I am curious to hear your opinion about books that are labeled by cgc as part of nicolas cage collection. Nicholas cages comic book is found, but the thief is. Nicolas, who didnt want his famous name to interfere with his getting real acting jobs, decided to change his name. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no.
He had a real attachment to the comic books, hrycyk says especially the one that gave birth to superman. Woodbury comic book fan ready to sell massive personal. It is unclear whether or not cage will in fact be playing himself in the movie. His lifelong passion has manifested itself in several ways. Nic cage will finally get to play superman in a dc movie. And being casually thumbed through by nicolas cage at this weekends amazing las vegas comic con. Christopher reeve is the man of steel in fan art featuring henry cavills superman suit superman lives was a passion project for lifelong comic book fan nicolas cage who eventually got. Jul 10, 2015 could nicolas cage s failed superman movie actually have been good. The actor is still a huge fan of the comic book character though his youngest son is even named kalel, he was asked what superman villain he might be interested in, to which he said. Earlier this year, the cw completed what was its most ambitious arrowverse crossover yet in. Nicolas cage certainly managed to make his own reputation, starring in movies like birdy, moonstruck, con air, the rock and gone in 60 seconds. Jan 25, 2018 for starters, in a spending spree that actually would ultimately be somewhat profitable, cage spent an obscene amount of money on comic books and comic memorabilia.
He is known for his roles in films, such as city of angels, gone in 60 seconds, and the weather man. For starters, in a spending spree that actually would ultimately be somewhat profitable, cage spent an obscene amount of money on comic books and comic memorabilia. I understand that this is no pedigree and that most of these books were auctioned by heritage in 2002. While the script ended up being frankensteined together, nicolas cage s portrayal of johnny blaze in the ghost rider was also much different than what comic book fans envisioned.
The bizarre spending habits of nicolas cage reissue. Burton freely adapted the film from the famous death of superman storyline, which saw the kryptonian played by longtime superman fan, nicolas cage, who proved his devotion to the dc comics. Significant roles smokey in rumble fish 1983, vincent dwyer in the cotton club 1984, charlie bodell in peggy sue got married 1986, h. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as superman and robin. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate. Hero for hire, which inspired the actor to take the name cage as his. While so many people hide their eccentricities from the world, cage applies his quirky style to every job he takes. Jul 17, 2018 the comic book fan in nicolas cage must be screaming over 2018. Nicolas had always been a huge fan of superheroes and comic books, so he decided to take on the name of one of his favourites. Cage is a huge superman fan, and while he never got to play that character, its.
Nicolas cage collection cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Nicolas kim coppola, known professionally as nicolas cage, is a prolific american actor, director, and producer. Nicolas cage collection silver age comic books cgc. Nicolas cage certainly managed to make his own reputation, starring in movies like. Nicolas kim coppola, known professionally as nicolas cage nic cage is related to great film legend francis ford coppola. He also portrayed damon macreadybig daddy in kickass and voiced peter parkerspiderman noir in spiderman. His first wife was actress patricia arquette married on april 8, 1995, divorce finalized on may 18. Nicolas cage fan binges all 29 directtovideo movies of the past decade.
Nicolas cage has been a fixture of the big screen for quite some time, but hes probably made just as big an impression on the direct to video market. And nicolas cage stagenamed himself after luke cage. Nicolas cage s nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Story of the theftreturn of nicholas cage s superman comic to become a movie. Writer rick remender revealed an early design for sam wilson falcons captain america costume in the marvel comic books.
Nicolas cage thinks hed be the perfect joker screen rant. The oscarwinning actor and huge comic book fan is now the once and future superman. Cage, a wellknown comic book fan and at the time the owner of a jawdropping vintage. Believe it or not, its been ten years since kickass arrived in theaters, and director matthew vaughn has now revealed that he originally wanted brad pitt to take on the role of big daddy in the. Cage is a fan and collector of painter and underground comic artist robert williams. Cage has been described as a consummate collector of comic books. He is an avid comic book fan, with his surname coming from marvel comics luke cage, and naming his second son kalel so his sons full name is kalel coppola cage. Nicolas cage definitely isnt the actor you cast as the boring old everyman character, but thats exactly why his fan base loves him. Nicolas cage suits up as superman in crisis on infinite earths fan art a new piece of fan art imagines nicolas cage as superman for the cw arroverse crisis on infinite earths crossover event. Nicolas cages canceled superman movie was crazier than we. Nicolas cage insists his superman lives would have been.
Story of nicolas cages stolen superman comic heading to. Arrowverse boss regrets mentioning nicolas cage superman cameo. He also voiced zoc in the 2006 warner bros animated film, the ant bully, grug. The wouldbe superman will let fans bid on his collection, including the first man of steel appearance, in october. Nicholas cage buys amazing comic books at amazing comic con las vegas 2016. Feb 11, 2020 nicolas cage s movies are all over the place. But the beauty of this philosophy is that he can sometimes end up in some of the most bizarre, outlandish movies of all time. Nicolas cage suits up as superman in crisis on infinite earths. Nicolas cage tried his hand at comic book stardom with 2007s ghost rider. Apr 12, 2011 april 12, 2011 actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage unit in southern california. Cage also talks about his interest in the comic book genre. Nicolas cage suits up as superman in crisis on infinite. Luke cage vs johnny cage and nicolas cage comic vine. In april of 1998, cage appeared on the tonight show with jay leno, where he explained that a child convinced him that superman needed red trunks, previously he had been against the trunks while developing the.
Nic cage has had a long, storied history with the comic book movie genre. The comic bug in california is hosting a live reading of kevin smiths superman lives. Sep 11, 2017 burton freely adapted the film from the famous death of superman storyline, which saw the kryptonian played by longtime superman fan, nicolas cage, who proved his devotion to the dc comics. The 5 most nicolas cage movies nicolas cage has ever done. Not only has be managed to secure his longtime dream superman role in this months teen titans go. April 12, 2011 actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage unit in southern california. Dave lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so. Instead of relying on his given last name of coppola, cage chose a new last name based on his favorite superhero, marvel comics luke cage, power man. First ghost rider movie should have been rrated says. Although his real name is nicholas coppola, he took the name cage from marvel comic book hero luke cage. Actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage unit in southern california.
He is of italian father and polish, german, and english mother descent. His son, kalel, was named after superman and cage was also instrumental in turning the marvel character ghost rider into a movie. A big comic book fan, he was inspired to change his last name to cage from marvels luke cage. Arrowverse boss already knows what the next crossover. People may have heard of nic cages rather large spending habits on collecting rare cars and buying big houses. Adah sharma teases fans with her captivating photoshoots. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Being the comic book fan he was even back then, nic used the marvel character luke cages last name to make his hollywood debut. Story of nicolas cage s stolen superman comic heading to big screen. The neveldinetaylor sequelreboot gave him an angle to try. Could nicolas cages failed superman movie actually have been. The actor is an avid comic book fan and even named his son kalel after supermans kryptonian name in 2005. Mar 28, 2020 superman lives, arguably the biggest comic book film that never saw the light of day, was set to star nicolas cage as the titular character, with batman director tim burton at the helm.
Mar 10, 2020 nicolas cage has been a fixture of the big screen for quite some time, but hes probably made just as big an impression on the direct to video market. Nicolas kim coppola born january 7, 1964, known professionally as nicolas cage, is an american actor and producer. The story of how nicolas cage lost his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman may finally be told. He has performed in leading roles in a variety of films, ranging from romantic comedies and dramas to science fiction and action films. Unfortunately, despite the project going through numerous drafts and costumes being designed, it was cancelled by. With pitt out of the picture, comicbook connoisseur nicolas cage was called in to fill in the big shoes. Nicolas cage isnt just an actor taking a part here either. Nicolas cage fan binges all 29 directtovideo movies of the past decade heres every big movie now releasing in 2021 man of steel star michael shannon says its.
Hes a huge fan of superman to point that he even named his son kalel and famously signed on to play the character in tim burtons superman lives. Early comic design for falcons captain america suit revealed. Nicolas cage portrayed johnny blazeghost rider in ghost rider and ghost rider. Did you know how big of a comic book fan nicolas cage really is.
Cage changed his name early in his career to make his. Rank of nicolas cages movies by box office performance. A fan page dedicated to academy award winner nicolas cage. All this would have been buttressed by nicolas cage, already a big comic book fan and a respected, bankable actor who also. But the fact that he owned them is pretty much irrelevant to most comic collectors. This page is created for nicolas cage s fans, and though they should be satisfied. In 2007, he created a comic book with his son weston, called voodoo child, which was published by virgin comics.
How the freedom fighters can be put into the games and just be used more in general duration. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as. Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative literature professor august coppola whose brother is director francis ford coppola and dancerchoreographer joy vogelsang. He played ghost rider, and was considered for superman in a movie that struggled and never came out. He eventually got a chance to voice him, however, in teen titans go. Nicolas cage buying a million dollars worth of comics and. Next up for cage is a return to comic books in ghost rider.
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