THE STF 5000th ISSUE CELEBRATION!

Welcome to the 5000th issue of STF: The Lost issues!  Many of the covers presented here have not only crossed over characters from different companies, but from different timelines as well.  There has been speculation that these encounters were the result of an ongoing war between a pair of time tyrants.  As you can see above, the rumors are true!

When you count the B&B and MTIO covers that preceded STF, I have posted 5510 covers so far.  Needless to say, I have never used AI to create them and never and I never will - all I need is Photoshop and the inspiration and encouragement from visitors to this blog!

Time for some Special Features!  First up, let's take a look at larger versions of the stories presented here:

An All-New Saturday Morning Line-Up!  I'd definitely get up early to catch these STF-Inspired shows:

Now for some STF-Related merchandise.  There have been some cool playsets for comic book fans, but what would have been great was one that combined the two greatest superhero teams:

Or How about a Playset featuring one of STF's oldest teams - Robo-Force?

STF: The Lost Issues generally features pre-existing characters, but I have created a few for the blog.  Here are Action Figures for a couple of them.  First up, from a trio of Dick Tracy/Rocketeer team ups, is that unfortunate informant that everyone in the underworld wants to off - Rats McTattler!

And what young fan of STF: The Lost Issues wouldn't want an action figure of its greatest recurring villain - Mr. Universe!

Time to kick back with a classic board game - How about one featuring the two most popular characters from DC and Marvel?

And for younger kids, here's a Colorforms Set that combines heroes from DC and Marvel:

And with that, we close out another Mega-Anniversary Issue.  Thank you to all of the visitors over the years, especially the Patrons, who have help keep this blog running for over 15years of daily covers! If you would like to support the blog you can join them here.  Make sure you come back tomorrow and every day, there are lots more covers coming - featuring surprising new team ups, new and returning teams, characters making their STF Debuts, and more!   

Jolt and Static

 

These are two great heroes that we don't see enough of.  Static's film debut has been rumored, but I haven't heard much about that lately.  The Thunderbolts did make it to the big screen, but alas not the original incarnation of the team where Jolt became a member.

Coming Tomorrow:  STF #5000! Including lots of extra features! Following the double sized cover depicting a rivalry that's been simmering in the background for years, there will be a new Saturday Cartoon Line Up, STF-Inspired Action Figures, Board Games, Playsets and More!

Thor Vs. Doomsday

 

This would definitely be an interesting battle. Thor would have a tough go of it, but maybe the fact that Doomsday is certainly not worthy to hold Mjolnir might give him an opportunity to prevail.

The Defenders and The Spectre

 

These guys are all heroes, but they've all done some shady stuff as well.  Not many heroes would give them pause, but being stared down by the Spectre has got to be an exception!

The Metal Men Vs. Ultron in: "Robots Reborn!"

 

This is The Metal Men's  Fourth run-in with Ultron.  He was last seen attempting to make a bride of Platinum in STF #4619, He tried to make the team his slaves in STF #3466, and they first met when he was after Doc Magnus in STF #1836. Let's hope they can finally stop him for good this time!

The Super-Friends Vs. Galactus

 

While the movie had it's issues, it was still great to see Galactus finally realized properly in Fantastic Four: First Steps.  The sense of scale in the scenes featuring the World Devourer was very well done and the vocal performance suited the villain well.  Now that he's been checked of the list, I am hoping to see Annihilus and a Thing/Hulk fight in the FF's next cinematic outing.

Galactus met Apache Chief of the Super Friends in one of the Back-Up Stories in STF #3300...

Wolverine and Captain Marvel

 

Krakoa is another great location and concept that I hope to see on the big screen one of these days. Maybe once Marvel's X-Men are up and running in the movies we will get an adaptation of Giant Size X-Men #1.

These two first met in an Shazam Family/X-Men team up in STF #801.  

Martian Manhunter and My Favorite Martian

 

I vaguely remember watching reruns of My Favorite Martian when I was a kid.  Superhero and Sci-Fi shows were few and far between back then so I liked sitcoms like that or Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie that featured characters with special powers.

Elektra Vs. Deathstroke

 

I'll never forget when Bill Sienkiewicz took over the art chores on New Mutants back in the day.  It seemed so jarring a change as compared to the artwork that preceded it, but I was curious enough to check it out.  It read like a movie to me, I was surprised how well it worked. 

Hawkman & Hawkwoman and The Silver Surfer

 

Warworld is a cool, concept.  I enjoyed the stories featuring Mongul's battle satellite, especially the great crossover through the Superman titles, Panic in the Sky.  Hopefully we will get a live action version one of these days.

The Totalitarians (Vs. Mr. Universe!)

 

It was only a matter of time before STF's greatest villain went up against STF's most powerful villain team.  Is this incarnation of the cosmos infused menace strong enough to take them down?  It would be fun to find out!

Black Manta Vs. Attuma

 

Say what you want about the DCEU Aquaman movies, they had some great action sequences and Black Manta was visualized very well.  James Wan definitely remembered what made the villain so cool to all of us kids reading of his exploits or watching Super Friends back in the day.

Indiana Jones and Doctor Fate

 

Didn't anyone tell Fate that The Book of Nabu belongs in a museum?  I'll bet that Indy is going to!

Snoopy Vs. The Beagle Boys

 

This is a confrontation that was destined to happen.  But has Woodstock switched sides? There's definitely more to this story.

Iron Man Vs. Lex Luthor in: "Patent Pounding!"

 

Iron Man and Lex Luthor met in a Bronze Age inspired cover in STF #1004, and I thought I would present a Silver Age confrontation between the two. Their armor may have been a bit clunkier in those days, but the battle would still have been epic!

Thanos Vs. The DC Universe

 

Thanos being set loose in DC's silver age would have been wild.

The Spectre and The Shadow

 

There aren't too many heroes that would make The Shadow nervous, but I think that The Spectre might be one of them.  It would be interesting to see how they interact.

Zatanna and Medusa

 

Like most comic fans, I always liked the tuxedo and fishnets look for Zatanna.  As a kid, I did wonder about the practicality of the top hat however.  I just imagined that it would be tough to keep in place while the magical heroine was in action.  

Red Tornado and Captain Marvel (Part Two)

 Continuing the tale begun yesterday, we see that T.O. Morrow is up to his old shenanigans.  Good thing Reddy has Mar-Vell as back-up this time around!

Red Tornado and Captain Marvel (Part One)

 

Shoulder pads, buccaneer boots, a cape with a high collar and a red/purple color scheme - Red Tornado's original costume had all the earmarks of the silver age.  Somehow, he still made it work, though.   This is only Part One of this tale, make sure you come back tomorrow for the exciting conclusion!

Catwoman and Hellboy meet Boo Berry

 

I am always happy to feature the artwork of Mike Mignola on this blog.  Just seeing these three together already starts a story rolling around in my mind, and having it illustrated by a master of light and dark like Mignola would truly make it into something special.