Thursday 3 October 2013

American Blockbusters.

BATMAN
History: Batman was created in 1939 as a Comic Book Hero by Bob Kane. He is a fictional superhero, whose mission is to protect his hometown from evil. Originally he was referred to as 'Bat-Man' or as 'The Capital Crusader'.
Publisher: DC Comic Books published the first comic in May  1939.
Film: Batman (1966), the first film adaptation of the DC Comic Books. Based on the Television Series. Released by 20th Century Fox.
          Batman(1989) directed by Tim Burton. First instalment of Warner Bros.
          Batman Returns(1992), Batman Forever(1995), Batman and Robin(1997),
          Batman Begins(2005), The Dark Knight(2008), The Dark Knight Rises(2012).
Other Media: Comics.
                       Books.
                       Television Shows.
                       Musicals.
                       Radio Shows.
                       Board and Video Games.
IRONMAN
History: A fictional character who appeared in comic books. His character was created by Stan Lee. He made his first appearance in 'Tales of Suspense'( March 1963). Chest injury, made himself a  power suit of armour  to help him escape life and captivity. Later uses the suit as Iron Man and protects people.
Publisher:  Marvel Comics.
Film: The Invisible Iron Man(2007), Iron Man(2008), Iron Man 2(2010), Iron Man 3(2013), The Avengers(2012).
Other Media: Television Shows.
                       Video Games.
CAPTAIN AMERICA
History: Made his first appearance in 'Captain America Comics in March 1941 (cover dated). Was a Wartime Superhero for WWII, so he was the most popular superhero during that period.
Publisher: Marvel Comics.
Film: Captain America(1944), Captain America(1979), Captain America 2: Death Too Soon(1979), Captain America(1990), Ultimate Avengers(2006), Ultimate Avengers 2(2006), Captain America: The First Avenger(2011), The Avengers(2012).
Other Media: Novels.
                      Television Shows.
                       Video Games.
THE FLASH
History: Created by Gardener Fox and Artist Harry Lambert. Possess 'Super Speed, includes the ability to move incredibly fast and violate certain law of physics. First appeared in 'Flash Comics'(1940).
Publisher: DC Comics.
Film: The Flash(2016).
Other Media: Novels.
                      Television Shows.
                       Video Games.
GREEN LANTERN
History: The name of several superheroes of DC Universe, all of whom are characterized by power rings and ability to create solid constructs with the ring. The first Green Lantern was created by writer Bill Finger and Artist Martin Nodell in 'All American Comics' in 1940.
Publisher: DC Comics.
Film: Green Lantern(2011).
Other Media: Novels.
                       Television Shows.
                        Video Games.
THOR
History: First appeared in 'Journey Into Mystery' (1962). Created by Editor-Plotter Stan Lee, Scripter Larry Leiber and Penciller Jack Kirby. Based on the Greek God 'Thor' of 'Norse Mythology'(humanity-protecting God).
Publisher: Marvel Comics.
Film: Almighty Thor(2011), Thor(2011), The Avengers(2012), Thor: The Dark World(2013).
Other Media: Novels.
                       Television Shows.
                        Video Games.

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