Comics and graphic novels are the basis for so many movies these days. So because we are celebrating Movie Month in the June PREVIEWS we thought we would spotlight some titles that are in development to be movies in the future. Get the jump on the source material by getting this books now at your local comic shop!
American Way
John Ridley will pen the adaptation of his 2017 comic book series The American Way: Those Above and Those Below, set in 1970s America, where superheroes have fallen out of favor with the public.
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(W) John Ridley (A) Danny Miki, John Livesay, Paul Neary, Le Beau L. Underwood (A/CA) Georges Jeanty
It's been a decade since the Civil Defense Corps was exposed as a fraud created by the U.S. Government for propaganda purposes. While most of the heroes who survived the catastrophe have retired or disappeared, the New American still carries on, trying to keep communities safe amid the social turmoil of the 1970s. Some of the American's former colleagues are on opposite sides of the law: Amber Waves joined a group of domestic terrorists, while Missy, a.k.a. Ole Miss, has thrown her hat into the political ring. As the ground shifts beneath his feet and new threats arise, which side will the American choose? Collects THE AMERICAN WAY #1-6.
In Shops: Apr 18, 2018
SRP: $16.99
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Black
Adaptation of the Black Mask Studios comic book of the same name is set in a world where only Black people have super powers.
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Faith
Adaptation of the Valiant series of the same name featuring a comics and sci-fi obsessed teen, who also happens to have telekinetic superpowers.
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Fathom
Scooter Braun and former Marvel Studios chairman David Maisel have teamed up to develop the Aspen Comics title that follows the strange, aquatic heroine, Aspen.
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Last Sons of America
Netflix and BOOM! Studios have partnered to produce the adaptation of the comic book of the same name, set in a not too distant future where Americans can no longer have children, thus making children around the globe a hot commodity, Game of Thrones' Peter Dinklage is set to star.
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Morbius The Living Vampire
Sony expands their Spider-Man villain-based cinematic universe by exploring the backstory of Dr. Michael Mobius, a scientist with a rare blood disease who attempts to cure himself, only to end up a vampire.
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(W) Joseph Keatinge, Dan Slott (A) Alejandro Barrionuevo, Richard Elson, Valentine De Landro (CA) Gabriele Dell'Otto
Somewhere inside Dr. Michael Morbius is a good man who just needs a second chance. NOW!, after escaping from the Raft, Morbius the Living Vampire is on the run and desperate to quell his vampiric tendencies. But will his redemption be worse than his sin? As Morbius attempts to stay under the radar, a new threat arises - and they want him dead. But after inciting a gang war, can Morbius protect the new friends who don't know his horrible secret? Then, Morbius travels to Horizon Labs determined to cure his vampirism - but comes face-to-face with the Superior Spider-Man! And when the Rose strikes - and Morbius' humanity is destroyed - will the monster within be enough to save all he once held dear? Collecting MORBIUS: THE LIVING VAMPIRE (2013) #1-9 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #699.1.
In Shops: Nov 20, 2013
SRP: $24.99
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New Gods
Based on characters from Jack Kirby's "Fourth World Saga" from DC Comics, New Gods follows two warring alien planets, the inhabitants of whom arrive on earth in search of the key to the Anti-Life Equation.
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(W) Jack Kirby (A) Vince Colletta, D. Bruce Berry, Greg Theakston, Don Heck (A/CA) Jack Kirby, Mike Royer
At last, DC collects NEW GODS, the centerpiece of Jack Kirby's "Fourth World" saga, in its own trade paperback. This title introduces the sprawling cast from the twin worlds of New Genesis and Apokolips, including Darkseid, Orion, Highfather, Lightray and many more! This collection includes NEW GODS #1-11, plus the 48-page story "Even Gods Must Die" from 1984 and the original 1985 graphic novel THE HUNGER DOGS.
In Shops: Aug 29, 2018
SRP: $29.99
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Queen & Country
Based on the Eisner Award winning comic book series of the same name, the film will follow a British Secret Intelligence Service operative, whose identity is compromised following an assassination.
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Spawn
Creator Todd McFarlane wrote and will direct the adaptation of his Image Comics series of the same name, which follows the antihero Spawn, played by Jamie Foxx, who was sent to Earth to deliver souls down to hell and ends up the pseudo-protector of New York City.
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IMAGE COMICS
(W) Todd McFarlane (CA) Greg Capullo (A/CA) Todd McFarlane
Featuring remastered cover art from creator TODD McFARLANE, SPAWN: ORIGINS, VOL. 1 reprints the stories and artwork that laid the groundwork for the most successful independent comic book ever published, including the introduction Spawn himself, and a number of other memorable and menacing characters. Collects SPAWN #1-6.
In Shops: May 01, 2019
SRP: $9.99
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The Last Days of American Crime
Big-screen adaptation of Rick Remender's comic book series of the same name, which follows a group of criminals as they attempt to pull off the biggest heist of the century just before the U.S. government begins broadcasting a signal that makes it impossible for anyone to knowingly commit a crime.
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(W) Rick Remender (A/CA) Greg Tocchini
The critically acclaimed collaboration between RICK REMENDER (SEVEN TO ETERNITY, LOW) and GREG TOCCHINI (LOW, Uncanny X-Force) is back in print. In the not-too-distant future, as a final response to terrorism and crime, the US government plans in secret to broadcast a signal making it impossible for anyone to knowingly commit unlawful acts. But the media has leaked news of the anti-crime signal one week before it was to go live, and now Graham Brick, who was planning a huge heist, has just a few days to turn the crime of the century into the last crime in American history. Collects the complete series, LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME #1-3.
In Shops: Sep 20, 2017
SRP: $17.99
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