Comics to Film

Fans were delighted to see Magik (Anya Taylor-Joy) displaying her metallic arm (which was linked to Colossus in The New Mutants film with the same “armored up” sound effect) and glowing soulsword in similar fashion to the popular Marvel Comics character.

Jean Grey, the Phoenix (Sophie Turner) revels in Magneto’s pain.

In the comics, the Shi’ar Empire are the main alien threat against Jean Grey and the X-Men. Director Simon Kinberg originally looked at them and the shape-shifting Skrulls for Dark Phoenix, but ultimately ended up using the D’Bari. The species featured briefly in the original Phoenix saga storyline as an alien race the Phoenix force destroyed. That storyline is fully realized in the film, even if they visually look different. Their leader Vuk was inspired from various characters, including Shi’ar Queen Lilandra, Skrull Queen Veranke, and Emma Frost, the White Queen.

In Dark Phoenix, the X-Men wear matching blue and gold/yellow costumes with an “X” emblazoned across the chest. The color scheme is obvious to fans, as it’s the team’s main colors. The logo on their upper torso has been used various times in Marvel Comics from X-Factor to New X-Men, and many other titles.

In both comics and the film Dark Phoenix, Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) is consumed by the cosmic Phoenix force while trying to protect her teammates in space. Cyclops (Tyler Sheridan) and Nightcrawler (Kodi Smit-McPhee) share a hectic argument just moments before she is consumed and changed forever.

Dr. Cecilia Reyes (Alice Braga) has the power to create force field-like shields. In the comics, her shields are activated when she’s attacked, learning later to use them offensively. In The New Mutants there’s no indication she uses the shields to protect herself from harm. She also uses her powers over the entire span of the hospital to keep her “patients” from escaping.

Magik (Anya Taylor-Joy) has battled Demon Bear on multiple occasions in The New Mutants comics and film.

Dani Moonstar (Blu Hunt) being chased by Demon Bear in the woods in The New Mutants.

The very early beginnings of Magneto’s (Michael Fassbender) mutant haven island Genosha made an appearance in Dark Phoenix. In the comics, the island became a powerful modern civilization; something the films surely would’ve shown had there been sequels.

Designers behind Olivia Munn’s attire for Psylocke in ‘X-Men,: Apocalypae’ showed tremendous respect to the character’s classic comic book look. “She’s very strong and she’s very lethal and she’s very powerful, and it doesn’t really matter what she’s wearing as long as you have that strength and that presence.” said Munn.

‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ actors Shohreh Aghdashloo and Eric Dane closely resemble their comic book counterparts, Dr. Kavita Rao and Multiple Man, respectively.

Many mutants saw the pointy end of the future Sentinels’ stabbers, but Storm’s comes directly from the ‘Days of Future Past’ comic.

Created in 1989, Marvel comic character Jubilee’s most recognizable outfit was adapted and worn by newcomer Lana Condor in ‘X-Nen: Apocalypse.’ It’s perfect for the film’s 1983 setting. She’s given jean shorts, a pink undershirt (not pictured), yellow jacket, oversize earrings and pink sunglasses (not pictured).

Deadpool’s trademark costume is translated flawlessly from comic to film.

First appearing in Young X-Men #1, Ink is a human who gains powers through a mutant tattoo artist. The character had a small role in X-Men: Days of Future Past, played by actor Gregg Lowe. Ink’s onscreen appearance shares similar “power tattoos” with his comic book counterpart: a Phoenix over his eye, lines on his forearm and a lightning bolt on the side of his head.

“When I read the script for the first time, I was like, ‘Finally, yes!’” said Iceman actor, Shawn Ashmore to NY Daily News. “We get to the see the ice fly. I was incredibly excited, because I was waiting four movies to do that.”

In the “Days of Future Past” comic, telepath and telekinetic Rachel Summers is the one to send Kitty Pryde’s mind into her younger, past self. Ellen Page’s character is given this time-traveling ability in the film, using her phasing powers to manipulate Wolverine’s mind through time.

Mystique is on her own during the beginning of “X-Men: Days of Future Past” with her own mission which can change the course of history. The very one the future X-Men are trying to fight against. The same plot point is in both comic and film. Mystique leads the Brotherhood of Mutants and plans to assassinate Senator Kelly. Destiny (pictured) is the one to wield the weapon in he comics. Mystique holds the gun in the film.

The opening battle sequence in “X-Men: Days of Future Past” shows three Sentinels being dropped from a carrier to attack the future X-Men. The comics has three Sentienls attacking the X-Men, with an additional three showing up after the first trio were brought down.

Costume designer Louise Mingenbach gave Omar Sy’s Bishop his trademark red cape or bandanna that’s seen in the comics. Both incarnations feature an “M” scar over their eye.

His healing factor slows down his aging, but he’s not immortal. Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine gets his gray temples from the “X-Men: Days of Future Past” comic.

Professor Xavier’s famous hover chair makes its debut in “X-Men: Days of Future Past”.

Designed by Bolivar Trask in “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” inhibitor collars keep mutants from using their powers when the device is placed around their neck.

Director James Mangold tweeted that Frank Miller’s artwork featuring Logan fighting ninjas was the inspiration behind this poster for “The Wolverine.”

One has to wonder if “The Wolverine” creative team was inspired by the second iteration of Silver Samurai, who wore a technologically-advanced suit of armor.

“X-Men” photographers snapped Hugh Jackman in this iconic Wolverine pose.

Though she’s missing her trademark green hair, “The Wolverine” version of Viper (played by Svetlana Khodchenkova) wears a familiar green body suit and gloves.

Azazel (played by Jason Flemyng) is a skilled swordsman and often uses various forms of weaponry in battle.

“First Class” Beast (played by Nicholas Hoult) has feline features, a look which first appeared in the comics during Grant Morrison’s run on the influential “New X-Men” comic book. His look will be less cat-like in “Days of Future Past.”

Much to fans appreciation, the “First Class” uniforms paid tribute to the classic blue and gold costumes from the comic books.

Beast’s comic book origin of mutating into the furry blue mutant via serum was shown in “First Class.”

Darwin, the mutant that is able to adapt to anything…is killed. The character also died in the comics, although he eventually converted into energy and reformed his body.

Inspired or coincidence? Very similar images of Magneto.

The lined “wings” or “flaps” on Banshee’s back, which help him to control his flight, are akin to those from the comic book.

Emma Frost’s classic comic book attire was adapted for the big screen.

Magneto’s comic book helmet appeared in “X-Men: First Class.”

It’s not uncommon for Wolverine to slice off a Sentinel head in the X-Men comics! This iconic moment was translated to the big screen.

In the comics, Storm and Callisto are known for their crazy fights; it was no different for their pairing in X3. The two characters battled it out twice!

Beast doing a signature move!

Before Jean Grey kills Professor Xavier, she lifts her arms in a classic Dark Phoenix pose. Watch the deleted psychic battle scene where she even says “I am Phoenix.”