History of the Comic Book Film

HISTORY OF THE COMIC BOOK FILM: It’s Millar Time

January 29, 2016 Bill Gatevackes

Move over Stan Lee! Mark Millar is the king of comic book adaptations. [click for more]

HISTORY OF THE COMIC BOOK FILM: Marvel’s Future

March 6, 2015 Bill Gatevackes

Marvel Studios’ future seemed rosy and bright. Then they got Spider-Man back. [click for more]

HISTORY OF THE COMIC BOOK FILM: Don’t Call It A Comeback

January 9, 2015 Bill Gatevackes

A Boy Scout and a rogue with a heart of gold lift Marvel to new heights. [click for more]

HISTORY OF THE COMIC BOOK FILM: On To Phase II

October 24, 2014 Bill Gatevackes

Conventional wisdom said that the Avengers success should have set the bar too high. Instead, it was the opposite. [click for more]

HISTORY OF THE COMIC BOOK FILM: Avengers Assembled

September 26, 2014 Bill Gatevackes

The culmination of Marvel’s Phase I arrives, and changes the world of film forever. [click for more]

HISTORY OF THE COMIC BOOK FILM: Hammer And Shield

August 15, 2014 Bill Gatevackes

After the success of the Iron Man films, Marvel Studios took some small risks that would lead to a big reward. [click for more]

HISTORY OF THE COMIC BOOK FILM: Man And Iron Man

August 1, 2014 Bill Gatevackes

With GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY set to be Marvel Studios next big hit, we look at the risky beginnings of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. [click for more]

HISTORY OF THE COMIC BOOK FILM: Rider Wrong

July 18, 2014 Bill Gatevackes

Ghost Rider had an interesting look and a powerful origin. Unfortunately, it also had Nicolas Cage [click for more]

HISTORY OF COMIC BOOK FILMS: The Rise And Fall Of Frank Miller

July 4, 2014 Bill Gatevackes

Frank Miller was the biggest name in comics and movies until hubris stepped in. [click for more]

HISTORY OF THE COMIC BOOK FILM: Accept Your Punishment

April 18, 2014 Bill Gatevackes

THE PUNISHER should have been easy to bring to the big screen. But it wasn’t. [click for more]