Bringing a world established on the screen into the comic book medium is always a gamble. Sometimes you end up with stories that naturally evolve the universe and supplement the existing work (like Dark Horse Comics' various "Star Wars" series or IDW's "Star Trek" and "G.I. Joe" titles, for example), but more often than not, you end up with very forgettable tie-in comics.
We've already seen a wealth of movies arrive on the big screen this year that seem like they'd be a good fit for the comics world, with plenty more to come in the second half of 2009. From genre films with comics-friendly creators to established, popular properties that have yet to make the jump to comics, there could very well be some gems out there—but which ones?
I've listed some of the top films I think have some comics potential, and I want to know which one of them you think is best suited for adaptation and exploration as a comic book. If your favorite isn't listed here, feel free to vote "Other" and tell me which film you think would make a great comic! Read More...
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It's a fun week for comics with movie and television ties. From impressive adaptations of much-anticipated films to surreal team-ups so crazy they just might work, here are some of the books I'm checking out this week—and you should, too!
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