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Vertigo was a DC Comics imprint that published experimental and more mature books. The label was acclaimed for meeting the need of adult readers by creating new and exciting titles that would provide exciting and thought-provoking stories.
Since the company’s inception, many of its titles have been adapted for the big or small screen. However, there have also been others who have simply been in “development hell.” The label has since been disbanded, but fans are still hopeful that some of their favorite titles will be seen in a new medium.
10 Transmetropolitan
In this Hunter S. Thompson-style comic sci-fi series, Warren Ellis introduced readers to the cheeky 23rd century investigative reporter Spider Jerusalem. After many years of character self-isolation, Spider returns to The City to work on his old newspaper, The Word.
First published on DC’s other label, Helix, the series maneuvered towards Vertigo and the cyberpunk and gonzo journalism series ran for sixty issues. Time and time again, rumors of adaptation have surfaced, but thus far, nothing has been able to surface and become reality.
9 100 bullets
First published in 1999, 100 bullets It was written by Brian Azzarello with art by Eduardo Risso, with a total of one hundred issues. The series is about the mysterious Agent Graves as he approaches people who have been wronged and offers them a chance for revenge. And as the title suggests, each person is offered paperwork on their target, a pistol, and a hundred bullets.
This Eisner Award-winning series has been a favorite among comic book fans, and the talk about adaptations steadily increases from time to time.
8 Booted
Created by Jason Aaron and RM Guera, Booted is an intense crime comic that follows a man who decides to return home to the fictional Prairie Rose American Reservation, only to find it overrun with organized crime and drugs. You must fight the new evils of your old home, as well as your local politics.
First published in 2007, the ongoing series included sixty issues and has since been compiled into commercial paperbacks. Adaptation attempts have been made, and with the series’ continued popularity, fans may see it sooner rather than later.
7 Fables
Another Eiser Award Winning Series, Fables It was created by Bill Willingham in 2002 and ran for a whopping one hundred and fifty issues. And if that wasn’t impressive enough, multiple spinoff comics have been spawned due to the success of the series.
The story follows the many famous fable characters who are forced to leave their land and enter New York City, where they create their own section called Fabletown. They try to hide their identities in modern society while characters like Bigby Wolf try to resolve conflicts in the city.
6 The invisible ones
Another Grant Morrison project, The invisible ones It was published from 1994 to 2000 and followed a secret society known as the Invisibles as they fought against the dark forces that threatened the world. The controversial series was a mix of science fiction and fantasy, and has since been compiled into commercial paperbacks.
In the current state of obscure comic adaptations like Boys, now would be the perfect time to introduce people like the Invisibles to the world.
5 Magic books
Magic books it was originally a short series written by Neil Gaiman for DC Comics. After its success, the series became a continuous title with Vertigo, and was later renewed again under the title. Magic books under DC’s Black Label in recent years.
The original miniseries follows Tim Hunter, who could be a powerful wizard if he decides to accept magic in his life. After originally deciding against it, Tim discovers that he cannot escape the world of mystics as easily as he thought.
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Although this may be too similar to Harry Potter For modern audiences, an adapted series about Tim could still be a fun show for those in love with strange creatures and magical kingdoms.
4 American vampire
A gothic history of the west American vampire was created by Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque, with stories from the famous horror author, Stephen King. The original story featured thirty-four issues and has had multiple spin-off stories.
The comic surrounds the idea of a new type of vampire that was created in the American West, and the reader follows his bloodline over time. With multiple characters, timelines, and genre-modifying motifs, the series could make for a great TV series to captivate audiences.
3 Children’s Crusade (or The Dead Boy Detectives)
One of many derivatives of Neil Gaiman’s dark fantasy series, The Sandman, it was the short-lived crossover series Children’s crusade. The comic followed the ghosts of two children, Edwin and Charles, as they become detectives and help a friend, who is trying to find his missing brother.
The original series ran only two issues, while intersecting with other DC Comics titles. There were other titles that featured young detectives, the most recent being the Dead Child Detectives in 2013. Although the ghostly leads have yet to receive their own adapted series or film, they are slated to appear in the Doomed patrol Serie. Hopefully this will spark enough desire for the duo to have their own mystery spinoff.
two Hiker
Created by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá in 2009, Hiker takes place in Brazil and is an emotional look at key moments in the life of an obituary writer as he struggles with the imminent presence of his famous father.
What might seem like a standard dramatic tale is actually a wonderfully crafted story with unexpected twists that is sure to stun your readers. The art is incredibly done, with bright colors that pop even in the darkest moments. A story like this would work very well as a limited series, and might even lend itself better to an animated format similar to the movies. Waking life from director Richard Linklater or even Waltz with Bashir.
1 Cairo
Before writing for Marvel Mrs. Marvel, G. Willow Wilson had written the graphic novel Vertigo, Cairo. Taking place in the Middle East, the adventure story intertwines the stories of five strangers when they encounter a variety of magical beings and an old hookah.
Like that of Gaiman Sandman or American gods, readers are taken to a world not far from their own, interacting with criminals, demons, and ancient artifacts they have only heard of legends.
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