Comic book adaptations, especially those focused on superpowered heroes and villains, have risen in popularity over the last decade, helped along by the massive success of films within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 20th Century Fox’s X-Men franchise, and Warner Bros’ burgeoning DC Comics Extended Universe. But, there have been superhero series that have failed to launch, like Fox’s Fantastic Four in 2015 and Sony’s The Amazing Spider-Man that stalled after The Amazing Spider-Man 2 failed to meet expectations both critically and commercially.
Still, the popularity of comic book franchises has led to the diversification of the genre, allowing for more atypical adaptations to be ...
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