‘Superman Vs. The Elite’ on HBO Max !Featured, Animation, based on a comic book, Blu-ray, Cult Movies, DVD, HBO Max, superheroes, SVOD 06/28/202206/28/2022 Sean Axmaker This DCU Animated Original Movie, based on the comic book written by Joe Kelly, is a superhero morality tale for the post-September 11, 2001 world
Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man’ – The original big screen webslinger on Peacock !Featured, Action, based on a comic book, Blu-ray, DVD, high school, Kid Stuff, Peacock, Streaming Movies, superheroes, SVOD 06/13/202206/12/2022 Sean Axmaker This 2002 film was the first to capture the graphic thrills and eye-popping spectacle of a true comic book superhero and it essentially launched the 21st century superhero genre.
‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ – Andrew Garfield becomes the webhead on Netflix !Featured, Action, based on a comic book, Blu-ray, DVD, family friendly, Netflix, Streaming Movies, superheroes, SVOD 06/02/202206/02/2022 Sean Axmaker Director Marc Webb rebooted the superhero series with a new cast, a new love interest (Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy), and a new villain.
‘Watchmen’ – Superhero redux on Hulu !Featured, based on a comic book, Blu-ray, Cult Movies, DVD, Hulu, satire, Science Fiction, Streaming Movies, superheroes, SVOD, thriller 04/18/202204/18/2022 Sean Axmaker Zach Snyder’s 2009 adaptation of the landmark graphic novel by writer Alan Moore and artist Dave Gibbons is as faithful as anyone could hope for.
‘Batman: Year One’ – the Dark Knight begins on HBO Max !Featured, Animation, based on a comic book, Blu-ray, Cult Movies, DVD, HBO Max, superheroes, SVOD 03/23/202203/23/2022 Sean Axmaker Frank Miller’s miniseries retrelling of the early days of Batman gets the animated treatment in this direct-to-video adaptation.
‘All-Star Superman’ – the animated Man of Steel on HBO Max !Featured, Animation, based on a comic book, Blu-ray, DVD, family friendly, HBO Max, superheroes, SVOD 03/08/202203/08/2022 Sean Axmaker The 2011 direct-to-video animated feature embraces the pulp fun of golden age Superman.
‘Batman: The Dark Knight Returns’ – the animated feature on HBO Max !Featured, Animation, based on a comic book, Blu-ray, Cult Movies, DVD, HBO Max, superheroes, SVOD 02/23/202202/22/2022 Sean Axmaker Frank Miller’s landmark graphic novel is adapted into animated film in this DCU Original Animation feature.
‘Batman vs. Two-Face’ – the animated showdown on HBO Max !Featured, Animation, Blu-ray, DVD, HBO Max, superheroes, SVOD 02/15/202202/15/2022 Sean Axmaker William Shatner hames it up with Adam West and Burt Ward in this animated tribute to the 1960s live action TV series.
‘The Dark Knight’ vs. The Joker on Netflix !Featured, Academy Award, Action, BAFTA winner, based on a comic book, Blu-ray, Crime, DVD, Netflix, Streaming Movies, superheroes, SVOD 02/12/202202/12/2022 Sean Axmaker The second film in Christopher Nolan’s trilogy starring Christian Bale as Batman is a pulp tragedy with costumed players and elevated stakes.
Holy retro, Batman! It’s ‘Return of the Caped Crusaders’ on HBO Max !Featured, Animation, Blu-ray, Comedy, DVD, HBO Max, superheroes, SVOD 02/05/202202/05/2022 Sean Axmaker Adam West and Burt Ward, stars of the 1960s ‘Batman’ TV show, reunite for this animated tribute to their tongue-in-cheek superhero spoof.
