Batman. Poster of the 1966 TV series and cover of the 1940 comic book
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Batman
Bob Kane, Bill Finger, 1940
TV series vs comic book
Lorenzo Semple Jr., William Dozier, 1966-1968

The series focuses on Batman and Robin as they defend Gotham City from its various criminals. Although the lives of their alter-egos, millionaire Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson are frequently shown, it is usually only briefly, in the context of their being called away on superhero business or in circumstances where they need to employ their public identities to assist in their crime-fighting.


Macbeth. Poster of the 1948 movie and cover of the 1606 book
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Macbeth
William Shakespeare, 1606
movie vs book
Orson Welles, 1948

Teenage witches predict that Macbeth, a devoted goon for his crime master Duncan, would one day hold tremendous power. He conspires with his wife to assassinate Duncan because of their prophecy, and he assumes control of the gang. The more murders and other acts of violence he commits, the more his remaining foes will come together to overthrow him.


36 Hours. Poster of the 1964 movie and cover of the 1944 book, Beware of the Dog
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Beware of the Dog
Roald Dahl, 1944
movie vs book
George Seaton, 1964

Having attended General Eisenhower’s final briefing on the Normandy landings, U.S. Army Major Jeff Pike is sent to Lisbon on June 1, 1944, to meet an informant to confirm that the Nazis still expect the invasion at the Pas de Calais. He is abducted and transported to Germany.


Marnie. Poster of the 1964 movie and cover of the 1961 book
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Marnie
Winston Graham, 1961
movie vs book
Alfred Hitchcock, 1964

Marian Holland charmed Sidney Strutt, head of a tax consulting company, into hiring her without references. Some months later, she steals nearly $10,000 from the company safe and flees. Changing her appearance and identity, Marian, travels to Virginia, where she stables a horse named Forio.


Journey to the Center of the Earth. Poster of the 1959 movie and cover of the 1864 book
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Journey to the Center of the Earth
Jules Verne, 1864
movie vs book
Henry Levin, 1959

Professor Lindenbrook has stumbled upon a concealed message that discloses the existence of a path that leads to the core of the Earth. With a team of unexpected explorers, the group embarks on a daring expedition that puts them in perilous situations such as explosive volcanoes, rockslides, and flesh-eating reptiles!