C omic book movies are such big business now that hollywood has moved on to the next step, the process of proving to audiences that pictures based on. Since logan, the final instalment of the xmen franchise, came. Logans x24 was a brutal clone of wolverine himself and proved to be the movies. Dafne keen reveals her scariest moment on set of logan. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. While it may have taken a little longer than it should have, this film was worth the wait.
Logan breaks comic book barrier with oscar nomination. Even though logan is more downtoearth than many comic book. Read all about the wolverine 3 old man logan rumor. The movies meta books are not real published xmen comics, but the art. Based on the true story of how artists and everyday citizens thwarted. Introduced as a selfcontained story arc within the wolverine ongoing series by writer mark millar and. Its predecessors in the best adapted screenplay category.
The way the story goes, the way logan behaves, the selflessness and the rage, this is an all around realized version of this character. Mar 02, 2017 logan is the first big liveaction comic book adaptation of 2017 and while it delivers an interesting ending for hugh jackmans wolverine, it doesnt quite stick the landing on every facet of that. As if that level of legacy wasnt enough, the story is also the biggest single comics influence on the logan film. The old man logan comics to read if you loved logan. You may think you know what comic book series influenced this movie about an old man logan, but a different comic book series also served. Logan breaks comic book barrier with an oscar nomination. The wolverine clone we think x24 is most likely based on is from chris. The film, which takes inspiration from old man logan by mark millar and steve mcniven, based in an alternate. Loosely based on the old man logan story arc from mark millar and steve mcniven, logan will be set in a postapocalyptic future with an aged and retired wolverine played for the final time by hugh jackman or as i like to call him. This week, our artists paired sonic the hedgehog and sonicrelated characters with other comic book characters. Even though logan is more downtoearth than many comic book adaptations, it is still full of comic book characters.
Logan is good enough that you might forget its a comicbook movie. Amber tamblyn is set for a starring role in fxs y drama pilot, based on the acclaimed postapocalyptic science fiction dc comic book series y. The 2008 storyline old man logan by writer mark millar and artist steve mcniven is a big influence. Mar 06, 2017 early on in logan, an olden, beatendown wolverine comes across a pile of vintage xmen comics, dismissing the stories as hyperbolic at best and fabricated at worst. Jan 23, 2018 logan breaks comic book barrier with an oscar nomination. Home celebrity the comics that inspired logan are gorier and darker than the movie. The story arc was helmed by mark millar, who wrote other classic stories like kick ass and kingsman. Befitting the seriousness of the film, it doesnt have many comic book. Logan becomes first movie based on a comic book nominated. What all did logan borrow from the classic old man logan miniseries.
Early on in logan, an olden, beatendown wolverine comes across a pile of vintage xmen comics, dismissing the stories as hyperbolic at best and fabricated at worst. They characters even have different names where logan 3 is in the novel and logan 5 is in the film. Logan is going to be based on a comic book called old man logan, and the success of the movie will depend on how loose of an adaptation it is. If its not directly going to be based on a comic, what are some good beginner wolverine comics are out there. Sep 05, 2017 for 20th century foxs rrated comic book movie logan, director james mangold and screenwriters scott frank and michael green have painted a very dark future in which mutantkind is on the verge of. The comic that inspired logan revolutionized marvels xmen. Joker may represent the postavengers future for comic. Part of logan is based on a famous wolverine comic book run called old man logan and x23 is from the comics as well. After nearly 17 years of xmen movies, logan, which hits theaters tomorrow, is the final wolverine movie to hit theaters. Word is hugh jackmans last film as the character will be based on the comic book arc by mark millar. The xmen comics in logan are fake heres how they were made. How logan is inspired by the old man logan comics fandom. Jan 23, 2018 but the nominations also contained a unique landmark for superhero stories, as logan became the first film to be nominated for best adapted screenplay based on superhero comic books. Logans run remake will be based on the original novel.
Old man logan was the comic book inspiration for hugh jackmans last wolverine movie, but they are wildly different in. Logan is somber and even more violent than deadpool. A new fan theory claims that the two deadpool movies are actually part of the xmen comic book universe that is seen in logan. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. One of the best movies of 2017 and an all time classic run from mark millar, logan and old man logan actually share very little. Michael green and director james mangold is loosely based on the old man logan comic book series. One of the best things about the old man logan comic book was the reveal that wolverine. Its a completely different story to the film and anyone who is familiar with the marvel canon should really enjoy this. The comic books featured in the film were designed to look like the comics from the 1980s, the kind panosian enjoyed when he was younger. Of course, retirement never lasts in comic books, and one day hawkeye. Sep 05, 2017 the scariest moment on the set of logan for 11yearold actress dafne keen wasnt slicing peoples faces off, filming a car chase, or having to lay out every bit of acting chops she had to nail. Logan found inspiration from this bleak, postapocalyptic comic. Legendary comics creator nicola cuti, creator of eman and moonchild the starbabe, has passed away at the age of 75.
Logan achieved a historic first for a movie based on a comic book as the film directed by james mangold and starring hugh jackman was nominated for best adapted screenplay at the 2018. Mar 02, 2017 logan is good enough that you might forget its a comicbook movie. Old man logan was the comic book inspiration for hugh jackmans last wolverine movie, but they are wildly different in many ways. The comics that inspired logan are gorier and darker. Mangold found old man logan fascinating, and says he based much of the. The movie itself is loosely based on the old man logan comics arc, which differs from the books shown onscreen. Logan is the first oscarnominated screenplay based on. After watching the recent logan movie i decided to delve into the comic book. Introduced as a selfcontained story arc within the wolverine ongoing series by writer mark millar and artist steve mcniven, the character became popular. The postapocalyptic western is loosely based on the old man logan comic book series hence the adapted designation of its screenplay. Story by gerry conway from the screenplay by david zelag goodman which was based on the novel by george clayton johnson and william f. Its another entry in the tireless xmen saga but doesnt play like a retread or an ad for the next installment. Im realtivley new to graphic novels so far ive only read a few of the new 52 batman trades, v for vendetta, daredevil.
Logan leaves the baby in cerebras care before telling her to teleport him to wherever jubilee was last located, which is romania. Jan 21, 2017 you may think you know what comic book series influenced this movie about an old man logan, but a different comic book series also served as inspiration for the highly anticipated film. More so than the dark knight or logan, joker is a wholehog studio drama that just happens to be based around an incredibly popular comic book character. The film, which takes inspiration from old man logan by mark millar and steve.
But while it might end differently than the comic book on which its. The character from the movie is the one that is transferred to comic book form. Logan is a 2017 american superhero film starring hugh jackman as the titular character. This character is an aged version of wolverine set in an alternate future universe designated earth807128, where the supervillains overthrew the superheroes. Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic actionadventure takes wolverine hugh jackman, the most iconic character of the xmen universe, to modern day japan. Old man logan, the 2008 comic book event, was written by mark millar. The story most noted for inspiring this film is mark millars 2008 old man logan miniseries. Endgame was my top liveaction superhero movies of the decade, but logan is not really a superhero movie. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. Mangold let the fact slip in a recent interview, during which he also discussed when, exactly. The man without fear and watchmen and was wondering what logan will be based on. Comic book movie cbm entertainmentmarveldcsuperhero. It is the tenth film in the xmen film series and the third and final installment in the wolverine trilogy following xmen origins.
To be clear, logan is not the very first screenplay nominee based on a comic book. Like x24, albert was built to destroy logan and has enhanced. Old man logan is filled with such notions, all built on millars. This is probably the most faithful adaptation of a comic book character ever, marvel and dc combined. Oct 03, 2019 more so than the dark knight or logan, joker is a wholehog studio drama that just happens to be based around an incredibly popular comic book character. Browse the marvel comic series old man logan 2016 2018. Which comic book series influenced logan, according to the. Old man logan 2015 by ed brisson and francesco manna dec 18, 2018 4. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. In the comic book series, logan decides to make his trek across. Logan star hugh jackman pays tribute to the movie on the. While this films story pulls inspiration and story ideas from several wolverine comic book stories, the film itself is not an adaptation of any particular previouslypublished story. The scariest moment on the set of logan for 11yearold actress dafne keen wasnt slicing peoples faces off, filming a car chase, or having to lay out every bit of acting chops she had to nail.
He is a mutant who possesses animalkeen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, a powerful regenerative ability known as a healing factor, and three retractable claws in each hand. Old man logan is an alternative version of the marvel comics character wolverine. Superb logan unleashes fury on comicbook movie norms. Its a completely different story to the film and anyone who is familiar with. Does deadpool take place in logans xmen comic universe. But the nominations also contained a unique landmark for superhero stories, as logan became the first film to be nominated for best. While its characters remain firmly routed in the comic book. The comic books featured in the film were designed to look like the comics from the 1980s, the kind panosian enjoyed when he. The comics that inspired logan are gorier and darker than. Comic book based movies and animations all included. Feb 27, 2017 the movie itself is loosely based on the old man logan comics arc, which differs from the books shown onscreen. Oct 20, 2016 click through the slideshow below for a look at jackman in logan, some old man logan comics art for a comparison, and the evolution of the actors take on the character since the first xmen movie. C omic book movies are such big business now that hollywood has moved on to the next step, the process of proving to audiences that pictures based on hugely beloved comicbook franchises are not. Both movie adaptations of those comics were great, because they followed the.
For 20th century foxs rrated comic book movie logan, director james mangold and screenwriters scott frank and michael green have painted a very dark future in which mutantkind is on the verge of. Superb logan unleashes fury on comicbook movie norms sfgate. His portrayal is beloved, even though it has diverged seriously. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. Aug 15, 2017 one of the best movies of 2017 and an all time classic run from mark millar, logan and old man logan actually share very little. Logan is the first oscarnominated screenplay based. Mar 02, 2017 hugh jackman as loganthe mutant wolverine in the latest comicbook movie, which isnt feelgood. The movie itself is loosely based on the old man logan comics arc. Click through the slideshow below for a look at jackman in logan, some old man logan comics art for a comparison, and the evolution of the actors take on the character since the first xmen movie. Logan and weapon x is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics, mostly in association with the xmen. The wolverine sequel will be based on an existing comic.
If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. The story behind the custom xmen comics in logan the verge. Logan is the first oscar screenplay based on superhero comics ew. Mar 02, 2017 superb logan unleashes fury on comicbook movie norms. Jan 23, 2018 logan is not based on any specific comic, but rather the whole mythos of wolverine and the xmen. But one thing we now know for certain is that itll be based on an existing comic book storyline. Its hard to pick which scene in old man logan is the wildest. You may think you know what comic book series influenced this movie about an old man logan, but a different comic book series also served as inspiration for the highly anticipated film. Logan is not based on any specific comic, but rather the whole mythos of wolverine and the xmen. The epic tale was first published by marvel comics in the pages of xmen spinoff series wolverine at the turn of this decade.
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