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September 29, 2004
Calling fellow comics geeks.
With a few notably stinky exceptions (Catwoman, Punisher), it appears that movie translations of comic book heroes are making a big comeback. It was cinched for me when the X-Men and Spider-Man were so compelling on the big screen. I feared that both would be ridiculous (as the dismally forcast Fantastic Four flick promises to be), but they really pulled it off.
The classic comic book to movie transition, of course, was the brilliantly dark The Crow.
Superman and Batman are both being revisited in new big screen formats in the near future, and both would seem to be near-sure things in terms of box office draw.
So here's the question that Mr. E asked me. Since it's a bigger discussion than a two-man talk, let me pose it to the throngs of Popping Culture faithful (both of you!): What comic book would you like to see made into a one-shot (or series) big screen cinematic adventure?
Here are my preferences, in order:
(1) Strikeforce: Morituri (anyone else remember this?) for the sheer drama.
(2) Dr. Strange. Heavy on the CGI, I imagine, but a good origin story could work nicely.
(3) The Hulk done much better than the recent one. The internal conflict has much potential for drama. Ditto Spawn.
I'm sure others will spring to mind once I've had more sleep.
Please note that I hope to the Good Lord above that my favorite comic of all time (Gaiman's Sandman) never becomes a movie. It's perfect now. Don't touch it.
Also, because they are decent comics, but won't (IMHO) translate to the big screen, let's stay away from: Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, Green Arrow, Aquaman and anything ending in "lad."
Posted by Dan at September 29, 2004 09:23 PM
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Opening salvo: THIS could end up being very ugly. If they wanted to do something like that, they could have gone with the Metal Men, or something equally goofy.
Now, back to a more pleasant subject.
SpiderMan was always my favourite comic, when I had the time to keep track. Wolverine was one of my favourite characters. Both have been done, and I don't think they did all that bad of a job on X-Men. Certainly not like they did with The Fantastic Four, with Alex Hyde-White playing Reed Richards. What I'd like to see, actually, is a decent treatment of Hawkeye, which would be better than Green Arrow, since he isn't essentially Bruce Wayne with an indian fetish. That, or Nova. Nova would provide as many human conflict options as Peter Parker.
There are some I would like to see make it, but I am sure never will simply because of the name. Mr. Terrific, the Champion of Fair Play, would be great to have on screen. Mr. Miracle, the ultimate escape artist, would be interesting, too.
I'd also be interested in seeing what you think would be the worst choice for a movie adaptation of a comic book.
Posted by: Mr. E. at September 30, 2004 03:39 AM
I was always kind of partial to Moon Knight--definitely among the coolest costumes, at least. John Byrne-era She-Hulk was great, too, but I don't know who could pull off the lead roll. How about Frank Miller's Ronin?
And if someone good--and I mean really good, not just above-Hollywood-average good--signed on to do it, Watchmen could be awesome.
Posted by: folkbum at September 30, 2004 06:26 AM
Definitely Zippy the Pinhead. I was thinking of something along the lines of...
Zippy the Pinhead goes to Washington.
An American President starring Zippy the Pinhead.
Posted by: Ralph at September 30, 2004 09:43 AM
Mr. E, Thanks and no thanks for that first link.
Watchmen! Yes.. must be done just so, but yes.
And.. I guess nobody remembers Strikeforce: Morituri, then?
Posted by: Big Dan at September 30, 2004 04:45 PM
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