The Demon and Son of Satan

The Demon will be a part of Doug Liman's Justice League Dark movie, and I am very courious as to how he will be realized on screen.  Will he be created through CGI or will there be an actor in makeup? Will he speak in rhyme?  And who will be cast in the role?  Etrigan will be tricky to bring to life, so I hope they can find a performer up to the task.

The Herculoids and the Doom Patrol

I love that some of the classic Hanna-Barbera characters have found a new home with Future Quest, and hopefully through that they will find new fans as well.  Now that DC is publishing new stories with the likes of The Herculoids, can some real life comic crossovers with DC heroes  come to pass?  I hope so.

Power Man and The Guardians of the Universe

Netflix' Luke Cage left the title character in an interesting place (SPOILERS for those who have not completed the series), with him going back to jail.  I am wondering where he will appear next.  Having Matt Murdock act as his legal counsel would make a lot of sense, but I wouldn't be surprised if we see him sooner during the series run of Iron Fist.  Their friendship is key, and I wonder if the producers want to establish it before The Defenders gathers all the heroes together.  Wherever he turns up, I look forward to hearing Mike Colter say, "Sweet Christmas" again.

Silver Surfer and Star Trek

The Silver Surfer would fit in quite well with the Star Trek universe I think.  Like the crew of The Enterprise,  Norrin Radd is known to span the spaceways trying to learn about new life forms and broaden his understanding of the universe.  I can easily imagine any number of occasions where their paths might cross.

Zatanna & Zatara and Thor

Presenting the conclusion to our Three-Part Epic!

I have heard that the post-credits scene for Doctor Strange will feature a teaser for the events that will unfold in Thor: Ragnarok.  Hopefully that means we will start seeing some promotional material for that film soon - I am very curious to see how Valkyrie, Hela, The Executioner and The Grandmaster will look in the film, not to mention a peek at the otherworldly locales and Hulk's battle armor.

Martian Manhunter and The Avengers

Continued from yesterday's cover, we have part Two of our Three-Part Epic... make sure to return tomorrow for the thrilling conclusion!

I really loved the Roger Stern/John Buscema run on The Avengers.  This was truly the wide-screen type of action that the team is so well suited for.  I still remember being rocked by the battle with The Masters of Evil and hope to see the Siege on Avengers Mansion story line make it to the big screen one day.

Martian Manhunter Vs. Loki

What a joy it was to see J'Onn J'Onzz and Superman in action side-by side on Supergirl.  I was like a moment right out of DC Comics Presents, and one I never thought I would see in live action.  With Mon El, Miss Martian and The Guardian about to make appearances this season looks to be a lot of fun.

This is only Part One of a Three-Part Epic!  Stay tuned for Part Two coming tomorrow!

This is not the first time that The Martian Manhunter has encountered Asgardians - He protected the Rainbow Bridge in STF #1289 and faced a deadly prophecy in STF #936...

Galactus Vs. The Metal Men

This may seem like a lopsided battle, but I think The metal Men might still have a chance.  The definitely have a history battling alien intrudes as well as giant-sized menaces.  Plus, not being human, they may be able to get in close  while not being detected by Galactus.  Whatever their chance at success, it would be a tough battle, and fun to read about.

The Fantastic Four Vs. The Inferior Five

I took my super heroes very seriously as a kid so I never checked out The Inferior Five, which looked to me like it was mocking them.  Of course, I can now see that it was a title that was actually ahead of its time, having fun with the conventions of the genre many years before the likes of Damage Control, Ambush Bug, Great Lakes Avengers or Sensational She-Hulk hit the stands.

This cover comes about from a suggestion by David Welsh, a Patron of the blog - thanks David!

Harley Quinn Vs. Groot

I checked out the new poster for Guardians if the Galaxy Vol. 2,  and I like what I saw (especially Yondu's longer head fin!) but something was missing - where was Groot?  Then I saw him - Baby Groot peeking out from behind Starlord's leg.  It will be fun to see this new incarnation of Groot running around - I wonder, though,  if he will remain pint-sized for the duration of the movie?

Hawkman and Conan

This was a tough cover to create, even though it may look fairly basic. The splash page that I used as the basis features a raining scene, which didn't really work with the final image that I was going for.  So, in addition to losing the extraneous characters that I did not want, I also had to "erase" all the raindrops on Hawkman and the dock by using the clone stamp tool. It was kind of painstaking, but worth it to be able to use one of my favorite Winged Warrior pictures ever - Jim Aparo drew an amazing Hawkman and I wish he had gotten the opportunity more often.

Adam Strange and The Jack of Hearts

I am glad to see that Adam Strange is continuing to find a home in comics, this time in the Death of Hawkman mini series by Marc Andreyko and Aaron Lopresti.  C-List heroes like him and Jack of Hearts may never burn up the sales charts, bet they still have a ton of potential.

The Silent Partners in: "Killing the Quiet!"

This is one of the teams that I have been meaning to bring back..  I like the shared silent motif and they kind of look like they go together, too. Upon completing this cover, I thought of a good fifth member that I will try to include should they reappear on the blog.

The Silent Partners first appeared in STF #764...

Colossus and Steel

I was frustrated how little that Colossus was used in Bryan Singer's X-Men films, so I was glad to hear that he would be featured in Deadpool.  I liked the new more comic-faithful appearance they gave him, but given the title character, I did worry that he would simply be the butt of a lot of jokes at his expense.  He did play the straight man to a degree, but I think that he came off relatively unscathed and it was very cool to see him in action.

And now we are even getting a live action Commander Steel on DC's Legends of Tomorrow?  I never thought I would see the day.

Solomon Grundy Vs. Power Man

I breezed through Netflix' Luke Cage in a few days and found it to be another success for the network.  I thought that Mike Colter did a fantastic job in the title role, presenting a character that was heroic for all the right reasons and I was really rooting for him.  The villains and supporting cast were great as well - a standout for me was Misty Knight, I definitely want to see more of her and if her injured arm leads to any enhancements down the line.  I got a big kick out of all the easter eggs sprinkled around, from the Power Man costume, to bringing in Turk, to "did I break your concentration?", good stuff.  OK, Netflix - bring on Iron Fist!

The New Teen Titans Vs. Thanos

We have seen Infinity Gems in Captain America: The First Avenger (cosmic cube/tesseract) The Avengers (Loki's staff), Thor: The Dark World (The Aether), Guardians of the Galaxy (Power Stone) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (Vision's forehead gem).  I't's sounding like Doctor Strange will feature the final gem in the form of the Ey of Agamotto.  All the pieces will be in place then for Thanos to finally complete the Infinity Gauntlet.  It's going to be a blast to see what kind of havoc he wreaks with it!

The Titans have history with Thanos on the blog...

The Wasp and The Atom in "Cruelty of the Cannoneer!"

I enjoyed the season premiere of Legends of Tomorrow, but still wish that the characters were a little closer to their comic counterparts.  The Atom and Firestorm still come off more like low budget versions of Iron Man and the Human Torch, and I was hoping Dinah Lance would take on the Black Canary identity again, now that her sister is gone.  I love that they are introducing the Justice Society, but at first glance they seem quite a bit altered as well, next week will show how faithful they are to their comic roots.  That's just the purist in me though, the series is still a fun watch.

This is the third meeting between these diminutive heroes.  they first mat in STF #216, and then once again in STF #768...

Iron Man and The Justice League of America

I always wondered about the decision to put the Justice League in a cave as their first headquarters.  I mean, that kind of locale made sense for batman, given his motif and its location under his mansion, but a gathering of the greatest superheroes on earth seemed to demand something a bit less rustic.  I found the satellite to be a much more suitable gathering place (and I still miss it).

The Spectre Vs. The Punisher

This is a match up I would love to see, even if it might only last seconds!  I can see Jim Corrigan and Frank Castle knowing each other early in life and then having a confrontation after they had taken on their costumed personas.  The Spectre would want to make him pay for his actions, but I am sure that The Punisher would call him on his hypocrisy.

Superboy and She-Hulk

OK, let me try to get this straight.... The Bruce Banner Hulk has been killed off but there's a new "totally awesome" Hulk in Amadeus Cho, and meanwhile Jennifer Walters is now angry and brooding and goes  by simply The Hulk now as well.  Plus I think there are still "Red" versions of these characters running around.  Comics have gotten weird.

You can't really blame them for having new rules at Gamma House, considering what happened when the Teen Titans met another Hulk there...

Legion of Super-Heroes and Judge Dredd

The elimination of Superman's time as Superboy following Crisis on Infinite Earths really threw a monkey wrench into the Legion of Superheroes.  Attempts to fix it by using Kon-El, Pocket Universe Superboy or Supergirl in his place have never seemed to stick, and the LSH are currently in limbo.  Let's hope that they can find a way to click with audiences when they inevitably return.

Jonah Hex and Red Wolf

We have seen a couple of versions of Jonah Hex on the big and small screen, with varying degrees of success, and I am sure we will again at some point down the line.  How cool would it have been to have seen a live action Hex back in the day though?  I can imagine Clint Eastwood in his prime taking on the role,

Commander Riker Vs. Darth Vader

I never really got the debate about which was better, Star Wars or Star Trek, because I loved both franchises as a kid.  For me the differences in them were less about the types of technology they used or the mythology they followed, rather it was how the stories were presented.  Star Wars seemed to follow the Western mode, with characters weaving in and out of an epic tale.  Star Trek felt more like a police procedural show, always beginning every story from a set location and having the characters deal with outside influences.

Nighthawk and The Flash

The Flash just had its third season premier and it throughly entertained me.  I was impressed how the writers were able to use the Flashpoint concept and it made for a cool story with a very interesting twist at the end of the hour.  It was a blast to see The Flash and Kid Flash in action side by side - and the tease of Dr. Alchemy has me looking forward to future episodes.

Tron and Doctor Who

The Daleks have always been among my favorite science fiction menaces.  They are as evil as they are cheap looking and I wouldn't have it any other way.  I was glad that when Doctor Who was brought back to TV, the Daleks were not given much of an upgrade in appearance, honoring the early episodes.

Baymax and The Iron Giant

Big Hero Six was a pleasant surprise for me.  I was only slightly aware of the comic, and the movie looked like it was a fairly loose adaptation anyway, so I wasn't sure what to expect.  I found it to be a ton of fun and I loved the humor and heart that the animators were able to put into Baymax.  Plus, there's a great Stan lee cameo!

Swamp Thing and Daredevil in "Spawn of Ivo!"

I am curious as to how Swamp Thing will be realized visually in Doug Liman's upcoming Justice League Dark movie.  I assume they will not have a man in a rubber suit like in his previous live action efforts - but will he  be fully computer generated or a CGI/practical makeup hybrid?  Then comes the question of who will provide his voice an performance capture.

Swamp Thing and Daredevil first crossed paths in STF #785...

Wonder Woman Marries Captain America

I was thinking - I've done over a dozen covers so far chronicling the romance of Wonder Woman and Captain America - but I never actually showed their wedding day.  Nothing to do about that situation except to rectify it, so here you go!  Now this would truly be the marriage of the century.

Static and Storm in: "Jump Start My Heart!"

I am glad to hear that Static and the other Milestone characters will get another shot, as Milestone Media is gearing up for a relaunch.  I was a fan of the character in comics as well as animation and still think that he, Icon, Hardware and the rest of  the heroes from Mileston have a lot of potential.

Static and Storm first met in STF #664...

Deathstroke Vs. The Hulk

It has been announced that Joe Manganiello has been tapped to play Deathstroke in Ben Affleck's upcoming solo Batman film, and may appear in Justice League before that.  I think he is a great choice for the role but I must say I am surprised that the Slade Wilson will be used for those films as I have always considered him a New Teen Titans villain first and foremost. I guess they didn't want to wait that long to use him.  Oh well, there's still the Teen Titans: The Judas Contract animated film to look forward to.

Blue Beetle and The Fantastic Four

I really liked the Jaime Reyes Blue Beetle when he was first introduced - I only had one complaint:  Was it really necessary to kill off Ted Kord in order to introduce him?  Fortunately, with DC Rebirth, the situation has been rectified.  The new Blue Beetle series will feature both Jaime and Ted in action together.  I don't know if Ted will be suiting up or only serving in mentor capacity, but it is a huge step in the right direction.  I really like artist Scott Kolins' redesign of the Blue Beetle armor as well as the Beetle Bug.