantern soon.
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SilmarwenLinwelin Aug 22, 2011 @ 7:11 pm | delete
- Nice lens, well done!
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cbessa
Aug 22, 2011 @ 10:58 pm | delete
- Hey Simlar, thanks for you kind words!
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bo-abo
Aug 12, 2011 @ 5:59 pm | delete
- but the worst is reboots of spiderman :(
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