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Movie Superheroes Whose Secret Origins Aren't In Comic Books

Hollywood often does such a bad job translating comic books to film, it's better to start from scratch. When movies create their own original superheroes, they can have the cool comic booky trappings, without the need to include/ignore/defile decades of print history. If it works (The Incredibles) you get something really fresh. When it doesn't... it's only about as bad as a superhero movie based on a comic. Click through for our list of superhero movies that didn't have a direct comic-book heritage. More »

10:27 AM on Tue Apr 8 2008
By Charlie Jane Anders
9,507 views, 119 comments

Latest by txtracer: Doc Savage is definitely due for a remake/sequel. I don't know if he qualifies as a "superhero" though. If he does, then you need to add Remo Williams (The Destroyer). He was a martial arts superhero... Watchmen is more »

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Meteor Man: Biggest Waste Of Talent Ever

If you've been browsing the cable airwaves, you might have noticed the 1993 film The Meteor Man has been playing on Showtime, usually as late-night filler material. Although it's 15 years old, it didn't even stand up for 15 minutes at the box office, grossing only $8 million dollars despite a wealth of talented actors. If you really want to torture yourself, strap yourself in Clockwork Orange-style and try watching it. We dare you. Or just check out the full story behind the movie that makes Blankman seem bearable by comparison. More »

3:30 PM on Wed Mar 26 2008
By Kevin Kelly
2,892 views, 34 comments

Latest by genehuntlover: @BlindKarma: ...Bobby, uh, Bobby I need a little more "black". You know, stick your ass out, pug the eyes, you know how they move... I guess after all that time, they still wanted it to be more "black", and that's why more »