Hercules and Vixen in: "Trouble Beneath The Rubble!"

 

Uh oh, Vixen had better watch her step and listen to her instincts.  This is the unlucky 13th appearance of the Herc/Vixen team, after all!

The Champions and The Ray

 

the MCU is supposedly going to concentrate more on the "big gun" heroes and teams for a while going forward, so I guess I won't be holding my breath for a Champions movie announcement any time soon.  It's too bad, they finally have the rights to all the characters! 

Hercules and Cyborg

 

Hercules was introduced in an MCU post credits scene, but when will we see him again?  There has been talk of a 5th Thor film, but I don't know if that is definite yet.  The next two Avengers movies are supposed to be jam packed with heroes, perhaps he will make an appearance in one of them.

Wonder Woman and The Champions

 

Bees have always creeped me out. I can only imagine how much worse giant mechanical bees would be.  Hopefully this would turn out to be a buzzworthy issue.

Hercules and The Tick

 

Now these two heroes I am sure would get along.  Their heroism loving personalities with a dash of vanity and great strength to back up their boasts would probably make them fast friends.  It would be a fun romp to see them working togather.

Superman and Hercules Meet Godzilla

 

When James Gunn announced that the first phase of the new cinematic DCU would be subtitled Gods and Monsters, it brought to mind a scenario like the one depicted above.  I'm not sure what he ultimately has planned, but a classic film featuring not one but two heroic Reeves encountering the King of all Monsters would have been on my regular play list.

The Avengers Vs. Black Adam

 

As we reach the mid-point of this 5-Part Tale, we see that Black Adam is using his cosmically charged power to tear through Earth's Mightiest Heroes!  One member of the team thinks they have what it takes to face him solo, though.  Who is it, and are they correct?  Make sure you come back tomorrow for Part Four!

Vixen and Hercules in: "Stone Love!"

 

For this, the 12th appearance of Hercules and Vixen together, it looks as though they have run afoul of The Grey Gargoyle.  That guy used to really creep me out when I was a kid.  Being turned to stone seemed like a fate worse than death.  At least it was eventually reversible, unlike the same effect from the Greek god Medusa.

The Phantom Stranger and 8 Famous Co-Stars

 

For the conclusion of this Five-Part Epic, we see that The Enchantress' lost love was none other than King Arthur of Camelot 3000.  Let's wish our STF couples some peaceful times ahead after all they've been through. Hey, nobody said comic book romances wound be easy.

This marks the 15th Appearance of The Power Couple, The 29th Appearance of the WW/Cap romance and the 11th appearance of The Hercules/Vixen romance.

The Enchantress and 7 Famous Co-Stars

 

As we reach Part Four of this Five-Part Epic, we see what's truly behind the Enchantress' machinations.  Just who is her "dearest" anyway?  Comic fans should recognize that silhouette. Make sure you come back tomorrow for the exciting conclusion!

This marks the 14th Appearance of The Power Couple, The 28th Appearance of the WW/Cap romance and the 10th appearance of The Hercules/Vixen romance.

Hercules and Vixen (Vs. The Enchantress!)

 

Presenting Part One of a Five-Part Epic!  Will this, the 9th appearance of the Herc/Vixen Romance, spell the end for these STF lovebirds?  After all the time it took for them to get together, too!  Where will this tale go from here?  Make sure to come back tomorrow for the next heartbreaking chapter!

Hercules and Vixen in: "Hunted... On The Honeymoon!"

 

This marks the eight appearance of the Herc/Vixen team, and we see that there may be a few hiccups on the way to wedded bliss.  Hey, this is comics, nothing ever seems to go completely smoothly with superhero weddings!  Hercules in the MCU has some very fun possibilities - and the actor chosen to play him has me wanting to see more.

Vixen Marries Hercules

 

I've put this couple through enough - for the lucky seventh appearance of the Herc/Vixen romance, I've decided to give them a happy ending and finally have them tie the knot. Wonder Woman marrying Captain America has proved to be one of my most popular covers, so I felt this blog could use another wedding, even if the path there may not have been a completely smooth one for Herc and Mari.  Will it be smooth sailing for the happy couple from here on out?  Only future covers will tell that tale.

Vixen and Hercules in: "Love's Last Breath!"

 This marks the sixth appearance of the Herc/Vixen team, and it looks like Mari McCabe was just a little too late in reciprocating Hercules' affections. What good is a comic book romance if you can't inject a bit of tragedy? This cover also finally allows me to include The Recorder, a character I was introduced to in the 80's Hercules Mini-Series.  I always got a kick out of that guy, and I have been meaning to use him for years.

Hercules and Vixen in "Hercules: Prince of Charming?"

 

This marks the fifth appearance of the Herc/Vixen romance, so I thought that it was time that they received their own tag.  Vixen is at last finally giving the smitten demigod a chance - let's hope he doesn't blow it.  Time (and future covers) will tell if she starts to truly reciprocate his feelings.

Vixen and Hercules in: "Crisis of Infinite Hercs!"

 

Poor Hercules just can't get a break in his attempts to woo Vixen. These two were last seen up against a pair of Rocs in STF #3277... Before that, they were battling giant snakes in STF #3096, and Hercules first became attracted to Vixen in STF #3014...  Will she ever agree to accept his offer for a date?  You'll just have to wait for the next time they meet up to find that out!

Hercules and Vixen in: "Roc Blocked!"

 

Continuing the (thus far) one-sided romantic adventures of Herc and Vixen!  Hey, not every couple can instantly click like Wonder Woman and Captain America... 

These two were last seen battling giant snakes in STF #3096, and Hercules first became attracted to Vixen in STF #3014...  Will the Lion of Olympus ever win the heart of Mari McCabe? Only time (and future covers) will tell...

Superboy and Hercules

 

I'm not sure exacly what's going on with Superboy these days.  For a while there was Kon-El, the clone with DNA from Superman and Lex Luthor.  He was killed off but brought back later I think.  Maybe he's running with Young Justice now? Then there's Jon Kent,  the son of Clark and Lois.  Sometimes he's depicted as young, teaming up with Damian Wayne as the Super-Sons and sometimes a bit older, where he's with the LSH.  So, there's anywhere from 1-3 Superboys currently out there.  I think things were a lot simpler when Superboy was just the Adventures of Superman as a boy!

Dreadstar and Hercules

 

If Marvel decides to bring Hercules into the MCU, they need look no further than Bob Layton's two Hercules: Prince of Power mini series from 1982 and 1984.  Like Thor: Ragnarok, they took a hero with roots in the mythology and transplanted him into a comedic science-fiction based adventure, with impressive results.  The only trick will be finding another actor that has the comic acting chops to match his larger than life physique!

Avengers and Booster Gold

 

Wasn't there talk of a Booster Gold and Blue Beetle movie a few years ago?  I wonder how far into development it got before being put on the back burner along with Spielberg's Blackhawk and other movies announced but never produced.  Maybe a HBO Max series might be a better choice for the property anyway, we'll see if the project gets another chance on that platform.