8 Comic Book Movie Moments That We’ll Never Forget

With Avengers: Age of Ultron coming up next month, fans are eagerly waiting to see what Marvel has in store for them. The studio is known for packing their films full of memorable moments that resonate with audiences long after they leave the theatre, and Ultron should be no different. In fact, the comic book movie genre as a whole is well known for providing scenes that stick with you for months, sometimes years after having seen the film. Whether it's an epic fight, an expertly choreographed set piece or an easter egg that sends excitement levels through the roof, comic book movies these days really know how to get audiences going. And so, on that note, here are 8 brilliant moments from the genre that still, to this day, standout as fantastic and incredibly memorable scenes. 1) Kick-Ass: Hit Girl's Grand Entrance The grand entrance of Hit-Girl took Kick-Ass from a good movie to a great movie in a matter of minutes. Not that the film didn't have a lot going for it up to that point, because it did. It's just that Chloe Moretz's incredible breakthrough role really catapulted Kick-Ass onto the list of must-watch comic book movies. But I digress. For those who haven't seen it, here's what happens. The titular hero gets mixed up with some dangerous individuals and as he's about to meet his maker, all of the sudden an 11 year-old girl appears and saves his life, before proceeding to drop the C word and then take out an entire room of drug dealers in the most unforgiving, bloody and brutal fashion possible. Oh, and did we mention that the entire scene plays out to "Banana Splits" by The Dickies? Yeah, it's pretty fucking awesome. Seriously, this scene needs to be seen to be believed, so check out the video above to see for yourself what we're talking about. 2) X-Men: Days of Future Past: Quicksilver Runs Circles In what is perhaps one of the best-filmed – and genuinely funny – comic book movie scenes ever, we finally get the chance to slip into the skin of one of these larger-than-life heroes, as Quicksilver leads a lightning-fast prison break. Filmed in a special format of 3600 frames per second (which makes Quicksilver 150 times faster than you or I), X-Men: Days of Future Past bends the laws of physics as Evan Peters (who is at the top of his game here) zips around a room filled with security guards and, literally faster than a bullet, neutralizes them all with a prod of his finger. It’s a scene that is lent a fair amount of humour thanks to the actor’s performance, but one that captures the feel of a character in a way that hasn’t been featured in the franchise since Nightcrawler’s opening sequence in X2. 3) Guardians of the Galaxy: Kyln Prison Break Arguably the standout scene in a movie that is full of them, the Kyln Prison Break was the first time that we really get to see the Guardians come together as a team, and my god is it entertaining to watch. To be perfectly honest, it may be one of Marvel's best scenes, ever. Gamora and Drax deliver the action, as they kick-ass and take names, while the witty banter between Rocket, Groot and Quill (along with a great gag involving a fake leg) balances out all the chaos with some genuine laughter. Not only is it a wildly fun and exciting bit of cinema, but it introduces us to the Guardians as a team and almost instantly has us falling in love with them. Seriously, was anyone not rooting for these guys by the end of the prison break? Of course, it's all executed to perfection by director James Gunn, resulting in one of my favorite movie scenes of 2014, which is a sentiment that I'm sure many can agree with. 9) The Dark Knight: Interrogation After much taunting and instigating, Batman finally gets some hands on time with the Joker in what is one brutal and vicious, though immensely pleasing interrogation scene. Watching the Bat toss the Joker around the room like a ragdoll is so incredibly satisfying that you'll want to rewind and watch the scene again as soon as it's finished. The best part, though, is the Joker's resilience to Batman's threats, showing that he is truly an adversary that can not be defeated. The Bat has strength but the Joker has his mind. He continuously messes around with the Caped Crusader's head, making him angrier and angrier. It's a thoroughly enjoyable scene to watch as the two polar opposites play off each other wonderfully. It also really demonstrates their philosophical differences, truly showing us the dichotomy between the two and allowing us to see why they make for such great adversaries. There's a reason that Batman and The Joker are two of the most iconic comic book rivals, and this scene shows us exactly why. 5) The Avengers: Battle of New York To this day, we have still yet to see a battle in a comic book movie that's as epic and big in scale as this one. Not only does the entire team come together to fight off Loki and the Chitauri, but Whedon masterfully executes the battle, ensuring that we never lose our heroes amidst the chaos and that they all get a chance to shine. Throughout the 30 or so minute sequence, we watch as New York is ravaged, with catastrophic destruction occurring all over the place. It would be easy for Whedon to lose us in the heat of the action, but instead, he brings us from one Avengers to the next, as we watch them each using their particular skill to protect the city. The visuals are impressive, the execution flawless and as the climax to one of the biggest blockbusters of all-time, it was pretty much perfect. 6) 300: Any Fight Scene Ok, I may be cheating a bit here, but it really is difficult to choose just one fight scene from Zack Snyder's epic, blood-soaked adaptation of 300. The hyper-stylized, slow-mo, over-the-top and downright insane action in this movie is what made it standout back in 2007, and to this day, though many have tried, very few films have been able to capture fight scenes quite like the ones here. The visuals are simply outstanding and whether it's a spear to the chest or a blade to the head, each kill is visceral and hard-hitting, leaving you with a shot of adrenaline that will have you rooting for these brave warriors throughout the entire film. 7) The Dark Knight: Bank Robbery As far as movie openings go, it doesn't get much better than the bank robbery in The Dark Knight. Jaw-dropping cinematography aside, this superbly written scene kicks things off hard and fast, not letting you breathe for even a second. As the film opens up, we're thrown right into the middle of a bank heist, which also doubles as our first, electrifying introduction to the Joker. A crew of thieves wearing clown masks swiftly carry out their heist as planned. Only, not everything is as it seems. Betrayal and double crossing play into the heist and a fantastic William Fichtner (as the bank manager) rages across the room with a booming shotgun. As things escalate, and the money is finally collected, we're left with only two individuals, one being the Joker. Soon enough, that problem has been taken care of thanks to the bus driver, whom the Joker promptly executes. Fichtner, lying on the floor injured, gives what seem to be his dying words, telling the masked villain that criminals in Gotham used to believe in honour and respect. "What do you believe in!?" screams Fichtner. And with that, the Joker walks over, plants a smoke grenade in the injured man's mouth and utters, "I believe that whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you stranger." He then pulls off his mask, giving us the first look at Heath Ledger's iconic character. The Joker then boards the bus and drives out of the bank, right past the police. As mentioned above, this scene is staged and executed to perfection, but it also resonates with us because it introduces us to one of cinema's greatest villains of all-time, giving us our first look at Heath Ledger's hugely-anticipated portrayal of The Joker and in the process, opening the movie up with a taut, powerful and thrilling heist scene. 8) Batman Begins: Calling Card There's nothing particularly special about this scene in the way it's filmed, acted, or executed, but it's just such a chilling moment that I'd be remiss not to include it here. As Gordon and Batman talk on the rooftop, the commissioner fills our hero in on a new villain in town who leaves a calling card. We then see said calling card and realize that it's a Joker playing card. Cue fanboys in theatres everywhere losing their collective minds, and an excruciating 3 year wait. Seriously, has there ever been a bigger tease in comic book movie history? Have you ever seen a final scene so chilling and tantalizing? When Gordon hands Batman the Joker card, I felt the hairs on my neck rise. It really is the perfect sequel set-up. Nolan gives us the smallest hint at what to expect, as all we see is a single playing card, but we already know what's in store for us. And that only made the wait for The Dark Knight that much more difficult.