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  • MIB41
    Eloquent Member
    • Sep 25, 2005
    • 15633

    Which film has been the most faithful to the hero's comic appearance?

    If we were to measure by appearance ONLY (and not script treatment or the film overall), which movie got the appearance of the hero right? It's interesting, because if I have to ignore the overall film and just measure by aesthetics, my list get's turned around quite a bit.

    1) The Phantom - The movie was okay, but I thought Billy Zane absolutely nailed the look of the comic hero perfectly. A completely honest translation.
    2) Superman - Christopher Reeve IS the Man of Steel. It's not likely anyone will ever top him. Probably the best story ever told in this genre as well.
    3) Spiderman - Never did I ever expect they could get Spider-man right, but this was awfully close. Very little in the way of enhancements.
    4) Iron Man - Differences from the comics are minimal at best. Of course one could argue he doesn't have the classic 70's look, but the armor has always evolved through the years.
    5) Ghost Rider - Great appearance. I just wish they would have been more faithful to the look of Johnny Blaze.
    6) Hellboy - Nicely interpreted from the comics. Never thought they could pull that off convincingly.
    7) The Rocketeer - Nice translation. Really got the helmet and outfit right.
    8) The Watchmen - I know this was a graphic novel. But honestly this stayed very true to the image of those characters. Maybe too true in some examples?
    9) The Spirit - Strange film. But they got his look perfectly done.
    10) Conan - I thought Arnold really captured the overall look of the John Buscema version drawn in comics at that time. I was impressed.

    Now clearly, there are some good films that are omitted. And if I had to measure by story, most on my list would not even be here. Batman has some great installments, but Hollywood has never been faithful to his comic appearance. X-Men has also been good, but the look is not comic based by much. Daredevil was good as a director's cut, but his look is quite different from the comic version. And I had too many "effects" problems with the Fantastic Four and Hulk to put them in the top ten. They kind of looked like them. Then again they didn't too. How would you list them? Appearance only now.
  • The Bat
    Batman Fanatic
    • Jul 14, 2002
    • 13412

    #2
    I'd say it's a toss up between Superman:The Movie...and Ironman. Both of them are pretty darn faithful to the Comics, and the casting of the Characters.
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    • Toy Talk
      Old and out of touch
      • Aug 7, 2009
      • 948

      #3
      Hey! How about the Toxic Avenger?

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      • Megospidey
        Museum Webslinger
        • Jul 26, 2006
        • 5305

        #4
        The Watchmen. I think they nailed the look of each character.

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        • Batman
          "Real" Unlike Others
          • Dec 13, 2010
          • 0

          #5
          The Shadow did a pretty good job

          Also Swamp Thing was OK

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          • palitoy
            live. laugh. lisa needs braces
            • Jun 16, 2001
            • 59795

            #6
            9) The Spirit - Strange film. But they got his look perfectly done.
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            • thunderbolt
              Hi Ernie!!!
              • Feb 15, 2004
              • 34211

              #7
              You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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              • Blue Meanie
                Talkative Member
                • Jun 23, 2001
                • 8706

                #8
                In my opinion the most truest to the comic book movies I've see have got to be James O'Barr's The Crow and Daredevil. Of those 2 The Crow was basically shot right from the comic...no dramatic licensing at all taken out on the movie. No costume enhancements or character changes.
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                And because of all their tears,
                Their eyes can't hope to see
                The beauty that surrounds them
                Isn't it a pity".

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                • kingdom warrior
                  OH JES!!
                  • Jul 21, 2005
                  • 12478

                  #9
                  1.Superman (Chris Reeve) Perfect

                  2.Hellboy-Perfect

                  3.Spiderman-slight change but awesome adaptation

                  4.The Rocketeer- The rocket was changed from one to two and Bill Campbell is a dead ringer for Cliff secord.

                  5.The Phantom- Updated version loved the costume Zane was perfect.

                  6.The Shadow- Alec Baldwin so looked the part shame the movie wasn't a bit better.

                  7.Wonder Woman- 70'sTv show but absolutely faithful to the character and Lynda carter is delicious!!

                  8.Batman- Tv show Perfect

                  9.The Flash-Tv show Great adaptation of the costume

                  10.The Lone Ranger- Tv show Clayton Moore Rules!

                  Honorable mentions Captain Marvel Republic Studios...Tom Tyler was Perfect as the 40's Captain Marvel
                  Shazam! 70's Jackson Bostwick was also perfect as 70's Cap

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                  • thunderbolt
                    Hi Ernie!!!
                    • Feb 15, 2004
                    • 34211

                    #10
                    need to throw Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon on there, the serials were very faithful to the Alex Raymond comics.
                    You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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                    • jimsmegos
                      Mego Dork
                      • Nov 9, 2008
                      • 4519

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Toy Talk
                      Hey! How about the Toxic Avenger?

                      Wasn't he a movie first?

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                      • kingdom warrior
                        OH JES!!
                        • Jul 21, 2005
                        • 12478

                        #12
                        Originally posted by thunderbolt
                        need to throw Buster Crabbe as Flash Gordon on there, the serials were very faithful to the Alex Raymond comics.
                        darn I forgot that!!!!!

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                        • Hector
                          el Hombre de Acero
                          • May 19, 2003
                          • 31852

                          #13
                          Originally posted by kingdom warrior

                          7.Wonder Woman- 70'sTv show but absolutely faithful to the character and Lynda carter is delicious!!

                          8.Batman- Tv show Perfect

                          9.The Flash-Tv show Great adaptation of the costume
                          Mmm...

                          Completely agree with Wonder Woman...Lynda Carter was perfect...and so was the costume...she was not as strong as in the comics...but strong enough...and loved the invisible plane...lol.

                          60s Batman...that's a yes and no for me. Adam West had the perfect face and voice...but he was too thin...also not a huge fan of that blue-purplish color...but the gray was good...his cowl looked more Mego than the comic book version...lol. But overall...he was not bad...just not perfect.

                          The Flash...while the conceptual design of his costume was good...I hated the fake muscles...this was obviously influenced by Tim Burton's Batman. Hot and cold with this one.

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                          • Hector
                            el Hombre de Acero
                            • May 19, 2003
                            • 31852

                            #14
                            Superman (Reeve) was perfect in every way of course...

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                            • Hector
                              el Hombre de Acero
                              • May 19, 2003
                              • 31852

                              #15
                              Iron Man was great too.

                              Spider-Man...not so perfect...never liked the organic-webbing nor his Ultraman-type eyes...but Tobey Maguire was great as Peter Parker.
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