And thats where we begin our story.
As with all lists of this nature, this one is subjective there will undoubtedly be disagreement.
But this piece is meant to provoke discussion and reflection more than stand as a be-all, end-all authority.
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So lets try and keep that in mind.
For an even more comprehensive look at comic book movies, check outour ranking ofeverysuperhero movie of the 2010s.
But thats very much not the case.
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Ultimately,Bladere-wrote the rules.
SoMystery Men, a loose adaptation ofBob BurdensFlaming Carrot Comics, kind of wins by default here.
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2000 - X-Men
IfBladehelped spark the current wave of superhero movies,X-Menhelped define it.
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And of course, theres theKevin Feigeof it.
(I assure you theres no need to @ me, Ive heard it all.
And hes matched by a ripping, iconic turn fromWillem Dafoeas Green Goblin.
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And you know what?X2holds up.
And its good too!
Not bad for a comic book movie.
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2006 - Superman Returns
Yes,Superman Returnsis Good, Actually.
This is an alien whose entire defining quality is protecting others.
Which is insane because it freakingrules.
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Its the scariest vampires have been on screen in ages.Danny Huston?
Not even a vampire, still terrifying!
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