Robin Vs. The Vulture

 

That Adrian Toomes just can't stop picking on teenagers!  Let's hope that Dick Grayson has some tricks up his short sleeves to make up for his lack of wings!

Phantom Stranger and Thor

A tale of Gods and Monsters to be sure.  It's interesting that the body hopping Ultra-Humanite wound up in such a hairy form, given that he was Superman's original bald headed foe - before Luthor lost his locks.

Judge Dredd, Adam Strange and She-Hulk

 

Three quite different heroes from three different comic universes thrown together in one wild adventure - I'd read it, just to find out what's going on!  It would be fun to see all of their personalities clash.

Batman and Speed Racer in "The Mechanics!"

 

Ah, the Whirly-Bat.  It looked so cool but seemed so dangerous.  What if Batman stood up before the propellers were off?  And doesn't his flapping cape aver get caught in the blades?  It was like an accident waiting to happen.  Batman and Speed Racer previously met on the blog way back in 2010, one of my earliest covers...

Swamp Thing and Tigra

 

 A new Swamp Thing movie has been discussed but can't seen to get off the ground.  Director James Mangold has expressed interest in directing, which is an encouraging sign.  Hopefully any delays and setbacks are due to a desire to get a script and direction for the property just right.  

Creature Commandos and The Beast

 

Creature Commandos is coming back for a second animated season and I will be interested to see where the story goes.  Will any more DCU characters be introduced?  Will it connect to the upcoming Man of Tomorrow at all?  The Beast was just back in the second season of X-Men '97, and will be back in live action soon, as Part of Avengers: Doomsday.  Hopefully, he'll get some great moments and won't just be set dressing for the more popular heroes.

Steel and The Mandalorian

 

I missed The Mandalorian and Grogu in theatres - my local cinema closed down and now I'm about 40 minutes away from the next closest one.  Even though I thought the third season of the series was a step down from the first two, I do enjoy the characters and look forward to checking out their new adventure once it hits Disney+ in a few more weeks.

The Warriors Three and Superman

 

It's time for another all-Kirby classic!  The Warriors Three got the short end of the stick in the MCU, but who says they can't battle on here in the pages of STF?

The Punisher and The Equalizer

 

In addition to getting a new aged up T'Challa Jr. in the next Black Panther movie, Denzel Washington is said to have a role in it.  Washington is one of my all time favorite actors and he has hinted that this may be his final performance, so I can't wait to see what he and director Ryan Coogler have in store.  Thanks to Brian C, a Patron of this Blog, for suggesting this pairing!

Aliens Vs. ALF

 

Have the Xenomorphs finally met their match?  Or will Gordon Shumway get the stuffing kicked out of him?  The answer is only 60 cents away!

Captain Carrot & His Amazing Zoo Crew and Sasquatch

 

It's probably be a while before we see Sasquatch on the big screen, but I hope it eventually happens.  A Zoo Crew animated series feels overdue as well!

Metamorpho and 3-D Man

 

Uh oh!  It looks like The Grandmaster and Mr. Mxyzptlk are back for another round of their superhero championship!  Who will with this round of The Infinity Wager?

Daredevil and Rorschach

 

This would promise to be a gritty tale that pulls no punches.  These are two more characters that I have a hard time imagining working well with one another - but it would certainly be interested to read about.

Spider-Man and Flash Gordon

 

What if Spider-Man had made his debut a few decades earlier?  Maybe we would have seen the wall-crawler appearing in some classic movie serials, like the one above. Ah, what could have been!

Guy Gardner and U.S.Agent

 

Oh boy, something tells me that these two hotheads would not get along.  Let's hope that they can find a common enemy that will get them fighting on the same side.

Expansion Team in: "Whatever Lengths Necessary!"

 

Presenting the sixth appearance of the Expansion Team!  I was very happy to hear that Incredibles 3 is in production, it will be great to see more Elasti-Girl action.  Reed Richards will be back in Avengers Doomsday, but the trailer shows that he still has that stupid mustache.  Either shave it or grow a beard to go with it, Pedro Pascal!

Blue Beetle and The Fantastic Four

 

Nothing like a Kirby-Ditko combo to deliver some Silver Age action!  Blue Beetle previously met the FF along with Booster Gold in STF #3590. The FF met the Jaime Reyes Blue Beetle in STF #1632.

Vigilante and Cloak & Dagger

I'm not sure where the Vigilante identity rests at DC these days.  I seem to remember Adrian Chase dying (suicide?) and that there was a female version for a bit.  But with all the reboots and restarts, who knows, maybe Chase returned at some point?  Or is the character currently in limbo?

 

Blackhawk and The Human Torch

 

It's about time that Blackhawk me some other high-flying heroes from World War II.  let's just hope that he can keep his balance up there!

Green Lantern Corps Vs. The Wrecking Crew

 

The new Lanterns trailer was a lot better than the teaser but I still have my reservations about the show. It still feels a bit like it's embarrassed to be a Green Lantern show, and I don't like some of the rumors I've read regarding the fates of some of the characters.  Still, it's an HBO series and they are usually well written, and I do like the cast.  A lot is riding on this series, so I hope it is received well.  

Sgt. Fury and G.I. Robot

 

I'm not sure when Season Two of Creature Commandos is coming out, but it will be interesting to see where G.I. Robot's story will go next once it does.  Will he make the leap to live action eventually?  only time will tell.

Deadman and Wolverine

 

Thank you to Yuri Volte, a patron of this blog, for suggesting this long overdue team-up!  Deadman met Wolverine with the rest of the X-Men in STF #1991, but I've never featured a cover with just the two of them. There's definitely story potential here.

Hawkwoman and Hela

 

Hela is one Marvel Villain that I would love to see make a return to the big screen.  Cate Blanchett's performance and the visual depiction of the character in Thor: Ragnarok were spot on, and I'd love to hee her intereact with some of the other heroes of the MCU.

Iron Man and Richie Rich

 

Tony Stark has often clashed with other billionaires, so I don't know how well he's going to take this new development.  It might be fun to read about, though!

The Destroyer and Batman

 

I had to groan when I saw that The Batman Part II has been delayed yet again and now will not come out until 2028.  That probably also meant that we won't see Batman join the DCU until after that (if the DCU lasts that long between poor reception and company mergers).  Hopefully whatever Matt Reeves has planned will be worth the six year wait for a sequel.

Sgt. Rock and Werewolf by Night

 

Recently, I found some reasonably priced Artist's Editions on sale an picked them up.  These are books that collect full size images of original comic art.  One that I got was The Best of DC War, which features lots of Joe Kubert pages.  As if I didn't already consider him the best comics artist ever, seeing his techniques up close is truly a thing of beauty.

Mr. Terrific enters The Laff-A-Lympics

 

This cover comes about at she result of a suggestion by Marc Tyler Nobleman, comics' historian and Patron of this Blog.  Thanks, Marc!  I'm looking forward to Mr. Terrific's return in Man of Tomorrow, hopefully he will get another cool solo action scene.

The Beast & Wonder Man Vs. The Brotherhood of Evil

 Of all of the X-Men returning for Avengers: Doomsday, I am looking forward to seeing The Beast the most.  He was cool in X3, but we didn't get to see him in nearly enough action scenes.  Hopefully that will be remedied in this new appearance.

Dick Tracy and The Atom (Part Three)

 

For the conclusion of this Three-Part Epic, we get our third Atom and the revelation as to who has been behind these time twisting shenanigans! Let's hope Tracy and Choi can put an end to Chronos' evil plans!

Dick Tracy and The Atom (Part Two)

 

For the second part of this three-part epic, We see that Tracy has tracked down Ray Palmer's whereabouts.  Who is the secret villain behind this case? Make sure you return tomorrow for the thrilling conclusion!

Dick Tracy and The Atom (Part One)

 As a short redhead growing up, I couldn't help but feel a certain kinship with Al Pratt.  I was glad to see him eventually prominently featured in All-Star Squadron. This tale is only Part One of a Three-Part Epic, so make sure you come back tomorrow for the next chapter!

Fantastic Four and Space Cabbie

 

More recent versions of Space Cabbie depict him with a very futuristic looking taxicab.  There was something cool to me about the original version, just a regular looking taxi with a big ol' fin in the back, zipping through the cosmos.

The New Teen Titans and Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends

 

I remember seeing character designs for a never produced New Teen Titans cartoon back in the 80's and wondering what could have been. How cool would a crossover with Peter, Angelica and Bobby have been?

Spidey previously met The New Teen Titans in STF#3810 and STF #767 and the original Teen Titans in STF #619...

The Beatles and The Silver Surfer

 

I was pretty impressed with Paul McCartney's recent Saturday Night Live appearance.  Not only did he perform a half dozen great songs (only a couple aired, the rest can be seen on Youtube), he was also the funniest part of a mechanics skit with Will Ferrel and Marcello Hernandez.  Over 60 years into his career, and he's still a great entertainer.

Wonder Woman and The Thing

 

Reed Richards could have used that lasso, I seem to remember one member or another of the Fantastic Four getting mind controlled on a semi-regular basis back in the day.  The Thing first met Wonder Woman way back in 2011, on an MS Paint MTIO Cover...

Sasquatch Vs. Green Arrow & Black Canary

 

Ollie had better have a couple of extra sets of ski poles in that quiver, it looks like he and Dinah are going to need them!  Let's hope Walter regains his senses and joins them in taking his manipulator down!

Mademoiselle Marie and The Invaders

 

Are fishnets and a mini skirt appropriate battle wear?  Maybe not, but Marie is an effective agent nonetheless. It would be cool to see her on a mission with The Invaders.

Metal Men Vs. The Absorbing Man

 

This could be an interesting match up.  Would Crusher Creel be able to absorb the team's shapeshifting abilities in addition to their metallic properties? I'm thinking that would make for a more exciting battle, so if I was the writer, I'd say yes. 

The Spirit, The Flash and Sonic The Hedgehog

 

Previously on this blog, The Flash has crossed paths with both Sonic (STF #518) and the Spirit (STF #1672).  Bob Greenwade, frequent commenter and Patron of this Blog, suggested that all three share a cover, given their connection to Central City.  It might not be as action packed as you hoped for, Bob, but here you go!

OMAC and The Jack of Hearts

 

A lot of prep work was required on the original image before I could add out heroes in.  Here's a look at the behind the scenes process:

Vixen and The Cat

 

I love Vixen as a character, but that first costume of hers was something else.  For a character that was supposed to be a fashion model, it wasn't the greatest look.  Fortunately she received a makeover by the time she joined the JLA.

Josie & The Pussycats and Wonder Girl

 

For me, music and comics have always gone together.  I like to have something playing in the background when I am reading the latest issue.  Usually its classic rock, but sometimes I'll put on some superhero movie scores to really get in the mood.

Space Ghost and Firestorm

 

Uh oh, Mr. Universe is back to menace the heroes of STF once again! This time though, he's facing one who has met him before - Firestorm battled him alongside Mar-Vell in STF #4735.  Hopefully that experience and the help of Space Ghost will give him an edge this time around.

Deadman Vs. Doctor Doom

 

Leave it to Victor Von Doom to figure out mystic barriers against possession.  This could be a interesting match up, especially if Doom was somehow aware of Boston Brand's presence.

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The Three Caballeros and The Three Amigos

 

Three Amigos is one of my favorite comedies.  There are so many quotable lines and the goofy humor throughout just strikes my funny bone.  It's not for everyone, I've shown it to some people who just don't get my affection for it (same goes for Young Frankenstein).  I thought it might be fun for the Amigos to cross paths with another singing trio from across the border. 

X-Men and The Justice League of America in "Crisis on Battleworld!"

 

Now we found out where the missing heroes from yesterday's cover have been.  This marks the third clash between these two teams.  They first met in STF #700, and then again in STF #2259...

Here's a larger look at today's individual stories: