comic adaptation
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A comic adaptation is a work translated into comic book or graphic novel form from another medium—typically a novel, film, or video game.
The term also applies in reverse: a film or television series based on a comic book source.
The comic adaptation of the novel captured key scenes but condensed the plot.
Context usually clarifies which direction the adaptation flows.
- WatchmenThose who keep vigil
- Stan LeeProlific superhero comics creator
- animated seriesDrawn episodic television program
- filmMovie or coating
- screenwritingComposing scripts for film
Alan Moore · graphic novel · storyboarding · television · web series · science fiction · novels · cinematic universe · shared universe · post-credits scene · fantasy · character design · horror · video games · action-adventure · casting · fan casting · visual effects
- stage productionsplay, musical, dress rehearsal, stage play, stage show
- adaptationsfilm adaptations, TV adaptations, stage adaptations, novel adaptations, dramatization
- television adaptationsminiseries, remake, dramatization, reimagining, reboot
- dramatizationsenactment, reenactment, recreation, stage play, theatrical production
- merchandisemerchandise, goods, merch, products, items
- Franchise Mediacinematic universe, expanded universe, extended universe, shared universe, franchise
comic adaptationsource material
Original work adapted from
original text · first edition · primary source · original screenplay · canon
comic adaptationfilm adaptation
Movie from prior source
movie adaptation · animated adaptation · video game adaptation · novelization · stage adaptation
comic adaptationreimagining
Fresh interpretation of existing material
original screenplay · literal translation · loose adaptation · reboot