X2 is one of those very rare occasions when the sequel is even better than the original. With the first instalment of the X-Men franchise a necessary springboard, Bryan Singer’s X2 had freedom to explore deeper into the back stories, powers and emotions of the X-men mutants - whilst also bringing some new characters to the table. 

3.)  Ghost World (2001)

Surprisingly, this graphic novel turned movie contains no ghost or capes (although it does have some awful 90’s fashion on display), but it does wade through the teen angst of two high school graduate girls as they figure out how to be an adult.

To some, a story about spooky crime fighting may seem more fun than a suburban teen drama, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with this movie.

2.)  Spider-Man 2 (2004)

Sporting a 92% rating on the Rotten Tomatoes ‘Tomatometer’, Spider-Man 2 would have settled any doubters from the first instalment.

One of the most popular superhero characters of all time, this magnificent sequel once again had director Sam Raimi at the helm and saw a reflective Peter Parker battling his own inner demons as well as the destructive rage of Doctor Octopus.

Spider-Man 2 had the perfect balance of everything and few die-hard Spidey fans could deny that.

1.)  The Dark Knight (2008)

The current king of comic adaptations, not only did The Dark Knight break all sorts of box office records, it broke comic book stereotypes.

Christopher Nolan’s sequel tells the story of Batman’s struggle against a Gotham City falling into chaos, spearheaded by his ultimate Nemesis, The Joker.

What sets the film apart is the cleverly woven layers of story, the brilliant cinematography, the quality of the acting and the ability to leave the audience with a constant sense of foreboding.

Not only did Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker win him a posthumous Oscar, The Dark Knight is generally regarded as the greatest comic book movie of all time.

Scott Pilgrim vs the World is out now.

 

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