Saturday, July 24, 2021

Animal Man and Roger Rabbit

This cover poses an interesting question - would Buddy Baker be able to mimic the abilities of a toon?  I don't know if his powers extend that far, but it would be fun to find out!

 

25 comments:

Carycomic said...

I reluctantly have to vote "no." During the first decade after the original COIE, he met a thinly-disguised Wile E. Coyote. And there was definitely no auto-assimilation of the latter's cartoonish resiliency!

Bob Greenwade said...

Interesting question indeed! My guess would be, in Roger's own words: "Only when it's funny!" (Or, more specifically, when in moments of extreme stress, such as that pictured.)

det_Tobor said...

What a concept! What a cover!! What a pickle!!! Ya think that all these props were supplied by Acme catalogues will make a difference? I haven't seen this much action since Roger Rabbit teamed with Roger Ramjet and his Proton Energy Pills ("PEP"), which gave him "the strength of twenty atom bombs for a period of twenty seconds". (That he used to work for Hourman was only a vague coincidence.)

Bob Greenwade said...

Speaking of Roger Ramjet and Hourman, I think it's interesting the small number of heroes whose powers work on a specified time limit. The only other one I can think of is Green Lantern; Popeye almost qualifies, though the time that his strength lasts after he's eaten spinach has never (as far as I know) been nailed down.

That said, a team-up of Popeye and Roger Ramjet would be rather fun.

(And I dread to think what would happen should Roger Rabbit down a Proton Energy Pill, considering the way he's affected by something as relatively mild as alcohol!)

det_Tobor said...

Don't forget tv's Mr Terrific. His energy pill was only good for one hour.

Boop Dee Boop said...

We need to see Benny the Cab and The Haunted Tank.

BigMike20X6 said...

Having reread the 'Crafty Coyote' issue of Animal Man, I don't see why he *couldn't* duplicate a toons powers... the story itself never presented that particular need and doesn't address his power in that circumstance at all.

Anonymous said...

Benny the Cab would be better off with Chitty Chitty Bang-Bang, Herbie the Lovebug, or a certain gold-bodied member of the Transformers.

Carycomic said...

@Anon: sounds promising! I wonder if Ross would call them "The Auto Club?"

Anonymous said...

@Cary: "The Justice Dealership" might be more appropriate.

H. H. H. of the 4 H club said...

Sure. There is a problem. Call The Auto Club.

H. H. H. on 4 wheels said...

For that matter Benny meet K.I.T.T.

alxjhnsn said...

That would be Hourman not Mr. Terrific.

det_Tobor said...

Nope. Mr. Terrific, American television sitcom that aired on CBS from January 9 to August 28, 1967, Monday nights at 8 pm EST. Stephen Strimpell starred in the title role.

As to cars, don't overlook that incredible classic, "My Mother, the Car", about a fabulous 1928 Porter.

Bob Greenwade said...

I like this Auto Club idea, as a team with autonomous automobiles. Benny, Chitty, Herbie, K.I.T.T., possibly Bumblebee -- perhaps all having to deal with Christine. (Maybe even chasing drag-race style down Danny the Street!)

Simreeve said...

Bob Greenwade said...
"Speaking of Roger Ramjet and Hourman, I think it's interesting the small number of heroes whose powers work on a specified time limit. The only other one I can think of is Green Lantern; Popeye almost qualifies, though the time that his strength lasts after he's eaten spinach has never (as far as I know) been nailed down."

Possibly also Captain Carrot (of the Zoo Crew, not of Ankh-Morpork's Watch), although in his case I think that the extent to which he used the conferred powers was also a factor in how quickly they wore off.

Hr'rmm, and if Popeye then maybe also DC's 'Captain Strong' who was a pastiche of him?

Jonathan Linneman said...

Fantastic combo!

Comment Deleted could Not have said...

Time for an update. Ross could do a story where the general moves to "the Haunted Cab".

Anonymous said...

@Comment Delete Ed: With Elton John singing "Benny and The Gen."

Anonymous said...

I have no doubt that Animal Man might be able to mimic the abilities of Capt. Carrot or Hoppy the Shazam Bunny. So, maybe (repeat: MAYBE), he might be able to duplicate Roger's characteristics, as well.

Anonymous said...

Above Anon, was Hoppy the Marvel Bunny ever referred to as the Shazam Bunny in published comics?

Ross, if they weren't both DC properties, I'd suggest the Haunted Tank vs. the House of Mystery.

Carycomic said...

@2nd Anonymous: not as yet. But, it's only a matter of time.

Hyram H. Horsefeathers is reading said...

There's no thyme like the present. So Ross, can Capt Marvel meet Hoppy the Marvel Bunny?

Hyram H. Horsefeathers back from a gas station said...

As to lending a touch of class to the Auto Club look across the pond. Supercar and Fab 1 from Gerry Anderson. The Batmobile has been in the movies too along with the Black Beauty and a cameo by the Supermobil and Ecto-1. Ferget it. None of em have a brain of their own. Now Speed Buggy and Cars is a diff story.

Anonymous said...

Not as different as "Blade and Bunnicula vs. Hoppy the Marvel Zombunny!"

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