Green Lantern and Iron Man in: "Snow Bound!"

 

The Lanterns series ended with a thud.  Some spoilers follow:

Hal is still dead and the secret to his murder was unsatisfying and insulting to the character - not to mention his killer faced no repercussions.  The last three episodes had zero constructs and lots of "tell, don't show moments", where action takes a back seat to talking heads.  John has a ring now, but he stole it off of Hal's corpse and it's tainted by Sinestro's yellow energy with a new oath that doesn't include confronting evil.  Is  John going to become Parallax?  I don't know if I even care anymore.  What a waste of great actors and characters.

This is Iron Man's first team up with John Stewart on the blog, but he's met Hal Jordan and the Corps before: 

Hal and Tony did some Weapons Testing in STF #1209, 

They first clashed way back in Issue #33...

It was Iron Man's turn to take the upper hand  in their next meeting...

Finally they fought side by side in their third outing...

And Stark joined the Corps in their last adventure.

Professor X leads The Justice League of America

 

How differently would the JLA operate if Charles Xavier was running the operation?  I would be interesting to read about, at least for an issue.

Green Lantern and Flash Gordon

 

 

We are half way through the Lanterns series on HBO Max and while it has its moments, I hope it improves in the final four episodes.  There just isn't enough action, a character will just zip off and zip back and then just tell you that something cool you didn't see just happened.  There's maybe one or two quick moments of the ring actually being used per episode, and the rest is a bunch of people in normal clothes walking around distrusting each other.  The show is very well cast, I just wish the actors were given more to do and that the budget allowed for a little more actual Green Lantern style action.

Regular visitors may remember that Hawkgirl and Red Sonja previously participated in The Neverwar... who will be the next heroes to join?  Future covers will tell...

Green Lantern Corps Vs. The Wrecking Crew

 

The new Lanterns trailer was a lot better than the teaser but I still have my reservations about the show. It still feels a bit like it's embarrassed to be a Green Lantern show, and I don't like some of the rumors I've read regarding the fates of some of the characters.  Still, it's an HBO series and they are usually well written, and I do like the cast.  A lot is riding on this series, so I hope it is received well.  

X-Men and The Justice League of America in "Crisis on Battleworld!"

 

Now we found out where the missing heroes from yesterday's cover have been.  This marks the third clash between these two teams.  They first met in STF #700, and then again in STF #2259...

Here's a larger look at today's individual stories: 

Justice League of America and Cloak & Dagger

 

I still remember fondly the first Cloak and Dagger mini-series.  I had enjoyed the heroes as recurring characters in the Spider-Man titles, but here they really had a chance to shine.  The Rick Leonardi artwork was amazing, and a big part of my enjoyment of those issues.

Yondu and Green Lantern, Green Arrow & Black Canary

 

With the down to Earth feel of the upcoming Lanterns series on HBO Max, I'm surprised they didn't just go for a true hard travelling heroes type show and include Green Arrow into the mix.  Hopefully Ollie and Dinah will get their chance to shine eventually in the DCU.  Yondu first met Green Arrow in STF #3109...

Green Lantern and The Whizzer

 

I always enjoyed adventures featuring Green Lantern and the Flash.  Placing the original GL alongside Marvl's first speedster whould have had the same appeal for me.

Green Lantern and Galactus in: "A Deal With The Devourer!"

 

Hal Jordan first encountered Galactus way back in STF #254 from 2012, and it was time that they share a cover again.  This time around, it looks like they may be working together though - and that would make me curious enough to pick up this issue.

Starhawk and Green Lantern

I never quite understood Starhawks's costume.  I mean, It looked cool, but I didn't get how that odd cape/wing hybrid design was supposed to work, it seemed awkward that it was connected to the boots.  That headpiece must have made it tough going through doorways as well. 

Green Lantern and Photon in: "Overcharged!"

 

Photon can wield and control light and energy, so it would be interesting to see her get a direct infusion from the Central Power Battery.  What effect would it have on her, though?

Green Lantern and Photon first met in STF #4019...

Avengers and Green Lantern in: "Infinity Fever!"

 

Hal Jordan first crossed paths with The Avengers way back in STF #5, an MS Paint effort from 2011. I'd say it was high time for another meeting - although this encounter looks just a fraught with friction as the first!

Green Lantern and Daredevil (Vs. The Hate Monger!)

 

I'm hoping that we get a trailer for the HBO Max Lanterns series soon.  It looks like Aaron Pierre as John Stewart will be the main GL of the DCU, and I am interested to see what he will do with the role. I've only heard him speak with his actual English accent, so I am looking forward to his vocalization of the character - I still hear Phil LaMarr in my head when I see John Stewart on the printed page. 

The Herculoids and Green Lantern

 

The HBO Max Lanterns series is the next DCU project that is coming up.  We have seen and heard surprisingly little about the show while it has been in production.  I'm glad they aren't giving too much away, but I do hope we will get to see at least a teaser treailer soon.

Justice League of America and Doc Savage

 

Between that signature haircut, the bulging muscles and the beautifully painted paperback covers, Doc Savage seemed like a superhero to me growing up.  I think he would he would have been right at home in a JLA adventure.

Green Lantern Vs. The Super Skrull in: "Beaten to a Pulp!"

 

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer had Johnny Storm using the entire team's powers in a moment evocative of the Super-Skrull.  Secret Invasion featured Emilia Clarke as a character with Super Skrull abilities.  These were both just teases though, we really need to see the one true Super Skrull up on the big screen some day.  

These two first battled in STF #3172...

Justice League of America Vs. The Super-Adaptoid

 

I had to remove The Avengers as well as some other items before I could add in the JLA on this cover.  Here's a look at the behind the scenes progress: 

Green Lantern and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

 

The Green Lantern Corps is truly an interplanetary organization, so why not have E.T. join their ranks?  A ring would certainly ensure that he would not get stranded again, at least!

Green Lantern and Black Bolt

 

STF's greatest villain is back for his 9th appearance!  Can our heroes trust him, or are they due for a double-cross?  The answers are just 60 cents away...

Justice League of America and Captain America

 

Captain America first encountered the JLA way back in STF #250..., an early MS Paint effort.  It looks like his investigation there took a dark turn, leading to this long-overdue sequel!