"How do you feel about the current state of comic book films?" This question is being tackled by 100 individuals, ranging from comic professionals to media personalities and even fellow fans, in the CBM 100. Each person is given 100 words or less to provide their own take on the matter, whether through straight analysis, quick anecdotes or incessant rambling. These perspectives will serve to present comic book films in several lights and stimulate discussion on the matter.
Today's comment comes from comic writer and artist Dan Jurgens, a creator known for providing such industry milestones as the Death of Superman arc and the creation of Booster Gold. His long runs on multiple Superman titles, and further involvement with flagship Marvel and DC characters, have solidified his placement as a key figure in comics for the past few decades. He is currently working under DC's universe relaunch, "The New 52," penning Justice League International and providing art duties on Green Arrow. Jurgens tackled one very specific question I posed, after this year's San Diego Comic-Con had many asking, "Are comic book movies over-staying their welcome?"
You can check out Jurgens' website
here.
Check out Jurgens' comment to CBM below:
"Are comic films over-staying their welcome?"
I don’t see how that could be the case.
That’s been talked about due to the number of films like GREEN LANTERN, THOR, CAPTAIN AMERICA and more that we saw in 2011. But, for the most part, all those movies were generally well received, both in terms of reviews and tickets sold.
There are those who say that too many smaller films were pushed aside. Ridiculous. The market can support movies and ideas of all kinds, provided studios make movies people actually want to see.
I had great fun seeing the comic films of 2011 and assume others did as well.
Give me more.
What do you think? Discuss below or send your own 100-word-or-less take on the state of CBMs to
[email protected] You can check out the previous entries of the CBM 100, with industry legend Bob Layton
here, scribe Alex Irvine,
here and
The Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard
here.
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