The Comic Book Movie Thread

NY Yankee · 22nd April 2012, 18:14

Trains and railroads aren't my only passion. I also like comic books. There are two comic book franchises-Marvel and DC. Marvel includes popular superheroes like Spider-Man, Wolverine, The Hulk, Captain America, and Iron-Man. The most popular DC characters are Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash. This summer, several comic book movies will be coming out, including The Avengers, Spider-Man, and The Dark Knight Rises (Batman).

Out of the three, I think Avengers will be the best. It features a huge array of characters. The Dark Knight will also be pretty good. Batman will face his arch nemesis Bane, who has superhuman strength. In the comic book, Bane broke Batman's back. I'm a little skeptical about the Spider-Man movie. There have been three other Spider-Man movies. The first two were excellent (he fought Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus, respectively). The third one (Venom) kinda sucked since the plot was all over the place. I encourage everyone to take the Tube to a nice theatre and enjoy these comic book movies.

Avengers Trailer

Spider-Man

Batman

Yew · 22nd April 2012, 18:30

Marvel and DC are ok. But nothing compared to the Beano and Dandy!

starrymarkb · 22nd April 2012, 20:54

Beano and Dandy are different audiences though. Marvel and DC's UK equivalent is probably 2000AD

Am really looking forward to the Avengers, loved Captain America, Iron Man and Thor

Batman just makes me think of Adam West

Heinz57 · 22nd April 2012, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by starrymarkb

Batman just makes me think of Adam West

Adam West makes me think of this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHT6Qr1lT2U

Sorry, it had to be done

YorkshireBear · 22nd April 2012, 23:07

I have loved the batman films and i dont think this will be an exception...

150222 · 22nd April 2012, 23:15

I'm not massively into it but I do enjoy 'The Big Bang Theory' which always refrences either Marvel or DC, and occasionally even guest stars related to them. E.G Stan Lee.

Also I don't live in London so won't be taking the Tube to the theatre.

150222 · 22nd April 2012, 23:25

@NY Yankee, if you are familiar with the Big Bang Theory (on CBS I believe), do you consider a likeness to Sheldon or Raj? I.E liking trains and comics and being very geeky (and possibly little luck with the ladies)?

NY Yankee · 22nd April 2012, 23:30

I don't watch the show, but I heard about it. It airs in America. I never talk about trains or comics with women. And not to go too far off topic (I wanted this thread to be about Captain America, not my dating problems), but the women in America have high standards. They want guys to be tall, muscular, and drive fast cars. I'm a shy guy so that's an issue. I doubt that women in the UK are as shallow, but since I've never been to the UK, that's only speculation.

Getting back to the topic, who's going to watch the Avengers?

starrymarkb · 23rd April 2012, 08:46

Me - though it looks like it's been retitled to avoid a name clash with a native show from the 60's (which also had a film release). Avengers Assemble doesn't really sound right to me.

BTW I'll be walking to the Cinema - I have two (Odeon and Vue) within 5 mins of my flat

22nd April 2012, 18:14	#1
NY Yankee Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: 26 Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 348	The Comic Book Movie Thread Trains and railroads aren't my only passion. I also like comic books. There are two comic book franchises-Marvel and DC. Marvel includes popular superheroes like Spider-Man, Wolverine, The Hulk, Captain America, and Iron-Man. The most popular DC characters are Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash. This summer, several comic book movies will be coming out, including The Avengers, Spider-Man, and The Dark Knight Rises (Batman). Out of the three, I think Avengers will be the best. It features a huge array of characters. The Dark Knight will also be pretty good. Batman will face his arch nemesis Bane, who has superhuman strength. In the comic book, Bane broke Batman's back. I'm a little skeptical about the Spider-Man movie. There have been three other Spider-Man movies. The first two were excellent (he fought Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus, respectively). The third one (Venom) kinda sucked since the plot was all over the place. I encourage everyone to take the Tube to a nice theatre and enjoy these comic book movies. Avengers Trailer Spider-Man Batman

22nd April 2012, 18:30	#2
Yew Undergraduate Engineer Established Member Join Date: 12 Mar 2011 Location: Lincoln/Mansfield Posts: 2,584	Marvel and DC are ok. But nothing compared to the Beano and Dandy! __________________ The ancient Romans only gathered once a week, because that was enough forum.

22nd April 2012, 20:54	#3
starrymarkb Established Member Join Date: 4 Aug 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,952	Beano and Dandy are different audiences though. Marvel and DC's UK equivalent is probably 2000AD Am really looking forward to the Avengers, loved Captain America, Iron Man and Thor Batman just makes me think of Adam West __________________ My Rail and Aviation Videos \| My Flight Diary Classes Travelled in 2012: 143, 150, 318, 411, 481, 7300, A319, F70, Subway

22nd April 2012, 23:07	#5
YorkshireBear Established Member Join Date: 23 Jul 2010 Location: Leeds uni (hometown sheffield) Posts: 4,073	I have loved the batman films and i dont think this will be an exception... __________________ If my posts appear cynical, it is because they are. I blame the morons of this world.

23rd April 2012, 08:46	#9
starrymarkb Established Member Join Date: 4 Aug 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,952	Me - though it looks like it's been retitled to avoid a name clash with a native show from the 60's (which also had a film release). Avengers Assemble doesn't really sound right to me. BTW I'll be walking to the Cinema - I have two (Odeon and Vue) within 5 mins of my flat __________________ My Rail and Aviation Videos \| My Flight Diary Classes Travelled in 2012: 143, 150, 318, 411, 481, 7300, A319, F70, Subway

22nd April 2012, 23:15	#6
150222 Established Member Join Date: 9 Jul 2011 Posts: 1,002	I'm not massively into it but I do enjoy 'The Big Bang Theory' which always refrences either Marvel or DC, and occasionally even guest stars related to them. E.G Stan Lee. Also I don't live in London so won't be taking the Tube to the theatre.

22nd April 2012, 23:25	#7
150222 Established Member Join Date: 9 Jul 2011 Posts: 1,002	@NY Yankee, if you are familiar with the Big Bang Theory (on CBS I believe), do you consider a likeness to Sheldon or Raj? I.E liking trains and comics and being very geeky (and possibly little luck with the ladies)?

22nd April 2012, 23:30	#8
NY Yankee Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: 26 Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 348	I don't watch the show, but I heard about it. It airs in America. I never talk about trains or comics with women. And not to go too far off topic (I wanted this thread to be about Captain America, not my dating problems), but the women in America have high standards. They want guys to be tall, muscular, and drive fast cars. I'm a shy guy so that's an issue. I doubt that women in the UK are as shallow, but since I've never been to the UK, that's only speculation. Getting back to the topic, who's going to watch the Avengers?