Marvel Universe
"Flame On!" - The publication of Jack Kirby and Stan Lee's "Fantastic Four" in 1961 heralded the arrival of a new comics continuum - the Marvel universe. In contrast to DC comic's shiny utopian "uber-mensch", Marvel characters had 'feet of clay' - uncertain heroes for uncertain times. Try as they might to do what's right, the world seems set against them. But on they fight. And fight and fight. Etcetera.
Marvel characters are visually bombastic in their goings on, limiting early adaptations to animation. During the rush for Star Wars cash in the 70s and 80s several live action Marvel TV shows were produced but technological compromise fashioned results which were a far cry from the source material. More recently, Marvel has been riding the wave of digital film-making as it has broken through the industry. They have had much success (and some wipeouts) on the big screen building cinematic franchises which will no doubt continue for years to come.
Pictured: The friendly neighbourhood wall-crawler takes it all the way to the top in "Spider-man"(2002) - Marvel's biggest box-office bonanza.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (Blu-Ray) (2017)
7.5/10
Director: Jon Watts
Starring: Jon Favreau, Marisa Tomei, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr, Tom Holland
Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark,... Read more
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
8.7/10
Director: Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman, Bob Persichetti
Starring: Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry...
Teen Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man of his reality, crossing his path with five counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realitie... Read more
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Blu-Ray) (2018)
8.7/10
Director: Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman, Bob Persichetti
Starring: Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry...
Teen Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man of his reality, crossing his path with five counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realitie... Read more
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series - Season 1 (2003)
7.3/10
Based on the legendary Marvel comic book, "Spider-Man: The New Animated Series" combines state-of-the-art 3D animation with amazing voice talents to b... Read more
Spider-Man: The Return Of The Green Goblin (2002)
7.3/10
Director: Anon
Starring: Animation
It's double the action, double the thrills and double the Goblins as Spider-Man is unmasked and tangled in a web of treachery. The webslinger faces... Read more
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga (2004)
7.3/10
Director: Anon
Starring: Animation
After rescuing the pilot of a space shuttle carrying two strange meteors, Spider-Man notices a black stain on his costume and a disturbing change in h... Read more
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
7/10
Director: Marc Webb
Starring: Denis Leary, Martin Sheen, Rhys Ifans, Sally Field, Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield
Teenage social outcast Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) spends his days trying to unravel the mystery of his own past and win the heart of his high scho... Read more
The Amazing Spider-Man ( Blu-ray ) (2012)
7/10
Director: Marc Webb
Starring: Denis Leary, Martin Sheen, Rhys Ifans, Sally Field, Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield
Teenage social outcast Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) spends his days trying to unravel the mystery of his own past and win the heart of his high scho... Read more
The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Rise of Electro (2014)
6.7/10
Director: Marc Webb
Starring: Campbell Scott, Colm Feore, Embeth Davidtz, Sally Field, Paul Giamatti, Jamie Fo...
It's great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there's no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero,... Read more
The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Rise of Electro ( Blu-ray ) (2014)
6.7/10
Director: Marc Webb
Starring: Campbell Scott, Colm Feore, Embeth Davidtz, Sally Field, Paul Giamatti, Jamie Fo...
It's great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield). For Peter Parker, there's no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero,... Read more