Ka-Zar and Batgirl

I was sorry to hear of John Romita Sr.'s passing last week.  When I was a Kid, Romita's style provided what I considered to be the definitive versions of Marvel Characters, mainly because so much of his artwork was used on promotional materials. He could draw anything from heroic figures to beautiful women to demonic villains to engaging cover scenes.  He was one of the true masters of the field and he will be missed.

 

Deadman and Shanna & Ka-Zar

 

I wondered in an earlier post about whether The Savage Land would show up in the MCU.  While I do think it will eventually, now I wonder just where it will appear.  I doubt Ka-Zar & Shanna would get their own film but could they and their home show up in another?  Perhaps a third Black Panther installment or fifth Captain America film?  Maybe Shang Chi could visit in a sequel of his own?  The Fantastic Four are always exploring new lands, maybe they could discover it down the line.

Ka-Zar and Starfire

 

This is another unlikely combo, but when I think about it, Koriand'r might like visiting The Savage Land.  She's right at home in brutal, unforgiving environments but would also have an appreciation for all the beauty that is there as well.  She would have not a problem finding sparring partners to hone her warrior skills. Plus, the folks that live there dress in even skimpier outfits than she does.

Ka-Zar and Hawkman

 

Kevin Feige seems to really like beating DC to the punch.  He went forward with Captain America: Civil War once Batman V Superman was announced, ramped up The Eternals when New Gods was considered and now he is going to get the multiverse going before DC's Flash movie does the same.  With that in mind, I really hope that Warner Brothers announces a Warlord movie.  It might never get made, like much that they announce, but at least it might convince Feige to greenlight a Ka-Zar film!

Ka-Zar and B'Wana Beast

B'wana Beast is one of the heroes that Grant Morrison brought back during his run on Animal Man.  Morrison is well known for his talent at writing off-beat and bizarre characters as well as his love for all of the obscure corners of DC's Silver Age, so showcasing this creator of animal hybrids was right up his alley.  Lets hope he doesn't sit on the shelf for decades before another writer takes a crack at him.

Thanks to BigMike20X6 for suggesting the idea of getting these two together!

Ka-Zar and Warlord

The Savage Land is one locale we have not seen (or even had mentioned) yet in the MCU.  I wouldn't be surprised to see it show up one day though.  I mean, Marvel heroes vs. dinosaurs on the big screen?  Take my money now!  Maybe once the X-Men are up and running, we'll get a cool Sauron plot.

Ka-Zar and Vixen

We've had lots of exotic locales represented in the MCU so far.  One quite notable exception is The Savage Land.  Plenty of cool stories have taken place there and I would love to see it (along with Ka-Zar, Shanna and Zabu) on the big screen.  Live action Marvel heroes against Sauron and an army of Dinosaurs?  That would be epic!

Kamandi and Ka-Zar

i was pleasantly surprised to see The Kamandi Challenge in DC's recent solicitations.  Not only am I glad to see The Last Boy on Earth getting some more exposure, it also is using the round-robin format of DC Challenge, a fondly remembered maxi-series.  Each issue is handled by a different creative team that has to solve a cliffhanger and leave a new one while keeping the story moving along.  Fun stuff!

Superman and Ka-Zar & Shanna

I like that Marvel could have their cake and eat it too when it came to Ka-Zar and Shanna.  With the Savage Land setting, they could tell Tarzan-type tales away from civilization, and then they could also have their jungle characters interacting with their more mainstream roster of super heroes.  The story possibilities

Tarzan and Ka-Zar

Talk about a couple of overachievers!  As if living in the jungle and fending off attacks from lions, tigers and crocodiles in only a loincloth didn't make them tough enough, they both regularly seemed to be going toe to toe with dinosaurs as well!  It's a good thing they have their trusty knives on them at all times (how do you think that they always keep their faces so clean shaven?)

Batman and Ka-Zar

Ka-Zar was basically a Tarzan Knock of at first glance, but the twist of his locale, the Savage Land - set in the present day with Dinosaurs alongside the usual jungle denizens - was enough to make him stand out. I liked that he could appear alongside all of the more traditional Marvel heroes one minute, and have a lone jungle story in the next. His guest appearances were my main exposure to his adventures, I loved his tales with the X-Men and Spider-Man.