Guardians of the Galaxy and Firestorm

 

It's nice to see that Firestorm is heading up his own comic series again.  From what I have read though, it seems like a decidedly different take.  The new title seems to be leaning into more of a horror vibe with the Firestorm powers becoming sentient or something?  I'm not sure, I've only seen a few previews.  Has anyone had a chance to check it out?

Judge Dredd and The Watcher

 

I can't imagine Dredd having much patience with that cosmic Peeping Tom.  Just how would he enforce the law, though?  This could make for an interesting match up.

Metamorpho Vs. The Super Skrull - Round Three!

 While the new Superman movie wasn't a smash hit, I'm glad that folks seem to have enjoyed the latest take on the character.  And hey, the movie introduced Metamorpho to a much larger audience, so that's cool!

These two first battled in STF #4761, and then again in STF #4807...

Buffy in The House of Mystery

 

If there's any place that's likely to have a Hellmouth located in or near it, it's got to be The House of Mystery.  I can definitely see Buffy Summers paying a visit to Cain's haunted establishment.

Iceman and Kid Flash

I always got a kick out of the team up trope in which heroes swapped villains.  Acts of Vengeance was one of my favorite Marvel storylines for that reason back in the day.  I saw that the recent DC KO event had some interesting match ups - Did anyone read that and is it or any of its spin offs worth checking out?

Batman and The Angel in: "The Dark Knight Takes Flight!"

 

I'd like to have seen a story that explained how Batman went from swinging around to gliding with a cape that can go rigid.  Who's to say Warren Worthington didn't lend a hand?

Batman last appeared with The Angel alongside Colossus in STF #3030, and first appeared with him in a B&B: The Lost Issues cover from 2011...  

Power Man and Iron Fist and Sandman

 

Reports are that the Netflix versions of Power Man and Iron Fist will appear in the next season of Daredevil: Born Again, and possibly even in the current season's finale.  I'll be glad to see them back and it will be interesting to see how they are handled.  Will Danny Rand finally have a proper costume?  With the big cliffhanger that the Luke Cage series ended on be addressed?  Only time will tell.

Zatanna and The Son of Satan

 

I featured this pairing as a back up story recently in STF #5115, and I felt they were worthy of their own full issue.  There has been rumors that Fallout's  Ella Purnell has been in auditions to join the DCU.  Original Speculation was for Maxima, but what if she's actually in the running to play Zatanna?  I think she'd be a fit for the role.

Superman Vs. Thanos

 

I've seen speculation that Thanos will appear early on in Avengers: Doomsday, only to be easily defeated by Dr. Doom.  While I get  that Doom's ability must be established, I hope that this is just a rumor.  Such a scene would undermine the events of Marvel's Phase One just as they are trying to recapture the success of it.

Present day Superman met Thanos way back in STF #543...

Ronald McDonald and The Joker

 

This was another suggestion from comics' historian and Patron of this Blog, Marc Tyler Nobleman that was too crazy not to to give a try.  Be careful who you choose to promote your fast food chain!

The Hulk meets The Guardian & The Newsboy Legion

 I had some pretty crazy neighbors during my 20 years living in Brooklyn, but it was nothing like this.  Let's hope they can find some community building exercises to work on together.

Mister Miracle and Hawkeye

These two are usually seen together as teammates on The Roustabouts, and I thought that I would give them a side mission for this issue.  Let's hope they can turn the table on these two wagering rascals!

 

Martian Manhunter Vs. Green Goblin

 

There is no character that I want to see join the DCU more than Martian Manhunter.  He's the heart and soul of the Justice League and I think would be a fan favorite character if the right actor plays him.  Could he be introduced in Man of Tomorrow, which promises to be a somewhat space faring adventure? I haven't heard anything but there's always hope.

Doctor Strange and Hellboy

 

A Sanctum Sanctorum sapped of its magic is a mystery worthy of the paranormal investigation.  It would be interesting to see Hellboy trying to determine what is truly going on.

Green Lantern and Galactus in: "A Deal With The Devourer!"

 

Hal Jordan first encountered Galactus way back in STF #254 from 2012, and it was time that they share a cover again.  This time around, it looks like they may be working together though - and that would make me curious enough to pick up this issue.

Mister Terrific Vs. The Leader

 

This would be an interesting battle - more about matching wits than throwing fists - although I wouldn't mind it if Michael Holt got a nice right cross in at the end of the story.

Blue Beetle and The Hulk / Zatanna and Son of Satan

 

I never had much disposable income growing up, so comics that featured multiple stories always appealed to me.  This issue would have definitely had me at least flipping through it at the stands.

Blue Beetle last crossed paths with The Hulk in STF 1855...

Hawkman & Hawkgirl and Sgt. Fury

 

I always like the opportunity to feature Hawkman in his original Golden Age helmet.  There have been some other cool designs over the years, but none compared to the first when it came to sheer ferocity.  

Swamp Thing Vs. Kraven The Hunter

 

Uh oh, I think that Kraven's hubris may have gotten the best of him this time around!  I don't have much doubt regarding the outcome of this battle, but it would still be  enjoyable to watch the Hunter receive his comeuppance.

Shang-Chi and Judo Master

 Three masters of their disciplines, locked in combat.  Hopefully the illustrator of this issue would be well versed in depicting martial arts action.  I could tell that was the case in some of the Shang-Chi and Iron Fist adventures I've read, and it was always appreciated.