Justice League: 4 Reasons It's Already Failed (And 1 Why It Could Succeed)
Comic book properties being transformed into cinematic spectacles are here to stay, with traditional superheroes leading the way while other properties follow suit. The massive worldwide success of Christopher Nolans Dark Knight trilogy and Joss Whedons Avengers are the crown jewels of the harmonious union of cinema and comic books. Their success has spurred on iconic characters to be ripped from the pages and in extraordinary fashion leave us breathless as we sit on the edge of our seats. This is not to say that every cinematic foray into the world of panelled comic strips has been heralded as a success. In most cases the original efforts are hugely entertaining whilst a clearly evident drop off occurs as studios desperately try to milk the cash cows teat for that one last drop of money; see Superman III & IV, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men Origins: Wolverine etc. In other efforts, moviegoers and fanboys were robbed of a clear vision of their beloved characters entirely. This insulting blindness to the character's original narratives caused people to be forced to suffer through Green Lantern, Catwoman, Judge Dredd (1995), Daredevil, and Jonah Hex, all of who are characters that are legends in the pantheons of comic lore. In 2015, there will be a heavyweight-boxing match between DC and Marvel. Each has waged war for the hearts and minds of people across numerous mediums for decades, but in 2015 each companys most illustrious and profitable properties will be in theatres as the massive sequel to the billion dollar Avengers will be released within the same calendar year as DCs Justice League movie. Alas, the Justice League is already doomed for failure, and no, not at the hands of Brainiac, Darkseid, or even Lex Luthor - but at the hands of ticket purchasers.