Like many, I was surprised at the return of The Red Skull in the last two Avengers movies, as I had heard that Hugo Weaving did not want to return to the character. It turns out that it wasn't Weaving at all, but Ross Marquand seamlessly stepping into the role. It's no wonder that he was so convincing, from interviews I have seen with him from his work on The Walking Dead, Marquand is a gifted impressionist. Add in the talents of the make-up and CGI artists, and the transformation was complete.
nice simple cover. Country road take me home.
ReplyDeleteLovely job. Just 3 figures, with great colour combination. And I want to know more. The Skull could really do something with those super soldiers. But what?
ReplyDeleteYep! You don't get a more classic story of good-vs.-evil than a Golden Age superhero tale. But, speaking of androids...
ReplyDeleteDon't you think, after twenty-five covers, it's long-past time for a sequel to "Metal Men vs. Magnus, Robot Fighter?"
I have a feeling that the Skull is going to be surprised, and the Fuhrer none too happy, after 61 minutes of combat.
ReplyDeleteNice cover, Ross. Good late-Golden Age vibe.
How about a crossover between characters from star wars, marvel comics and the Muppets since Disney owns all three.
ReplyDeleteI second that emotion. And I hereby nominate, as a scenario for that cover, Darth Vader vs. Capt. America...and Super Grover.
ReplyDeleteFailing that, I'll settle for Darth Vader vs. Spidey and the Wookiee Monster.*
*Google "Hardware Wars" (narrated by Paul Frees).
If we're going to do an all-Disney combo, maybe we can just get Ahsoka Tano, Black Widow, and Miss Piggy? Maybe throw in Mulan for good measure? Each of those woman (except Piggy) has some recent movie/TV news to discuss, so it'd make for a good opportunity. Plus, all four are pretty badass ladies.
ReplyDeleteYou'd be bad-ass, too, if you used brass pig-knuckles.
ReplyDeleteP.S.---I vote for Kuke Skywalker and Shang-Chi vs. Gonzo the Great (alias "Dearth Nadir").
ReplyDeleteSorry! That should, of course, read "...Luke Skywalker."
ReplyDeleteI believe "Kuke Skywalker" was played by Mr. Potato-head's good friend Cooky the Cucumber in Buzz Lightyear's first feature film.
Ross, how about a follow up to Reddy & Per Degaton? You could include Alfred P., Agent of SHIELD in it. They could be going against G.L.- Hal & Captain America.
ReplyDeleteHal's ring and power battery could be their target since he can travel anywhere in space & time.
For a title, you could use, "Assault and Battery".
ReplyDeleteThat's certainly a better title than what I had in mind:
ReplyDelete"In For a Pennyworth; In For a Pounding!"
"What's in a name? A rose, by any other name, still has thorns with which to draw blood if mishandled!:
ReplyDelete---William Fakespeare
@Cary: That would be a good title for just Alfred Pennyworth, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Heck, it'd work for any Pennyworth solo story.) And I sure wouldn't mind seeing him in that capacity on an ongoing basis on this blog!
ReplyDeleteDidn't Alfred have a twin cousin? They were known for putting in their two cents worth on cases that weren't theirs.
ReplyDelete@Anon 3:43: How about Cooky the Cucumber with Veggietales' Larry the Cucumber (or Larryboy)?
ReplyDeleteBTW, Miraclo only works for an hour (hence the name "Hourman"); also, maybe Hourman could pair with Ladybug and her MIRACULUS.
ReplyDelete@Horsefeathers: I think only birth-siblings born simultaneously can be twins. And I don't think Wilfrid Pennyworth qualifies in that regard. But, that being said, there is a certain doppleganger of Alfred currently serving as director of the international intelligence service called W.H.O.O.P.I. (Beverly Hills branch). Maybe they're identical cousins?
ReplyDelete@Cary: If you're referring to Reggie Willis, I "Totally" agree with you.
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