If anyone tells you that comic books are just for kids then you can be sure that that person doesn’t actually read comic books. Even in the typically-child friendly world of superheroes there are plenty of books filled with sex, violence, profanity and other material meant to appeal to adults and adults alone. Writers and artists even occasionally take what are typically considered family-friendly characters, and make them better by giving them more edge and loosening restrictions on how they think, what they do, and how they speak.
Unfortunately, Hollywood has never been too supportive of the R-rated superheroes. While studios have tried to make it happen, producing films like "Watchmen," "Kick-Ass" and "Punisher: War Zone," for the most part if a comic book hero can’t fit into a PG-13 rating they are either ignored or changed to the detriment of the character.
But what if studios were to change their mind about these heroes? Where would be the best place for them to start looking for great characters and stories? With "Kick-Ass 2" due out in theaters this weekend, I’ve dived into the world of comics to find the characters who not only would be served well by an R-rated live-action movie, but have actually come at least somewhat close to getting one. Check it out!
Unfortunately, Hollywood has never been too supportive of the R-rated superheroes. While studios have tried to make it happen, producing films like "Watchmen," "Kick-Ass" and "Punisher: War Zone," for the most part if a comic book hero can’t fit into a PG-13 rating they are either ignored or changed to the detriment of the character.
But what if studios were to change their mind about these heroes? Where would be the best place for them to start looking for great characters and stories? With "Kick-Ass 2" due out in theaters this weekend, I’ve dived into the world of comics to find the characters who not only would be served well by an R-rated live-action movie, but have actually come at least somewhat close to getting one. Check it out!
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