‘Swamp Thing’ (1982) sinks straight into the muck

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Wes Craven writes and directs this loose comic adaptation straight into the muck.

‘Watchmen’ (2009) a complex, engrossing adaptation

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Snyder’s film is a complex, engrossing adaptation of the legendary graphic novel.

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): James Gunn’s indie-style film is as subversively funny as it is shockingly violent.

Movie review: This James Gunn-produced film turns “Superman” into a gory parental nightmare.

Movie review: The “X-Men” saga gets a do-over thanks to the magic of alternate timelines. This is an improvement on “Last Stand.”

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The saga enters a fantasy and steampunk realm for the rockin’ sequel.

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This comic adaptation is an artistic feast from del Toro and his team.

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The “Ghost Rider” sequel has more fire than the original, but still makes no sense.

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): This Nic Cage-starring comic adaptation is a rote live-action debut that lacks any fire.

Superhero Saturday (Movie review): The “FF” franchise tries out a darker. One problem: no one wanted it.