Best Comic Book Movies That Aren’t From The MCU

It’s no secret that I love a great superhero blockbuster. But as of late, it seems that Marvel Studios has had a monopoly on great superhero blockbusters. That hasn’t always been the case though. Let’s take a closer look at some of the greatest superhero movies that aren’t from the MCU.

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The Crow (1994)

This film adaptation of James O’Barr’s graphic novel masterpiece was stunning. It was dark and damp, yet had at its core, a heart of sadness. One of the best revenge tales I’ve seen in my life, Alex Proyas’ The Crow stayed with me long after I’ve seen it. It was also the final film of Bruce Lee’s son, Brandon.

Hellboy (2004) and Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Guillermo del Toro did splendidly with these two movies. Ron Perlman and co. were amazing as well as the quirky yet tragic heroes. The first movie had a more war-time and apocalyptic feel, while the second installment harkened back to del Toro’s sci-fi/fantasy influences. Also, it was probably the most fun I’ve had watching superhero movies all my life.

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Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (2016)

The most recent movie on this list, I regard this as Tim Burton’s return to form (no more Alice in Wonderlands please). It was whimsical enough for kids to stick to the story like glue, and had an ample amount of terror to bring along their parents. The powers of the kids were original and amusing, and it tackled more or less kids who desperately wanted to grow up, but could not. Oh yeah, and time travel – it had time travel.

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No smash: Why the Hulk is better as part of a team

It seems as if the role of Bruce banner aka The Hulk only goes to ingenious actors. Edward Norton, Eric Bana, and Mark Ruffalo are amazing actors that deserve only the best roles. However, with the challenging character that is The Hulk, it seems as if even the best ones fail at delivering a critically acclaimed performance. Even with Ang Lee at the helm, the film failed to become a smash hit.

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First of all, I think the reason for this is because The Hulk is more of a psychological drama rather than an action-packed story. Going into the mind of Bruce Banner might not spell fun for the younger audiences especially since there are other characters that seem to have better storylines.

Another reason why I think the Hulk is better as part of a team is because his fellow Avengers highlights his best points. Without banter with Tony Stark or sensual chemistry with the Black Widow, viewers will not see his human side. Through teamwork, viewers will appreciate him more as a crucial part of the team not just because he smashes things as the Hulk but because Bruce Banner can actually make things happen with his genius.

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