Showing posts with label DC Comics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DC Comics. Show all posts
Saturday, May 18, 2013
JLA and The Champions / Superman and the FF / JSA and The Hulk
Another hundred milestone deserves another 100-Page Giant! Nick Cardy was far and away my favorite DC cover artist and he really got a chance to show his skills on the various over-sized comics. Cardy would present multiple adventures on a single cover, sometimes having to sell a story with a two-square inch image... and he always pulled it off! I remember seeing ads for some of those comics and promising myself I would track them down. It was always a great feeling when I finally got hold of one of those issues and discovered the stories within.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Starfire and The Silver Surfer
The Lost Issues has already established a few romances (Wonder Woman and Captain America, Power Man and Power Girl), and I thought I would try for one more. Starfire is passionate enough that I could see her getting through the Surfer's protective surface and into his heart, plus she could freely span the spaceways with him. Of course this is a comic book, where marriages seldom go smoothly, so romance will be quickly replaced with action. In fact this story leads right into tomorrows cover...
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Justice League of America And D-Man
Not everyone who decides to become a superhero would really be cut out for it, so D-Man (or Demolition Man) was a nice change. Here was a guy who clearly aspired to be part of the big leagues, but was always in their shadow. Unfortunately, what began as a fun character eventually took a dark turn. D-Man was shown to be more and more unstable, eventually joining the Revengers, being manipulated into become the new Scourge, and finally killed off. Kind of a depressing end to a character that could have been enjoyable to follow.
Labels:
Chuck Patton,
D-Man,
DC Comics,
Justice League,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Monday, May 13, 2013
Batman and Nite Owl
Doctor Manhattan and Rorschach may have had flashier roles, but my favorite character from Watchmen has always been Nite Owl. Alan Moore created an everyman hero whose insecurities and past-his-prime physique made his return to crime fighting even more compelling. I also liked the look of his lair and gadgets as designed by Dave Gibbons - his Owl Ship is very cool, inside and out.
Labels:
Andy Kubert,
Batman,
Bill Sienkiewicz,
DC Comics,
Joe Kubert,
Nite Owl,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Watchmen
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Jonah Hex Vs. Man-Thing
There are plenty of cowboy characters in comics, but one has always risen to the top for me, and that's Jonah Hex. Part of it was his cool disfigured look and cranky attitude that made him stand apart from more traditional western stars. Then there was the fact that Hex fit in better with the overall DC Universe, as he was no stranger to time travel or the occasional guest appearance in a superhero title. Finally, he is a character that seems to bring out the best in artists, and always seemed to have very exciting, eye-catching covers. That was true back in the day with masters like Nick Cardy and JL Garcia Lopez, and today we have modern greats like Darwyn Cooke and Jordi Bernet to carry on the tradition.
Labels:
DC Comics,
Gil Kane,
Jonah Hex,
Man-Thing,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Terry Beatty
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Green Arrow and Han Solo
It's going to be very interesting to see what is in store for Han Solo and Chewbacca in the upcoming Star Wars Episode 7. It should be cool to see Harrison Ford inhabit the role again, and I have confidence that Director JJ Abrams and writer Michael Arndt will do the character justice. The producers have announced a young Han Solo spin-off film as well, and that's going to be a tough film to make. Will they be able to find an actor who can pull off the role that Ford originated? Comparisons will be inevitable and it's going to be tough to get audiences to accept a new face behind the character.
Labels:
Adam Hughes,
Chewbacca,
Daniel Acuna,
DC Comics,
Green Arrow,
Han Solo,
Star Wars,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Friday, May 10, 2013
Scalphunter and The Lone Ranger
I was glad to hear that there was going to be a new Lone Ranger film coming out because I have fond memories of watching the TV show reruns when I was a kid, and the last film adaptation did not do the character justice, in my opinion. I've seen the trailer for the new movie and I'm not quite sure what to make of it. The casting of Johnny Depp as Tonto just isn't working for me and the over the top action and silly humor seemed out of place as well. It might end up being a fun cowboy film, but I think I'll still be waiting for that perfect Lone Ranger movie.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Zatanna Vs. Wolverine
I was pretty disappointed by X-Men Origins: Wolverine it was a mess of a film with mutant guest stars thrown in at random and a pretty thin plot line. I had high hopes when I heard that visionary director Darren Aranofsky was going to be helming the second solo Wolverine film, but he later dropped out. James Mangold took over the reins and now I am not sure what to expect. The good news is that The Wolverine appears to be based on the classic mini-series by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller. The trailer didn't knock my socks off, but it didn't have anything that looked off to me either. I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised, and we will finally see the Wolverine film we were hoping for the last time out.
Labels:
Alex Ross,
DC Comics,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Wolverine,
Zatanna
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The Spectre Vs. Scooby Doo
Is there any cartoon property that has had as many incarnations as Scooby Doo? I remember being a fan when I was a kid, I even had a Scooby Doo lunchbox. The fact that Scooby and the gang would meet with characters like Batman or the Harlem Globetrotters added to my admiration of the show - even back then I loved crossovers. The live action movies seemed to kick the property into high gear again, and new series and animated movies have been popping up on a regular basis. Not bad for a bunch of hippies and their dog!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Wonder Woman and The Black Cat
I've been wanting to do a retro style Wonder Woman cover for a while now and I finally settled on a suitable co-star. DC's New 52 initiative has met with mixed reactions among fans, but one character that really seems to have benefited is Wonder Woman. Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang have created one of the most unique superhero titles in their line-up and it is nice to see comic's premier super-heroine looking so good.
Labels:
Black Cat,
DC Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Wonder Woman
Monday, May 6, 2013
Vibe and Dazzler
I made this cover as a goof on a couple of characters that had the unfortunate timing to try and capitalize on dance crazes just as those fads were ending. Little did I know that before I had a chance to post this, Vibe would actually be revived and given his own ongoing title! I think that's pretty cool, because I have always been of the opinion that any character can be a success if given the right angle. Hopefully, he will meet with more success this time out.
Labels:
Chuck Patton,
Dazzler,
DC Comics,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Vibe
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Blue Beetle and Iron Man
Well, the summer movie season has officially kicked off in style with Iron Man 3. I found the movie to be a big improvement over the second installment, although the first is still my favorite in the trilogy. I really enjoyed the dialogue and the way the film focused on Tony Stark this time around, who has had to share screen time with lots of other colorful characters in his last two film outings. The action was very inventive as well, with three major sequences and a lot of cool new gadgets. Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley seemed to be having a great time in their villainous roles, and they provided some of the more surprising moments. Supporting characters Happy Hogan and Pepper Potts get a little more to do this time around, and Jon Favreau and Gwyneth Paltrow give solid performances. The movie is not perfect - it has a slow first half hour of build up and just not enough of Iron Man in costume. I figured with the head's up display view of the helmet, it wouldn't be an issue, but the movie finds a way to keep Tony out of the suit for much of the running time. I wish that Rhodey had been a little better utilized as well, Don Cheadle does a lot with what he is given, but the character comes out looking like a bit of a chump. Still, those are small nitpicks and should not dissuade you from checking out Marvel's latest cinematic outing. It's very interesting where they leave the characters and I am intrigued to see where they go next.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The New Teen Titans Vs. The Defenders
I'm not sure who I would pick in a battle between these two groups. The Defenders have more experience and raw power, but the Titans work together as a team much better than they do. If the Titans were able to use the Defenders' dysfunction against them, they might just have a fighting chance to take the day. Whoever came out on top, it would be a blast to read about!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The Flash Vs. Judge Dredd
Information and speculation on the Justice League movie continues to trickle out. The latest word is that Zach Snyder is set to helm, depending on reception of his Man of Steel. The first casting rumor has surfaced as well - for the Flash. Charlie Hunnam is apparently being used in concept art for the film as the scarlet speedster. I think he is a solid actor, I enjoy his performance as Jax in Sons of Anarchy and he is about to headline a huge action movie with Pacific Rim. I'd rather see a solo Flash film prior to the Justice League, but wherever the character appears first, Hunnam isn't a bad choice.
Labels:
Brian Bolland,
DC Comics,
Flash,
Judge Dredd,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Booster Gold and Kang
Time travel in comics and films can be a tricky thing. Each time it is presented as a story element, the laws of time travelling are slightly different. The key is in setting down ground rules for your story and then sticking to them. The Characters presented on this cover are some examples of where the plot device has been used effectively, for action, humor or both. One can only imagine what kind of trouble they would stir up if they all shared an adventure together.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Captain America Vs. Deathstroke The Terminator
I think this would be a pretty evenly matched battle. Both are adept at their weapons of choice and well versed in multiple fighting techniques. Cap is at the peak of human perfection with the Super Soldier Serum running through his veins, but Slade Wilson has the strength of ten men, enhanced reflexes and a healing factor. That may give Deathstroke a slight fighting edge, but with Cap being the far better strategist and having that never give up attitude, I would still give him the eventual win.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
The Atom Vs. The Punisher
I'm not sure what is going on with The Atom at DC these days, but it's been years since the character has been given a fair shake. Things began to go downhill with the Identity Crisis mini-series where Ray Palmer's ex-wife was revealed to be a murdering psycho. Palmer went into hiding after that and a new younger, hipper Atom - Ryan Choi - was introduced. Just as Choi was gaining some popularity, he was killed off. Palmer returned just in time for one more big DC event, The Blackest Night, and not long after DC revamped their entire line with the New 52. Ray Palmer has popped up out of uniform, but from solicitation images it looked as though Choi would be back as The Atom... but apparently there seems to be an even newer Atom in the Justice League titles, this one a female. It's all very strange and it makes it hard to invest in a character when DC keeps switching identities on us.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Darkseid Vs. The Avengers
Darkseid always seemed like he was a Marvel villain to me. Maybe it was because he was created by Jack Kirby, or that he had multiple superhero rivalries rather than be content to have a single super-heroic arch foe, or perhaps it's because the first place he made a real impression on me was the X-Men Vs. The New Teen Titans one shot. Whatever the reason, he is one villain that I think would fit right in with the Marvel Universe, and it would be fun to see what he would do when put up against their greatest heroes.
Labels:
Avengers,
Captain America,
Darkseid,
DC Comics,
Giant Man,
Iron Man,
Jack Kirby,
Marvel Comics,
Rick Jones,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Thor,
Wasp
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Green Lantern Vs. Thor
Ah, Thor battling with his helmet on and Green Lantern looking like a hero and not a disco dancer, two things I am still waiting to see on the big screen. Thor: The Dark World looks to be fun, but I don't think his iconic helmet will even get the 5 second cameo it had in the first one, a decision that just annoys me. After the failure of Green Lantern, a sequel is highly unlikely and we will probably have to wait for a JLA movie to see GL again - which might not even be Hal Jordan. Hopefully they will have revamped his costume then, with a properly shaped mask and much less dependence on pulsating, glowing lines.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Captain Marvel and Marvelman
I'm still waiting to see what Marvel is going to do now that they have the rights to Marvelman/Miracleman. I have still never read the acclaimed Alan Moore issues and hopefully reasonably priced reprints will be available soon. Will the character be integrated into the Marvel Universe? There was some speculation that that would happen at the end of the current Age of Ultron series, but that has been since denied (although Angela, formerly of Image's Spawn, will be making her Marvel debut there). Whatever they decide, it is going to be a big event, and I can't wait to see what creators will be involved.
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