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Before Spider-Man, Sam Raimi Tried (And Failed) To Make Two Superhero Movies

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January 24, 2026

[#item_full_content] Sam Raimi famously directed two different superhero films for Marvel, but before Spider-Man, he was trying to adapt two different, darker superheroes. Before Spider-Man, Sam Raimi Tried (And Failed) To Make Two Superhero Movies Read More

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