8 Movies That Deserve New Comic Book Spin-Offs

8. Starship Troopers

The Starship Troopers universe is not under-explored by any means. Three live-action sequels, an animated series, and a few short comic-book series from Dark Horse have all presented new adventures set in the world of bug-fighting soldiers.

However, the original movie still has a lot of devoted fans (just look at the outrage sparked by word of remaking Verhoeven's original in a more 12A-friendly style). Releasing a comic-book spin-off now could capitalize on the movie's approaching 20 year anniversary and give fans an official continuation without the low budgets and casting difficulties faced by the live-action sequels.

Cinemagoers who loved the first film never got the big-screen, big-budget sequel they may have wanted, and the straight-to-DVD follow-up, Hero of the Federation, was something of a let-down.

The concept of super-soldiers taking on a race of brutal insectoid aliens is perfect for comic books, with all manner of blood-splattered battles and otherworldly landscapes sure to look gorgeous with the medium's modern production values. The spin-off could follow on from the original movie in-line with the sequels, or retcon the series altogether. Stories set before the first film might give us another angle on the action, or cover the events of the first film from other perspectives.