From Screen To Panels: Movies That Became Comics
May 15, 2016
We’re celebrating Movie Month at PREVIEWSworld with a dozen fan favorite films that have made the leap from the big screen to the panels of a comic book, and are now available at your local comic shop!
From blockbuster hits to beloved cult classics, you can continue the story once the credits roll with these comic books.
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ALIENS Following the release of James Cameron's hit sequel Aliens in 1986, Dark Horse Comics gave the Xenomorphs a chance to terrify comic readers as well as movie goers in their own series. In the twenty-five years since, the comics series has expanded the Aliens universe and created some of the most interesting cross overs in comics.
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GHOSTBUSTERS The Ghostbusters are back and at your local comic shop in IDW Publishing’s ongoing series. Continuing from the end of the second film the comics find Peter, Ray, Egon, and Winston fighting paranormal activity in the Big Apple as business is booming. But who can the Ghostbusters call when they need help?
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ARMY OF DARKNESS No one could have known how much trouble three little words could cause as Dynamite Entertainment continues Ash’s story, and his never-ending fight against the Deadites. At the end of Army of Darkness Ash has triumphed over the Deadites and returned to present day, but you can’t keep evil down and now the Deadites have unleashed an army of monstrous horrors that only he can stop!
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THE DARK CRYSTAL
Jim Henson’s cult classic film The Dark Crystal has been given a second life in comics from BOOM! Studios. With story input, character designs, and covers by the legendary illustrator and original concept artist for the film Brian Froud; this official prequel series will give fans of the film a deeper look at The Dark Crystal.
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MAD MAX FURY ROAD
Return to the world of Mad Max Fury Road with a collection of tales from DC Comics about what your favorite characters were doing before the film began. Witness the rise of Immortan Joe from war hero to warlord, see how Nux was led down the path of becoming a War Boy, learn how Furiosa became Joe’s most feared Imperator, and watch how Max battles violence and tragedy to rebuild his beloved Interceptor.
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STAR WARS
Marvel Comics explores the Star Wars universe and shows fans what their favorite characters were doing between A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back. It’s up to Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewy to fight for freedom against Darth Vader and the Imperial Forces while a new threat emerges – the bounty hunter Boba Fett!
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SERENITY You can’t take the sky from fans of Serenity, the movie based on the beloved but short-lived series Firefly. Dark Horse Comics knew there were more stories to tell of Captain Mal and his loyal crew and teamed up with Joss Whedon to explore more of the universe he had helped to create.
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GODZILLA The King of Monsters can’t be stopped! Making his way from movies to the world of comics, Godzilla is a larger than life character and his comics showcase the power of the atomic age with battles between monsters on a grand scale. From the 1950’s to present day, any fan of Godzilla will want to read these comics from IDW Publishing.
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ROBOCOP The cult classic 1987 film Robocop changed the cinematic landscape with its unflinching and over the top view of violence and crime. Now the world of Robocop is taking over comics with all new series from BOOM! Studios. Filling in the gaps between Robocop and its sequel; get your share of grit, gore, and more in these trade paperbacks.
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PREDATOR The unstoppable interplanetary hunters known as Predators first burst on screen in 1987 and have become a staple of the science fiction action genre ever since. Dark Horse Comics, who already held the Aliens license, brought Predator to comics with explosive storylines and fantastic crossovers. From the original 1987 film to Alien vs Predator and beyond, fans will enjoy every moment of Predator.
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BACK TO THE FUTURE Hop in your DeLorean and head to the comic shop, Back to the Future has made its way to comics! The classic 1980’s trilogy starring Michael J. Fox has been reimagined as an all-new comic series exploring more of the story featured in the blockbuster films. Featuring the writing talent of Back to the Future co-creator Bob Gale, fans won’t want to miss out on this piece of history.
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PLANET OF THE APES Officially set in the continuity of the new series of films, learn more about how the apes plan to conquer humanity in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Set just after the film it uses as a title, this series offers more details about the relationship between the ape’s leader Caesar and Malcolm, the human that changed the fate of planet earth forever.
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