

The first volume of The Dave Lizewski Years, originally titled Kick-Ass, is set over the course of two years. A sequel, directed by Jeff Wadlow and adapting the second and third volumes of the series, was released in 2013. The first volume of the series was adapted into a film directed by Matthew Vaughn and starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the title role, released in 2010. He gets caught up with ruthless vigilantes Big Daddy and Mindy "Hit-Girl" McCready, who are on a mission to take down the Genovese crime family. His actions are publicized on the Internet and inspire other people. It is the story of Dave Lizewski, a teenager who sets out to become a real life superhero. It was initially published by Marvel Comics under the company's Icon imprint and republished under Image Comics. Costars Chloë Grace Moretz as Hit-Girl and Nicolas Cage as her father, Big Daddy.Kick-Ass is a creator-owned comic book series written by Mark Millar and illustrated by John Romita Jr. Romita Jr., screenplay by Jane Goldman & Matthew Vaughn, and directed by Matthew Vaughn.Ī twisted, funny, high-octane action-adventure from director Matthew Vaughn (the Kingsman movies), Kick-Ass tells the story of a teenage fanboy (Aaron Johnson) who takes his comic book obsession as inspiration to become a real-life superhero.

Based on the comic book written by Mark Millar and John S. Available in this absolutely stunning format, the Kick-Ass 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack will include featurettes about the making of the film and its comic book origin, as well as an audio commentary by the director, and will be available for the suggested retail price of $24.99. Experience four times the resolution of full HD with the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, with a brand new SteelBook illustrated by Tracie Ching, in celebration of its 10th Anniversary. A groundbreaking, action-packed comic book adaptation gets the 4K Ultra HD treatment when Kick-Ass arrives on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital) November 3 from Lionsgate.įrom acclaimed director Matthew Vaughn, the film features an all-star cast including Golden Globe winner Aaron Taylor-Johnson (2017, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture, Nocturnal Animals), Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Oscar winner Nicolas Cage (1995, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Leaving Las Vegas).
