![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The series received a polarized reception, but was a commercial success, forming the basis for the Marvel Studios film “Captain America: Civil War,” which likewise features Captain America and Iron Man in opposition to each other.īut “Civil War” wasn’t the lone object of Millar’s scorn.Īlso Read: 12 Most Badass Superhero Scenes of 2016, From 'Deadpool' to 'Doctor Strange' (Photos) The event extended to most of Marvel’s superhero titles at the time. “Civil War” was a Marvel Comics crossover storyline in 2006 that was built around a seven-issue limited series written by Millar and penciled by Steve McNiven. “I really hope this bleakness doesn’t extend into their two ‘Avengers’ pictures because what made that first ‘Avengers’ work was the light as well as shade and I’ll be sad if that’s all lost like it was in this picture.”Īlso Read: 'Captain America: Civil War': How It Succeeds Where 'Batman v Superman' Failed (Photos) “It’s interesting have a background in comedy because it’s really missing in these otherwise well-made pictures and very, very missed,” Millar continued. His opinion holds particular weight given that he wrote the comic book event series on which Marvel based its big-screen adaptation. “‘Civil War’ had a good opening twenty mins, but then I honestly can’t remember what the movie was about,” Millar wrote on his Millarworld blog. Outspoken comic book writer Mark Millar had a tough time at the movies in 2016, reserving much of his criticism for Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” in his year-end roundup of his favorite movies. ![]()
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