Grape Ape Vs. Godzilla

 

This cover comes about as the result of a suggestion from Tom Brennan, a Patron of this blog.  I have to say that I surprised that this was never a real thing back in the day.  Well, better late than never! Thanks, Tom!

Tintin and Iron Man

 

Sure, it's one of the earlier models, but who wouldn't want to spend some time in an Iron Man suit?  I'm sure Tintin has a good reason for needing one.

Spaceman Spiff meets R2D2 & C-3PO

 

How different would the Star Wars saga have played out if these two droids bumped into Spiff as they were encountering the Jawas?  Chaos would have been sure to ensue!

Batman and Spider-Man in: "Full Count!"

 

I can't imagine how such a scene depicted above would come about, but I know that I'd just have to see how this story unfolds.  

Batman and Spider-Man have a bit of history on STF: The Lost Issues...

They battled Clayface and Mysterio in STF #3834....

They joined the Wacky Races in STF #3755...
The Spider-Buggy went up against the Bat-Bus in STF #3624...
Batman got his first look at the Spider-Buggy in STF #1628...
The Batman/Spidey movie premiered in STF #1014
Spidey and JJJ joined forces against Batman in STF #937...
They were joined by some Amazing Friends in back in October 2011...
The shared a Golden Age adventure in September 2011...
Spidey wore his black outfit for their  July 2010 meeting...
And here is where they first crossed paths.

Ambush Bug and Quicksilver

 

Quicksilver can get impatient with most heroes, so I can only imagine how frustrating an adventure with Ambush Bug would be for him!   I'm guessing quite a bit, but it would be fun to read about.

Barda and The New Furies

 

The team is assembled at last!  I'd say that this is a pretty formidable group, more than ready for any challenges that might await them.  I have to imagine that Granny Goodness isn't going to be happy when she learns of to this new team.

Barda recruited Dart STF #5042, Xena in STF #5011, Hellcat in STF #4964 and Red Sonja in STF #4881.

Jimmy Olsen and Professor X

 

I'm looking forward to seeing Patrick Stewart as Professor X one more time in Avengers: Doomsday.  I just hope he doesn't die in the movie, though.  We've already seen Professor X killed off in X:Men 3, X-Men: Days of Future Past, Logan and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The poor guy can't get a break - only Thomas and Martha Wayne have had more on-screen deaths!

Blue Beetle & Booster Gold and Nighthawk

 

Despite his wealth and abilities, Nighthawk was never quite able to rise above B-list status.  Still, I always liked Kyle Richmond and he had a very cool costume, so I always welcomed his appearances.  I think he would work well with the Blue & Gold team, acting as kind of a less gruff Batman.

Starhawk and Green Lantern

I never quite understood Starhawks's costume.  I mean, It looked cool, but I didn't get how that odd cape/wing hybrid design was supposed to work, it seemed awkward that it was connected to the boots.  That headpiece must have made it tough going through doorways as well. 

Vixen Vs. Sabretooth in: "The Model and the Mutant!"

 

Vixen first battled Sabretooth back in STF #3199, and I thought that it was time for a rematch. The power of the Tantu Totem up against berserker rage and a healing factor - who wins this battle?

Hawkman Vs. Doctor Octopus

This could be an interesting battle, especially if Otto Octavius truly has the new advantage that he is boasting of. But just how did he achieve such an upgrade in the first place? No doubt he has a backroom deal with someone like Byth or Kanjar Ro!

 

Nexus Vs. Darth Vader

 

Nexus makes a point of going after mass murderers, so anyone involved in the development of a Death Star would definitely warrant his attention.  Vader is a tough opponent though, let's hope Nexus knows how to use that Light Saber!

The Atom Vs. The Lizard

 

There was a bunch of clutter removal and background rebuilding required on this cover before I could add The Atom in.  Here's a look at the behind the scenes progress:

The Silver Surfer and Martian Manhunter

 

It's the 15th appearance of STF's greatest villain, Mr. Universe, and it looks like it's time at last to get some much needed back story on this perpetual thorn in the side of our heroes. A Surfer/J'onn J'onzz meeting has been long overdue as well.

Spy Smasher and Black Widow in: "Recruiting Romanoff!"

 

This serves as a direct continuation of the events presented in the first meeting between these two, from STF #4637.  Now that they've joined forces, the Foreground Gun Guys won't know what hit them!

Fire and The Human Torch

 

Now that Johnny Storm is officially in the MCU, we really need to see him and Spider-Man alongside each other.  They have a great relationship in the comics, and it would be fun to see that brought to the big screen.  The only thing I want to see more out of the cinematic Fantastic Four is of course a Thing/Hulk battle.

Fantastic Four Vs. Starro

 

It's too bad we never saw Starro the Conquerer on the Saturday morning cartoons back in the day. I think he would have fit right in in The Super-Friends.  

The FF first faced Starro way back in STF #278...

The Super Friends Vs. Doctor Doom

There was a lot of hoopla a few weeks back with the release of four teaser trailers for Avengers: Doomsday.  I thought that they were fine, if a bit premature for a film almost a year away from hitting the theaters.  They didn't reveal much that anyone who follows movie news didn't know about already, but I guess the purpose they served was to get the conversation rolling for general audiences who don't pay as much attention.  I think that marketing will stay quiet for a while and really ramp up in half a year or so from now.  

Doctor Doom confronted the Legion of Doom back in STF #4171...

Katana Vs. Darth Maul

 

I'm not sure how Tatsu Yamashiro found her way to a galaxy far, far away - but now that's she's here, who wins this battle?  They've both got the skills to wield their unique swords, so it would be close!

Black Goliath and Robin

 

Alas, there was no mention of  Bill Foster when The Ghost returned in Thunderbolts.  I haven't heard that Laurence Fishburne is in the cast for Avengers: Doomsday.  Is there a chance he will appear in Avengers Secret Wars?  Or will we have to wait for the inevitable MCU reboot where perhaps a younger actor will take over the role?