‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ creator thinks Marvel and DC dominance is easing
nme.comTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in 1984 with Peter Laird, has given his thoughts on Marvel and DC Comics recent dominance at the box office.The Marvel Cinematic Universe, comprising 32 films since 2008’s Iron Man, has made nearly $30billion globally and the franchise has released video games, TV series, clothing and merchandise as well.
Its recent films have fared less well, however, with only one film breaking $1billion in the last four years (Spider-Man: No Way Home).
Similarly, DC has hired director James Gunn to helm a revamp of their offering following a run of poor performing releases.Asked if Marvel and DC’s stranglehold is loosening, at least in terms of comic book movies, Eastman agreed. “To a certain extent, yes,” he said. “They’ve done it so well for so long.
I remember when Captain America: The First Avenger came out [in 2011]… It was perfectly done with Chris Evans as the Captain and it was done in a very sincere and serious [way], recognising the importance of the [comics] fanbase… right up through to Avengers: Endgame [in 2019] and some of the TV series.
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