The Master Screenwriter Who Transforms Your Favorite Comics Into Movies

You’re a fan of Kick-Ass. You’re a fan of X-Men (First Class, not X3 or the Wolverine dreck). You might not know it, but that means you’re a fan of Jane Goldman. She’s the screenwriter behind every comic book turned Matthew Vaughn-directed movie. The post The Master Screenwriter Who Transforms Your Favorite Comics Into Movies appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at 'Wired'

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