After the recent success of Comic Book’s to film, TV started doing the same formula. What was the end result? A huge success. Comic Book’s to TV started way back in 1966. Yes it was the Batman TV show, while very campy the show is still an awesome ride. About 10 years later ABC decided they should try a comic book to TV show, it wasn’t about Batman but he was a pretty popular character. This resulted into a very successful TV show called “The Incredible Hulk”. After the Hulk, we had a very short Spider-Man TV show and an even shorter Blade TV show. But after the recent success of TV shows like Arrow, Smallville and The Walking Dead, comic book’s to TV could be a fantastic area. So now I count down 10 Comic Book Heroes I think are perfect for TV.
10. Ghost Rider
If you walked down the street and asked a random person about Ghost Rider, they would probably know more than myself. I know nothing about the character, that being said. I think TV is the perfect way to introduce characters like Ghost Rider. Think Supernatural meets Grimm. Now that would be an interesting show. People don’t know who Ghost Rider is, and those who do. They think he is a comic book character who is funny, because well, Cage played him.
9. Nova
Marvel’s Green Lantern. Except he isn’t green. Nova is a cool and unique character, after two separate runs in the comics as Rick Rider we finally have a new person taking up the Nova mantle. While I personally feel Marvel will try incorporate Nova into Guardians Of The Galaxy later next year, I personally feel Nova would make an awesome TV show. Imagine a show with decent special effects, a good cast, a good story. And made by the space god himself J.J Abrams. A guy can dream can’t he? But in all seriousness I think Nova is better fitted for TV.
8. Spawn
After years of trying to get a reboot to Todd McFarlene’s Spawn out of Development Hell. Nothing has happened. Since the films release in 1997, no one has really had the interest to direct or write a Spawn reboot except the creator himself. Like Ghost Rider, I don’t know much about Spawn. That being said like Ghost Rider, this could be a perfect advantage for Image Comics. Making TV shows about characters no one knows is very risky and can fail hard sometimes. I’m looking at you Birds Of Prey! But sometimes if you make a TV show about a character no one knows it can be a huge success. Examples are Arrow and The Walking Dead.
7. Nightwing
Since the ending of The Dark Knight Rises people have come up with theories as to where John Blake goes next. I have my own. But let’s put that aside for a second. Why doesn’t DC make a Nightwing show? set in it’s own universe, The DC TV Universe. Having shows like Arrow and the upcoming Wonder Woman show “Amazon” all take place in the same universe. And if those shows are successful, which judging by Arrow’s success, they would all be huge. A Nightwing show could be a very interesting way to introduce new fans to Nightwing and could explore deeper and darker stories from the Batman mythos.
6. Spider-Man/Miles Morales
Miles Morales has been in the comic book world since late 2011 and has made a big impact. Replacing Peter Parker as the Spider-Man of the ultimate universe. Miles is an African/American teenager. While I personally feel Miles would be much better suited for a TV series than film series and heres why. Marvel/Sony can’t afford a flop. If they were to make a Miles Morales movie it would be a huge risk. It could be one of two things, It could be the next Dark Knight Rises or it could be the next Green Lantern. If Marvel/Sony didn’t want to take such big of a risk. I think they should start small and build up. If they made a TV show, it would introduce the average audience to a new Spider-Man. And would build a huge fan base for a future film. If the show was successful, which I assume it would be. The film would be a much smaller risk.
5. Wonder Woman
As mentioned earlier. DC are planning a Wonder Woman show set before Diana becomes the superhero Wonder Woman. The show would be set in the fantasy land called the Amazon. Like my idea for a Nightwing show. This Wonder Woman show could show fans how cool Wonder Woman really is, she's a hot girl in a skin tight suit. Other than that she really does have some interesting story lines which could only be explored in a TV show if done to detail.
4. The Punisher
Frank Castle has been one of the most successful comic book characters ever, you may not believe me when I say this but, The Punisher has been on the big screen more times than Green Lantern, Flash, Wonder Woman, Daredevil, Fantastic Four and Gambit. So obviously The Punisher has his fan base. But his films have not really made the impact everyone thought they would. I personally feel a TV show for The Punisher is the best way to go. Punisher has one of the most tragic stories in comics. Sadder than Batman, Sadder than Spider-Man, sadder than Superman. Punisher was just a regular guy, when his family is murdered he becomes a man seeking justice in the world. Thus the Punisher is born. I think a Punisher show could really change TV forever.
3. Moon Knight
Marc Spencer, he has one interesting story. While not matching the drama of The Punisher and Batman. Moon Knight has constantly been called “Marvel’s Batman” Well that is not true. If Marvel were to make a Moon Knight TV show, we could really see how different Moon Knight is to DC’s Batman. One major difference between Moon Knight and Batman is that Moon Knight doesn’t take anyones crap. If someone gets out of line, he will slit there throat. No questions asked. Moon Knight as a TV program could be fantastic and an awesome way to spend 45 minutes each week.
2. Jonah Hex
After the laughing stock which was Jonah Hex the Movie, starring Josh Brolin and Megan Fox. I really think Jonah Hex needs a remake. And maybe the big screen is not where Hex belongs. In recent years we have had some weird shows become huge successes. Prime examples are The Walking Dead and Lost. I honestly think if we had the right writers and right cast Jonah Hex could re spark the cowboy genre in a new and unique way. Jonah Hex’s story is far different from your average superhero. Jonah has an emotional story which could actually rival Batman and Punisher’s sad lives.
1. Daredevil
I’ve been saying it for a long time. Daredevil is fantastic. He is one of my favorite comic book characters, but he doesn’t nearly have the best fan base. Daredevil needs something to bring new fans in. And maybe a TV show could do it. Making a Daredevil TV show could explore fantastic story arcs which would never be explored if they had a Daredevil Movie. Comic book stories like The Elektra Saga would have depth and could be explored to it’s fullest. If the Daredevil show is successful enough we could have a Daredevil film taking place in the same universe just set after the TV program like The X-Files. Daredevil has the most potential to be the biggest and best superhero to ever grace the silver screen, all he is missing is the right way to do it.
So who would you guys like to see adapted to the small screen? Comment below and let me know!