Logan comic book comparison

The newest wolverine movie transcends genre, delivering stellar performances and a plot full of loss, pain, hope, and redemption. They characters even have different names where logan 3 is in the novel and logan 5 is in the film. Wolverines eponymous first limited series has held up over decades as the characters most defining tale. Befitting the seriousness of the film, it doesnt have many comic book easter eggs. For 20th century foxs rrated comic book movie logan, director james mangold and screenwriters scott frank and michael green have painted a. Peter richards, mai keth, black dragon, captain terror, john logan, jim logan. In 1999, author and director stephen chbosky published his award winning book, the perks of being a wallflower. Yet logan, and the wolverine as well, is very much in keeping with wolverines comic book characterization, which has thrived in and in many ways been defined by. The absence of the tryst with yukio dubbed the wild one in the comic, yukio understands and accepts logan for his wilder side. Logan is a comic book movie about comic book movies. Mar, 2017 the best thing about logan is comic books.

However, its also a world where the power of comic books and fiction. The ending of james mangolds logan brings hugh jackmans career as the onscreen wolverine to its close in the only fitting manner. Hugh jackman tweeted this one day before the wolverine opened in us theaters. It is the tenth film in the xmen film series and the third and final installment in the wolverine trilogy following xmen origins. Thirteen years later it earned a movie adaptation and became an even bigger success, with stars emma watson, ezra miller, and logan lerman. Wolverine is a fictional comic book superhero who appears in marvel comics. Pierce is the leader of a group of cybernetic mutants called reavers. Chris claremont and frank miller solidify logan as a character that is defined by duality. By original comic if you mean old man logan, the movie is almost entirely different. Its the film fans have always wanted and their patience is rewarded in a film that isnt just one of the best comic book movies to date but is arguably a damn good piece of filmmaking. Please likesharesub if you enjoyed the content provided. Comic book movies were very risky so they were trying to play it as safe as they could.

Mar 27, 2020 in 1999, author and director stephen chbosky published his award winning book, the perks of being a wallflower. But mutants are not the sole purveyors of horror on this patchworked planet. Last blood depicts sylvester stallones iconic antihero as he fights one final battle, as the war arrives to his doorstep. Jan 21, 2017 you may think you know what comic book series influenced this movie about an old man logan, but a different comic book series also served as inspiration for the highly anticipated film. Its possible that future promotional materials will reveal parts of the movie that suggest a different tone than what weve seen so far, but that would almost be a shame. Mar 02, 2017 logan is the first big liveaction comic book adaptation of 2017 and while it delivers an interesting ending for hugh jackmans wolverine, it doesnt quite stick the landing on every facet of that. Orginall logan, is faster, stronger, more durable, and has a significantly better healing factor. Why logan is the most important comic book movie ever. With this mutant powerhouse now permanently out of the picture, various factions of both good and evil are scrambling to fill the void left by logans death. Old man logan is an alternative version of the marvel comics character wolverine. How similar is logan 2017 movie to the original comic.

One of the best movies of 2017 and an all time classic run from mark millar, logan and old man logan actually share very little. This is like putting prime mike tyson against current mike tyson. The marvel universes villains will have banded together and rid the world of its heroes. Mar 04, 2017 logan is a lesson for studios in what comic book films can become. It wasnt a particularly good year for comic book flicks in terms of the major academy award categories, but james mangolds logan did manage to make history with a nomination for best adapted. Its a comic book that tells laura that theres a world beyond transigena world that might be safe for her. Logan elevates comicbook brutality to the level of art. Wolverine comic vs movie posted on august 29, 2014 at 1. This character is an aged version of wolverine set in an alternate future universe designated earth807128, where the supervillains overthrew the superheroes. The xmen universe takes a detour into weary darkness with the latest logan trailer showing the power and rage of a young mutant who. Mar 01, 2017 in anticipation of hugh jackmans muchhyped final wolverine movie, logan, thr ranks the 50 best superhero performances of all time. Old man logan has the feel of an old clint eastwood western and manages to pull it off.

She enjoys seeing him cut loose and the two have an affair when wolverine has hit rock bottom. Introduced as a selfcontained story arc within the wolverine ongoing series by writer mark millar and artist steve mcniven, the character became popular. To be clear, the savage, brutish version of logan isnt a facade, though its just one. The filmmakers have even made the comparison themselves, with. Logan is good enough that you might forget its a comicbook movie. Somber and desolate, the first footage from last blood finds an aging, withdrawn john rambo forced to confront his violent past. If youre distraught over the latest loss of logan, perhaps revisiting his. Logan is a lesson for studios in what comic book films. Logan succeeds by understanding that wolverine is a character. Check out this list of all the comics featuring old man logan and what theyre about. Besides their physical differences the comic version of wolverine is 5. Mar 10, 2017 but this time around logan really has done just that. Ryan reynolds has a hilarious logan anniversary present.

Old man logan is accidentally sent spiraling through his own past, forced to relive some of his most tragic and intense moments. I was extremely excited to see this film, especially after the xmen origins debacle. The movie isnt a direct adaption of this comic by any means, but rather a film that was strongly inspired by it. Vaughans logan is spoton and rissos art is amazing. Will wolverines legacy be shaped by heroes who valiantly fought alongside him or by those villains treacherous enough to have challenged him over the many years of his long life. Click through the slideshow below for a look at jackman in logan, some old man logan comics art for a comparison, and the evolution of the actors take on the character since the first xmen movie was released in 2000. Jul 28, 20 the one ive wanted to deliver since putting on the claws years ago. The movie is a very loose adaptation of old man logan, in that though there is the overall idea of. Its difficult for any comic book character to have a final story. Empire magazine named him the fourthgreatest comic book character. Though not as solid a mythological nor symbolic tale as the dark knight returns, old man logan visits a man who is broken and only wants to live his life in peace after a horrific instance shattered his confidence and his psyche. You may think you know what comic book series influenced this movie about an old man logan, but a different comic book series also served as inspiration for the highly anticipated film. Feb 27, 2017 logan, hugh jackmans final movie as wolverine, is more gritty neowestern than typical superhero blockbuster.

After the success of deadpool last year, it was clear that a comic book movie could be hugely successful, even with an rrating. The following contains some slight spoilers, so continue at your own risk. Feb 18, 2017 please likesharesub if you enjoyed the content provided. Logan succeeds by understanding that wolverine is a character first. Logan is a 2017 american superhero film starring hugh jackman as the titular character. Aug 15, 2017 one of the best movies of 2017 and an all time classic run from mark millar, logan and old man logan actually share very little. He is a mutant who possesses animalkeen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, a powerful regenerative ability known as a healing factor, and three retractable claws in each hand. Logan is a lesson for studios in what comic book films can become published. In that regard, the vietnam war veteran is a kindred spirit to marvel comics wolverine, whos forever haunted by. The top 10 mustread wolverine stories comic book news, tv. The hulk vs wolverine difference and comparison diffen. Ign ranked wolverine 4th in the top 100 comic book heroes. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them.

Fifty years from now, logan the man who no longer calls himself wolverine will have endured many atrocities. Old man logan was the comic book inspiration for hugh jackmans last wolverine movie, but they are wildly different in many ways. The notable differences between old man logan comics and the. Logan is handsdown the best superhero movie ever made. Browse the marvel comic series old man logan 2016 2018. There are two parts of wolverines mythos that i almost enjoy, wartime logan and samurai logan. Logan succeeds by understanding that wolverine is a. Logan also stars patrick stewart as professor x, richard e. Even with its differences from the comic book source material, logan seems to have. Wolverine topped wizard magazines 200 greatest comic book characters of all time list. Logan could help erase the bias against superhero films. Sep 05, 2017 for 20th century foxs rrated comic book movie logan, director james mangold and screenwriters scott frank and michael green have painted a very dark future in which mutantkind is on the verge of. Logan cast compared to comicbook characters insider. Feb 17, 2017 easily the best wolverine outing, logan is the dark knight of the mutantfilled xfranchise, a gripping film that transcends the comicbook genre by saying something important and for logan.

Logans closest friend, hawkeye, will have been murdered in cold blood right before his eyes. Oct 20, 2016 click through the slideshow below for a look at jackman in logan, some old man logan comics art for a comparison, and the evolution of the actors take on the character since the first xmen movie. Also i know a follow up might be, yeah but spiderman came out not that. It was undoubtedly the most affecting death in a comic book movie ever. Logan s closest friend, hawkeye, will have been murdered in cold blood right before his eyes. The notable differences between old man logan comics and the movie. Which comic book series influenced logan, according to the. What are the differences between the comic wolverine and the. More than anything, logan is a send off to comics and. Similar to most movie adaptations, not everything in the movie was parallel to that of the book.

With his next step, logan comes face to face with the sins committed by the machines of man. Both deadpool flicks and logan are now available wherever movies are sold. Wolverine paved the way for logan by being so terrible. But when its time to metaphorically pay the bills and give the audience a slambang. Mar 06, 2017 logan succeeds by understanding that wolverine is a character first, a superhero second director james mangolds subtle defiance of superhero movie convention is a nod to wolverines comic. Even though logan is more downtoearth than many comic book adaptations, it is still full of comic book characters. Even with its differences from the comic book source material, logan seems to have captured a lot of what made old man logan special. Follow logan through the ages in the 1800s as a young mutant, to his first encounter with the hulk, to his stint with the xmen as wolverine its all here. Mar 20, 2017 in logan, wolverine himself is representative of older films in the genre, and like wolverine, comic book movies invincibility is a facade that cant last forever. Click through the slideshow below for a look at jackman in logan, some old man logan comics art for a comparison, and the evolution of the actors take on the character since the first x. Logan is the first big liveaction comic book adaptation of 2017 and while it delivers an interesting ending for hugh jackmans wolverine, it doesnt quite stick the landing on every facet of that. Logan is a lesson for studios in what comic book films can. This is a comparison of their origins, backstory, personality and superpowers.

It was important for us to make a movie that is not defined by the genre of comic books, jackman told the wall. But this time around logan really has done just that. The film, which takes inspiration from old man logan by mark millar and steve mcniven, based in an alternate bleak future, follows. With the movie logan featuring an aged wolverine, you may have heard talk of the old man logan comic book. Here are three reasons why logan has freshened up the comic book movie, and why it is actually the most important to ever be made. That feeling of inadequacy when comparing yourself to your legacy plays an integral role in the movie, and if that sounds more than a little like. Logan even spends a fair amount of its runtime gently poking fun at the very idea of comic book mythology. Easily the best wolverine outing, logan is the dark knight of the mutantfilled xfranchise, a gripping film that transcends the comicbook genre by saying something important and for logan. But logan s commentary extends much further than a simple comparison to westerns. Ryan reynolds has a hilarious logan anniversary present for. The top 10 mustread wolverine stories comic book news. The xmen universe takes a detour into weary darkness with the latest logan trailer showing the power and rage of a. In anticipation of hugh jackmans muchhyped final wolverine movie, logan, thr ranks the 50 best superhero performances of all time. Mar 02, 2017 logan is good enough that you might forget its a comicbook movie.

Well, i dont want it to be taken lightly when i say that logan was, in my opinion, the best comic book movie to be made thus far. At a sweet 17 years of age, the xmen film franchise is the oldest in our modern history of comic bookbased. Logan trailer pulls out the claws and an xmen comic book. In logan, hes the head of security for the essex corporation, which is responsible for creating mutant clones. Jan 19, 2017 logan trailer pulls out the claws and an xmen comic book. Heres who the characters are in the comics and how they compare to their comic book counterparts. More than anything, logan is a send off to comics and legacy.