Audiences have been seeing lots of popular books adapted into hit movies and TV series, and more and more of these adaptations are coming from graphic novels and comic series. So many praised pieces are finally getting more recognition thanks to on-screen debuts. Many are bringing to light a lot of important history and identities, such as the upcoming American Born Chinese, starring several members of Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Graphic novels provide entertainment to all ages through their art and storytelling. Each work is unique in its own way, and seeing these qualities brought to life on screen at home has made them even more enjoyable for audiences. As more book adaptations make way to their graphic novel partners, there are plenty of well-loved comics that fans would like to see get their own adaptations.

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Zita the Spacegirl Would Be a Fun Sci-fi Adaptation

     Macmillan Publishing

This graphic novel series is popular with middle grade and young adult kids and is a fun story about a young girl trying to rescue her friend who was kidnapped by an alien cult. This series is full of action and adventure with a cast of adorably fierce aliens, robots, and monsters, all led by the spirited and courageous Zita.

She’s a well-written leading woman with an exciting world she’s exploring, giving younger audiences a fun taste of sci-fi. And there are plenty of characters with a wide range of personalities and appearances that everyone can love and relate to. This graphic novel getting an adaptation would be great for younger audiences to recognize on-screen while still providing a story that family and older viewers can enjoy as well.

Fence Is Perfect for an Animated Feature or Series

     Boom! Studios

For those who know anything about anime, you might recognize some of the many popular sports anime, such as Haikyuu!! or Yuri!! On Ice. This graphic novel could be the next project in animation for an in-demand sports-centered series. These graphic novels bring drama and action as it follows the main character, Nicholas, maneuvering through his time at an elite all-boys boarding school. He trains to compete in fencing competitions and prove his worth against the other boys.

Along with a riveting and dramatic story and recognizable tropes woven tastefully throughout, there’s a cast of diverse characters with a wide range of stories and personalities. The characters have beautifully written backstories and competitive spirits that keep the story going, making it perfect for a TV series adaptation. The style of the comics is reminiscent of anime or manga, already lending it towards an animation style on screen.

The Low Low Woods Would Be a Spooky Adaptation

     DC Comics

For those that love something spooky, there are the comics written by Carmen Maria Machado. The story follows two girls who wake up with no memories in a movie theatre and try to retrace the events that led them there. The town they live in holds many grim and haunting mysteries, creatures that range from bizarre mutants to eldritch horrors, all lurking in the nearby woods.

This story has two strong female leads of colour and a town full of spooky mysteries bound to keep an audience on the edge of their seats, making it a prime selection for a horror adaptation.

The Backstagers Would Bring a Diverse Cast

This series is great for theatre people and those who love something a little strange. These comics follow awkward Jory at his new school, who tries to make friends by getting involved with the stage crew at the school theatre. Little does he know the weirdness he’s in for because there’s a door backstage that leads to bizarre worlds.

These comics have a diverse cast of very queer characters who are charming, funny, and brilliant. The characters in this story are the kind that anyone would love to follow, and their adventures would make for exciting visuals and plots on screen.

A Bone Adaptation Would Be a Victory

     Image Comics

These older comics are very beloved and are for fans of something a little retro and fun. They have a similar style and feel to Looney Tunes or Moomin, which have had many opportunities to be seen on big and TV screens, so why not give this classic fantasy series a chance?

The graphic series follows Fone Bone and his two cousins as they find a strange map that leads them through various fantasy landscapes, not all of which are very friendly. An adaptation for Bone has been long-awaited by fans yet continues to be snubbed by production companies. If this graphic series ever gets the adaptation it deserves, it would be a victory for those that read the stories. It would be a cinematic project that unites multiple generations with a classic art style and stories that everyone can enjoy.

There are a myriad of options for comics and graphic novels out there, and there’s no way to know what Hollywood might choose to pick next. There are die-hard fans waiting to see something they love get a chance to be recognized on screen for all sorts of stories. The only thing we can hope for is that the adaptations do them justice.