Sentences with phrase «other superhero comics»

While other superhero comics dealt with human character flaws that were lessened by the choice to become a superhero (Peter Parker's wimpy nature was negated by Spider - Man's presence, etc.), the «Watchmen» gave us a vision that those with superpowers would have their character flaws heightened exponentially along with their powers.

Not exact matches

the other curious thing is when theists go after the atheists over our knowledge of scripture, most atheists were once theists so we would have some idea of scripture like you all however with the onslaught of attacks from religious folks in the real world when they discover we're not «one of them» has the same effect as the villian in the comics unwittingly creating the superhero.

Keep on thanking him and send money, to some guys, so that this son, whom you'll never see again, can go on saving other people like some comic book superhero, or something.

Some of the superheroes who will be introduced to the viewing audience include Peter Petrelli, an almost 30 - something male nurse who suspects he might be able to fly, Isaac Mendez, a 28 - year - old junkie who has the ability to paint images of the future when he is high, Niki Sanders, a 33 - year - old Las Vegas showgirl who begins seeing strange things in mirrors, Hiro Nakamura, a 24 - year - old Japanese comic - book geek who literally makes time stand still, D.L. Hawkins, a 31 - year - old inmate who can walk through walls, Matt Parkman, a beat cop who can hear other people's thoughts, and Claire Bennet, a 17 - year - old cheerleader who defies death at every turn.

Lego Batman 3 has all the ingredients of the other, enjoyable, Lego superhero games, but is let down by clunky controls, poor signposting and questionable translations of well - known comic book personalities.

And while the films plot may not be as good as some other superhero films, it still is an enjoyable movie with that set aside and is pretty faithful to the comics as is.

With adaptations of superhero comics to film, it seems that the only thing of interest to the film maker (s) is getting the shiniest and biggest effects on screen along with «kick - ass» action sequences and one - upping each other on the adrenaline level.

Superman: The Movie remains the quintessential superhero film and the comic book adaptation against which all others are judged.

Deadpool 2 review: Absurd, funny and completely crazy Deadpool 2 isn't as brilliant and cutting as any other Superhero films based on Marvel Comic charact...

It's another origin story we're familiar with in the world of comic book heroes, but given the emphasis on magic and alternate dimensions, there are many other toys in the toy box to play with to keep it all feeling like something new to the universe of big - screen superheroes.

After all, in keeping with the comics version of the team, Steve has to be the most seasoned and experienced soldier imaginable, and somebody whose past experiences in World War II make him a natural leader and someone who can command the respect of all these other ridiculously powerful superheroes.

«Daredevil» isn't exactly the best superhero to appeal to audiences since all he really has are his super senses, but his character also shares the deeper emotional storyline found in «Spider - Man» and the other early Marvel comics.

All comic book fans have their reasoning for preferring one set of superheroes over the other.

Acclaimed filmmaker Steven Spielberg is all set to helm his first superhero movie and it is going to be none other than DC's cinematic adaptation of the comic - book character Blackhawk.

I was among other outlets and we talked about what's it like to «act» like they have powers, superhero movies they are looking forward to (since, you know, there are about 567393959649303 coming out for years to come), which characters from other comic universes they would be BFFs with, or which they would hook up with, if they would switch powers with each other, and MORE!

Is Marvel Studios joining other superhero studios Warner Bros, 20th Century Fox and Sony in breaking away from slavish devotion to comic book canon in terms of onscreen diversity?

Openly trolling the ambitions of other modern comic - book movies, the sequel to Deadpool, the surprise hit that cast Ryan Reynolds as the self - destructive and puerile Bugs Bunny figure of the present superhero blockbuster landscape, mostly outdoes its predecessor in terms of style and satirical intent: Now that he's...

Black Panther comics which feature Monica, who eventually turns out to be a superhero herself (first called Captain Marvel, subsequently named Pulsar, Lady - Of - Light, Daystar, Photon and Sceptre) tend to linger on panels featuring the two characters gazing at each other.

Civil War, like the Marvel comic book crossover series (written by Mark Millar and illustrated by Steve McNiven) that it loosely adapts, revolves around superheroes being split over a registration act, with Steven Rogers and Tony Stark leading the opposing sides - so, it's only fitting that Steve and Tony's plot threads take priority here over other characters» storylines.

In addition to the plethora of comic book - based superhero movies in the next few years, there are a variety of other films such as science fiction, fantasy and action under the umbrella description of «genre.»

Like our list of comic book - based superhero movies and other genre movies, we're not including production info such as cast, crew or plot; this is just an easy - to - read look at what's to come in North American theaters.

But other than the mockumentary Comic Book: The Movie (2004) and, arguably, Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001), there haven't been many films that are actually about superhero movies and their place in modern culture.

We're supposed to think that Deadpool isn't like other superhero films featuring a popular character from Marvel comic books.

Deadpool 2 isn't as brilliant and cutting as any other Superhero films based on Marvel Comic characters, but it is a recognition despite its bizarre f...

In other comic book movies, directors such as Ang Lee, Christopher Nolan, Shane Black, James Mangold, Joss Whedon and Zac Snyder have all put their stamp — for good or ill — on their superhero product.

Sam Raimi imbues his comic book type superhero with his knack for camera angles, montages and other tricks of the filmmaking trade, making Darkman a stylishly dark action flick.

The reason why this character is working is partly because of the snarky takes on everything, but mostly because — unlike many many other superhero movies, this character and the plots and storylines are far more faithful to the original comics, right down to costumes and settings.

The player fights many enemies that look like mind - controlled versions of other superheroes, a plot point from the comics when Thanos began turning heroes against one another.

«Black Panther,» the story of how that son enters his legacy as both king and superhero, unfolds like every other big - deal comic - book movie — in the best of ways.

It's a turn - based strategy RPG that has you gather five Marvel superheroes, villains, or in some cases, a mixture of both, and pit them against the teams of other players (asynchronously, alas) or waves of AI opponents from the movies and comics.

To celebrate «Pool's free - for - all attack on the superhero genre, we've collected every mention of other live action comic book characters.

In Tim Miller's Deadpool, Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds in the role of his career) lived up to his comic book roots by openly embracing the fact that he's 1) in a movie, 2) is a comic book superhero owned by a corporation, and 3) name - dropping actual actors and other superheroes like Wolverine and Batman.

Her comics have been tremendous lately, and they feature several other Gotham - centric superheroes who would be exciting to see on screen, including Spoiler, Black Canary and Bluebird.

And let's not downplay the fact that this is as much a comic book movie as The Avengers, Batman v Superman and all of those other superhero movies that people site when dismissing comic books as «just for kids.»

And as we make other movies we ask ourselves, «what is the genre we're exploring through a superhero comic - book lens?

Logan, however, looks to be different from all other comic book superhero movies, even those within the X-Men universe.

Generations Writers: Brian Michael Bendis, Jason Aaron, Cullen Bunn and others Artists: Mahmud Asrar, Matteo Buffagani, Ramon Perez and others Marvel Entertainment; $ 50 Rated T + for teens 13 and up Superhero comics are founded on the principle that if something works once, one should do that very thing over and over again.

Unbeatable Squirrel Girl # 1 worked well for me as both a superhero comic lover, and as a mother, and reviews from others, including our Kayleigh, have been pretty positive as well.

While Marvel and DC continue to focus on legacy properties that cater to a fairly narrow range of genre fans and are produced by artists who don't own the characters they work on, Image has gone in a different direction with an array of creator - owned comics that include superhero, science fiction, and other types of stories.

Along the way, Chan worked in a variety of genres, from superheroes to funny animals, and emulated his western artistic influences, including the British science fiction strip Dan Dare, Pogo, and MAD — all brilliantly mimicked by Liew, who convincingly replicates yellowing comic books, sketchbook fragments, newspaper clippings, and other media.

The «indie» or «alternative» comics world - in other words, the one that doesn't involve superheroes - will also be represented with appearances by up - and - coming cartoonist Dash Shaw and Oak Park resident Chris Ware, one of America's most acclaimed cartoonists and a key figure in the rise of the literary graphic novel.

From then on I bought every comic I could find with a superhero on the cover, along with tons of other comics with science fiction themes, or pure adventure, or even some with Ducks.

«I think my book will be of interest to Vertigo readers, especially young adult women» or «My comic is aimed at superhero fans who are bored with the overemphasis on continuity from DC and Marvel» or «I want my autobiographical story to inspire other transgender people.»

Any DC or comic book fan would be right at home here pitting their favorite characters against each other in order to once and for all decide who is the worlds best superhero or villain.

Injustice 2 is the best translation of superhero comics to any other medium, period.

«Threatened with becoming just another failed superhero, Captain Smiley is rescued by the fine folks at Twisted Pixel who provide him with a base of operations and comic jumping technology, allowing him — and his «chestkick» named Star — to leap into other comic books and save misguided plotlines, so that they may earn enough cash to catapult their superhero careers back into the limelight.

The Marvel: Ultimate Alliance video game takes place within the Marvel comic universe and features many Marvel Comic superheroes, villains, and other characcomic universe and features many Marvel Comic superheroes, villains, and other characComic superheroes, villains, and other characters.

Most unexpected, there are Cubist - style watercolors portraying heroic imaginary characters and a complicated, panoramic picture of some kind of futuristic machinery by Jack Kirby, the comic - book artist who, along with the writer and editor Stan Lee, created the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and other popular superheroes.

The new land in Anaheim will feature superheroes made famous in Marvel comic books, movies and video games, including Spider - Man, the Hulk and Iron man, among others.

You can load up your iPad, iPhone or Android with more digital comics than you can possibly read, featuring Black Panther and other superheroes.