Lost in Translation 55 – The Adaptational Hulk

The Avangers Adaptation continues!  Previous entries are: Iron Man Thor Captain America This week, everyone’s favourite hero with anger management issues, the Incredible Hulk. The Hulk first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1 back in 1962. As with many of Marvel’s … Continue reading

Lost in Translation 54 – Adaptations and the Superheroic Setting

While getting prepped for the The Avengers review*, a small detail kept drawing my attention. It came up in Iron Man, and continued through each entry of the Avengers Initiative. It’s the setting. Not just Tony Stark’s lab or SHIELD’s headquarters, but … Continue reading

Lost in Translation 52 – The Nature of Remakes

A few weeks ago, I was chatting with Serdar about remakes, specifically, why remake a work when the result winds up being the same. This got me to thinking about the nature of a remake. Serdar’s thoughts can be seen … Continue reading

Lost in Translation 52 – Captain Adaptation

The Avengers Adaptation continues! Leading up to a review of The Avengers, I’ve taken a look at Iron Man and Thor, two of the longest serving and iconic Avengers in Marvel’s history. However, the iconic Avenger is Captain America. Captain America … Continue reading

Lost in Translation 51 – Super Origins and Adaptations

Superman, the superhero who started the entire genre, the Man of Steel who has been adapted many times to radio, television, and film, is returning to the silver screen in a reboot movie. Part of the movie will cover Superman’s … Continue reading

Lost in Translation 48 – The Mighty Adaptation

Comic writers have created heroes based on myth and legend since the dawn of the superhero.  Wonder Woman is an Amazon, blessed by the Greek gods.  Fawcett’s (and, later, DC Comics’) Captain Marvel gained the powers of Greek and Roman … Continue reading