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MARVEL movies are doing better than movies based on DC COMICS.
When it comes to box-office dollars, the Avengers and other Marvel superheroes are mightier than DC Comics.
Films based on Marvel comic books have generated 47 percent more in U.S. box-office sales on average than DC Comics movies, according to data compiled by Paul Sweeney, an analyst at Bloomberg Industries.
The 28 Marvel films dating back to 1998 have averaged $190 million, compared with $129 million for 23 DC Comics movies starting with “Superman” in 1978.
EIGHT years ago, when the founder and chief executive of Boom Studios offered to publish a comic book called “2 Guns” about two undercover drug agents, he frankly told its writer: “The paycheck isn’t borderline insulting; it is insulting.”
Boom Studios
An edition of "2 Guns" which includes all five installments of the series.
Boom Studios
In the first issue of "2 Guns," two government agents, both undercover, prepare to rob a bank that is controlled by a drug syndicate.
Boom Studios
After the robbery, the agents still don't know each other's identity.
Universal Pictures
The series has become an action film that notched $27.4 million for first place at North American theaters, according to preliminary studio estimates.
But beyond the paltry pay, the C.E.O., Ross Richie, was able to offer the writer, Steven Grant, a deal that’s still not a given in the comics industry: a significant share in any movies, TV shows or video games that might emerge.
At the time, that possibility seemed slim. Because of Boom’s “creator share” model, Mr. Grant got a cut of the money that Universal Pictures paid for the rights to the movie. (The deal was just shy of seven figures, Mr. Richie says.)
So DC Comics Turns to an Anti-Hero in Its Time of Need:
Gaiman first reached the national stage in the late 1980s with a supernatural-themed comic book series called Sandman, which ran for 75 issues and won critical acclaim.
The series went on to help Warner and DC establish a publishing imprint for mature readers called Vertigo, which lost founding editor Karen Berger earlier this year.
Now DC is restructuring the division in hopes of attracting readers to Gaiman's work and that of other creators.
Vertigo is important for DC because of how much mature material is flowing through the comics channel right now.
Vertigo is important for DC because of how much mature material is flowing through the comics channel right now.
(Think of Image's The Walking Dead, which AMC has adapted into a top-rated TV show.) Having a separate imprint allows DC to sell to older readers.
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When comic-based movies are bigger box office
than "quality" films,
what does that say for the Movie Industry?
What do you think?
Have you listened to the audiobook
of
THE LEGEND OF
VICTOR STANDISH?
If so,
what do you think of the narration?
Regarding the movie industry and their success with comic themed movies - they are appealing to a audience who grew up with graphic comix (younger segment) and an older audience who remembers the original comic books.
ReplyDeleteIt's escapism and it takes us away from the grunge of daily living. Wouldn't we all like to be super heroes? (I would)Not sure which, but flying would be nice.
Good luck with the audio reviews, Roland.
And we are still waiting for a Sandman movie.
ReplyDeleteDC is poised to catch up some, if they are smart.
I haven't listened the audio book, mostly because I'm just not an audio book kind of gal. But I loved the book!
ReplyDeleteAs for comics and movies, I'm thrilled that they've teamed up. I just wish DC's would be made better. They have such great storylines, just need better backing I think.
I never paid attention between DC and Marvel. Although I do see a lot of Marvel movies.
ReplyDeleteI recently got Sandman for free on Amazon. I haven't read it yet. No time.
Here's a like from another blog, you may have heard of it: The Kill Zone. I believe you'll really enjoy what it has to say -
http://killzoneauthors.blogspot.com/2013/08/two-more-ways-for-writers-to-milk-cash.html#.Ugfn4pKkqHQ
D.G.:
ReplyDeleteYes, I would love to fly but not like Harry Potter -- the splinters would get to me! :-)
Summer is the time for escapism entertainment -- you're right. And you're quite insightful as to why comic movies appeal to both older and younger audiences. As always a perceptive comment. I've been working all day so that is why my replies are so late! Whew!
Alex:
They blew it with Green Lantern and I found the 3rd Batman a bit disappointing. With the appeal of Neil Gaiman in the movies, DC should definitely do a SANDMAN movie and perhaps a BOOKS OF MAGIC FILM (both created by Neil!)
Heather:
And better writing for the DC movies, too. You should try an audiobook (not just mine) A good voice actor can bring the story to life as silent reading cannot. :-)
Words Crafter:
THE SANDMAN is an acquired taste. I much better enjoyed Neil's BOOKS OF MAGIC grafic novel (the first) -- the artwork is magnificent and the writing, of course, is Neil!!
Thanks for the link. When I get a good night's rest, I will check it out. Thanks!! :-)