A graphic novel is a story told through comics. They were created to appeal to both children and adults. In recent years, they’ve become immensely popular as well. The rise in popularity has led to a surge in movies being released based on them. Plus, there’s real money to be made by producers of successful adaptations. Comics come from two main genres: superhero stories and crime novels. There are more than 50,000 comic books published every year across various media platforms. Some of these include print, television and film. Here are some of the best cinematic adaptations of graphic novels.

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1. Watchmen (2009)

Alan Moore’s Watchmen follows superheroes that have fallen into disfavour with society. An assassination plot targets one of those heroes.

2. 300 (2006)

Frank Miller’s famous comic book series got turned into a movie. This one of the movies tells the tale of an Athenian army that invades Persia. It was followed by a battle between Greek soldiers and Persians.

3. Sin City (2005)

Frank Miller’s dark comedy takes us to the town called Sin City. It centres around 5 ex-lawyers who join forces to take down the mob.

4. Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)

In addition, Mike Mignola’s comics were first brought to life in this movie. It follows a demonic creature known as “The Golden Army”.

5. Batman Begins (2005)

Moreover, Christopher Nolan’s version of Batman was first introduced to us in this film. It focuses on Bruce Wayne’s training as a young man. He also battles against corruption within Gotham police department.

6. Kick Ass (2010)

Mark Millar’s book ‘Kick Ass’ became a movie. Hitman John Doe must deal with his past mistakes while trying to save a bullied boy named Dave Lizewski. Both of them work together to stop an organization that kills for money.

7. Ghost World (2001)

Also, Daniel Clowes’ award-winning comic gets adapted into a movie. A teenage girl named Enid Coles lives a sheltered lifestyle. Things change when she befriends her neighbour Rebecca Bloomwood whose family owns a nightclub. However, Both girls discover much about themselves.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are many comic books that turn into movies today. However, you don’t need to be familiar with the source material to enjoy this list. These all have something to offer. So what if you’re looking for more ways to pass time? Or maybe you just want to feel like your favourite characters again. Either way, there’s something here for everyone. Enjoy!