Showing posts with label DC Comics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DC Comics. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Adam Strange and The Avengers
The Avengers: Age of Ultron teaser did just what it was supposed to do, tease the upcoming blockbuster sequel with a glimpse of the cast and a hint of the conflict that they will be facing. I still feel as though there is a lot being held back, and that's a good thing. We know that Ultron will not be the sole villain and still have yet to see The Vision in action. Hawkeye and Hulk are said to have expanded roles, but other than the Hulkbuster fight, I don't know what that will entail yet. Finally, the rumors of Captain Marvel or other heroes showing up continue to surface - time will tell if there is any truth to those. I'm not going to go crazy looking for spoilers, though... it's fun to be surprised in the theater.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Doctor Strange and Swamp Thing in "Servitude of the Sorcerer Supreme"
Benedict Cumberbatch is set to play Doctor Strange for the upcoming Marvel movie, and I think they have made another excellent casting choice. He is great as Sherlock Holmes and I have no doubt that he will be able to utter Strange's complex incantations with gravitas. This was a movie I wasn't sure I would be interested in, but now I am very intrigued to see how it turns out.
These two previously met in STF #227...
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Tarzan Vs. Kraven The Hunter
This is a battle I would love to see. You just know that these two would clash instantly. Kraven would definitely want to match his skills against the lord of the jungle, and Tarzan has no patience for animal thrill-killers. It would be a great fight, but ultimately my money is on Tarzan in this match up.
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DC Comics,
Joe Kubert,
Kraven,
Marvel Comics,
Mike Mignola,
Super-Team Family,
Tarzan,
Team Up
Friday, November 7, 2014
Robin & Batgirl Vs. Spider-Man
Continued from yesterday's cover, today's entry should provide a clue as to what exactly is going on in this saga.
It's amazing that the 60's Batman TV series is just now being released on DVD and Blu-Ray. I have been enjoying watching some of the episodes on a local classic TV station. It's crazy how good Batgirl looks on the series. Batman and Robin are a bit campy looking, fitting for the show - but Batgirl looks like she stepped right out of the comics. Then you have her Bat-Cycle, which is just an awesome design. They really had her look down!
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Batman and Spider-Man in "Bruce Wayne: Scapegoat!"
Like many in my age group, this first Marvel superhero I saw in live action was Spider-Man on The Electric Company. While I thought it was cool to see him outside of the comics, there was something a little creepy about how they made him mute on the show. Sure, it was so us kids could have the educational value of reading his thought bubbles, but I still found it off-putting. It really illustrated the importance of Spidey's wisecracking persona, which did much to offset the appearance of a full face-masked character.
If you are curious about whats going on in the above cover, make sure to tune in tomorrow for Part Two of this story where all will be explained!
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Martian Manhunter and Thor
Thor: Ragnarok will be the title of the third solo outing for Marvel's Thunder God and I am hoping that it will learn from the first two installments and have more of a focus on action over goofy humor and unnecessary side characters. While Loki is sure to be featured prominently, I'd like to see some other Thor villains like The Enchantress or The Executioner get a chance to do their thing. At any rate, we won't have to wait that long for an update on Asgard - Idris Elba let it slip that Loki and Heimdall will be making appearances in Avengers: The Age of Ultron.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Blue Beetle and Invincible
It was nice to see Jaime Reyes get such a sizable role in the animated Young Justice series. I thought that his costume looked cool in the comics, and worked even better in motion. Let's hope we get to see a live action version one of these days - that isn't as clunky as the one featured on that episode of Smallville.
Monday, November 3, 2014
Mister Fantastic, The Elongated Man and Mr. Gum
I always loved stretching heroes when I was a kid. They looked cool on the page and they were fun to draw as well. Ralph Dibny has yet to get a new lease on life with DC's rebooted comic line, but maybe there could be a place for him on TV. After all, he got his start as a supporting character in The Flash, why not do the same on the televised version?
Friday, October 31, 2014
Justice League of Amerca Vs. Thanos in "Clutches of Defeat!"
Thanos is set to make a major cinematic impact with the just announced Avengers: Infinity War Part I and Avengers: Infinity War Part II. The rumor is that the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron will have the team disband, and a new team will assemble for the next Avengers film. I am guessing that the team will consist of Black Widow, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Ant-Man and perhaps newcomers Falcon, Black Panther and Captain Marvel - and will end with a cliffhanger in which the big guns (Hulk, Thor, Cap, Iron Man) return to join the battle against the Mad Titan... maybe they'll even throw in a few Guardians of the Galaxy for good measure. Whatever they decide to do, it sounds like it is going to be huge!
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Cyborg,
DC Comics,
Firestorm,
Ivan Reis,
Justice League,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Thanos
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Ghost Rider and Jonah Hex
Ghost Rider and Jonah Hex are a couple of venerable comic stars who have had their reputations tarnished by sub-par theatrical appearances. It will probably be a while before we see either of them in a live action format again. Hopefully it will not be forever though, they are cool characters who deserve a proper treatment.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Wonder Woman Vs. Red Sonja in "Boss Battle!"
With Wonder Woman getting a solo movie only a few months after Justice League hits the theaters, the search for a director is on. The latest rumor is that DC/Warner Brothers is seeking to have a female director helm the picture. I think that would be cool, and give the film a unique perspective among other superhero movies. I just hope that in addition to being female, the director they go with is a big Wonder Woman fan as well.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Green Arrow Vs. Robocop
This is a match up I would like to see. Both of these guys want to clean up the city but Oliver Queen has never responded well to authority figures and Robocop has no tolerance for law breakers of any kind, so there would definitely be plenty of friction between the two.
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Barry Kitson,
DC Comics,
Green Arrow,
Lee Sullivan,
Robocop,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Green Lantern and Alpha Flight
I loved the first couple of years of the original Alpha Flight series. John Byrne was at the top of his game and I was already a fan of the characters from their appearances in X-Men and Marvel Two-In-One. Then there was the shake up on the team at the end of their first twelve issues which was completely unexpected. Attempts to revive the team have never quite captured the same magic for me.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
The Huntress and The Black Widow in "The Unkindest Cut!"
I was unsure whether Scarlett Johanssen's Black Widow would have the clout to carry her own film, but I have to admit that I have liked the character more with each appearance that she has made. I think a Black Widow-centric movie could work pretty well, especially if she could have some cool supporting heroes along for the ride. Who knows if Johanssen will be available though, as it is rumored that she is close to signing on as the lead in the Ghost in the Shell adaptation.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
The Thing and The Creature Commandos
This is a team up that I have been wanting to do ever since my MTIO days, so I am glad to finally get around to it. The Creature Commandos were a crazy concept, but that was part of their charm. I think that Ben Grimm would fit right in with these guys, and it would be a blast to read about them sharing a mission together.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Black Knight and The Demon
Etrigan is another character that I really hope will show up on Constantine, which begins this week. With so many shows featuring people transforming into vampires, werewolves and other creatures on a regular basis, I think audiences are ready for Jason Blood to make the leap to live action.
Monday, October 20, 2014
The Coven
With Constantine set to premiere this week, Scarlet Witch joining the cinematic Avengers and Doctor Strange about to be cast, magical super-heroics are poised to become the next big thing. It will be interesting to see how each characters abilities are manifested onscreen, as special effects can really give their incantations and spells an extra visual kick. I just hope that the magic portrayed follows some sort of set of rules, and isn't used simply as anything-goes deus ex machina plot devices.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Green Lantern & Green Arrow Vs. The Hulk
I was interested to see that the Green Lantern movie on DC/Warner Brothers recently released slate of upcoming films was described as a reboot. I figured that they might go with John Stewart if they wanted to distance themselves from the Ryan Reynolds film, but it looks like maybe Hal Jordan will get another chance after all. The reboot is set for several years away though, and a lot can change in that time. I'll wait for a casting announcement to see which GL will be featured in the cinematic Justice League.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
The Flash and The Shadow
I have enjoyed The Shadow's appearance in various comic books, and I like the Alec Baldwin movie version, even if it is a bit cheesy in retrospect. For me, though, The Shadow made the biggest impact with his classic radio series. I remember my father would bring cassette tapes with The Shadow, Mystery Theater and X Minus One on camping trips and I would listen to them in my sleeping bag. Those were a lot of fun and always got my imagination going.
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Alex Ross,
DC Comics,
Jay Garrick,
Kid Flash,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
The Shadow
Friday, October 17, 2014
Superman and Captain America
A little while ago, I was musing whether the next Captain America movie would be subtitled Civil War and with the announcement that Robert Downey Jr. has joined the cast, that may just become a reality. It seems a little soon to be getting into the whole Civil War story line and the cast of characters involved is bound to be different from the comics. That said, I was very happy with how the Winter Soldier story was condensed and adapted, so I have faith in the filmmakers and look forward to the sequel.
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