The comic book industry has borrowed from a range of source material since its inception, ranging from classic literature to real events. However, one of the most common places for publishers to look for stories is Hollywood, and many independent publishers built their reputation through comic sequels to movies. In fact, some of the most iconic movies and TV shows ever made, from Star Wars to Godzilla, have thriving continuations in comics. Some properties go even further, and actually had some of their greatest stories told in comic books, with a lackluster performance on the big screen.Movie-based comics have excelled in attracting readers who don’t necessarily love superheroes to the medium, and some of the better franchises are always in print. However, it isn’t unusual for some franchises to find new life in comics, sometimes even surpassing the film itself. Publishers like Dark Horse and Boom! Studios have shown how the right creative teams and ideas can enrich a franchise beyond its cinematic success. Indeed, some comics based on movies remain unrivaled, even in an age where some of these franchises have never been better,Under Boom! Studios, the world of Jack Burton has been enriched, replete with an Old Man Jack series that follows Burton teaming up with his old enemy to save the world. With John Carpenter himself involved in these comics, the veteran director was unrestrained by low budgets or practical effects, and upped the ante on the stakes.
The comic book industry has borrowed from a range of source material since its inception, ranging from classic literature to real events. However, one of the most common places for publishers to look for stories is Hollywood, and many independent publishers built their reputation through comic sequels to movies. In fact, some of the most iconic movies and TV shows ever made, from Star Wars to Godzilla, have thriving continuations in comics. Some properties go even further, and actually had some of their greatest stories told in comic books, with a lackluster performance on the big screen.
Movie-based comics have excelled in attracting readers who don’t necessarily love superheroes to the medium, and some of the better franchises are always in print. However, it isn’t unusual for some franchises to find new life in comics, sometimes even surpassing the film itself. Publishers like Dark Horse and Boom! Studios have shown how the right creative teams and ideas can enrich a franchise beyond its cinematic success. Indeed, some comics based on movies remain unrivaled, even in an age where some of these franchises have never been better,
Under Boom! Studios, the world of Jack Burton has been enriched, replete with an Old Man Jack series that follows Burton teaming up with his old enemy to save the world. With John Carpenter himself involved in these comics, the veteran director was unrestrained by low budgets or practical effects, and upped the ante on the stakes.
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