15 Failed Comic Book TV Shows That Only Lasted One Episode

3. The Amazing Screw-On Head (2006)

The Amazing Screw-On Head is a one-shot comic book written and drawn by Mike Mignola and published by Dark Horse Comics in 2002, starring the character of the same name. Similar in tone and theme to Mignola's better known Hellboy, The Amazing Screw-On Head is a black comedy that stars a robot living during the Lincoln administration whose head can be attached to different bodies with different tactical abilities, and who functions as an agent of the U.S. government.

An animated pilot, based on the plot of the comic, was produced by the Sci-Fi Channel in 2006, with Bryan Fuller as writer and executive producer and Chris Prynoski as director. Voicing the titular character was none other than Paul Giamatti, who does quite a hilarious job. It's actually surprising that this show wasn't picked up for a full run. It was original, had quirky and funny characters and a unique artwork style. One could compare the style to shows such as Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog or The Venture Bros, both of which were quite successful. Compared to the other original crud Syfy pumps out, this would have likely gathered them a respectable audience.