Which comic-book superheroes deserve a movie franchise, but don't have one yet?
Forget The Dark Knight Returns, forget Watchmen. Alan Moore's Swamp Thing is one of the best creative runs in the history of comics, surpassing all expectations and earning its place above and beyond these other classics.Swamp Thing's strength comes from the fact that it is like nothing else out there. Our "hero" starts off as a monster, escaping from its captors and questioning its humanity. The creature progresses thrughout the next 40 issues from not understanding what it is to becoming a dominant force of nature, able to transport itself across the globe, through space and even beyond the realm of the living.--IGN Comics, http://comics.ign.com/articles/6... (emphasis added)My pick is for the character described by Neil Gaiman as "the best muck-encrusted monster in the best comics."Truncated case for Swamp Thing: Monster Movie x Superhero Movie.My vision would be a lot less of Dick Durock's, star of Wes Craven's Swamp Thing (1982) and the 71 episode USA Network show, interpretation of Swamp Thing and more of the character created by Alan Moore.Alan Moore's Swamp Thing = God x Plant x Dr. Manhattan x Monster. Forget the cheesy imagery of a monster covered in mud, vines and moss. Swamp Thing is an action hero with a serious penchant for self-reflection. For example:http://www.wired.com/underwire/2...Why make this a movie franchise? Swamp Thing, in the hands of a talented director would be an interesting blend of horror, monster movies and superhero lore. Will audiences root for the monster who also happens to be the hero? In an era-dominated by anti-heroes, like Batman and Iron Man, Swamp Thing represents an opportunity to evolve the genre.Following Mark Hughes, here is a casting idea. Swamp Thing should be played by an actor capable of communicating a lot with their eyes in addition to brooding without being annoying. My vote is for Ryan Gosling.http://iamthetiminator.com/2010/...Bonus: Guillermo del Toro should direct. Give Swamp Thing the Pan's Labyrinth treatment.
If every Marvel hero went up against every DC superhero, which side would end up winning and why?
Back in 1996, there was a joint publication between DC and Marvel to answer the exact same question.You can go through the pages for the detailed fights, but I will go through some of my favorites.Flash (DC) vs Quiksilver (Marvel)The Flash is shown considerably faster than Quiksilver, and hence it’s not really a competition!Aquaman (DC) vs Namor (Marvel)As you can see, Aquaman won this one (although not as fairly as you might think).Captain Marvel (DC) vs Thor (Marvel)In a first victory for Marvel, Thor wins this one. But in a plot twist, the hammer ends up with Wonder Woman, who obviously is “worthy” enough to lift it.Tim Drake’s version of Robin (DC) defeats Jubilee (Marvel) with some trickery. Batman did teach him well.Green Lantern (DC) vs Silver Surfer (Marvel)Theoretically, Green Lantern can only be defeated by his imagination (or rather, a lack of it), so when Silver Surfer and Green Lantern collide, the former just does not get up.Meanwhile, Catwoman (DC) isn’t really a match for Elektra (Marvel)Obviously, Wolverine (Marvel) would have conquered almost anyone. The unfortunate one who got the beating was Lobo (DC).Wonder Woman (DC) tries to be fair and refuses to use Thor’s hammer against Storm (Marvel). She’s not able to withstand the lightning. Bad choice about the hammer?Meanwhile Spiderman (Marvel) tricks Superboy (DC) (who even chose Superboy in the first place?) into using his powers against himself. A kid, indeed.Superman (DC), a bit controversially, beats Hulk (Marvel) after using his heat vision at full strength.Batman (DC) saves Captain America (Marvel) from drowning after a long fight (wonder why they were fighting in the sewers!), although you could argue that it was a draw even though Cap admits defeat.A few of these results are controversial.You would expect Hulk to defeat Superman, and Wonder Woman to defeat Storm.Also, what a choice Superboy was! (DC could have chosen Green Arrow, or better yet, Constantine?)Further, it’s questionable why superheroes like Jean Grey or the Martian Manhunter didn’t feature.But as it stands, it’s the only time these guys came together for a fight.Finally, it was Marvel who win 6–5.