Showing posts with label DC Comics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DC Comics. Show all posts
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Batman and Nick Fury in "D.O.A. Via L.M.D.!"
I have been watching Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and it has had a couple of really fun episodes, but so far I feel that it falls short of it s promise. I like Ming Na and Clark Gregg a lot but the rest of the cast still feel like stock characters to me. Hopefully future episodes will continue to deepen their back stories. The last episode finally shed some light on how Agent Coulson survived his death from The Avengers. I was expecting an answer involving LMD's, but they simply say that he was dead and Nick Fury used extreme measures to revive him. They even showed a quick shot of Coulson being operated on, brain exposed, saying, "Let me die, Let me die...." Hmmmm - Let Me Die... LMD... maybe those Life Model Decoys are part of the answer after all!
Labels:
Batman,
DC Comics,
Marvel Comics,
Mike Zeck,
Nick Cardy,
Nick Fury,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Friday, January 10, 2014
Plastic Man and The Blonde Phantom
I was looking for a Golden Age character to pair up with Plas and I liked how these two looked together. You have to appreciate a heroine who will fight crime in heels and an evening gown! Plastic Man has always been one of the goofiest looking superheroes, but I love the fact that he has never changed his look throughout the decades. Come to think of it, I don't think I have ever seen him without his goggles since his first appearance... do they even come off?
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Hawkman and Photon
No special connection between these two heroes, I just like them both and think it would be fun to see them join forces. I have been a fan of Monica Rambeau since I first picked up Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 off the stands. I've always liked her power set and costume. I remember really enjoying her character's arc as a member of The Avengers, and I would love to see her included in a future film outing. I am not holding my breath waiting to see Hawkman on the big screen, even though it could potentially be really cool. Hollywood doesn't seem to like superhero costumes that have winged helmets, so Katar Hol will have to overcome that obstacle if he wants a chance in the movies.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Booster Gold And Spider-Man
One of the more interesting rumors with the Spider-Man movie franchise is that there are plans to expand into other Spidey-related movies, including Venom and Sinister Six. Venom I can understand, and I have been hearing rumors of a solo film for that character since the first Spider-Man trilogy. The Sinister Six I have been hoping would be the subject of The Amazing Spider-Man 3. I don't know how a film with them but without Spidey would work. Time will tell what the actual plans are, I'm sure a lot will depend on the performance of next Summer's sequel.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Wonder Woman and The Cat
Gal Gadot has been announced as receiving the role of Wonder Woman in the upcoming Batman/Superman film. I have only seen her in one small role on one of the Fast and Furious sequels, so I don't have much to judge her acting abilities on. She looks right for the part - I have heard complaints that she was too lean, but I understand she is on a workout regimen to add muscle mass, so that isn't a concern to me. I just hope the part is written well, it still strikes me a bit odd that she is even in the movie at all. Will she be an intregal part of the plot, or a small cameo at the end, hinting at things to come? Part of me suspects that this and a JLA movie may be filmed back-to-back, and that is why DC seems to be getting their Justice League cast members together.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Agents of the Abyss
Aquaman is finally getting the respect he deserves. For a long time though, he was seen was the weak link in the JLA because of his power set. It wasn't his fault though, he just didn't get enough chances to show off his stuff. hey, it's tough being a water based hero when your team's headquarters is located on a satellite or the Moon! It's long past time that we had a super group made up of the greatest undersea heroes. banded together, they could shine in a way they never could when teamed up with air-breathing partners.
Friday, January 3, 2014
Superman and Hercules
I have seen a lot of interpretations of Hercules in print and media, and they are all entertaining to some degree. There are a couple of competing films coming up, one starring The Rock in the title role. Of course there are the classic films as well as Disney's animated version. I was a fan of the fun, if sometimes hokey Hercules: The Legendary Journeys TV show, although I enjoyed the spinoff, Xena: Warrior Princess, more. Despite all of these incarnations, my favorite Hercules is the Marvel Comics version. I love his huge personality, and how he interacts with other characters around him. He is a great addition to any story.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Dick Tracy and Batgirl
Dick Tracy's rogues gallery would be right at home in Gotham City, so I think he would fit right in there. With the upcoming Gotham TV series in the works, it reminds me again how cool an ongoing Dick Tracy show could be. Netflix has been picking up some great properties lately, and I think would be the perfect home for Chester Gould's comic strip legend.
Labels:
Batgirl,
Chester Gould,
DC Comics,
Dick Tracy,
Matt Wagner,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
The Anti-Monitor Vs. The Dark Phoenix
These two are among the most powerful characters in their respective universes, so it would be very cool to watch them clash. I'm not sure who I would take in this battle. The Anti-Monitor probably has more raw power at his disposal, but The Dark Phoenix has a mean streak that he can't match. Regardless of the victor, there would be lots of damage in their wake, and that would be fun to see.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Mary Marvel Vs. Ms. Marvel
Now that DC has finally given in and stopped calling Billy Batson's alter ego Captain Marvel - giving him the name of the Wizard, Shazam - I wonder what that will mean for his partners when their super powered selves are brought into the New 52 DCU. Shazam Jr.? She-Zam? Those don't really work for me so I hope they can come up with something better!
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
The Legion of Substitute Heroes and Wolverine
I have always liked the idea of the Legion Subs. Not everyone is going to make the cut as a superhero and not every power would necessarily lend itself to crime fighting, so it was fun to see a group of heroes that lived in the shadow of their more famous contemporaries. I also liked that a few of the Substitute Legionnaires eventually did make it through to becoming full-fledged members of the LSH. It might be fun to see this group work alongside a seasoned vet like Logan.
Monday, December 23, 2013
The Teen Titans and Spider-Man
Teenage angst and comic books - they are the perfect combination. Stan Lee really tapped into something with The Amazing Spider-Man and it's no wonder they the character was such an instant hit. DC had a great idea with the team of teenage sidekicks, a series ripe for the the whole teen angst angle. Of course, reading those original Teen Titans issues today, some of the dialogue is a bit hokey, as it was written by middle-aged men. The turmoils of teen life were still a major theme years later in the Wolfman/Perez New Teen Titans revamp, and that series really struck the perfect mix between superhero action and interpersonal drama. When a title can maintain that balance, it makes for great reading. .
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Justice Society of America and the Thing in "Raising the Stakes!"
I was a huge fan of the artwork of Mike Parobeck. I first noticed his work on comics related to Batman: The Animated Series. He was able to combine the Bruce Timm designs with his own style sense for some of my most fondly remembered Batman tales. I also followed his work on titles like El Diablo and The Fly, but my favorite art from him was on the great Justice Society series that brought those classic characters out of limbo. Sadly, that series last only ten issues. Sadder still, Parobeck himself passed away not long after. He was an amazing talent that was taken far too soon.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Doc Samson and Superman
This is the first cover where I have used an image featuring Superman in his New 52 duds. It's not a bad look for him, but the collar just has to go. Frankly with the negative reaction to it as well as the fact that Superman in Man of Steel was collar-free, I am surprised it is still there. At least he still has some kind of an "S" on the cape. I prefer a yellow "S" but it's better than the blank look of the movie and cartoons.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Gambit and Catwoman
For some reason, I was never really able to get into Gambit as a character. Maybe it was because he hit the scene just as I was getting out of following the X-Men family of titles, or maybe it was his wonky costume that couldn't seem to decide what it wanted to be. I think the main thing was his Cajun accent, which most writers tended to over-exaggerate. I just seemed silly to me. I do like his power set though, and maybe I only need to read the right story to change my mind.
Labels:
Catwoman,
DC Comics,
Gambit,
Kevin Nowlan,
Marvel Comics,
Mike Deodato,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wonder Man and Wonder Girl
"Who is Donna Troy" from New Teen Titans #38 is one of my all time favorite comics. It was one of the best origin issues I have ever read, and a nice showcase for Robin as well. It's too bad that the story has been completely undone by all the DC reboots. Donna Troy's history is one of the biggest casualties of DC's timeline tinkering, and a better question these days is "Where is Donna Troy".
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
The Super Friends Vs. The Avengers
When it comes to TV superhero theme songs, there are a few that rise to the top for me. The 60's Spider-Man theme has a great beat and is fun to sing along with. I also quite liked the 80's animated Hulk theme song, it felt right for the character. Still, my favorite has to be the classic Super Friends theme. There was no way not to get excited when I heard that orchestra playing. It sounded majestic and powerful, and very befitting of Earth's greatest superheroes.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Deadman and Dead Girl
I gave up on trying to follow and make sense of the numerous reboots to the X-Men family of comics long ago, but every once in a while a creative team is announced on a title that gets me interested. One such case was with X-Statix, by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred. They created a team of heroes as pop-stars that was unlike anything I had seen from Marvel at that point. Allred's design sense and Milligan's creativity made for an interesting group of characters and readers got to see some fun takes on various tropes from superhero comics. Sadly, it only lasted a couple of years, although characters like Dead Girl and Doop have popped up since.
Labels:
DC Comics,
Dead Girl,
Deadman,
Marvel Comics,
Mike Allred,
Super-Team Family,
X-Statix
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Justice League of America Vs. Godzilla
The trailer for the new Godzilla movie has been released, and it looks very cool. They still don't show a lot of the monster, but from the glimpses we see, it looks like the filmmakers have stuck closely to the classic design. The special effects look to be top notch and with actors like Bryan Cranston and Elizabeth Olsen involved, I am confident the performances will be as well. It seems that we are finally going to have a film that makes up for the unfortunate Matthew Broderick-led Godzilla fiasco.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Wild Dog and The Punisher
Wild Dog only had a handful of appearances - A mini-series, a special and a serial in Action Comics Weekly - but he struck a nerve with me. Max Allan Collins and Terry Beatty created a character that seemed to be to be a more realistic take on a Punisher-type of vigilante. He kind of faded into obscurity fairly quickly, but the must be a few other fans out there, as I have seen him make a cameo here in there during big DC get-togethers.
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