Old Man Logan and Kamandi

 

It looks like its a clash of dystopian futures is on the menu for this issue.  Let's hope our heroes can find a way to combine them into one that benefits both of them.

Kamandi Vs. Galactus in "The Contingency Plan!"

This story is a direct sequel to STF #4368, where The Last Boy on Earth first met The World Devourer.  For this follow up tale, I figured that it was only appropriate to use Jack Kirby images, as he was the artistic genius behind both characters.

The Avengers and Kamandi

 

Look, I have the same questions about how Kamandi was able to get the upper hand here that Chronos has.  But that's just what would have made me pick this issue up off of the shelves - just to see what shenanigans that Kang is up to this time around.

Kamandi goes Back to the Future

 

With all of sequels, prequels, reboots and re-imaginings that we regularly see from Hollywood, it is a minor miracle that the Back to the Future Trilogy has been left untarnished.   I have no doubt that there have been some pitches behind the scenes for a BTTF revival, but so far those in charge have resisted the urge to go back to the well. Let's hope for the integrity of the franchise that it stays that way. 

Kamandi Vs. Galactus

 

These two Kirby creations are may be wildly different, but it might be cool to see them in a story together.  Would Earth still be a filling snack for Galactus even after the great disaster?  And just what secret is waiting for Kamandi in the Cavern of Lost Souls?  The answers are just 60 cents away!

The Fantastic Four and Kamandi

 

Time for another all-Kirby cover. Like many writers, I am using poor little Franklin Storm as a human mcguffin.  That youngster and his burgeoning powers provided a plot device that moved many a story forward.

Kamandi previously met The Thing on a MTIO MS Paint cover from back in 2011...

The X-Men and Kamandi

 

Continued from yesterday's cover, we see that Kamandi's visit has taken quite a dramatic turn.  Will we see this line-up of X-Men when they finally make their MCU debut?  I'm not sure that Marvel is interested in doing a First Class type movie, but I know I would love to see it.  We'll see what the status of mutants is after Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness is released, I guess. 

Kamandi and The X-Men

 Presenting Part One of a Two-Part Epic!  Kamandi was a character that I liked every time I saw him in guest appearances, but I only ever read a couple of issues of his own series.  Is it worth seeking out? Make sure you stop by again tomorrow for the thrilling conclusion! 

Black Panther and Kamandi in: "The Apes of Wrath!"

 

It looks like movement is being made on the Black Panther sequel.  Rumors say that by that film's end we may have two new faces under the Black Panther mask - Shuri and M'Baku.  T'Challa will reportedly die at the beginning of the movie, setting events into motion and hopefully Marvel will find a tasteful way to present that. I did appreciate the all-Chadwick Boseman Marvel title sequence that was released a few days ago, that was a nice tribute.

These two heroes first crossed paths in STF #1471...

Kamandi and The Silver Surfer

I'd love to see Kamandi adapted as either an animated series or a CGI animated movie.  I think that Jack Kirby's incredible designs and over the top imagination created a world that would lend itself very well to either format.  We may be there effects wise to attempt a live action version, but I think that would be a lot harder to pull off successfully.

Kamandi and Sub-Mariner in: "Terror, Thy Name is Titano!"

One thing I never got about the Golden Age Sub-Mariner stories I read was the way he was depicted.  His head was shaped like a big triangle!  It wasn't just the artist's style, the other characters in the stories had normally shaped heads... but Namor himself had a noggin that was big and fat on the top and narrow at the chin.  It looked so weird to me, it was hard to get past it.

Kamandi and Namor previously met in a story that began in STF #570 and continued into STF #571 - and they were joined by The Hulk in STF #877...

Kamandi and Agents of Atlas

I really enjoyed Agents of Atlas, in the Marvel Universe, but I haven't seen them used in years.  With the casting of Randall Park as Jimmy Woo in the upcoming Ant-Man and The Wasp, though, I have some hope that they will return.  Having Agent Woo in the mix opens the door for the rest of the Agents of Atlas to appear in the movies down the line - and there's no faster way for Marvel to raise your profile in the comics than to be portrayed on the big screen.

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!

Kamandi and Thundarr the Barbarian

Thundarr the Barbarian always kind of reminded me of Kamandi when would catch the cartoon as a kid.  Add in the Jack Kirby connection and this sees like it would be a natural team up.  I remember thinking the show was fun, but the abundant use of stock footage almost made it feel like I was watching the same episode over and over

The Black Panther and Kamandi

It's frustrating that Captain America: Civil War is opening in other areas weeks before I will get a chance to see it.  I have heard great reviews so far and I am very interested to see to how the Black Panther and Spider-Man will be portrayed and figured into the plot.  Still, I am going to try and stay as spoiler free as possible, which wont be easy.  My curiosity has gotten the bettor of me and ruined a lot of movie surprises lately and I hope that won't happen again.

Machine Man and Kamandi

It's been a while since I presented an All-Kirby cover.  I think this particular pairing would make for an interesting story in that it features one of the most high-tech heroes Kirby worked on alongside the most low-tech.  Throw in a classic Kirby designed creature and set them against impossible odds and you have the recipe for a great adventure!

Kamandi and Rima

I remember noting that Rima was one of the few heroines able to make the leap from comics to animation with her appearances on The Super Friends.  I always thought that would bring her new levels of popularity, but I don't remember seeing her anywhere for decades after that.  It's too bad, her short-lived comic was beautifully illustrated by the likes of Nestor Redondo and Joe Kubert.

Kamandi meets Sub-Mariner and The Hulk

I always got a kick out of seeing Namor and The Hulk interact, whether they were working together or at odds with one another.  Namor had a nasty temper and a bad attitude towards the surface world, and no character other than The Hulk could match him in that department.  The Hulk claimed to be the strongest one there is and got his way with brute force, but Namor was one of the few that could stand up to his might. These aspects gave their relationship an interesting dynamic.

Kamandi and The Sub-Mariner (Part Two)

We have seen brief glimpses of undersea worlds in films like Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and The Abyss, but there has yet to be a big blockbuster that features an underwater civilization as its centerpiece.  Underwater filming is difficult and expensive, so it is no surprise.  Still, I think that special effects are finally at a place where a huge undersea epic could finally be realized.  Who will be the first superhero to take advantage, Sub-Mariner or Aquaman?  I think it rests with the rights for Namor - if he his with Marvel Studios, then he's a sure bet to make it to the big screen first, and if  he is tied up with the Fantastic Four at 20th Century Fox, then Aquaman has a fighting chance.

Kamandi and The Sub-Mariner (Part One)

Time for another all-Kirby cover.  It's amazing to look at today's comics and see how many of his characters and designs are being used by DC, Marvel and beyond.  There's a reason that in a field with so many amazing creators, only he is called The King.  Like the greatest from any artistic genre, I am confident that he will be inspiring artists for generations to come.

A story this epic cannot be contained to a single issue... stay tuned for part two tomorrow!