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* In a slightly different case, the plot of the ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' game was adapted back into the comic as the "War of the Symbiotes" [[Story Arc]].
* In a slightly different case, the plot of the ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' game was adapted back into the comic as the "War of the Symbiotes" [[Story Arc]].
* The ''[[DuckTales]]'' comic book series is a comic book based on a [[DuckTales|cartoon]] based on a [[Disney Ducks Comic Universe|comic book]] based on a [[Classic Disney Shorts|cartoon]].
* The ''[[DuckTales]]'' comic book series is a comic book based on a [[DuckTales|cartoon]] based on a [[Disney Ducks Comic Universe|comic book]] based on a [[Classic Disney Shorts|cartoon]].
* [[DC Comics]] used to have a title called ''[[Human Target]]'', about [[Master of Disguise]] Christopher Chance who would disguise himself as people whose lives were in danger in order to draw out their attacker. This recently got an [[In Name Only]] TV adaptation, where Chance isn't a [[Master of Disguise]], he's just an undercover bodyguard. [[DC Comics]] have released a new ''[[Human Target]]'' comic based on this.
* [[DC Comics]] used to have a title called ''[[Human Target]]'', about [[Master of Disguise]] Christopher Chance who would disguise himself as people whose lives were in danger in order to draw out their attacker. This recently got an [[In Name Only]] TV adaptation, where Chance isn't a [[Master of Disguise]], he's just an undercover bodyguard. [[DC Comics]] have released a new ''[[Human Target]]'' comic based on this.
** There was a more faithful TV adaptation. You've probably never heard of it because it lasted all of five episodes or so.
** There was a more faithful TV adaptation. You've probably never heard of it because it lasted all of five episodes or so.
* The ''[[Hellboy]]'' comics were adapted into the ''Hellboy Animated'' direct-to-DVD films, which were then adapted into a ''Hellboy Animated'' comic series.
* The ''[[Hellboy]]'' comics were adapted into the ''Hellboy Animated'' direct-to-DVD films, which were then adapted into a ''Hellboy Animated'' comic series.
** The DVD animated films were also [[Tie-in Novel|Tie In Videos]] to the [[Hellboy (film)|2004 and 2008 theatrical releases]], using much of the same cast to provide the voices.
** The DVD animated films were also [[Tie-in Novel|Tie In Videos]] to the [[Hellboy (film)|2004 and 2008 theatrical releases]], using much of the same cast to provide the voices.
* ''[[The Middleman]]'' started off as a TV pitch that ended up a series for Viper Comics which became a TV show on ABC Family which returned to comic form for the show's [[The Resolution Will Not Be Televised|unaired 13th and final episode]].
* ''[[The Middleman]]'' started off as a TV pitch that ended up a series for Viper Comics which became a TV show on ABC Family which returned to comic form for the show's [[The Resolution Will Not Be Televised|unaired 13th and final episode]].
* The ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man (animation)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' animated series has a comic adaptation called ''Marvel Universe-Ultimate Spider-Man''. That's a comic retold as [[Ultimate Universe|another comic]], adapted into [[Western Animation]], adapted back into a comic. The cartoon also incorporates unique elements of the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]], which itself is an adaption of both the [[Marvel Universe]] and [[Ultimate Marvel]].
* The ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man (animation)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' animated series has a comic adaptation called ''Marvel Universe-Ultimate Spider-Man''. That's a comic retold as [[Ultimate Universe|another comic]], adapted into [[Western Animation]], adapted back into a comic. The cartoon also incorporates unique elements of the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]], which itself is an adaption of both the [[Marvel Universe]] and [[Ultimate Marvel]].
** Incidentally, 'Ultimate Spider-Man'' had an original character, a new [[Avengers Academy|White Tiger]], become a [[Canon Immigrant]] to the [[Marvel Universe]] before the series even premiered.
** Incidentally, 'Ultimate Spider-Man'' had an original character, a new [[Avengers Academy|White Tiger]], become a [[Canon Immigrant]] to the [[Marvel Universe]] before the series even premiered.
** ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'' is also getting a comic book adaptation. Like ''Ultimate Spider-Man'', the animated version incorporates elements from the [[Marvel Universe]], [[Ultimate Marvel]], and the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]]. Naturally, it'll be named ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (comics)|Marvel Universe-The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]''.
** ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'' is also getting a comic book adaptation. Like ''Ultimate Spider-Man'', the animated version incorporates elements from the [[Marvel Universe]], [[Ultimate Marvel]], and the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]]. Naturally, it'll be named ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (comics)|Marvel Universe-The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]''.
* DC has launched ''Ame-Comi Girls'', a comic based on a popular line of [[Animesque]] figurines of comic characters. which would make it a comic based on merchandise based on comics.
* DC has launched ''Ame-Comi Girls'', a comic based on a popular line of [[Animesque]] figurines of comic characters. which would make it a comic based on merchandise based on comics.


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* Federico Fellini's 1957 film ''Nights of Cabiria'' was adapted into the Broadway musical ''[[Sweet Charity]]'', which was filmed in 1969.
* Federico Fellini's 1957 film ''Nights of Cabiria'' was adapted into the Broadway musical ''[[Sweet Charity]]'', which was filmed in 1969.
* Fellini's ''8 1/2'' became the Broadway musical ''[[Nine (theatre)|Nine]]'', a film adaptation of which was released in 2009.
* Fellini's ''8 1/2'' became the Broadway musical ''[[Nine (theatre)|Nine]]'', a film adaptation of which was released in 2009.
* ''[[Reefer Madness (Film)|Reefer Madness]]: The Movie Musical''
* ''[[Reefer Madness]]: The Movie Musical''
* ''[[Metropolis]]'' is a borderline example. It started out as a movie, then the ''[[Astro Boy]]'' guy made a manga that was [[In Name Only|inspired by briefly glancing at the poster]], and then someone made a feature film out of ''that'' -- which actually resembled the original film more than the manga did, as it heavily emphasized the elements of the manga that were ''already'' coincidentally similar to the film.
* ''[[Metropolis]]'' is a borderline example. It started out as a movie, then the ''[[Astro Boy]]'' guy made a manga that was [[In Name Only|inspired by briefly glancing at the poster]], and then someone made a feature film out of ''that'' -- which actually resembled the original film more than the manga did, as it heavily emphasized the elements of the manga that were ''already'' coincidentally similar to the film.
* If you guessed this has happened to any of the [[Live Action Adaptation|Live Action Adaptations]] to Dr. Seuss' books, give yourself some green eggs and ham!
* If you guessed this has happened to any of the [[Live Action Adaptation|Live Action Adaptations]] to Dr. Seuss' books, give yourself some green eggs and ham!
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* [[Pac-Man]] → the Saturday morning cartoon Pac-Man → Pac-Land, a sidescrolling platformer based on the cartoon.
* [[Pac-Man]] → the Saturday morning cartoon Pac-Man → Pac-Land, a sidescrolling platformer based on the cartoon.
** In Japan however, it became a (slightly) [[Dolled-Up Installment]]. It was still Pac-Land, but with changes made to certain sprites, including Pac-Man himself, where he looks more like Namco's official artwork.
** In Japan however, it became a (slightly) [[Dolled-Up Installment]]. It was still Pac-Land, but with changes made to certain sprites, including Pac-Man himself, where he looks more like Namco's official artwork.
* ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]]'', the ''[[Triangle Heart 3 ～sweet songs forever～]]'' added mini-scenario (game) → ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]]'' series (anime) → ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]] A's'' [[Play Station Portable|Portable]] - The Battle of the Aces (game)
* ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]]'', the ''[[Triangle Heart 3 ～sweet songs forever～]]'' added mini-scenario (game) → ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]]'' series (anime) → ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]] A's'' [[PlayStation Portable|Portable]] - The Battle of the Aces (game)
* ''[[Metal Gear Solid]]'' had a 12-issue [[Comic Book Adaptation]] published by IDW, which was then adapted into a PSP game titled ''Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel''.
* ''[[Metal Gear Solid]]'' had a 12-issue [[Comic Book Adaptation]] published by IDW, which was then adapted into a PSP game titled ''Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel''.
* The 2006 installment of Midway's ''[[Spy Hunter]]'' series was actually based on the movie that was based on the game series. Except the ''Spy Hunter'' movie upon which the game was based ''never ended up being released''. Apparently they got tired of waiting, and decided to just release the game with no context.
* The 2006 installment of Midway's ''[[Spy Hunter]]'' series was actually based on the movie that was based on the game series. Except the ''Spy Hunter'' movie upon which the game was based ''never ended up being released''. Apparently they got tired of waiting, and decided to just release the game with no context.
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