With the latest global craze for comic books, film studios leaped at the chance to cash in by launching new superhero films every year. Marvel and DC have introduced a few TV shows to keep the wheels spinning as fans wait for the next major comic-based film.
Fans, on the other hand, are often disappointed by the appearance of heroes and villains because they are not faithful to the comic book. To show you what the characters really look like, we made a list of them and their changes.
Starlord
Starlord, a.k.a. Peter Quill, has a very different look and story in the movies than he did in the comics. Before the team was assembled, Peter was the first “guardian,” a square-jawed cop who was blond and skinnier than Chris Pratt.
Aquaman
His blond hair is short, he has orange scales all over his torso, and he’s wearing green…spandex? This is how we first encountered Aquaman in comic books. And, while no one would object to seeing Jason Momoa half-naked and tattooed, those aren’t fish scales.
Tulip
Preacher’s main female character is supposed to be a petite, toned blonde with a fierce demeanor. Ruth Negga, on the other hand, has a completely different appearance and is dressed in a less sexy manner. However, we must admit that she gave the role a new dimension.
Rogue
Rogue appears in the comics as a middle-aged woman with a white fringe and a fearless attitude toward life. She is one of the X-core Men’s characters, wearing the iconic yellow-green uniform. However, not only has her appearance changed in the movies but so has her powers and overall mindset.
Beast
Beast’s height, appearance, and powers were all altered in the movies, with the original story being changed as well.
Jessica Jones
Jewel appeared when Jessica Jones was first allowed to put her abilities to the test. Killgrave captured her because she had pink hair, was light, and bubbly, and she aspired to save the world from harm. Jewel was briefly mentioned in the TV show and received a few minutes of screen time. Jessica Jones on TV is a dark character who usually wears plain black tees and jeans, despite the homage to her costume.
Superman
Yes, it took several generations of Superman films to finally reveal the red underwear beneath the suit. DC also changed the suit’s entire color scheme, making it more scale-like and leathery.
Arrow
With its bright green color and hood, the original character’s appearance was an homage to Robin Hood. The creators of the TV show, on the other hand, went so far as to add armor to the costume, turning it a dull green color. They also added shoulder pads and nearly ditched the mask in favor of…dark…eye shadow?
Daredevil
Daredevil’s bright red leather costume is a trademark of the character. The TV show’s creators, however, decided to dress the vigilante in plain black clothing and a plain mask to show how the character evolved into the superhero we know and love.
Killgrave
Killgrave, the purple-skinned, white-haired villain from the Jessica Jones series, was changed to blend in with the crowd. To emphasize his comic heritage, the creators decided to dress him in a purple suit.
Scarlet Witch
Scarlet Witch is older and wiser in the books, and she usually wears a revealing suit, cloak, and headpiece to help her control her abilities. The female mutant in the movies is more covered and dressed in more everyday clothes.
Vision
In the world of comic books, this red-skinned alien sports a green bodysuit and a yellow cloak. With a more armored appearance and a beige cloak, the movie’s makers made him more of a tech-supporting creature. They also included a metallic decoration that did not appear in the books.
We all enjoy a good hero and a good villain, regardless of how they appear. Did we miss someone whose transition to the big or small screen was dramatic? Don’t forget to share!
Preview photo credit Marvel Studios, Marvel Comics
