Over the past several years, it seems that movies based on comic book properties have completely overtaken Hollywood. With the success of films such as X-Men, Spiderman, Superman Returns, and Batman Begins, it is no wonder that Hollywood is snatching up the rights to just about everything comic book related. The past year alone has seen adaptations of the frightening graphic novel 30 Days of Night and Frank Miller’s incredible 300. This trend shows no signs of slowing.
There are a whole slew of new comic related films coming out in the near future, including some sequels, some prequels, and even a few newly acquired properties. Let’s look at some of the most anticipated comic book movies on the horizon.
Plenty of other comic book films are in the works, too, including Wolverine, Captain America, and Watchmen. If Hollywood wants to make films appreciated by hardcore and casual fans alike, they must stay true to the source material. The coming months and years will show if they heed this warning.