Showing posts with label DC Comics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DC Comics. Show all posts
Monday, January 2, 2017
Hoppy The Marvel Bunny and Spider-Ham
I think that Hoppy the Marvel Bunny is the first cartoon animal-type hero that I ever saw cross over with the "real" superheroes. It was a two-parter in DC Comics Presents in which Superman teamed up with the entire Shazam Family, and Hoppy came in to save the day at the end. It worked out better than I thought, and I still remember that tale fondly today. Spider-Ham has made the leap as well recently, teaming with other versions of Spider-Man on more than one occasion.
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Black Racer and The Avengers
There have been rumors of an Avengers member or two being killed off in the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War, and with so many characters involved, there are plenty to choose from. Most of the main players are coming to the ends of their contracts, so this might be a way for someone like Chris Evans or Robert Downey Jr. to bow out of the franchise. Then again, The Vision is powered by one of the Infinity Gems, so he well may be in for a rough time when Thanos comes looking for it. Or maybe Hawkeye, who we all though was going to get it in Age of Ultron, will finally meet his maker.
Saturday, December 31, 2016
The Omega Men and Omega The Unknown
I remember thinking that The Omega Men were going to be the next big thing. They were introduced in the pages of the then red-hot New Teen Titans in one of their coolest story arcs after all. I think the reason that they never really got a chance to catch on is that their series was only available in DC's direct format. I got my comics off the newsstand, so I never saw an issue for sale. I still think they are a cool group and I am glad that DC has found a way to bring them back from time to time.
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
The Atom and Hawkeye
One of my favorite moments in the 4-night CW Invasion crossover was when Cisco mentioned to Ray Palmer that he would finally have to get around to upgrading his power suit. I have felt that it was too clunky all along and it looks like we may finally be getting a more streamlined version at some point this season on DC's Legends of Tomorrow. Let's hope they tweak the helmet as well.
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DC Comics,
Hawkeye,
Mahmud Asrar,
Marvel Comics,
Scott Kolins,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
The Atom
Monday, December 26, 2016
Man-Bat and Ghost Rider in "Hell's Army!"
I wasn't sure what to think when I heard that Ghost Rider was going to be a part of this season's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The show has not had the greatest track record of adapting heroes (I'm looking at you, Deathlok) and it would be the new, car-driving Ghost Rider, Roberto Reyes, who I was not familiar with. I am happy to say that my doubts were unfounded, and the Ghost Rider elements have been my favorite part of the season so far. The effects are impressive for TV and Gabriel Luna does a fine job in the role. As a bonus, we even got a Johnny Blaze Ghost Rider cameo!
These two first crossed paths in STF #1282...
Saturday, December 24, 2016
The Phoenix and Deathstroke
Ben Affleck's solo Batman movie will start filming next year, and little is known about the plot other than that it will feature Deathstroke. I am trying to think of comic stories that featured the two up against each other, but other than a few guest appearances, there isn't a whole lot. I am assuming, then, that we will see a completely original tale. I have liked Affleck's previous scripts, so I am optimistic that we will see a bat-flick unlike any other.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Namorita Joins The Teen Titans
It's cool to see dc with a Titans title featuring the classic members of the team again. I was worried that there would be no place for them, with their mentors still in operation and a whole new crop of Teen Titans to take their place. Fortunately DC Rebirth recognized the value and fan base that comes with these characters and have given them a chance to shine again.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Spider-Man and Shazam! (The Movie!)
The Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer has hit, and while it looks like a lot of fun, it doesn't seem all that different from the Spider-Man films that have come before, with an awkward Peter Parker, Spidey putting his powers to the test and a tech-based villain. There are enough new elements - Iron Man, web wings and an age appropriate cast - that should help it stand out from the others. I have confident that Marvel has come up with a decent script and it will definitely be a step above The Amazing Spider-Man 2 at least.
Spidey and Cap had a more traditional comic team-up back in STF #1122...
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Wonder Man and Blue Devil
Both of these characters have been through a lot of changes over the years, in appearance and attitude. I prefer both of them in their more action-comedy phases - Blue Devil from his original series and Wonder Man palling around with The Beast in Hollywood. Attempts to darken these guys didn't really do much for me as a reader.
Monday, December 19, 2016
The Rocketeer and Superman
Everyone talks about how great John Williams' Superman score is, and with good reason. Another one of my favorite superhero scores has to be James Horner's Rocketeer soundtrack. You know it is great music because a bunch of other films have used it as a temp track in early commercials and trailers.
Superman and the Rocketeer first met back in STF #1627...
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Power Man and Bumblebee
One thing I really miss in today's comics are the inventive subscription ads and series advertisements. They often featured cool art that could not be found anywhere else. Who can forget the two ads by Bill Sienkiewicz for Power Man and Iron Fist - one with Danny Rand asking the reader to subscribe to their series so as not to upset his partner and the other with Luke Cage daring the reader not to.
Saturday, December 17, 2016
The Human Torch Vs. Captain Cold
Well it seems as though Wentworth Miller's Captain Cold is not completely gone from DC's Legends of Tomorrow. He has been appearing as some sort of hallucination that Heatwave is experiencing. We'll see if this leads to a full on resurrection down the line. I have kind of preferred Heatwave on his own rather than chummy with a partner, so I hope this isn't just a set up to return to the previous status quo.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Aquaman Vs. Captain Marvel
Patrick Wilson has been added to the cast of Aquaman as Orm - Aquaman's half brother, also known as The Ocean Master . He doesn't really resemble Jason Mamoa, so I guess they got their looks from their mothers! I was hoping that Black Manta would be the primary antagonist, but screenwriters just can't resist the evil brother angle. I'm also curious as to how they'll design the Ocean Master costume and helmet.
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Aquaman,
DC Comics,
Gene Colan,
Mar-Vell,
Marvel Comics,
Mike Grell,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Katana and Sunfire
When I was a kid I was surprised that Sunfire didn't have a higher profile in the comics. he had a whole episode of Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends dedicated to him, after all! I guess there are a lot of fire-based heroes and villains and perhaps that's why he kind of got lost in the mix.
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Daniel Acuna,
DC Comics,
Juan Jose Ryp,
Katana,
Marvel Comics,
Sunfire,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Monday, December 12, 2016
Abin Sur and Beta Ray Bill
Rumors have it that at least one green Lantern will indeed be showing up at some point in the upcoming Justice League movie. No solid casting for wither Hal Jordan or John Stewart has leaked, so there is no guarantee that the cameo (or however large the role) will feature either one of them. Perhaps we will just get an introduction to the Green Lantern corps concept, with an alien Lantern like Abin Sur arriving to warn of Darkseid, allowing one of the Earth GL's to be granted a ring in the Justice League sequel.
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Batman and Kolchak: The Night Stalker
I recently checked out some old episodes of Kolchak: The Night Stalker, and I was amazed at how ahead of its time the series was. Kolchak was out hunting and researching werewolves, vampires, aliens, and all sorts of paranormal phenomena decades before it became thew hip thing to do. Shows like The X-Files and Supernatural certainly owe a debt to this trailblazer. Darren McGavin made an appearance on The X-Files as the man who actually initiated the X-Files Program, so it was nice to see them acknowledge their forerunner in that way.
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Green Hornet Vs. Daredevil
Continued from yesterday's cover, you knew it was only a matter of time before DD decided to check out what was going on with the new guy in town.
Judging from the comments yesterday, it seems that I am not the only one who felt that the Seth Rogen-led Green Hornet film was a big letdown. So, I was very glad to hear that Paramount pictures and director Gavin O'Connor are already set to reboot the property, this time with a much more serious tone. Let's hope that the second time will be the charm!
Labels:
Daredevil,
DC Comics,
Green Hornet,
Joe Queseda,
Phil Hester,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Thursday, December 8, 2016
7 Soldiers of Victory and The X-Men (& 3 More Tales!)
DC's 100-Page Giants always felt like a "full meal" of a comic to me. You had the big main course, then a couple of sides featuring lesser used fan favorites and finish up with a tasty golden age reprint. I would complete my reading fully satisfied every time.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Iron Man Vs. Darkseid in :"Back in the Clutches!"
This cover serves as a direct sequel to STF #842, where Iron Man and Darkseid first clashed.
No hero changes costumes more than Tony Stark (okay, maybe Janet Van Dyne), but the classic red and gold of the 70's-80's remains my favorite. I still hope to see a version of it on the big screen one day. They really missed a great opportunity to feature it with all the armor variants in Iron Man 3.
Coming up tomorrow: STF #1700!
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Darkseid,
DC Comics,
Iron Man,
Jim Lee,
Luke McDonnell,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Black Canary Vs. Klaw
*Spoilers* for those not caught up on Arrow. Before Laurel Lance, the Black Canary of the CW died last season, she whispered a request to Green Arrow. This season we finally learned what it was, "Don't let me be the last Black Canary". The question is, who would that be? We now know that Artemis is a traitor working for Prometheus, so that rules her out. Speedy seems to prefer the world of politics, so I would be surprised if it was her. The final chapter of the 4-night CW crossover reunited Oliver and Sarah Lance and they have lots of chemistry. I'm hoping she switches back from the White Canary to Black Canary and joins Arrow again, where she really belongs.
Labels:
Black Canary,
Bob Layton,
DC Comics,
Klaw,
Marvel Comics,
Mike Nasser,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
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