July 8, 2026

190 Road to Perdition with Jarf

190 - Road to Perdition with JarfThis week on Reel Comic Heroes, we're taking a detour from capes and cowls and heading down the rain-soaked road of Road to Perdition! Wait... a mob movie? On a comic book podcast? You bet! Based on the graphic novel by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers Rayner, this Oscar-winning crime drama proves that not every comic adaptation needs superheroes.We are joined again by Jarf (who actually requested this on be put back on the list) as we dive into Sam Mendes' beautifully crafted film starring Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude Law, Daniel Craig, and Tyler Hoechlin. We'll talk about the stellar cast, breathtaking cinematography, the differences between the graphic novel and the film, and why this story of family, loyalty, and consequences has earned its place among the greatest comic book adaptations you've probably forgotten was based on a comic.So grab an umbrella, avoid making eye contact with suspicious guys in fedoras, and hit the road with Reel Comic Heroes as we uncover the comic book roots of Road to Perdition!Guest PlugsCheck out Jarf’s Tom Hanks related movie by minute show: Joe vs the MinuteDiscuss the episode over on the Facebook group: The Reel Comic Heroes League of CitizensFollow @ReelComicHeroes on Letterboxd and InstagramJoin us for our next movie review - Austin Powers in Goldmember

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