Worst comic book film adaptations

OK, so I put put my list of the top 60 superhero films so far. Now I'll put out a list of some of the worst superhero adaptations: the ones you should avoid completely. The difficulty here is deciding which should go first, considering that they are all so bad. Anyway, here's my list, from worst to not-so-worst. I won't include TV or straight-to-video movies - only those intended for the big screen.

1.Catwoman (2003).

2. Supergirl (1984).

3. Batman & Robin (1997).

4. Spawn (1997).

5. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987).

6. Jonah Hex (2010).

7. Elektra (2004).

8. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011).

9. The Spirit (2008).

10. Superman III (1983).

11. Steel (1997).

12. Ghost Rider (2007).

13. Judge Dredd (1995).

14. Green Lantern (2010).

15. Batman: The Movie (1966).

16. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007).

17. Daredevil (2003).

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