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The Best of Mike Mignola's 'Hellboy'
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One of the best things about life here on Cinematical is that I receive a crash course in comic books that I'm unfamiliar with. The world of graphic novels and comic books is a pretty daunting one, especially when every other title is being optioned by a big studio.There are so many of these characters that I've known in passing or via their movie adaptations that I don't even know where to begin reading.
And that's coming from someone who's (somewhat) in the know! I can't imagine how it looks from the outside. I try to imagine these poor souls going into a comic book shop and saying "So, um, which comic was the movie based on?" and getting laughed at. And with Hellboy, that's a lot of people, including yours truly.
That's why I love the guys at ComicMix -- they know their superhero stories, and they're eager to share them. You can go there, quietly print their lists up, and take them to Amazon.com without needing to talk to a single judgmental soul. Now, to coincide with the release of Hellboy II: The Golden Army, they've put together a best of Hellboy list for those unfamiliar with his comic incarnation. And I know after you've seen the movie, you're going to want to pick up Seed of Destruction and The Corpse. They sound like the perfect beach reading to me!
[Thanks to Rick Marshall, who always keeps us in the loop]
10 Must-Read Stories For 'The Incredible Hulk'
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The Hulk is, arguably, one of the most recognizable comic book characters in the world. But most people have encountered him largely through the popular television show, which was remarkably different than the comic book version. If you find yourself curious to know a little more about the plight of Dr. Bruce Banner, or even just hankering for a bigger dose of Hulk than Edward Norton can provide, here's a treat for you.Our good friends over at ComicMix have been hard at work, and done it again. They have compiled a list of ten essential stories to bring you up to speed on the Hulk -- from Banner finally realizing his childhood traumas, to the gentle gray Hulk, to Hulk becoming a gladiator on another world. I am not the biggest Hulk fan, but this is a collection that really showcases what an enjoyable character he can be in the right hands. He isn't all "Hulk Smash!" in every single issue.
And if you're dying for an eleventh, pick up Wolverine #8-9, and read the story where Hulk shows up in Madripoor as Joe Fixit. As I've mentioned previously, it still cracks me up. And Wolverine introducing himself to Fixit, only to see the entire bar clear out in anticipation of a fight, is just a nice little cinematic moment.
Enjoy! Tell those ComicMix guys that Cinematical sent you. And remember to come back and tell us which stories you think are essential. The Incredible Hulk is probably going to garner a sequel, so we might as well start tossing the ideas back and forth.
Live Action 'Teen Titans' Movie Heats Up!
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It's been awhile since news of a live-action Teen Titans movie surfaced, what with all the hoopla surrounding Justice League. But when ComicMix sat down with writer-producer Mark Verheiden, the guy had a ton to say about where Warner Bros. is currently at with that Teen Titans movie, as well as what his plans are for the characters and the story. Regarding the script, Verheiden says, "I turned in a pass to Warner Bros. right before the strike and we've talked about that and I'm going to get back into it. I'll address some of their thoughts and work on the next draft."On where he plans to go with the story: "We're going to have some strong adversaries, or antagonists, but really, I'm trying to concentrate on the core group of these characters, who we meet at a point when they're at the cusp of adulthood ... It's no secret Robin is in this movie, so what if you were him, after living in the shadow of Bruce Wayne and Batman, and now you wanted to go off on your own and become your own man, your own superhero? That's got to be a huge thing to overcome. That makes it interesting for me ... I'm also looking to the work of Marv Wolfman and George Perez as the touchstone of inspiration for the film."
Wolfman and Perez, of course, were responsible for the 1980s Teen Titans revival. Check out the full interview with Verheiden (including all sorts of Battlestar Galactica stuff) over at ComicMix. What do you think about this Teen Titans flick? Could it be better or worse than the upcoming Justice League movie?
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