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

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Wonder Woman and Tor



Michelle MacLaren has been chosen to develop and direct the Wonder Woman solo film.  She is an emmy-winning director of series such as Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones, so it definitely sounds like she has the chops to take on both action and drama.  I hope she is a comic fan as well, and shows an appreciation for the character's super-heroic side.

Monday, December 8, 2014

Iron Man enters The House of Mystery



Comic books have had a lot of horror hosts, and Cain was always my favorite.  I loved his look as well as the dark humor with which he would present his twisted morality tales and monster stories.  It was also fun to see him interact with fellow host Abel.  He never passed up the opportunity to play the older brother role and give the House of Secrets host a hard time.

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Moon Knight and Man-Bat



Now that Batman will be mixing it up with Superman and eventually the other JLAers in the movies, I think that it is high time some of the super-powered members of his rogues gallery get their chance to shine on the big screen.  I'd love to see Man-Bat in live action, it could be very cool.  I've often thought a film featuring Batman vs. Hugo Strange would be a good way to introduce some of the more grotesque characters like Man-Bat and Killer Croc, as Strange has been known to dabble in "monster men".

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Batman and The Wasp



Although she guest starred in a couple of issues, I never did a Batman/Wasp team-up back in my original Brave and the Bold: The Lost Issues days, and I have been meaning to remedy that.  One thing I always liked about Janet Van Dyne was that she was a clothes hound, and never liked to settle on one outfit for too long before switching to the latest fashion.  I can understand the importance of branding and creating an iconic look, but I have to believe her approach is closer to what would take place if one had to create a costumed persona.

Friday, December 5, 2014

G.I. Robot and Magnus: Robot Fighter



When I was a kid, I inherited a stack of comics from my older brothers.  They were ninety percent Marvel and DC.  The remaining comics were Archie, Disney and Harvey titles, so the Big Two were my main outlet for super-heroic adventure.  The few Gold Key comics featuring Magnus were an exception, and I was intrigued by this guy who had no connection to the larger comic book universes that I was discovering.  I must not have been the only one because he is a character that never seems to stay down for long.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Justice League of America and Ant-Man




Who would have thought that Ant-Man would beat the JLA to the movies by a year?  One is a movie I never expected to see, and now that it's happening, I am dying to find out how it is pulled off.  The other is something I have been waiting for since watching Super Friends and eating a bowl of cereal, as a kid.  I am glad we have finally reached a point where special effects technology makes a movie of this scale possible.  I am looking forward to both, it's a great time to be a comics fan, cinema-wise.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Captain Marvel Jr. and Frankenstein Jr.



I remember enjoying the Don Newton illustrated stories featuring the Shazam Family and hoping we would get to see another modern take on CC Beck's classic characters.  I finally got my wish when Jerry Ordway took over the reins.  Captain Marvel and company never have looked better to me than on the covers that Ordway provided for that series.  The stories struck just the right tone for me as well.

Monday, December 1, 2014

Superman and Men in Black



A friend of mine had a unfinished copy of Men in Black that we watched months before it was released to the theaters.  The movie was complete, but missing music and most of the special effects, so it was interesting to watch in that form.  Then we got to the scene where Tommy Lee Jones' character is interrogating an alien that is in the form of a little puppy.  This was a fan favorite scene in the final film, after the dog's face had been digitally altered to react and talk back to Jones... but in the version we were watching, it was just a poor scared little pooch being shaken.  Don't tell me that no animals were harmed during the making of that film, that little guy must have been scarred for life!

Sunday, November 30, 2014

The Flash and Captain Midnight



The Flash has exceeded my expectations thus far.  The special effects are impressive for a TV show and showcase the Scarlet Speedster's abilities nicely.  I also like that the series seems to be working as a springboard for other DCU characters to appear.  Grant Gustin does very well in the lead role, which he imbues with a sense of earnestness and optimism that really evokes the character from the comics.  I'm really looking forward to the crossover event with Arrow, and then further on down the road... Grodd!

Saturday, November 29, 2014

OMAC and The Fantastic Four



I'm a little surprised at how little we have actually seen of the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot.  I know that principal filming wrapped a while ago and they are in the process of creating the special effects, but I figured we would has seen some kind of footage by now.  Perhaps they are waiting until everything is perfect before they present it and silence the naysayers.  Or maybe it's the turkey many hardcore fans fear it will be and they will quietly release it without previews from the critics.  I must admit that I haven't read much that gives me a lot of hope for the film, but I still have to see a trailer or teaser before I can make a truly informed judgment.


Friday, November 28, 2014

Green Hornet and The Sandman



I am hoping that Marvel's Agent Carter mini-series does well, because that could open the door for more period piece comic adaptations.  Who wouldn't want to see a live action Sandman Mystery Theater with Wesley Dodds solving crimes and dealing out justice in the late 30's?  Well, I would anyway!  Perhaps a period Green Hornet show could help undo the damage done by the Seth Rogen film.

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Wildcat and Wolverine in: "The Coach"



I established the relationship between Ted Grant and Logan way back in issue #51 (which can be seen here), and I thought it would be fun to expand upon that.  It has been cool to see Wildcat show up on recent episodes of Arrow, even if he is out of costume.  They have made reference to a previous heroic career for him, but the actor portraying him is considerably younger than the Grant from the comics.  Maybe they will explain that with some sort of nine lives effect.

Monday, November 24, 2014

Bouncing Boy and Speedball



I remember Bouncing Boy standing out to me among his many Legion of Super-Heroes teammates,  Even when he was not using his bouncing powers, he was illustrated as not having the typical super-heroic physique.  Indeed, he looked like he could stand to lose a few pounds!  It was nice to be reminded that heroes came in all shapes and sizes.


Saturday, November 22, 2014

Wonder Woman and Elektra



As soon as news of the Netflix Daredevil series was released, there has been much speculation as to who would be playing Elektra.  Some assumed it would be Rosario Dawson, but her role has been revealed as Night Nurse.  With production well underway, and no new announcements, I wonder if Elektra will even be a part of the show.  It is understandable that the show runners do not want to follow the same path as the movie, and maybe they are going to concentrate more on Karen Page as a romantic interest.  Oh, well - they have to same some stuff for season 2!

Friday, November 21, 2014

Sgt. Rock and The Sub-Mariner



Whenever I look over old Sgt. Rock comics looking for images, I am struck by the power of Joe Kubert's covers.  He really knew how to stop a casual browser in their tracks, and demand that they pick up a particular issue.  Even a die-hard superhero fan like me had to find out what happened inside the pages of those war comics.


Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Superman and Thor (Vs. Amazo and Taskmaster)



I have been checking out the original Adventures of Superman TV series lately.  I had watched a scene or two over the years, but never sat down for a full episode until they recently began airing on a local classic television channel.  I have to admit I get a real kick out of them.  George Reeves makes a great barrel chested Superman, reminding me of the comics from that era.  I like seeing all the classic styles of clothing and automobiles as well.  Clark isn't very careful with his secret identity though - the guy just cant resist making sly references to his alter ego at any opportunity!

Monday, November 17, 2014

Steel Vs. Hawkeye



Hawkeye spent a lot of the first Avengers film under the thrall of Loki, so we did not to get to see much of the trademark character traits that have made him a fan favorite hero in the comics.  I am hoping that is addressed in the upcoming sequel.  I'd like to see him competing with Cap over leadership of the team and displaying his flirtatious ways with newcomer Scarlet Witch. Joss Whedon excels at writing interpersonal relationships, so I am confident some of the familiar Clint will come through in the film.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

The Hulk Vs. Amazo



I recently was reminded of an episode of The Incredible Hulk that featured guest stars Loni Anderson and Jeremy Brett.  My favorite Sherlock Holmes actor opposite The Hulk?  I had to check it out (thanks, Dave, for the heads up)!  I was struck once again about how enjoyable a series it was.  Sure, it is cheesy by today's standards, but the guest star list is a who's who of 70's and 80's stars and Bixby and Ferrigno gave their all to their performances - never once winking at the camera because they were in a comic book show.  Whenever I stumble upon an episode while channel surfing, I always seem to wind up watching the whole thing.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Usagi Yojimbo Joins Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew



I have enjoyed the DCU animated shorts that are played during their cartoon series.  Most are light hearted and skew to a younger audience, so I think that some Zoo Crew appearances would be a fitting and welcome addition to the  line up.  These guys are tailor made for animation!.

As a reminder, you can order a copy of The Sakai Project below.   All of the proceeds from this over-sized book go to Stan and Sharon Sakai to help pay for medical bills incurred from a brain tumor that Sharon has been battling.

The Sakai Project

Friday, November 14, 2014

Justice League of America and Spider-Woman



With all the crazy rumors about plans to continue and expand the Amazing Spider-Man franchise (Sinister Six, All-Female Spider Team, Aunt May Prequel) floating around, I am surprised we have not heard of the most sensible route - a Spider-Woman solo film.  Jessica Drew has one of the great comic costumes and  a cool origin.  Her story is also quite different than Peter Parker's, which would set it apart from the previous films.  Maybe it's a rights issue... if that's the case, put her in The Avengers!

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