http://movies.amctv.com/movie-guide/best-comic-book-movies.php Superman: The Movie spawned the superhero blockbuster and Batman Begins saved a franchise. But which comic book movie adaptation is the greatest ever to hit the big screen? en Copyright 2012 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:59:46 -0500 http://services.rainbow-media.com http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification movie-name 357349 Christian Bale's complex Caped Crusader and Heath Ledger's maniacal Joker make this one of the greatest movie adaptations ever. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/357349/Dark-Knight/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/357349/Dark-Knight/overview 20120208182640 353425 Robert Downey Jr. delivers an ace performance in this fun (and smart) superhero flick that deftly mixes laughs and drama. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/353425/Iron-Man/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/353425/Iron-Man/overview 20120207212709 187123 Patrick Stewart leads one of the most popular superhero teams in comic book history and kicks off a movie franchise that makes millions. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/187123/X-Men/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/187123/X-Men/overview 20120208182801 278281 The X-Franchise comes into its own here with great special effects and a backstory for Wolverine that surpasses his own movie. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/278281/X2-X-Men-United/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/278281/X2-X-Men-United/overview 20120208182904 260386 The titular hero, played by Tobey Maguire, uses his powers to battle nemesis The Green Goblin and fight for Kirsten Dunst's heart. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/260386/Spider-Man/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/260386/Spider-Man/overview 20120208182739 4278 Tim Burton's Gotham City is a dark Art Deco masterpiece and a playground for one of the big screen's best villains: Jack Nicholson's Joker. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/4278/Batman/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/4278/Batman/overview 20120208182624 287448 The first installment in the series strikes the perfect balance between comedy and CGI terror. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/287448/Hellboy/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/287448/Hellboy/overview 20120208182723 451108 Meek soldier Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) takes part in an experimental military program that infuses him with newfound strength. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/451108/Captain-America-The-First-Avenger/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/451108/Captain-America-The-First-Avenger/overview 20120208182946 158809 Wesley Snipes plays the superhuman vampire hunter who avenges the death of his mother and fights to protect the human race. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/158809/Blade/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/158809/Blade/overview 20120208182657 303869 Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez bring Frank Miller's noir vision to life, proving the genre can be more than spandexed heroes. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/303869/Sin-City/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/303869/Sin-City/overview 20120208183001 283387 As sequels go, this one delivers -- with dazzling special effects and a great villain in Alfred Molina's Doc Ock. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/283387/Spider-Man-2/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/283387/Spider-Man-2/overview 20120208182748 66900 The spectacular visuals helped make this the superhero movie that turned comic books into blockbusters. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/66900/Superman-The-Movie/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/66900/Superman-The-Movie/overview 20120208182848 411473 Exiled to Earth after his arrogance fans the flames of an ancient conflict, The Mighty Thor discovers the meaning of humility. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/411473/Thor/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/411473/Thor/overview 20120208182927 131155 Brandon Lee returns from the dead to avenge his murder and kick the butt of every thug he meets. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/131155/Crow/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/131155/Crow/overview 20120207212657 353567 Set in an alternate universe circa 1985 where a nuclear war is imminent, former vigilantes resurface to save mankind. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/353567/Watchmen/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/353567/Watchmen/overview 20120208182916 214082 In a stroke of perfect casting, Bruce Willis plays a seemingly ordinary guy who can survive anything. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/214082/Unbreakable/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/214082/Unbreakable/overview 20120208182812 47870 In this comic-book classic, Superman battles three powerful Kryptonian villains and his more powerful feelings for Lois. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/47870/Superman-II/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/47870/Superman-II/overview 20120208182826 446336 Quirky everyman Michael Cera headlines this adaptation, making it a thrill-ride for both geeks and hipsters alike. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/446336/Scott-Pilgrim-vs-the-World/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/446336/Scott-Pilgrim-vs-the-World/overview 20120208183013 12399 Hideously disfigured and left for dead after an explosion, Liam Neeson receives a treatment that gives him superhuman strength. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/12399/Darkman/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/12399/Darkman/overview 20120208182711 272534 Ang Lee directs Eric Bana as the big green guy who's torn between his love of Jennifer Connelly and his rage against Nick Nolte. http://movies.amctv.com/movie/272534/Hulk/overview http://movies.amctv.com/movie/272534/Hulk/overview 20120208182601