Friday, June 10, 2016

Hawkman and The Human Torch (with Hawkgirl)



One of mt favorite aspects of All-Star Squadron was the use of Hawkman's original helmet.  It's tough to draw, but the various artists on that title really pulled it off, and gave the JSA chairman a truly commanding and imposing presence.

Hawkman and The Human Torch's Silver Age counterparts met in STF #1251
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9 comments:

  1. CarycomicJune 10, 2016 at 9:14 AM

    It seems kind of fitting that they would team up against a pro-Nazi Aztec. One probably intent on unleashing the fire-breathing inspiration for all those Queztalcoatl legends!

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  2. BdhdjejkJune 10, 2016 at 12:03 PM

    i've been thinking of a crossover that would make a great story

    Ra's Al Ghul resurrects Professor Moriarty with the Lazarus Pit. Ra's was actally one of Moriarty's disciples back in the Victorian Era. Ra's had kept Moriarty's body all this time since his death. Now he seeks his former master's help to bring down the Batman.

    Meanwhile, Doc Savage has come to Gotham City, because he suspects one of the members of the gang that killed his father is now hiding in Gotham. So Doc solicitates the help of Batman.

    But Moriarty now plans to make Doc and Batman face each other to the death.

    what do you think ?

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  3. CarycomicJune 10, 2016 at 1:48 PM

    Sounds like Ross could make a great-looking cover for that.

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  4. AnonymousJune 10, 2016 at 3:43 PM

    I like the ad in the UPC box! I remember when they would run those on issues purchased direct from comic shops. Nice touch, Ross.

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  5. UnknownJune 10, 2016 at 7:13 PM

    In terms of Victorian encounters I would love to see Gotham by Gaslight Batman teaming up with Doctor Who's Madame Vastra... taking on Marvel's Mister Sinister.

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  6. Ivory Bill WoodpeckerJune 12, 2016 at 12:42 AM

    I assume this is based on an All-Star Squadron cover, so I'm guessing the original cover had either Firebrand (Danette Reilly) or Alan Scott (Green Flame of Life and all that) in the Torch's place?

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  7. SimreeveJune 12, 2016 at 6:58 AM

    All-Star Squadron #6.
    There's no other hero flying on the cover, just Hawkman, but Firebrand is among several others who are running towards the action.

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  8. Kid CharlemagneJune 12, 2016 at 4:48 PM

    @Simreeve: Thanx.

    If I were the Aztec priest dude, I wouldn't be gloating. I'd be running before I got a face full of mace (and I don't mean the chemical kind).

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  9. Kid CharlemagneJune 12, 2016 at 4:51 PM

    Forgot and used my other name (IBW) on my first comment. I dislike Blogger. :P

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