The book has been reworked many times. There have been modernizations, sequels by other authors, alternate tellings (including one where [[Superman]] fights the Martians), several films (including [[The War of the Worlds (1953 film)|the 1953 original]] and two 2005 adaptations), a 1988 TV series based on the 1953 film, and even a [[musical]]. | The book has been reworked many times. There have been modernizations, sequels by other authors, alternate tellings (including one where [[Superman]] fights the Martians), several films (including [[The War of the Worlds (1953 film)|the 1953 original]] and two 2005 adaptations), a 1988 TV series based on the 1953 film, and even a [[musical]]. |