All-Star Squadron and Woverine

 

Logan would have already been in operation when the All-Stars were formed, so it's not out of the questions that they would cross paths.  Hos healing factor would be a big help against that pesky Spear.

Giant Man and The Chalengers of the Unknown

 

The Microverse certainly fits into the category of the unknown, so it's only natural that The Challengers would be interested in exploring it.  Who better the serve as a tour guide than Hank Pym?

Beta Ray Bill and Luke Skywalker

 In a battle between Uru Hammer and Lightsaber, who do you think has the advantage?  It would be a cool confrontation so see play out, especially if an artist as dynamic as Walt Simonson were to illustrate it.

Wonder Woman Vs. Absorbing Man

 

Could Crusher Creel truly adopt the properties of Wonder Woman's magic lasso?  I think that's an interesting enough set up to build a story around.

Lando Calrissian, Tomar-Re and The Silver Surfer

 

The Mandalorian and Grogu is struggling at the box office.  I really liked the first two seasons of the Disney+ series and I thought Andor was great - but there have also been a lot of missteps since Lucas sold the company.  I'm not sure what could be done with the Star Wars franchise to turn things around at this point. If you put me in charge, I'd probably set up a scenario like the one above, so what do I know?

Doctor Strange and Commissioner Gordon

 

I can only imagine what kind of situation would cause Gordon to summon the Master of Mystic Arts for assistance.  It would certainly be fun to find out.

Doc Savage and Han Solo

 

These two are cut from a similar cloth.  They definitely have the same taste in boots.  I can see them working well together if some kind of time-storm threw them into the same adventure.

Richie Rich and Casper meet The Spectre

 

Uh oh, this looks like a dilemma that Richie won't be able to spend his way out of!  Let's hope Casper cas some connections on the other side to help out!

The Fantastic Four and The Phantom Stranger

 

Haunted houses are bad enough, but a haunted Baxter Building, including Reed's Lab? That's a whole new level of trouble to deal with.

Captain Marvel and Ghost Rider

 

Now this is truly and odd couple.  A story that would find them having to work together could be very interesting.

Daredevil and Ace, The Bat-Hound

 

There was a pitch for a never produced Daredevil animated series that featured a dog sidekick, Lightning.  I think I would have enjoyed that!

This post is dedicated to my cat Ace, who passed away at the much too young age of 10 recently.  I miss him terribly.  Here are a few memories of him, casting a perfect bat-shadow and acting as my muse as I worked on this blog over the years: 

The Defenders and Captain Atom

 

A leaked final trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day have reportedly confirmed what I was hoping for.  The Savage Hulk will finally be returning to the MCU.  Smart Hulk was fun for one movie, but he never reverted back and has kind of worn out his welcome.  I'm ready for some smashing again.  Hopefully a Thing/Hulk fight will not be too far off.

Space Ghost and Iron Man

 

A rollicking tale of two heroes facing evil interstellar villains, illustrated by the amazing Steve Rude?  I know that I'd pick up a copy.

Dazzler and The Flash

 

As much as I like Andy Serkis as an actor, I was disappointed to never see a fully formed Klaw in the MCU.  I don't know how they would have gone about explaining his signature comic book appearance, but it would have been cool to see.

Superman, Speed Racer and The Impossible Man

 

I have to say, if Superman lost his flight and had to find another way to get around, he could do a lot worse than that sweet ride!  This was a case where I stumbled on to an image and it suggested a whole story to me.

Daughters of the Dragon and Man-Bat

 

We know that Luke Cage and Danny Rand will be returning in Daredevil: Born Again season 3 - but what about the Daughters of the Dragon?  When we last saw them, Misty had just received her bionic arm and Colleen had the power of the Iron Fist - I want to see what happens next with both of them!

Moon Knight Vs. The Riddler

 

This could be an interesting match up.  Moon Knight's shifting personalities might keep even Edward Nigma guessing at his next move.

Giant-Man and Amanda Waller

 

There was a lot of talk about a Waller HBO Max series a while back, but I haven't read much news about it lately.  I'm not sure if it is still happening, but it would be good to see Viola Davis back in the role. 

Nova and Red Tornado

 

Here are a couple of heroes that have never gained mainstream attention outside of die hard comic book fans.  Maybe if they are included in their respective cinematic universes down the line, that will change. 

Tarzan and The Phantom in: "The Nature of Evil!"

 

Tarzan and The Phantom first met on this blog back in 2012, on a very early MS Paint cover... I figured it was high time that I put them together again - especially if it means that I get to combine my two favorite comic book artists - Jim Aparo and Joe Kubert.

Aquaman Vs. Sandman

 

Aquaman is a pretty tough guy but location is everything!  It would be interesting to see how he would get out of this fix.  I just finished the surprisingly entertaining Spider-Noir on Amazon Prime, and I enjoyed how The Sandman was realized on that show, pretty good for a TV budget.

Batman and Nighthawk in "Battle of the Billionaires!"

 

It looks like these two rich boys are at it again!  They were last seen fighting over a gold digger in STF #1295, and they first appeared together frightened side by side in on of this Blog's earliest covers...

Deadman and Man-Thing Vs. Skeletor

 

This can serve as a direct sequel to when Deadman previously crossed paths with Man-Thing in STF #4613. The new Masters of the Universe movie looks pretty good to me, visually at least.  The quick shots I have seen of Skeletor in the trailers looked cool - and I don't mind that they didn't keep his campy cartoon voice.

The Wild Robot and The Iron Giant

 

The Iron Giant is probably my favorite animated movie, so when I first heard about The Wild Robot, I thought it might just be a knock-off.  I was wrong about that, other than the two films featuring a robot, the stories are quite different.  I absolutely loved The Wild Robot, it is packed with heart, humor, action and amazing animation.  There are two more Wild Robot books and I am glad that the next one is being made into a sequel right now.

Bulletman and Captain America

 

I remember being surprised when I first encountered Bulletman in the comics.  Here he was appearing in a Justice League/Justice Society crossover - and I didn't realize DC had the rights to the character.  Up until then, I had seen him only as an action figure, I thought he was part of the G.I. Joe line. I'm still not sure how he got mixed in with the rest of those Real American Heroes.

Sun Boy and Devil Dinosaur

 

This is a meeting I've had in the back of my mind for a while.  Of all the locales presented in the MCU movie, I am a little surprised we haven't seen The Savage Land yet.  Oh well, just another thing to get to once everything is probably rebooted after Avengers: Secret Wars.

The Atom and Nick Fury

 

There has been a lot of discussion about how Jack Kirby redefined the language of comics with his action packed angles and layouts.  I'd argue that Jim Steranko belongs in that conversation as well.  His innovative page layouts were constantly pushing boundaries and presented action and movement incredibly effectively.

Justice League of America and Cloak & Dagger

 

I still remember fondly the first Cloak and Dagger mini-series.  I had enjoyed the heroes as recurring characters in the Spider-Man titles, but here they really had a chance to shine.  The Rick Leonardi artwork was amazing, and a big part of my enjoyment of those issues.

The New Warriors and Swamp Thing

 

There have been rumors of a James Mangold directed Swamp Thing movie for a while now.  Apparently, while it has been put on the back burner for the time being, it is still in development.  Previous live action attempts with the character have not been able to strike a chord with audiences, but I still feel that there is a lot of potential with the right script and director. Here's hoping Mangold's vision finally gets realized and hits the big screen.

Green Arrow and Captain Britain

 

I love that, even in a life and death struggle, Ollie still uses a suction cup arrow.  Maybe is also has an electrical charge or something.  Hey, whatever it takes to get the job done!

Batman and Wallace & Gromit

 

Batman has had some pretty cool gadgets installed into his car, but what if these two assisted in the next rebuild?  I can imagine that some of the new special features would keep even The Joker guessing!

Professor X and Wildcat

 

I have featured a bunch of covers in which Ted Grant is training heroes, and I thought I would try one where the instruction was going the other way around.  Let's hope that Wildcat's mental muscle is up to the task!

Supergirl and Morbius

 

The Supergirl movie isn't far off, but there doesn't seem  like there is a lot of excitement for it.  Seeing Jason Mamoa as Lobo should be fun.  The trailers to me have been Just OK - The movie looks fine, just nothing that I feel that I need to run out and see. Hopefully the film will defy expectations and become a critical and commercial hit.

The Quarrymen in: "Welcome To The Second Stone Age!"

 It's been a while since I have featured The Quarrymen, one of this blogs first teams.  Who better to usher in a new Stone Age, after all?

Daredevil and Rorschach

 

Lee Bermejo's art is unique in the field.  His mastery of light and shadow make him perfect for gritty noir adventures.  His understanding of how different fabrics and materials appear and move give his depiction of superhero costumes a reality that is matched by few others.

Gandalf and Doctor Strange

 

I'm not sure whether to be excited or not for the in-production Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum.  In my opinion, the LOTR movie trilogy is one of the greatest cinematic achievements ever.  The Hobbit films, however did not work nearly as well for me.  What could have been a great single film was expanded into a bloated trilogy.  Hopefully, lessons were learned from that. It will be nice to see Ian McKellan as Gandalf one last time.

Skyrocket and Ms. Marvel

 

I'm glad to use Skyrocket on this blog again, one of DC's hidden gems.  Hopefully they will take her off the shelf and find a new place to feature her.  Power Company was a fun comic and it's too bad that it didn't stick around longer.

The Spectre in the Marvel Universe

 

Just how different would things have turned out if this guy showed up on Battleworld during the first Secret Wars?  Who knows, but it certainly would have been fun to read about!

Hawkeye Vs. Batman's Villains

 

Who has the best rogues gallery?  I've seen the villains of Batman, Spider-Man and The Flash mentioned most often in this discussion.  Personally, I'd give Batman's foes the edge - they may not be as powerful as the others, but their personalities make for interesting stories.

Scooby-Doo in the House of Mystery

 

Thanks to Jared Mello for suggesting this team up!  If there's any group that should pay a visit to Cain's creepy mansion, it has to be the passengers of the Mystery Machine.

Yondu and Green Lantern, Green Arrow & Black Canary

 

With the down to Earth feel of the upcoming Lanterns series on HBO Max, I'm surprised they didn't just go for a true hard travelling heroes type show and include Green Arrow into the mix.  Hopefully Ollie and Dinah will get their chance to shine eventually in the DCU.  Yondu first met Green Arrow in STF #3109...

Duck Dodgers and Darkwing Duck in: "Duck Day Afternoon!"

 

Mike Shirley, a Patron of this Blog, requested another cover featuring these two, and I had to agree that it was time to see them together again.  They last shared and adventure in STF #4541, and first appeared side by side in STF #4207. Thanks, Mike!

Legion of Super-Heroes and Space Ghost

 

I'd like to see these two properties together.  I can imagine Jan and Jace being big fans of the LSH. I'm sure there are some sort of time travel shenanigans that could get them all together.

Green Lantern and The Whizzer

 

I always enjoyed adventures featuring Green Lantern and the Flash.  Placing the original GL alongside Marvl's first speedster whould have had the same appeal for me.

Elongated Man Vs. The Absorbing Man

 

So this is where Ralph's been while his wife was out looking for him! I always thought that Crusher Creel could be a mighty force for good with his power set, but alas, he just doesn't have the mindset for that kind of life.

Iron Man and Captain Comet

 

Jack Kirby mastered the art of action in comics and his design sense was an inspiration to all. Murphy Anderson made everything look sleek and lavish, especially when he was on full art chores, but still quite evident when he served only as inker. I was glad to combine their two styles here.

Samurai Jack and Groo

 

This pairing comes about from a suggestion by Jeff O'Hare, a Patron of this blog.  Thanks, Jeff! though these two have quite different personalities, they share a warrior's spirit.  I think that they would actually work well together.

Black Lightning and The Jack of Hearts

 

Jack of Hearts powers have always seemed a little unstable.  What kind of changes might come about as a result of a collision with an electrically based hero like Jefferson Pierce?