Serenity. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Serenity
Keith R.A. DeCandido, 2005
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Joss Whedon, 2005

In the 26th century, humanity has colonized a new solar system. River Tam is conditioned by Alliance scientists into becoming a psychic and an assassin but is soon rescued by her brother Dr. Simon Tam. The crew contacts reclusive hacker Mr. Universe, who discovers the message designed to trigger River’s mental conditioning.


The Suicide Squad. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1987 comic book, Suicide Squad
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Suicide Squad
Steve Anglehart, 1987
movie vs comic book
James Gunn, 2021

Imprisoned convicts of Belle Reve penitentiary are sent as members of Task Force X to the South American island of Corto Maltese to destroy Jotunheim, a Nazi-era prison and laboratory which held political prisoners and conducted experiments. During the mission, they come into conflict with Starro, a giant, telepathic alien starfish.


Cars 3. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Cars 3
Suzanne Francis, 2017
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Brian Fee, 2017

Lightning McQueen and the other veteran racers of the Piston Cup racing series suddenly find themselves struggling to win against next-generation rookies like Jackson Storm, who utilize advanced technology and modern training methods. After receiving some encouragement from his girlfriend Sally, McQueen decides to return to racing and calls his sponsors from Rust-eze, Rusty and Dusty.


Marvel's M.O.D.O.K.. Poster of the 2021 TV series and cover of the 2019 comic book, M.O.D.O.K.
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M.O.D.O.K.
Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, 2019
TV series vs comic book
Eric Towner, Alex Kramer, 2021-

After spending years failing to gain control of the world and battling superheroes along the way, M.O.D.O.K., having been removed from his company A.I.M. after it falls into bankruptcy and is sold to the rival evil corporation GRUMBL, begins to deal with his taunting family while facing a mid-life crisis.


Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2006 book, The Sea of Monsters
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The Sea of Monsters
Rick Riordan, 2006
movie vs book
Thor Freudenthal, 2013

While in Camp Half-Blood, Percy Jackson recounts the story of Thalia and her sacrifice. A young Annabeth, Luke, Grover and Thalia are running to Camp Half-Blood while being pursued by monsters. Thalia sacrifices herself to get the others into the camp, and her father Zeus turns her into a tree which forms a barrier around it.