Comic Book / Comics

Was Wanted a Comic Book?

Have you ever wondered if the movie Wanted was based on a comic book? Well, the answer is yes.

Wanted is a 2008 action-thriller film that was loosely based on the comic book series of the same name created by Mark Millar and J.G. Jones.

The Comic Book
The Wanted comic book series tells the story of Wesley Gibson, an office worker who discovers that his father was part of a secret society of supervillains called The Fraternity. The Fraternity is an ancient group of assassins who follow a code that allows them to kill anyone they deem necessary for maintaining balance in the world. Wesley is trained by The Fraternity to become an assassin and seek revenge against his father’s killer.

The Movie
The movie adaptation of Wanted follows a similar plot but with some considerable changes. In the movie, Wesley Gibson is played by James McAvoy, and Angelina Jolie plays Fox, his mentor in The Fraternity. The film follows Wesley as he discovers his true identity and learns how to become an assassin while seeking revenge against his father’s killer.

Comic Book vs. Movie

While both the Wanted comic book and movie share similar themes, there are significant differences between them. For example, in the comic series, The Fraternity consists entirely of supervillains who have taken over the world and made it their playground. In contrast, in the movie, they are portrayed as secret assassins who maintain balance in the world by selectively killing individuals.

Another significant difference between the two is Wesley’s personality. In the comic series, Wesley is portrayed as being more ruthless and sadistic than his movie counterpart. He enjoys killing people and becomes addicted to it after joining The Fraternity.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Wanted was indeed based on a comic book series created by Mark Millar and J.

However, the movie adaptation made some significant changes to the original story, including the portrayal of The Fraternity and Wesley Gibson’s personality. Both the comic series and movie are worth checking out if you’re a fan of action-packed stories with a twist.