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13 May 2008
Samuel L. Jackson Is The Octopus
First look at The Spirit’s bad guy
Source: Comic-Con Magazine

Samuel L. Jackson Is The Octopus
Considering that’s he supposed to be a shadowy master of disguise, it’s rather odd that The Spirit’s arch nemesis, The Octopus, should be making such an early appearance – but, hey who are we to argue when said big bad is none other than Samuel L Jackson.

Comic-Con Magazine has grabbed the first image of the main villain from Frank Miller’s upcoming comic-book adaptation and, even if we say so ourselves, it’s all looking rather spiffy.

The geek rag (and we mean that in the most respectful possible way) also talks to Miller about turning Will Eisner’s classic hero into a big-screen icon and adapting Sin City’s unique visuals for his own directorial ends. Click here to read the whole interview - you’ll need to download a PDF but for your efforts, you’ll be rewarded with an entire free magazine.

Samuel L. Jackson Is The Octopus
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Meh, I loved Sin City, but I still have my doubts about Miller as a director. Had had friggin Roberto Rodriguez doing it all for him than! ... Read More

Bluehawk About me

00:36, 15 May 2008 | Report This Post
Samuel L Jackson has really become a caricature of himself, Admittedly Snakes On A Plane was a lot of fun though. ... Read More

Stewie_Griffin About me

23:39, 13 May 2008 | Report This Post
Jackson will do any old crap, Nick Fury included. ... Read More

KlausKinski About me

23:08, 13 May 2008 | Report This Post
BadAss
Samuel L Jackson is badass u guys suck ... Read More

spate42 About me

22:21, 13 May 2008 | Report This Post
LOL
Im surprised by all the dislike. I trust Millers vision so "yes" I am interested in this film. ... Read More

H is the greatest About me

19:57, 13 May 2008 | Report This Post
on the fence
im on the fence with this one, but cant slag off nick fury! ... Read More

IstariAllStar08 About me

17:41, 13 May 2008 | Report This Post
Dumb photo from afar.
It looks like he's genetic freak between a guy and an octopus. Which for The Spirit a noir this would be taking the wee. But looking at it closly brings you realise he wearing a coat a striking a 'how am i going kill this Spirit?' pose. Should be a nicer version of the down and dirty Sin City. The mag itself is (in a Jon Stewart high voice) 'shite'. ... Read More

Taz69 About me

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I have no faith in any of Jackson's work anymore and the film looks shit ... Read More

omar About me

14:05, 13 May 2008 | Report This Post
Yawn.
Sam Jackson seems to believe he really is a Bad Mother Fucker.... .....well,his acting has been Mother Fucking Bad for years since Pulp Fiction :P ... Read More

CHUFFSTER About me

12:29, 13 May 2008 | Report This Post
Yawn.
Sam Jackson seems to believe he really is a Bad Mother Fucker.... .....well,his acting has been Mother Fucking Bad for years since Pulp Fiction :P ... Read More

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