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The Mythic Potential of Comic Book Films

2014-05-15

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Also, there's an interesting conversation going on there about whether Zack Snyder is the right man to helm the DC Cinematic Universe.

As a lifelong DC Comics fan, it pains me to describe why the Marvel Cinematic Universe is so superior DC's standalone films, but here goes...

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WORKS MENTIONED:

Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight Returns"

Buy it here: http://www.amazon.com/Batman-The-Dark-Knight-Returns/dp/1563893428

Aeschylus' Oresteia - read it here: https://records.viu.ca/~johnstoi/aeschylus/oresteiatofc.htm

Marvel Cinematic Universe Timeline Graphic: ttp://bit.ly/1nPbWCn