10 Superheroes who really don't need their own movie
Which characters probably won't ever make it to the big screen?
Supergirl
Kal-El's cousin already had one shot at the big screen in the classic 1984 camp-fest "Supergirl" and it was a critical and commercial disaster (it was also the death knell in Fay Dunaway's legitimate movie career) . Films such as "Tomb Raider," "Wanted" and "Underworld" have proven that female-driven action or Sci-Fi films can be monster hits in the 21st Century, but the Maid of Might? Not only is DC Entertainment busy attempting to get Superman off the ground again with "Man of Steel," but Warner Bros. has spent decades trying to figure out how to bring "Wonder Woman" to the big screen. A "Supergirl" movie would only make sense if "Man of Steel" brings in "Avengers" like grosses. In fact, Kara Zor-El will be lucky to appear in a future "Justice League" sequel…(now that's an idea)
- Gregory Ellwood
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August 12, 2012 at 1:10AM EST Reply to CommentThis list is ridiculous! You can't say don't make a film about 5 of DC's top 8-10 iconic first tier characters. Yeah obviously don't screw them up and some might be challenging, but come on.
Wonder Woman has to be made and Aquaman could be incredible showing the underwater world... Nothing works better in 3D then underwater footage, look at Avatar. Most its best scenes were inspired by sea-life. Besides that, Aquaman has a supporting cast and world (Atlantis) rivaled in DC only by Batman and Superman, and ask anyone on the street who is Aquaman and most will know. You can't say that about Dr. Strange and you couldn't say that about Ironman 8 years ago.
John Thank you John....you said everything I wanted too.
August 12, 2012 at 3:55AM ESTYas Unfortunately, this article has it right. I would love to argue for Nick Fury, Wonder Woman, Shazam & Martian Manhunter. But what was said is true. Aquaman is a joke, always has been. Superboy & girl are cute, but that's not movie material. Green Lantern was not good. It was a major disappointment, I grew up with that character. That X-origins movie was also disappointing. Shot in the head with an adamantium bullet that makes Logan lose all his memory is insulting to me as a comic fan & moviegoer.
August 23, 2012 at 8:35AM ESTChris Dc charechters are just not transferable to the big screen don't act surprised you had to know that
February 13, 2013 at 6:06PM ESTWhenever They move away from Batman was Superman the movie fails dc is made for animation that's it
Jeikobu
August 12, 2012 at 1:14AM EST Reply to CommentPlease, enough with the Green Lantern film bashing already. I'm sick of hearing people complain about that one. Seriously, it really wasn't bad IMHO.
Jeikobu
August 12, 2012 at 1:15AM EST Reply to CommentWrite a comment...Please, enough with the Green Lantern film bashing already. I'm sick of hearing people complain about that one. Seriously, it really wasn't bad IMHO
Heath
August 12, 2012 at 1:54AM EST Reply to Comment1. Mark Millar wrote "The Ultimates", not Brian Michael Bendis.
2. Superboy is a clone of Superman and a currently unknown human, not another alien race.
3. Shazam, the artist formerly known as Captain Marvel, hasnt had his new origin completely revealed yet, so we don't know how well it might work for modern audiences.
Frank Heath, Superboy is a clone of Superman and Lex Luthor.
August 28, 2012 at 10:49PM ESTandrew No he is right as far as new 52 gkes in superboy i wanna say #5 a female mostly comprised of flame scans superboy and states he is kryptonian as well as something else and goes on to state no wonder they let me out i have to destroy yothis abomination before he reaches his full potential oh and in regards to the article i think he just wants them to rush a JLA movie i perwonally would love to see just about all these in films especially superboy :-)
October 24, 2012 at 12:38PM ESThater
August 12, 2012 at 3:44AM EST Reply to Commentyou just hate DC
seth
August 12, 2012 at 5:30AM EST Reply to CommentWhat's the deal with magneto he does not look like anything close to what he does in the comics, he's not old he has white hair and lots of muscles. Another thing venom in the Spiderman movies is way off base Venom in the comics is like the size of juggernaut with huge muscles, mouth and teeth with dripping green drool and a really long tongue what's the deal with making him look like a pansy. Not cool.
Isidore You have to consider that when they make these movies they are basic them in current years, as they did in the comics. Back then ww2 was still fresh so a kid 8 years old in concentration camp would still be young. Though when modernized, that 8 year old kid isn't so young in 2000 is he? It's a fluke in the modernizing process, it's why remakes get such poor rating often.
September 19, 2012 at 8:55AM ESTseth
August 12, 2012 at 5:31AM EST Reply to CommentWhy does magneto not look like he does in the comics with big muscles and young not old.
seth
August 12, 2012 at 5:34AM EST Reply to CommentWhy not do Frank Millar Batman story down the road like the graphic novel when he is old with a cane and set in the 25th century.
seth
August 12, 2012 at 5:36AM EST Reply to CommentI think if a director put a lot of effort into it you could make a memorable movie.
pete Any movie that has the right villan can make a hit movie with the right amount af graphic
May 14, 2013 at 10:26AM ESTSteve naas
August 12, 2012 at 11:59AM EST Reply to CommentThey always go overboard. Spiderman did not need a reboot. And another atempt at superman after only about 7 years? Really? I like the continuation of x men though.
john m
August 12, 2012 at 1:54PM EST Reply to CommentI agree with everything except xmen. The stand alone movies were made to shed light onto characters who neing introverted would not or could not share their past experiences. Wolverine's origins was a great movie in my opinion and shed light onto why he couldnt remember his past and also gave a glimpse of what his past really held.
Also personally i would love to see a movie about shazam.
Jeremiah
September 4, 2012 at 7:06PM EST Reply to Comment"Smallville" did not have "more than ten seasons." I am not disrespecting the article; I just thought that I would point out this inaccuracy.
Anna I think they were counting the comic book continuation that was counted as an eleventh season.
January 29, 2013 at 9:49PM ESTBig nasty
September 12, 2012 at 1:40PM EST Reply to CommentSmallville was kal el I jackass not some other person. He was superman so u can't say That we have already seen him in more than ten seasons of smallville ( there were only ten no more). I also agree with the statement that u just seem to hate dc.
Big nasty Correction u jackass (autocorrect)
September 12, 2012 at 1:41PM ESTIsodore
September 19, 2012 at 8:42AM EST Reply to CommentIt is an opinion piece, but I can agree on some points.
Aqua man would make a graphically amazing movie, but Not much else, 98% of his combat was him ordering fish to strike telepathically, it would get too boring too fast. he would be best served in justice league, drop an enemy in the ocean, cue aqua man and a pod of killer whales.
Starting off with justice league would give a good base for most of the DC characters because face the facts, as history shows, marvel characters are designed to better fit an audiences attention, marvel routinely outsells DC. I have enjoyed most comic book movies as I am a Long time fan but can watch with the directors intent observed and certain acceptable chsnges let go, but it is obvious the fans just don't attach to DC as easily as marvel.
As for the xmen, I won't say the origins aren't good, they are entertaining. But if they ever want a good origins movie, first thing is first, they desperately need a time line, havoc, blob, storm as a little girl, etc. adjustments should be made.
Mike This entire list seems to be an excuse to run down DC Comics. The list is terrible! I'd love to see a good film made of any of the DC characters you flippantly disparage.
September 19, 2012 at 9:40AM ESTBryan S
September 29, 2012 at 3:04AM EST Reply to CommentGotta say Aquaman is one of the best comics out there right now. If everyone could get off the aqua-mocking band wagon for a second they might see that he's finally being written as an awsome character. No one seems to mock Namor so much, and he's even more 'laughable'. I give them props for taking the chance and incorperate this "love to mock him" attitude us land dwellers have. If given the same treatment it could be a great and unique movie.
David This article suffers from poor journalism. I forgot. You're a bunch of bloggers. You needs to read volumes upon volumes of comics before you can attempt to make an article like this. Yes. You need to actually read comics to form your opinion. You need to be well versed in comics. Wonder Woman to not have a movie??? She's one of the Trinity of all comicdom. You guys don't know your source material.
October 28, 2012 at 8:53PM ESTJazz
October 31, 2012 at 11:09PM EST Reply to CommentIf the Wolverine movie goes well, their making a Gambit movie. Gambit needs his own movie. He's Gambit!! Also, the only way I could see a Supergirl movie is if they used the story line of how she sarcrificed herself for the one girl (I'm not overly familiar with Supergirl comics). It would be interesting.
Karl
December 10, 2012 at 3:40PM EST Reply to CommentI think apart from the look and finding a woman suitable, Powergirl would struggle for a movie too!
Karl
December 10, 2012 at 3:41PM EST Reply to CommentWrite a comment...I think apart from the look and finding a woman suitable, Powergirl would struggle for a movie too!
Only1otto I think Aqua Man would be an awesome movie. There is so much that's unknown about the ocean & sea life that could be imagine. They just have to move away from the only thing he can do is talk to fish.
March 27, 2013 at 2:40PM ESTPOWER PACK; I never really liked the comics but with Disney owning the characters an animation like ToyStory would make ridiculous box office cash!
I also think a Hawkman:HAWK WORLD would make an excellent movie.
I love SHAZAM!! But he's so similar to Superman, the only way I see this working is showing Black Adam's fall from grace be a heavy part of the movie. Also why there is a need for a new protector& why it's been so long since anyone has been given this power. I think that would work.
Darius marshall
April 16, 2013 at 9:19AM EST Reply to CommentSee a characters origins is sometimes needed. And it gives light to why a person is who is and why. His past that made his present and future. Saying you can get that from movies like xmen 1,2,3 is insane. Fir the new generation who never read the comics or seen the shows want to see their beginnings to better understand them today. You sir are a twit and an idiot.