Although it seems like a strange idea, Marvel is much more than the superheroes you know. And in fact, there are a handful of stories from the publisher that made it to the cinema without having any relation to its already iconic cinematographic universe. Some are plot experiments that managed to become minor hits. Another, in great curiosities tangentially related to the publisher. Whatever the case, the unknown Marvel projects are part of a curious history of cinema based on adaptations.
Especially when the multitude of arguments, characters and places review the most curious of the editorial. From intriguing mysteries, a new generation of young heroes to international spies. The sagas related to the publisher that you may not have known about are deeper and more interesting than you can imagine. Specifically, because they make it very clear that the Marvel universe can be richer and more resourceful than just its large group of invincible heroes.
we leave you three sagas that you may not know about Marvel. Two in full growth and one that was an announcement of what could be a franchise of great interest. In the end, Marvel seems to have more surprises up its sleeve than might be assumed. Something that is always satisfying for fans of red bone and even for those who are just beginning to delve into the world of publishing.
MIBs
In 1990, at the height of the search for evidence of extraterrestrial life on our world, conspiracy theories took the form of a comic. MIB, by Lowell Cunningham and illustrator Sandy Carruthers, took the collective fear about vigilantes of unexplained phenomena and turned it into an extraordinary comic. Beyond that, he created a tough and well thought out journey through social criticism and the connection between mystery and popular culture.
With six numbers in black and white, the story traced the adventures of two agents very similar to the J and K of the movies. And although the satirical and cruel tone was very different from that of the movies, there was a common point between the two. Both one and the other analyzed pop mythology related to unexplained events and extravagant events from the same perspective. The comic spent a fair amount of time breaking down urban legends and turning them into brilliant storylines. Something that undoubtedly nurtured the series of films on the big screen.
The comic was originally published by Aircel Comics, which was later bought by Malibu Comics and is now owned by Marvel Comics. The change of hands of the rights made it difficult for the story to be told in a more compact way in the cinema. But in the end, his quirky, mysterious and slightly creepy air became the hallmark of the films. As much as at the time it was for the comic.
kingsman trilogy
The comic book series about a group of posh spies debuted in 2012 with its first graphic novel at Marvel’s Icon Comics. The first issue of Kingsman was followed by two sequels: The Big Exit (2017) and The Red Diamond (2018). And just like its version in the cinema, it follows the adventures of the most peculiar group of secret agents in pop culture.
Millar, known for his expanded universe and elegant depiction of violence, created an unusual story on paper. The Matthew Vaughn-directed trilogy kept the comic’s tone and identity. Millar’s espionage with an eccentric sense of action became Kingsman: The Secret Service in 2014. Its immediate sequel, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, was released in 2017 to mixed reviews and less impact than its predecessor. Finally, the prequel King’s Man: the origin came to the cinema in 2021 without much critical or box office impact.
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Also written by Millar and originally published by Icon Comics, It is a plot eccentricity which worked well in the movies. The story of a teenage comic book fan who becomes a hero by accident was an unexpected cinematic success in 2010.
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Curious as it may seem, the Marvel movie was directed by newcomer Matthew Vaughn. The filmmaker managed to recombine the most recognizable elements of the comic into a curious and powerful look at violence, fear and humor. The film became iconic for a certain kind of story outside of big-budget, high-impact heroic narratives. Especially after the recent success of Iron Man in 2008. The film was followed by a less-than-successful sequel in 2013, also based on the comic and directed by Jeff Wadlow.