Swamp Thing and Storm in: "Rebirth and Renewal!"

 

As the dialogue indicates, this is a direct sequel to STF #3813, in which Swamp Thing came to Ororo's rescue.  On good turn deserves another, and now it is his time to be healed.

Swamp Thing and Judge Dredd

 

Looks like Dredd is out of his jurisdiction, which usually makes for an entertaining tale. He wouldn't be there unless the was chasing down some kind of larger threat.  Let's hope that he and Swamp Thing can work together to confront whatever it may be. 

Swamp Thing and Storm

 

This is not a team-up that I would instantly think of, but when I decided on the hook, the story potential really appealed to me.  It would be interesting to see Ororo enter this new stage in her evolution.

I was happy to use the artwork of the amazing Steve Bissette here.  I was lucky enough to pick up a sketch by him many years ago:

Galactus Vs. Swamp Thing

 

This is a battle that I would love to see.  These two characters are both immensely powerful, but have vastly different types of abilities at their disposal.  I can see it resulting in page after page of wide screen action.  The right artist could really make their confrontation a visual treat.

Swamp Thing and Star Trek

 

The crew of the Enterprise has crossed paths with all sorts of incredible beings in their travels - why not an Earth Elemental?  I was glad to use a Swamp Thing image here by the amazing John Totleben.  Several years back, I was lucky enough to pick up this cool crossover sketch by him and Mike Gustovich of comics' two greatest muck monsters:

Swamp Thing and Sherlock Holmes

A friend of mine gave me a copy of The Complete Stories of Sherlock Holmes, and I absolutely devoured it.I had seen the character in some movies, but finally reading the original tales made me a life long fan.  I've made a point to pass on the collection to others.  The stories are all great, but my favorites include the first one, A Study in Scarlet, which introduces Holmes, Watson, LeStrade and the whole setting.  Other standouts include The Solitary Cyclist, The Greek Interpreter and The Red-Headed League.  My Favorite has to be The Musgrave Ritual, there are some really great twists and turns in that one.

Man-Wolf Vs. Swamp Thing

Justice League Dark is coming back in a new series, and I have to say I was amused at the slight redesign given to Swamp Thing.  He now has long flowing vines of "hair", making him look somewhat like famed Swamp Thing scribe Alan Moore - and it kind of works!  I wasn't crazy about the antlers he grew for a while a few years back, but this I can live with.

Cloak and Dagger and Constantine

I've seen a trailer for the upcoming Cloak and Dagger TV show, and while it didn't show much in the way of powers or costumes, I liked what I saw.  The actors seemed well cast and the tone seemd right.  I think they are great characters for the small screen and the show has potential.  I'll definitely be checking it out.

Hmmmm - just who is responsible for terrorizing the neighborhood?  Make sure you come back tomorrow for the thrilling conclusion!

Deadman and Spider-Man

Poor Spidey.  His marriage was wiped away because of concerns that it made him seem too old, and now a new young, hip Spider-Man swings into town, making Peter Parker the "old" Spider-Man anyway.  Does that mean that he will get his bride back?  Not while Marvel is about to introduce a new teenage Peter in the movies, I suspect.

Beta Ray Bill and Swamp Thing

We have seen numerous characters assume the power of Thor by now, but when Beta Ray Bill first hit the scene, it was still a new and shocking development to see.  And boy, did he really hit the scene, making his debut by smashing his hammer through the logo of Thor #337 - it's no wonder they had to create a brand new logo for issue #338!  It was a great way to introduce a new character, and i have been a fan ever since.

Swamp Thing and The Micronauts

Talk of the long in development Justice League Dark movie has picked up again, with director and casting rumors floating around.  Even though Guillermo Del Toro is no longer attached to the project, apparently his top choice for the role of Swamp Thing was Ron Perlman - and the studio is still interested in him.  I had figured Swamp Thing would be a CGI creation, but if they are going to go with a live actor, I think that Perlman makes for a great choice.

Swamp Thing and Gargoyle

The Gargoyle is one of those Marvel characters that I always hoped would gain more popularity and wider recognition.  I love the design of his look and like that he is not your typical 20-something aged hero - his advanced age gives him a unique perspective.  I haven't seen him getting much use lately and hope he can find a new home in comics again.

Swamp Thing and The Silver Surfer

These two characters both possess incredible power and that in other hands would be deadly on a planetary scale.  Fortunately, they are two of the most thoughtful heroes in comicdom.  I'd love to see a story with them together not only for the amazing visuals it would provide, but also the insightful dialogue between the two.

Swamp Thing and Daredevil

Charlie Cox has been named as the new Daredevil for the upcoming Netflix series.  I must confess that I am not familiar with this actor, so I don't know what to make of this development.  Apparently he has made an impression from his performance on Boardwalk Empire, a show I have yet to sample.  He looks like he could make for a convincing Matt Murdock at least. Marvel's casting decisions have been pretty smart so far, and I am going to trust them on this one.

Swamp Thing and Concrete

I'd love to see a story that unites these two characters.  Once human, each was transferred into an incredibly powerful new body and status quo.  Despite the extreme change in their outward appearance and altered perceptions, their intellect and thoughtful natures are constant reminders of the men that they once were.  Their stories are filled with beautiful artwork and mind bending ideas, and it would be a treat to see them cross paths some day.

Swamp Thing and Doctor Strange

The past week there have been reports that Gullermo Del Toro is interested in directing a film called Heaven Sent, which would feature DC's stable of supernatural characters - Swamp Thing, Deadman, Constantine, The Phantom Stranger, Zatanna, The Demon and so on.  I fondly remember the epic storylines that Alan Moore would write with these mystical stars during his Saga of the Swamp Thing run.  This almost sounds too good to be true so I am not holding my breath at this point.  But with the Success of The Avengers, I guess anything is possible - and if such a film is indeed in the planning stages, Del Toro is just about the perfect choice.  Let's hope this becomes a reality.