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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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks to Mike Selinker for the suggestion to pair these two together! Sue Dibny is one of my favorite supporting characters, so his idea inspired me. I had to do a bit of image extension before I could add the second Sue in. Here's a look at the behind the scenes progress:
These two first started working together in STF #3954...
This cover required some background removal, replacement and extension before I could add Hank McCoy in. Here's a look at the behind the scenes progress:
The Peacemaker secons season ended with the titular character stranded in the Salvation prison dimension. No word on where this storyline will continue, as I don't think a Peacemaker Season 3 is planned. Maybe they'll make a Salvation Run show with Peacemaker as one of a bunch of heroes and villains tring to survive and escape - it would be an easy way to introduce a bunch of DC characters.
It's nice to see that Firestorm is heading up his own comic series again. From what I have read though, it seems like a decidedly different take. The new title seems to be leaning into more of a horror vibe with the Firestorm powers becoming sentient or something? I'm not sure, I've only seen a few previews. Has anyone had a chance to check it out?
I can't imagine Dredd having much patience with that cosmic Peeping Tom. Just how would he enforce the law, though? This could make for an interesting match up.
These two first battled in STF #4761, and then again in STF #4807...
If there's any place that's likely to have a Hellmouth located in or near it, it's got to be The House of Mystery. I can definitely see Buffy Summers paying a visit to Cain's haunted establishment.
I always got a kick out of the team up trope in which heroes swapped villains. Acts of Vengeance was one of my favorite Marvel storylines for that reason back in the day. I saw that the recent DC KO event had some interesting match ups - Did anyone read that and is it or any of its spin offs worth checking out?
I'd like to have seen a story that explained how Batman went from swinging around to gliding with a cape that can go rigid. Who's to say Warren Worthington didn't lend a hand?
Batman last appeared with The Angel alongside Colossus in STF #3030, and first appeared with him in a B&B: The Lost Issues cover from 2011...
Reports are that the Netflix versions of Power Man and Iron Fist will appear in the next season of Daredevil: Born Again, and possibly even in the current season's finale. I'll be glad to see them back and it will be interesting to see how they are handled. Will Danny Rand finally have a proper costume? With the big cliffhanger that the Luke Cage series ended on be addressed? Only time will tell.
I featured this pairing as a back up story recently in STF #5115, and I felt they were worthy of their own full issue. There has been rumors that Fallout's Ella Purnell has been in auditions to join the DCU. Original Speculation was for Maxima, but what if she's actually in the running to play Zatanna? I think she'd be a fit for the role.
I've seen speculation that Thanos will appear early on in Avengers: Doomsday, only to be easily defeated by Dr. Doom. While I get that Doom's ability must be established, I hope that this is just a rumor. Such a scene would undermine the events of Marvel's Phase One just as they are trying to recapture the success of it.
Present day Superman met Thanos way back in STF #543...
This was another suggestion from comics' historian and Patron of this Blog, Marc Tyler Nobleman that was too crazy not to to give a try. Be careful who you choose to promote your fast food chain!
These two are usually seen together as teammates on The Roustabouts, and I thought that I would give them a side mission for this issue. Let's hope they can turn the table on these two wagering rascals!
There is no character that I want to see join the DCU more than Martian Manhunter. He's the heart and soul of the Justice League and I think would be a fan favorite character if the right actor plays him. Could he be introduced in Man of Tomorrow, which promises to be a somewhat space faring adventure? I haven't heard anything but there's always hope.
A Sanctum Sanctorum sapped of its magic is a mystery worthy of the paranormal investigation. It would be interesting to see Hellboy trying to determine what is truly going on.
Hal Jordan first encountered Galactus way back in STF #254 from 2012, and it was time that they share a cover again. This time around, it looks like they may be working together though - and that would make me curious enough to pick up this issue.
This would be an interesting battle - more about matching wits than throwing fists - although I wouldn't mind it if Michael Holt got a nice right cross in at the end of the story.
I never had much disposable income growing up, so comics that featured multiple stories always appealed to me. This issue would have definitely had me at least flipping through it at the stands.
Blue Beetle last crossed paths with The Hulk in STF 1855...
I always like the opportunity to feature Hawkman in his original Golden Age helmet. There have been some other cool designs over the years, but none compared to the first when it came to sheer ferocity.
Uh oh, I think that Kraven's hubris may have gotten the best of him this time around! I don't have much doubt regarding the outcome of this battle, but it would still be enjoyable to watch the Hunter receive his comeuppance.
This is another cover that required some background building before I could add in new elements. Here's a look at the behind the scenes progress:
For this, the third appearance of The Synthetic Six, I needed an opponent to truly challenge them. Who better to fit the bill than STF's arch super-villain, Mr. Universe, making his 17th appearance?
Nothing like a gripping tale of intrigue told from behind enemy lines. It might be interesting to see how Bucky works with another type of super soldier.