Showing posts with label DC Comics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DC Comics. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

The Black Cat and Catwoman (Part Two)



I wrote a few days back about how Ed McGuinness' style translated well to animation.  Amanda Conner is another amazing artist with a style that I think would be perfect to animate.  It's been a while since DC has announced any of their animated shorts featuring b-listers to go with their full length features, but if they begin that practice again I'd love to see a Power Girl short with Conner-inspired character design.

Monday, June 10, 2013

The Black Cat and Catwoman (Part One)



I have a feeling that these two would be kindred spirits.  They both love the cat theme, skirt the line between good and bad, and know just how to wrap their respective heroes around their fingers.  In fact, I don't think that a single issue is enough to contain the fun they would get into if they got together.  And so, their tale will continue tomorrow...

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Batman and The Badger



I don't know a whole lot about The Badger, as I was not a First Comics reader when his stories were originally presented.  I had gotten a few requests to include him, so I read up on the character and he seems pretty interesting, what with his fractured psyche and all.  He seems to have jumped around a few comics companies  with a few relaunches.  So I'll put the question out there - for someone who has never read the character before, where's the best place to start?

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Jonah Hex and Spider-Man



Some set photos of the Amazing Spider-Man sequel have revealed Gwen Stacy clad in the very outfit she was wearing when she was tossed off of a bridge by The Green Goblin in the comics.  Are they planning to kill her off?  I'm thinking the outfit may just be a nod to the fans because I can't believe they would attempt that classic storyline before the Goblin has even been established as a character - this film will already be crowded enough with Electro and The Rhino.  So, I fell that Gwen is probably safe... for now.  All bets will be off with the third installment!

Friday, June 7, 2013

Superman and Ms. Marvel



There's something about Ed McGuinness' bulky style that has always appealed to me.  His characters are larger than life and yet stay relatable due to his skill with body language and facial expressions.  I thought that his look worked well in animation when it was emulated for the Superman/Batman: Public Enemies DVD release.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Hawkman and Flash Gordon



Even though I was born a few decades too late, I had always been a big fan of the classic cliffhanger movie serials, and that was my first exposure to Flash Gordon. I later discovered the amazing comic work with art by greats like Alex Raymond and Al Williamson and my  interest in the character really grew from there.  I have to Imagine that the Hawkmen from the Flash Gordon strip were more than a little instrumental in the evolution of comicdom's most famous winged character.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Batman and Thor in "Taking Back Asgard!"



With carnage the likes of which was produced in issue #416, you just know the heavy hitters would be called in to clean up the mess.  And who better to illustrate the tale than Art Adams?  I first saw Adams' artwork gracing Marvel and DC titles in the late 80's and his style which merged a cartoonish whimsy with intricate detail was unlike anything I had seen before, and perfect for depicting super-heroic exploits.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Loki and the Joker



These are two arch nemeses that love to sow chaos, but do so in very different manners.  Loki is extremely methodical in his plans, carefully manipulating events to suit his evil ends.  The Joker on the other hand prefers to throw a grenade of unpredictability into an organized system and bask in the reaction.  I can't imagine an alliance between them would end well for any parties involved.

This combination is too explosive for a single issue, and the consequences of this tale will be dealt with on tomorrow's cover...

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Ace and the Dogs of War



I love superheroes and I love dogs, so when the two are combined it really captures my interest.  I know I am not the only one who must feel that way because once I started featuring new teams on this blog, an all-pooch crew was one of the more common requests I would get.  I think a team like this, once they stopped sniffing each other's butts, would be unstoppable!

Saturday, June 1, 2013

The Legion of Super-Heroes and The Galaxy Trio



I picked up a Birdman DVD and was surprised at what a kick I got out of the back-up cartoons featuring the Galaxy Trio, a team I had all but forgotten from my youth.  Vapor Man, Meteor Man and Gravity Girl looked cool and had interesting abilities, and outer space action is always fun.  It would be interesting to see a modern take on the property one of these days.

Friday, May 31, 2013

The Thing & The Vigilante / Chaselon & Spider-Man



It's a double dose of team-up action today!  I thought I would indulge myself and include a personal favorite character - Chaselon of the Green Lantern Corps.  I've said it before and I'll say it again - a sentient diamond with robotic limbs, a power ring and a mohawk is just about the coolest thing ever.  Thing/Vigilante is one of the team-ups I never got to during my Lost MTIO run, so I was glad to be able to finally include it here.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Hourman and Zorro



I always had a soft spot for Hourman's costume.  While other heroes had fancy outfits with form fitting cowls,  Rex Tyler looked like he assembled his suit from items around the house.  It looked like something that I would have put together instead of something from another planet or fabricated in a high tech lab.  Zorro had  a very simple but very effective look - his black mask and cape motif was borrowed by some of the best in the business.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Mars Attacks The Martian Manhunter



These days, audiences and readers are used to three-dimensional villains who reveal shades of gray and deep motivations behind their nefarious deeds.  That said, there is something appealing about how gleefully evil the Martians from Mars Attacks have always been.  Don't look for a spark of sympathy or a chance at redemption with these guys - they are bad and they love it!  They couldn't be further removed from DC's most famous Martian, and that difference in personalities could make for a fun tale.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Justice League of America Vs. Storm



You didn't think that the JLA could summon forth the Dark Phoenix without there being repercussions, did you?  The X-Men always stand behind their members so I can imagine steps being taken to take Jean Grey back into the fold and handle matters on their own.

Monday, May 27, 2013

Justice League of America and The Phoenix



I was wondering if Famke Janssen as  Jean Grey would be showing up with the rest of the returning original cast for next year's X-Men: Days of Future Past, but it looks like audiences won't have to wait that long to see her.  I was surprised to see her show up in the latest Trailer for The Wolverine, and I wonder how big of a role she will have there.  I still hope she will show up in X: DoFP as well - if only to allow the time-bending plot line to undo the shoddy treatment she and Cyclops received in X-Men The Last Stand.

The events of this story will have direct ramifications leading to tomorrow's cover, so make sure you check in to see what happens next!

Sunday, May 26, 2013

The Star-Spangled Kid and Captain America



It's fitting that this cover falls on Memorial Day Weekend, when we take the time out to remember the brave men and women who fight for freedom around the world.  I appreciate their service and my thanks goes out to any member of the military, past or present, who may be reading this blog - you are the true superheroes!

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Doctor Fate and Doctor Who



Tom Baker has always been my favorite Doctor, as he was the one I was first introduced to.  I have watched the current Doctor Who series and I really liked the performances that Christopher Eccleston and David Tennant gave in the role as well.  Matt Smith is enjoyable, but what really piqued my interest was the climax of this past season which featured (don't read further if you want to avoid spoilers)... the introduction of a new Doctor played by John Hurt!  Now I don't know if this will be for a one-off story or the new status quo, but it definitely has me looking forward to the next season.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Doctor Spectrum Joins The Green Lantern Corps



Geoff Johns is about to wrap up his time as writer of Green Lantern after several years, and it is pretty impressive to look back and see what he has done with the franchise during his tenure.  Among the highlights of his run were the revival and redemption of Hal Jordan, the revitalization of most of the GL rogues gallery, two of DC's best crossovers ever (Sinestro Corps War and Blackest Night) and the introduction of dozens of new characters from Simon Baz to the Red, Blue, Orange and White Lanterns.  Sure, some of the rainbow-lantern corps shenanigans got a little repetitive and the movie adaptation wasn't the home run I was hoping for, but for the most part Johns was the best thing to happen to the Green Lantern franchise in decades.  I look forward to his future endeavors and  hope that the new creative teams will be able to keep the Corps flying high!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Thanos and Death



Well, Thanos has made the leap to the big screen with the teaser during the end credits of The Avengers, and we know now that it is only a matter of time before he returns to appear in a full feature.  But what of Death?  I had been hearing of a film project starring the DC/Vertigo star for years with names like Winona Ryder for the lead role, but those plans seem to have gone away.  I still think there is a very cool film to be made there - possibly an adaptation of the excellent Death: The High Cost of Living mini-series.  Hopefully, that's a project that will find its way beck to the forefront one of these days.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Batman and the Outsiders Join The Secret Wars



I had some hope that an ongoing Katana series was going to lead to the introduction of The Outsiders into the New 52, but it doesn't look like that is in the cards just yet.  I really loved the original line up of the team as presented by co-creators Mike W. Barr and Jim Aparo and it would be great to see them all together again.

Marvel's Secret Wars was a cool comic to read, as we were seeing all of Marvel's biog characters in one sweeping story.  These days, Marvel has so many team books and the lines between Avenger, X-Man and solo hero have been blurred so much that seeing all their characters interacting is hardly unique any more.  It's going to be hard to recapture some of that earlier magic.

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