Showing posts with label Human Torch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Human Torch. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

The Human Torch joins The Super Friends



If indeed Namor is about to be introduced in one of Marvel's upcoming planned movies, other possibilities will soon open up as well.  A solo Sub-Mariner film could delve into the character past and include some of his WWII era allies and foes.  Even if Chris Evans is out of the picture which dampens my hope for a true Invaders team, there's no reason that the Jim Hammond Human Torch cant show up.  He and Namor have plenty of non-Invaders history in the comics and the MCU Torch was established in a cameo in the first Captain America.

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Captain Atom and The Fantastic Four



The Thing is my favorite Marvel character, and I remember being disappointed to see that he was replaced on the FF with She-Hulk, following Secret Wars.  That changed quickly though, because I thought she fit in very well and her tenure marked one of my favorite runs for the team.  Ben Grimm had his own title at the time so I still got to enjoy his adventures.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

G.I. Robot and The Human Torch



I am a fan of robotic characters, and I especially like it when they look unmistakably like robots.  I prefer when Red Tornado has a more mechanical look than when he just looks like a human colored red.  G.I. Robot has a great design, there's no mistaking that he is a machine.  Jim Hammond can pass for human, but when he flames on, he loses all of his facial features, which gives him more of an air of danger and unpredictability than Johnny Storm.

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Secret Society of Super-Villains Vs. The Marvel Universe



OK, you see the match ups presented here - who wins this battle?  I think it would be pretty even (well maybe not Cap Vs. Penguin...) If I were on the Marvel side, I'd make sure to take out the worm first!  What say you?

Friday, October 18, 2019

Plastic Man and The Fantastic Four



I always got a kick out of the Fantasticars.  The first "flying bathtub" model was beautiful in its simplicity, and its non-aerodynamic shape just made Reed seem brilliant enough to keep the thing in the air.  This later design was great too, especially the way it could detach into four separate parts.  The Fantasticars allowed Ben Grimm to show off his piloting skills as well.  Have there ever been any toys made out of them?

Friday, May 17, 2019

The Human Torch and Sandman



I think it's time for DC to consider a period piece for their next streaming show.  My choice would be the original Sandman.  The great 90's series Sandman Mystery Theater was a favorite of mine and with its story arcs would be the perfect template for such a show.  It could be very cool if they stick close to the source material.

Monday, April 15, 2019

Robotman and The Human Torch



I have yet to catch The Doom Patrol, but I have to say I like the casting of Brendan Fraser as Robotman.  I also like how comics-accurate his design is, but I have a question for those who have seen full episodes.  To me it looks like there is almost no facial movement, except for the eyes which can blink. Does this work or do you find it jarring?  Is the character able to effectively emote?

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

The Spectre and The Invaders



I first encountered stories of the Spear of Destiny in the pages of All-Star Squadron, and I thought it was an effective plot device.  It's ability to control magic-based heroes was a good explanation for how some of the more powerful Justice Society of America members didn't just take matters in their own hands and end World War II.  It also allowed for nothing to be taken away from the accomplishments of the non-super powered service men and women during the war effort.

Friday, January 25, 2019

Chameleon Boy and The Human Torch



One of the great things about The Legion of Super-Heroes was that so many of the individual members were strong enough to be solo stars in my eyes.  Some, like Karate Kid, Mon-El, and Cosmic Boy have even made that leap.  I'd like to see Chameleon Boy in some solo adventures, I love his power set.  Other choices to branch out on their own would be Dawnstar, Ultra Boy or Wildfire.

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Fantastic Four Vs. Composite Superman



The Composite Superman may have a somewhat goofy appearance, but I took him very seriously as a kid.  A giant  with green skin and a split Batman/Superman costume that possessed the combined powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes was an immensely cool concept to me not a villain to be taken lightly!

Monday, December 24, 2018

Fantastic Four and The Creeper



Who should the Fantastic Four face on the big screen when they finally get a Marvel produced movie of their own.  We still have not seen proper versions of Dr. Doom and Galactus, so I wouldn' mind either of them getting another chance.  Sticking with the origin and bringing in the Mole Man's subterranean world could be very cool with the right director and designs.  My top choice would be a rollicking Negative Zone adventure, complete with Blastaar and Annihilus!

Sunday, December 2, 2018

Adam Strange and The Fantastic Four



I was glad to learn that Adam Strange would be part of the Krypton show, but a little disappointed that he has not resembled his comic book counterpart very much thus far.  Hopefully in the second season he will grow closer to the Adam we know from the comics.  Even if they don't put him in a costume, he's got to at least get a jetpack, right?

Saturday, October 6, 2018

The Fantastic Four and The New Teen Titans



It looks like the Disney/Fox deal will be finalized by the end of the year, so Marvel can soon start making plans for all the characters they will now have the rights to use. The Fantastic Four is the property that I am most interested in.  Is it too much to hope for a post credits scene after Avengers 4 teasing their arrival?  I already have such a scene in my head - A news report about an experimental spacecraft, "The Fantastic" that crashed back to Earth with no sign of its four-member crew.  As shots of the wreckage appear, the reporter asks the camera, "What has become of The Fantastic Four?" Fade to black.

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Human Torch & Iceman Vs. The Flash



It should come as no surprise that I have been a fan of comic crossovers since I was a kid.  I can remember seeing an ad for Strange Tales #120 which featured The Human Torch fighting side by side with Iceman from the X-Men.  I had never seen those heroes with such opposite abilities in one story together before and I was fascinated by the concept. It would be decades before I actually tracked down a copy of that issue - and it was worth the wait!

Long time followers of this blog know that the dialogue on this cover refers to the events of  STF #573...

Saturday, April 28, 2018

The Rocketeer and The Invaders


Captain America's war years were covered quickly in a few scenes and montages in his first movie.  Now that Marvel is on the verge of acquiring most of its characters, a flashback Invaders movie could actually happen - and be very cool.  Of course, the one sticking point would be Namor, who's rights are still tangled up with Universal Pictures, but perhaps a deal like was done with Spider-Man could make it work.

Monday, April 9, 2018

Booster Gold and The Fantastic Four


I'm sure it's still a long way off, but casting suggestions for a new Fantastic Four film are starting to come in already.  One that has me interested is the husband and wife team of John Krasinski and Emily Blunt for Reed and Sue, which could work, I think.  Zac Ephron for Johnny maybe?  Ben should be CGI, but you'll need someone with a great Brooklyn accent - maybe Bobby Cannavale?

Sunday, March 25, 2018

Man-Bat and The Invaders


One scene I really liked in Justice League was Batman's battle with a Parademon at the beginning.  So far Batman has been facing off against his human, non-powered adversaries in the movies, and it was definitely time to see him fighting super powered characters on screen.  Now that the door has been opened I'd love to see Man-Bat show up in the next solo Batman flick.  They could have Kirk Langstrom working with Professor Hugo Strange.  Strange's genetic experiments created his Monster Men in the comics and could be a way to bring about characters like Man-Bat, Killer Croc and even Clayface.

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

The Human Torch and The Human Bomb



This is another natural pairing that I have been meaning to get to for a while now.  They both harness destructive abilities which they use for the cause of good.  I can imagine an enemy combatant would think twice before engaging either of these faceless heroes on the battlefield.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

The Human Torch and Wildcat


I'm not sure when Wildcat began using his own personal stylized Cat-Cycle, But I always thought is was one of the cooler rides in comics.  Sure, Ghost Rider had an awesome flaming motorcycle, but the huge cat head with eyes for headlights struck me as a great design.  I'd have loved to have seen the guys on American Chopper build a real-life version.

Saturday, November 11, 2017

7 Soldiers of Victory and The Human Torch



When people talk about accessibility of comics, sometimes I don't think they give kids enough credt for being able to figure things out.  One of the very first comic stories I read as a kid - and one that got me hooked was Justice League of America #100-102, which featured the JLA, JSA and Seven Soldiers of Victory in one big adventure.  Even Metamorpho came along for the ride!  I wasn't put off by so many characters I hadn't seen before - indeed, I was dazzled by them and wanted to find out more.

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