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khaosworks) wrote2007-06-05 12:14 pm
khaosworks) wrote2007-06-05 12:14 pm
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Post-Heroes
With the success of Heroes, I'm wondering how many other super-hero based series are being pitched to the networks at the moment. Personally, at the top of my wishlist for a viable television series about superpowers adapted from comic books would be Marvel's Runaways. In a Marvel Universe gone completely around the bend since before Civil War, Runaways has been a breath of fresh air - with fun, likeable characters, a healthy appreciation of the Marvel Universe without going overboard (similarly with Young Avengers) and at times, genuinely moving.
The reason why I'd go for Runaways instead of Young Avengers is because the concept doesn't need any knowledge of the Marvel Universe and can be imported without any real connection: six kids discover their parents are super-villains. In fact, I'm surprised I can't find any hint that Marvel has been shopping the idea around: it seems a complete natural. Get creator Brian K. Vaughan (who's now writing for Lost) and Joss Whedon (who's writing the current story arc in the comic) on board, and away you go.
What other comic books do you think could make it as a television series in today's market?
The reason why I'd go for Runaways instead of Young Avengers is because the concept doesn't need any knowledge of the Marvel Universe and can be imported without any real connection: six kids discover their parents are super-villains. In fact, I'm surprised I can't find any hint that Marvel has been shopping the idea around: it seems a complete natural. Get creator Brian K. Vaughan (who's now writing for Lost) and Joss Whedon (who's writing the current story arc in the comic) on board, and away you go.
What other comic books do you think could make it as a television series in today's market?