At the Height of Their Power
The 10 best, most popular and groundbreaking graphic novel adaptations
By Lauren Barbato
URL: http://www.moviemaker.com/producing/article/graphic_novel_movie_adaptations_the_dark_knight_batman_20080717/
Say goodbye to those flowery adaptations of 19th-century British literature and Oprah’s Book Club bestsellers. Studio executives have unearthed a new moneymaking inspiration in comic books and graphic novels—and this summer is full of them. From Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk—the first two movies from newly-minted Marvel Studios—to Wanted and Hellboy II: The Golden Army, the season has already seen an unusual amount of these adaptations. This week audiences are eagerly awaiting another—arguably the most anticipated film this year, period—when The Dark Knight is released on Friday.