Dolphin and Sub-Mariner

 

A meeting between Dolphin and Namor was overdue on this blog.  When I stumbled on to a pair of sketches of the two heroes by the legendary Ramona Fradon, I knew it was time to combine them and make it happen.

Metal Men and The Guardians of the Galaxy

 

James Gunn seems to gravitate towards teams of oddball characters, so I think that  The Metal Men are definite candidates for inclusion in his DCU.  You could make a Pixar-style animated movie with them or even a live action film with todays special effects.  I hope they show up somewhere.

Elongated Man and Moon Knight (Vs. Mr. Universe!)

 

For the 15th appearance of the MK/EM Team, I figured I would put  them up against STF's greatest villain, Mr. Universe (making his 13th appearance).  Maybe they will be the two heroes to finally put this menace down for good!

X-Men Vs. The Royal Flush Gang

 They've never quote been A-list characters, but I have enjoyed the Royal Flush Gang in all of their incarnations, from the old west to present day to the future.  The family aspect of the team plus rotating roster of Aces always keep them interesting.

Captain Atom and War Machine

 

I can see these two working together on some kind of top secret mission.  Pity the evil organization that gets in their way!

Green Lantern and Daredevil (Vs. The Hate Monger!)

 

I'm hoping that we get a trailer for the HBO Max Lanterns series soon.  It looks like Aaron Pierre as John Stewart will be the main GL of the DCU, and I am interested to see what he will do with the role. I've only heard him speak with his actual English accent, so I am looking forward to his vocalization of the character - I still hear Phil LaMarr in my head when I see John Stewart on the printed page. 

Hawkman and Luke Skywalker

 

When Marc Tyler Nobleman, comics' historian and Patron of this blog, suggested crossing Hawkman over with the Star Wars universe, I had to go back and check because I figured I must have done that before.  Alas, I had not, so it was high time to correct that.  I imagine that Thanagarians are not big fans of The Empire.

Doom Patrol and The Defenders in: "It's All in the Timing!"

 

I definitely think that these two teams go well together.  The Doom Patrol and The Defenders previously met in STF #3588.  The Patrol has also separately run into the Hulk in STF #2976 and Namor in STF #4344.  

Red Sonja and Amethyst

 

A new Red Sonja movie recently came and went without much of a whimper.  Did anyone actually catch it, and if so, was it any good?  The little I read about it did not sound very promising.

Spy Vs. Spy and Doc Samson

 

Doctor Leonard Samson certainly has his work cut out for him here. It would be fun to watch him try, though - and to see what kind of collateral damage would result from this therapy session.

Clea and Deadman

 

I've hear rumors of a third Doctor Strange Movie being announced but nothing concrete yet.  If that does not come to pass, I hope we at least get some action with Clea in the upcoming Avengers movies.  It's been years since that Charlize Theron cliffhanger in Multiverse of Madness, and I'd like to see it finally paid off.

The Flash and Power Man

Uh oh!  You know it's a real Crisis when Barry Allen is smack dab in the middle of it!  But just how can a beat down on The Constrictor have world altering ramifications?  The answers are only sixty cents away! 

Power Man met the Wally West Flash in STF #4825...

 

The Champions and The Ray

 

the MCU is supposedly going to concentrate more on the "big gun" heroes and teams for a while going forward, so I guess I won't be holding my breath for a Champions movie announcement any time soon.  It's too bad, they finally have the rights to all the characters! 

Phalanx of Phantoms

 

Marc Tyler Nobleman, a Patron of this blog, suggested I have the Phantom Stranger meet The Phantom of  The Opera, and that concept just started snowballing!  With a team this large, I couldn't fit all of the artists used in the labels.  This cover features illustrations by Ross Andru, Jaime Hernandez, Andy Smith, Peter Snejberg, Steve Mitchell, Herb Trimpe and Paul Becton.

The Fantastic Four in the House of Mystery

 

Happy Halloween!  I can only imagine the kind of treats a stop at The House of Mystery would get you!  

This cover required some de-cluttering before I could add in the FF - here's a look at the behind the scenes progress:

Secret Squirrel and Squirrel Girl

 

Secret Squirrel was a cartoon that I was only vaguely aware of - I never did catch it back in the day.  Still, I have received a few requests for him to meet up with Marvel's Squirrel Girl, so here you go!

Robin and Captain America

 

It's never a bad time to feature the Robin of Earth 2 in his greatest costume.  Throw in a living legend and maniacal madman with robotic muscle and you have the ingredients for a fun Bronze Age tale!

Old Man Logan and Kamandi

 

It looks like its a clash of dystopian futures is on the menu for this issue.  Let's hope our heroes can find a way to combine them into one that benefits both of them.

Guardian Vs. Sandman

 

Cadmus is the kind of place that I can see a reformed Flint Marko working at.  There would definitely be friction with the regular staff though, and that could make for a fun tale.

Shaman and Johnny Thunder

 

This issue serves to close up a loose STF plot line.   Doctor Fate met Professor X in STF #4321, and the two were merged into one in STF #4322.  I figured that it was time to follow up on that two-parter and get these guys unfused.

Metamorpho and The Falcon in: "Showdown With The Secret Empire!"

 

It's pretty cool that Metamorpho is now a much more recognized character to the general public, thanks to his inclusion in Superman.  I hope we get to see him onscreen again soon, and I wonder which lesser known DC character might show up next.  Bring on The Creeper, Space Cabbie and Skyrocket!

The Falcon and Metamorpho fought the Trojan Horde in STF #3054... and they first met in STF #2641...

The Herculoids and Green Lantern

 

The HBO Max Lanterns series is the next DCU project that is coming up.  We have seen and heard surprisingly little about the show while it has been in production.  I'm glad they aren't giving too much away, but I do hope we will get to see at least a teaser treailer soon.

The Thing and The Incredibles

 

I was glad to hear that a third Incredibles movie is in the works.  I wonder what the plot will like like and if they will age the characters at all this time around. I love the first two film so I am optimistic.  Ben Grimm previously met The Incredibles with the rest of The Fantastic Four back in STF #556...

Harley Quinn and Spider-Man

 

I'm a little bit surprised that I haven't paired these two together as solo acts yet.  The wisecracks would be flowing freely in this tale, that's for sure. Harley previously met Spidey as part of The Suicide Squad in STF #2782...

Negasonic Teenage Warhead Vs. The Evil Midnight Bomber What Bombs At Midnight

 

This cover comes from the suggestion of Bob Greenwade, regular commenter and Patron of this Blog.  Thanks, Bob! My first idea was to have gag featuring giant logos that took up 4/5ths of the cover space, but I decided on a more traditional approach.

Hawk and Dove Vs. The Vulture

 

It was only a matter of time  before these two bird themed heroes ran up against one of Marvel's deadliest birds of prey.  But can Dove handle him on her own, with Hawk incapacitated?

Warlord and Man-Thing in "A Tale of Interdimensional Tension!"

 

This cover serves as a direct continuation to STF #2207. Let's hope that these two are finally done fighting and can find a way to work together. I'm still hoping that Man-Thing will make a return to the MCU.

Aquaman and The Tick

 

This issue would be especially fun if Aquaman had his boisterous personality from Batman: The Brave and the Bold.  That version of the Sea King would get along famously with The Tick!

Man-Bat and Man-Wolf in: "Savage Saviors"

 

Man-Bat and Man-Wolf first met in STF #440...

This is another cover that required a bit of prep work before I could add in any new elements.  Here is a look at the behind the scenes progress:

Flash Gordon and Ch'p

 

Admittedly, I made this cover to use my silly pun here - but I actually think it might make for a fun story!

Amanda Waller and The West Coast Avengers

 

I was expecting to see Amanda Waller appear at some point in Peacemaker season two, but she did not show up.  There was talk of a solo Waller series in the works, but I don't think that is happening any more.  Hopefully we will see Viola Davis back in the role in one of the DCU's upcoming projects.

Sub-Mariner and The Partridge Family

 

All can't truly be as it seems on this cover, can it?  I'm not sure, but I think I would have shelled out a couple of quarters and a dime to find out.

Samurai Jack and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

 

I was happy to hear that Samurai Jack creator Genndy Tartakovsky will be be bringing my on of my all time favorite cartoons, Primal, back for a third season.  The announcement was a big surprise since season two was years ago, and seemed to wrap up - but I love the new angle that's been announced going forward (which I would mention but it kind of spoils the end of season 2).

Gwen Stacy and The Phantom Stranger

 

Does the Phantom Stranger seek to turn her into Spider-Gwen, or is there another purpose for her  to serve that he has in mind?  The mysterious answer is only sixty cents away!

Robin (Damian Wayne) and Hawkeye (Kate Bishop)

 

There has been a lot of discussion abut who will play Batman in James Gunn's DCU.  Maybe even more important will be the casting for Damian Wayne.  I just hope they learned a lesson from Shazam! and find someone young enough to play the character for a few years.  We don't need to see a 22 year old Damian in the sequel.

Birdman and Hawkman in: "Breaking the Mind-Taker!"

 

Birdman met the Silver Age Hawkman in STF #1345, and previously shared an adventure with the Golden Age Hawkman in STF #1532.  When I saw the chance to use all Jerry Ordway artwork, I figured it was time to feature a third outing with the winged heroes fighting side by side.

Superman and Star Trek

 

Here's another movie crossover that would have blown my young mind.  Both franchises dealt with time travel, so who's to say the Man of Steel couldn't run into the original crew of the Enterprise?

Superman previously met captain Kirk on the blog in STF #4049...

The Shadow Vs. The Kingpin

 

There may be some evil lurking in the hearts of all men, but Wilson Fisk certainly has more than his share.  Certainly enough to gain the attention of The Shadow!

Magnus: Robot Fighter and Swamp Thing

 

These two heroes may not have much in common with one another, but it would be cool to see them fight side by side.  All it would take is the right kind of adversary to bring them together.  I think that these mechanical menaces would fit the bill nicely.

Kamandi Vs. Galactus in "The Contingency Plan!"

This story is a direct sequel to STF #4368, where The Last Boy on Earth first met The World Devourer.  For this follow up tale, I figured that it was only appropriate to use Jack Kirby images, as he was the artistic genius behind both characters.

Infinity Inc. Vs. The Masters of Evil

 

Filming has completed on Avengers: Doomsday, and the movie is in the editing and special effects stage.  Word is that a first look teaser will be included in front of the next Avatar film, with lots of speculation as to what it will show.  My favorite guess is that the movie may undergo a last minute surprise name change - to Avengers Vs. X-Men!

Space Ghost joins Star Wars

 

It was only a matter of time before the greatest animated space hero crossed paths with the rebels from a galaxy far, far away.  I think that this is a tale with the potential for grand heroics and wide screen adventure.

Iron Man Vs. Solomon Grundy

 

There was a lot of clutter removal and background extension required on this cover.  Here is a look at the behind the scenes progress: 

Wonder Woman and Giant-Man

 

This cover is a rare example in which I actually own the original art to one of the components.  I picked this sweet Ron Wilson splash page up almost 20 years ago, and I still look at it daily.

4 Famous Co-Stars Join The Wacky Races

 

The Wacky Races was the ultimate cartoon crossover when I was a kid.  I figured I would have some of my favorite fictional vehicles join to competition for this issue.  I'm guessing this would be a seriously fast paced tale!

Justice League of America and Doc Savage

 

Between that signature haircut, the bulging muscles and the beautifully painted paperback covers, Doc Savage seemed like a superhero to me growing up.  I think he would he would have been right at home in a JLA adventure.