Jolt and Static

 

These are two great heroes that we don't see enough of.  Static's film debut has been rumored, but I haven't heard much about that lately.  The Thunderbolts did make it to the big screen, but alas not the original incarnation of the team where Jolt became a member.

Coming Tomorrow:  STF #5000! Including lots of extra features! Following the double sized cover depicting a rivalry that's been simmering in the background for years, there will be a new Saturday Cartoon Line Up, STF-Inspired Action Figures, Board Games, Playsets and More!

John Wick Vs. Cobra Commander

 

OK, admittedly this story may only take 2 comic panels to tell, but I still feel like it would make for a satisfying read!  John Wick 5 is reportedly in development, although I'm not sure how that works given the end of the last film.  Perhaps his appearance in Ballerina (which I have not seen yet) explains it?

Daredevil and Black Widow Vs. The Rogues

 How would DD and The Widow fare against a half-dozen of The Flash's greatest adversaries?  This is an Acts of Vengeance style crossover battle that I would have loved to have seen. 

Hawk & Dove and Spider-Woman

 

I've been hoping to see a live action Spider-Woman for years.  I thought that the upcoming Madame Web movie might fulfill that wish.  The first trailer for the Sony movie has dropped, and there are no shortage of spider-powered women in there.  I'm nor sure if any of them are Jessica Drew, though.  I guess we'll have to keep on waiting.

Nightwing & Flamebird and Power Man & Iron Fist

 

I thought that it was time to have a meeting between the coolest crimefighting pairs of the Silver and Bronze ages.  Sure the stories may now appear too quaint or the costumes too bright and bold to pull off in a modern setting, but I always got a kick out of reading about all of these guys. 

Judge Dredd and Jonah Hex (Part One)

 

It's been a tough week for comicdom, first losing Neal Adams and now George Perez has passed on as well.  I am glad that fans and pros had the chance in the last year to honor Perez after hearing of his terminal diagnosis.  His honesty about his illness allowed that to happen, one more gift he gave after the decades of enjoyment that his amazingly detailed artwork provided. Both Adams and Perez have created such impressive bodies of work that they will rightfully be remembered forever.

This is only Part One of a Two Part team-up - make sure to come back tomorrow for Part Two!

Bronze Tiger and Shang-Chi

 

I think that the Suicide Squad movies both missed an opportunity by not putting The Bronze Tiger on the team.  The Suicide Squad comic was where I really got to know Ben Turner as a character and it would have been great to have seen him brought to the big screen.  I don't know if there will be a third movie, but with Rick Flag out of the picture, the cinematic Squad could use a character like The Bronze Tiger to act as a moral compass.

Power Man & Iron Fist and Johnny Thunder

 

Continued from yesterdays cover, we come to the middle part of our 3-part epic.  It looks like Johnny was able to get free from Kang, but not before his teammates were taken.  Maybe now that the Heroes for Hire are on the case, we can get this situation settled.  Make sure you come back for Part Three tomorrow to see the exciting conclusion!

Doc Savage and The Question

 

The Question was utilized so well in the Justice league Unlimited that I am still surprised that we have never seen a live action version of the character.  He does seem like a great candidate for an HBO Max series.  I can see his investigations taking viewers into some interesting and less often seen corners of the DCU.

Spider-Woman and Robin

 

Now that the Disney+ Secret Invasion series is picking up steam with the recent castings of Emilia Clarke and Olivia Coleman, there has been speculation as to whether Spider-Woman will be joining the MCU.  A big reveal in the comics series was when Jessica Drew was revealed to be a Skrull in disguise.  I'm betting that Kevin Feige will not want to use the same hero as the comics did for that moment though.  Also, I'm not sure if Spider-Woman is considered a Sony character that would have to be shared with Disney the way Spider-Man is.

Always happy to feature the amazing art of JL Garcia Lopez on this blog.  This Robin is from JLGL's DC Comics Presents run.  I was very lucky to get a page from the issue of that series he did featuring Deadman, it's a favorite of mine:

Amanda Waller and Power Man & Iron Fist

 

Oh, I can't imagine this set up going too well.  Luke and Danny are used to working for others, but under the condition that they will be paid for their efforts.  Waller is used to being in control of subordinates, but under the threat of lethal consequences if they don't follow her orders.  There's bound to be plenty of friction with them all trying to work together, and that usually makes for an interesting story.

Amanda previously met these two in STF #2821...

Static Vs. Electro in: "Shock of Ages!"

I liked that the Milestone Characters crossed over into the DC Universe for a number of years, it was cool to see team ups like Static and Black Lightning.  Also cool was that Static also crossed over into the DCU in the animated world.  Static Shock was a great cartoon already, then they had appearances by Batman, the Justice League and more.  Static even showed up in Justice League Unlimited and later Young Justice.  For a crossover fan like me, it was great to see those kinds of connections.

These two first tangled in STF #2314...

The Question Vs. The Answer

This is a match up that I have gotten a few different requests for.  I have to admit that I had forgotten about The Answer, he never really rose to the top of Spider-Man's rogues gallery.  Get a kick out of that costume, it just screams the 80's.  I have to believe that metallic thigh high boots would be tough to move around in.

Moon Knight and Elongated Man in: You're Gonna Need a Stretcher!"

That's right, the boys are back!  Wait... you didn't think that when I first paired these two together in STF #2169, that it was just going to be a one-off adventure, did you?  Sorry, there's just too much to explore with a partnership of such epic proportions.  Yeah, you may as well just get used to it - this is a thing now.

Deathlok Vs. The Terminator

The Terminator is set to have one more theatrical go-round.  Installments in the franchise after T2: Judgment Day have been less and less successful in my eyes, so I'm wondering if the magic can be captured once again.  Still, this latest outing has the involvement of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton and James Cameron, which could finally signal a return to form.  I'll be very interested to see a trailer to get an idea of what the film has in store.

Vigilante Vs. The Punisher in: "Judgment Delayed!"

I thoroughly enjoyed the third season of Daredevil on Netflix, and I hope that the days of the Marvel shows on that streaming service are not over.  The cancellations of both Luke Cage and Iron Fist and Disney/Marvel preparing a streaming service of their are foreboding signs, though.  At least we know we will get one more season each of Jessica Jones and The Punisher.

This is the third time these two have faced off on this blog - they last battled in STF #2291, and first met in STF #1547.

Bronze Tiger and Iron Fist

I wasn't very surprised at the cancellation of Netflix' Iron Fist, this week, as I felt it was the weakest of their Marvel shows.  That they also cancelled Luke Cage did surprise me, though.  Hopefully what's in store is a Heroes for Hire series that will feature both characters as well as Misty Knight and Colleen Wing.  

Power Girl and Power Man in: "Poached... by the Parasite!"

The Parasite is a great villain because of his simple but very effective powers.  Having the ability to gain strength by draining energy from others  - and also gaining any super-power present in the process - makes him a versatile villain to write for.  Since he can absorb the traits any opponent that he can come in contact with, he can face off against heroes with a very wide range of power levels and it will still be an interesting fight.

This is the fourth appearance of The Power Couple -  They found a bounty on their heads in STF #1892,  faced the mob together in STF #773 and first met in STF #71...

Black Panther and Shaft

Because of yesterday's Photobucket outage, which resulted in broken links rather than a new cover, today I am posting a second cover.  Who says this isn't the swingin' STF age of  visitor satisfaction?

After seeing Doctor Strange last night (and thoroughly enjoying it - loved the Ditko feel to the other dimensions and the action sequences were very different and inventive compared to the usual blockbuster fare.  Benedict Cumberbatch was great in the title role), I can't wait to see what Marvel has in Store for The Black Panther.  It's got a great cast, director and set of characters so all the pieces are in place for another triumph.

The Question and The Shadow

I am pretty surprised that we have not seen The Question show up as a character on one of DC's TV shows.  Arrow has had a string of guest star street level heroes, and promises to add even more this season, but no word of Vic Sage joining in on the fun (or Renee Montoya, for that matter).  I wonder why because he seems like one of the easier characters to translate to live action.