Monday, January 30, 2023

The Demon Vs. Mephisto

 

After having his appearance rumored for years, it seems like Mephisto is finally about to join the MCU.  My only concern is the reports that he will be portrayed by Sasha Baron Cohen.  While he has played a few serious roles, mostly he is known for his broad comedy.  I really don't want Mephisto to be another wisecracking MCU villain.

This cover required some splash page extension and word balloon removal before I could add Etrigan into it.  Here's a behind-the scenes look at the process:



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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2023 at 8:25 AM

    If you want straight-faced super-villainy, Marvel Films would be better off casting Steve Carrell as Mephisto. He's been in three cinematic comedies where he proved unfunny!

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  2. CarycomicJanuary 30, 2023 at 9:33 AM

    LOL! A non-fan after my own heart. :-)

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  3. Bob GreenwadeJanuary 30, 2023 at 11:10 AM

    "No more rhymes, now! I mean it!" "Anybody want a peanut?"

    I wouldn't worry too much about Sasha Baron Cohen playing Mephisto. Remember the complaints about Michael Keaton being cast Batman? The doubts about Robert Downey, Jr. as Iron Man? A lot will depend on the director(s) of the first two projects he appears in.

    Re: Steve Carrell: The only thing I've seen him in is Get Smart, and I sort of liked him in that -- thought not nearly as much as Anne Hathaway. (I'd grade them B- and A, respectively.)

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  4. Detective ToborJanuary 30, 2023 at 1:15 PM

    This is a story beyond compare
    With a foe like this from anywhere

    Demon think without ryhme??
    Mephisto should be too powerful for the Demon, at least for what we have seen. It would be some story to see how Etrigran becomes a victor.

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  5. DaviticusJanuary 30, 2023 at 4:33 PM

    @Detective Tobor: He was rhyming with what Mephisto said.

    Also: *Carell

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  6. CarycomicJanuary 30, 2023 at 5:35 PM

    @Ross: yes! The supernatural smack-down I was hoping you'd eventually do. Thank you, so much. :-)

    @Bob and Daviticus: I don't know about Anon825. But, regardless of how Steverino spells his last name, I walked out on his bastardization of Maxwell Smart. Followed by walk-outs on BURT BLUNDERSTONE and THE WAY, WAY BACK. English translation? He has to be good at drama. Because he definitely sucks at comedy!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2023 at 8:16 PM

    @Carycomic he had 'office' training.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2023 at 8:07 AM

    @Anon815PM: only proves my all the more. I boycotted that whole series, too!---Cary

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  9. Ken RoskosJanuary 31, 2023 at 10:15 AM

    Dwelling in the Fiery Pits,
    I will fight to keep my wits.
    The flames of Hades will soon fold,
    Revenge's a dish that's best served cold.
    Etrigan!

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