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

Saturday, October 15, 2016

The Wasp and The Atom in "Cruelty of the Cannoneer!"



I enjoyed the season premiere of Legends of Tomorrow, but still wish that the characters were a little closer to their comic counterparts.  The Atom and Firestorm still come off more like low budget versions of Iron Man and the Human Torch, and I was hoping Dinah Lance would take on the Black Canary identity again, now that her sister is gone.  I love that they are introducing the Justice Society, but at first glance they seem quite a bit altered as well, next week will show how faithful they are to their comic roots.  That's just the purist in me though, the series is still a fun watch.

This is the third meeting between these diminutive heroes.  they first mat in STF #216, and then once again in STF #768...

Friday, October 14, 2016

Iron Man and The Justice League of America



I always wondered about the decision to put the Justice League in a cave as their first headquarters.  I mean, that kind of locale made sense for batman, given his motif and its location under his mansion, but a gathering of the greatest superheroes on earth seemed to demand something a bit less rustic.  I found the satellite to be a much more suitable gathering place (and I still miss it).

Thursday, October 13, 2016

The Spectre Vs. The Punisher



This is a match up I would love to see, even if it might only last seconds!  I can see Jim Corrigan and Frank Castle knowing each other early in life and then having a confrontation after they had taken on their costumed personas.  The Spectre would want to make him pay for his actions, but I am sure that The Punisher would call him on his hypocrisy.

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Superboy and She-Hulk




OK, let me try to get this straight.... The Bruce Banner Hulk has been killed off but there's a new "totally awesome" Hulk in Amadeus Cho, and meanwhile Jennifer Walters is now angry and brooding and goes  by simply The Hulk now as well.  Plus I think there are still "Red" versions of these characters running around.  Comics have gotten weird.

You can't really blame them for having new rules at Gamma House, considering what happened when the Teen Titans met another Hulk there...

Monday, October 10, 2016

Jonah Hex and Red Wolf



We have seen a couple of versions of Jonah Hex on the big and small screen, with varying degrees of success, and I am sure we will again at some point down the line.  How cool would it have been to have seen a live action Hex back in the day though?  I can imagine Clint Eastwood in his prime taking on the role,

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Nighthawk and The Flash



The Flash just had its third season premier and it throughly entertained me.  I was impressed how the writers were able to use the Flashpoint concept and it made for a cool story with a very interesting twist at the end of the hour.  It was a blast to see The Flash and Kid Flash in action side by side - and the tease of Dr. Alchemy has me looking forward to future episodes.

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Swamp Thing and Daredevil in "Spawn of Ivo!"



I am curious as to how Swamp Thing will be realized visually in Doug Liman's upcoming Justice League Dark movie.  I assume they will not have a man in a rubber suit like in his previous live action efforts - but will he  be fully computer generated or a CGI/practical makeup hybrid?  Then comes the question of who will provide his voice an performance capture.

Swamp Thing and Daredevil first crossed paths in STF #785...

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Wonder Woman Marries Captain America




I was thinking - I've done over a dozen covers so far chronicling the romance of Wonder Woman and Captain America - but I never actually showed their wedding day.  Nothing to do about that situation except to rectify it, so here you go!  Now this would truly be the marriage of the century.

Sunday, October 2, 2016

Deathstroke Vs. The Hulk




It has been announced that Joe Manganiello has been tapped to play Deathstroke in Ben Affleck's upcoming solo Batman film, and may appear in Justice League before that.  I think he is a great choice for the role but I must say I am surprised that the Slade Wilson will be used for those films as I have always considered him a New Teen Titans villain first and foremost. I guess they didn't want to wait that long to use him.  Oh well, there's still the Teen Titans: The Judas Contract animated film to look forward to.

Friday, September 30, 2016

Dr. Fate and Brother Voodoo



Brother Voodoo was a third-tier character and even considered kind of a joke for a long time.  I was never sure why, I always thought he had a cool look and I liked the connection to his departed sibling.  Fortunately he has gotten much more of a push in the lat decade or so, and It's cool to see him finally getting the respect he deserves in the Marvel Universe.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Red Tornado and ROM in "Sleeper Code!"



I am glad to see that ROM is finally returned to comics with his new home at IDW.  I always thought is was such a shame that he remained in comic book limbo for so long. I like the modern update to his design as well, I'll miss being able to poke fun at his metallic mittens, though.

Red Tornado and ROM first crossed paths in STF #432...

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Batman and Spider-Man in "Rigged Rides!"



I just picked up the entire run of Batman: The Brave and the Bold on Blu-Ray and I am having a blast re-visiting the episodes.  The love for DC comics history is very evident, and I keep noticing new references and easter eggs that I missed the first (or second) time around.

Batman and Spider-Man have a bit of history on STF: The Lost Issues...

The Batman/Spidey movie premiered in STF #1014
Spidey and JJJ joined forces against Batman in Issue #937...
They were joined by some Amazing Friends in back in October 2011...
The shared a Golden Age adventure in September 2011...
Spidey wore his black outfit for their  July 2010 meeting...
And here is where they first crossed paths.

This isn't the only time The Spider-Buggy has seen action, either...

Monday, September 26, 2016

Superman and The Rocketeer



Much has been speculated about how Superman will appear once he returns from the dead in Justice League.  Will he have the all black costume from the comics, Will he have a beard?  A mullet?  At any rate, once he ultimately re-dons his classic duds, I hope we see a few changes to reflect the DCEU's proposed less somber tone - brighter colors, an "S" on the cape and a spit curl would be great to see.

Sunday, September 25, 2016

Justice League of America Vs. The Dark Phoenix in: "Burn Notice!"



I'm wondering what sort of headquarters the cinematic Justice League will end up having.  I assume it will be a Bruce Wayne-funded establishment - but will  it be hidden in a cave or public in a Hall of Justice?  I'd love to see a satellite, but that would mean introducing teleportation tech to the DCEU... although with Mother Boxes and Boom Tubes in existence, is it really that much of a leap?

The Justice League has faced off against The Dark Phoenix in the past - first in STF #229, and then again in STF #409...

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Captain Kirk and Starfire



Kirk has no problem pursuing beautiful alien females, so I figure that he would jump at the opportunity to join forces with Koriand'r.  He  might be in for more than he bargained for though, this is no Orion Slave Girl... the princess from Tamaran in more than capable of taking care of herself.  It would be interesting to see how Kirk relates to her.

Friday, September 23, 2016

The X-Men and Captain Atom



Every few years Captain Atom gets a re-design, but most haven't really worked for me.  My favorite look for him is the one used above.  This was his appearance for his self-titled series once he was integrated into the DC Universe with the rest of the Charlton characters.  It's a nice, simple design - just different enough from The Silver Surfer to give him a unique look.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Supergirl and Kitty Pryde



As much as I enjoyed Supergirl last season, I think this year promises to be even more fun.  Now that she will share the same world as the rest of the CW shows (thanks, I think, to The Flashpoint storyline on The Flash), a whole new world of storytelling possibilities opens up.  I am especially looking forward to the 4-part crossover that will encompass all 4 shows.

Monday, September 19, 2016

Catwoman Vs. Dick Tracy



Catwoman has had many looks over the years and one of my favorites is her very first costume.  She soon switched to more iconic clothing, but there's something about the full head cat mask that I found creepy and appealing as a kid. I guess once Kyle's identity was learned by the police, she didn't feel the need to conceal her face as much anymore.

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Batman and Bill Finger



Yesterday may have been Batman Day, but today is Bill Finger Day, commemorating the anniversary of the day that the Dark Knight's co-creator finally got his proper credit from DC Comics.  Thank you to Marc Tyler Nobleman, Patron of this blog and author of Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman for spearheading the efforts to give Finger his due - and for suggesting I find a way to team him up with Batman!

Friday, September 16, 2016

Nightwing Vs. The Kingpin



The Matt Murdock face off with Wilson Fisk in the second season of Netflix' Daredevil was one of my favorite scenes of the series.  Not only was it a nice place to showcase Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio's acting chops, it offered a hint at a potential direction for Season 3... will we be seeing a Born Again-inspired storyline?

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