The era of comic-based movies started when Marvel released a movie after movie coming from its rich comic universe. Although these movie universes and comic universes have very different storylines, their characters most, if not all, are unchanged from each other. Joseph Cianciotto is here to share some of his recommended movies to watch if you’re into comics. Joe Cianciotto.
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This 2019 film features a foster boy named Billy who was chosen by a wizard of the past to inherit the power of one of the 5 great wizards of the past to battle against the 7 deadly sins. This seemingly normal boy turns into an electric-wielding superhuman by shouting the hero’s name “Shazam!”. In the comics Shazam also has a villain counterpart called Black Adam who seeks his power. This film has been highly rated and features Zachary Levi as the cast for the quirky Shazam. Joe Cianciotto.
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Another recent movie, Spider-Man features Peter Parker, a highschool student who so happened to get bit by a radioactive spider. However, in the film mentioned, Parker is more experienced as the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and is duty bound to protect Harlem, his hometown, from harm. He battles relevant figures such as Vulture, Mysterio and others. This movie also features cameos from famous Avengers such as Iron-Man and Captain America. Peter Parker is played by English actor Tom Holland. Joe Cianciotto.
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Logan is a 2017 film featuring the grumpy but nevertheless reliable Wolverine. In the film, Logan, also known as Wolverine, roams the land with his “daughter”, Laura, also known as X-23. Together, they run from people who are hunting Laura, wanting to experiment on her. Joseph Cianciotto suggests you get some tissues as this film is very emotionally heavy. It follows as well that Logan is played by the ever iconic Hugh Jackman. Joe Cianciotto.
