Man-Thing and Hawk & Dove

 

I wonder which of these brothers would get along better with Man-Thing?  Hank shows less outward fear than Don does, but he is also a lot more aggressive.  Their interactions would be fun to watch play out.

Deadman and Man-Thing

 

There's definitely a cool moody mystery tale that could be told with these two. Deadman has been rumored to be in the works for inclusion in the DCU, and I hope to hear more on that soon.  I enjoyed Man-Thing's MCU introduction and hope that we have not seen the last of him there.

Constantine and Man-Thing

 

Someone with as much supernatural knowledge as John Constantine would likely not succumb to a fear-fueled fiery combustion in the presence of the Man-Thing, so they would make for an interesting partnership.  The only question is just wha tthe muck-encrusted swamp dweller wants from the Hellblazer.

Man-Thing and The Atom

 

This would be an odd battle to be sure, given their different power sets.  But hey, if Gil Kane and Bob Wiacek were illustrating it, I'd be sure to check it out.  It would be fun to see how they turn the tables on Faust.

Man-Thing and Scooby-Doo!

 

DC's fun Scooby-Doo Team-Up series has paired the Mystery, Inc. gang up with most of the DCU heroes, but there's no reason they can't cross paths with Marvel stars here on the blog.  Man-Thing would be at the top of the list for me.  I'd like to see them try tearing that mask off!

Man-Thing Vs. Jonah Hex in: "Bayou Rematch!"

 

Man-Thing has clearly held that grudge for a while - These two first clashed way back in STF #394, over a decade ago. I've been meaning to get them back together for a while, I think if they learned to work together, they could be a decent team.

Man-Bat, Man-Thing and Yoda

 

I'm looking forward to the Obi Wan Kenobi series on Disney+.  Will Yoda show up at some point?  I haven't heard anything about that but of all the announced series, that seems to be the most likely place for him to make an appearance.  I won't be holding my breath for a scene like the one above, though - but it would be very cool!

Man-Thing first traveled to Dagobah in STF #303, and he previously met Man-Bat in STF #333...

The Silent Partners in: "Breaking the Silence!"

 

We've now seen The Darkhold on Wanda/Vision after a version of the book was used on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., so it appears that Kevin Feige is ready to use concepts and characters from the Marvel TV shows.  That's good to hear, because I think the MCU will do a much better job of presenting heroes like Black Bolt and The Inhumans and villains like Absorbing Man and Graviton than we got in their first live action incarnations.

This is the fifth adventure of The Silent Partners - they last appeared battling Soundwave in STF #2810... the recruited Man-Thing in STF #2250, they were targeted in STF #1650, and made their debut in STF #764...

Man-Thing Vs. The Atom

 

For such an inhuman looking character, Man-Thing certainly inspired a lot of artists.  Looking over the comics that the muck monster has appeared in, I am impressed by how many striking covers and splash pages there are.  Maybe it's the swamp setting or the horror element to the character that got their creative juices flowing.  Whatever the reason, this ugly mug has been a part of a lot of beautiful artwork.

The Silent Partners in: "Shouted Down by Soundwave!"

I was a little to old to get into Transformers toys when they hit the scene, but Soundwave looked like one of the cooler ones.  I like that he transformed from a cassette tape player that also worked in his robot form.  I can imagine that made for lots of fun by swapping the recordings out..

This is the fourth adventure of The Silent Partners - they last appeared recruiting Man-Thing in STF #2250, they were targeted in STF #1650, and made their debut in STF #764...

Aquaman Vs. Man-Thing

Man-Thing was name-checked in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., but I would like to see him actually included somewhere in the MCU.  I first thought a Doctor Strange sequel might be a good place, but that seems like it has enough going on already.  With talk of Ghost Rider being brought back and Mahershala Ali as Blade, Marvel seems ready to explore their darker side, so maybe a Midnight Sons type of movie could be a way to go.

Joker & Harley Quinn Vs. Man-Thing

The trailer for the animated Harley Quinn show was released at Comicon, and it looks like a lot of fun. I was surprised to see how many other DC characters were included in it, and I thought that Kaley Cuoco did a good job at voicing Harley.  I wish I was as optimistic about Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), but I have not been very impressed with what I have seen from that movie so far.  Hopefully a full trailer will change my mind once one is released.

Calvin & Hobbes and Man-Thing

I'm willing to bet there are a lit of owners that have named their new kittens "Hobbes", particularly during the original run of the Calvin & Hobbes comic strip.  Being a cat lover and owner myself, I can understand.  My current cat Ace is named after a fictional pet as well - just don't tell him it's Batman's dog!  Heck, the main reason I am interested in seeing Captain Marvel is to check out Goose the Cat (Chewie in the comics) because reviewers seem to agree that he steals the show.

Animal Man, Man-Thing and Concrete (Vs. The A-V-M Man!)

When I first featured this trio together in STF #2425, more than one commenter felt it only natural that they face off against the Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man, so - here you go!

Today is my 50th Birthday,  and I honestly still feel very young at heart. This blog has been a part of that - reading, collecting and creating comics brought me a lot of happiness as a kid and this project has helped me stay in touch with the good feelings that the hobby brings.

Animal Man, Man-Thing and Concrete

I like all of these guys for their offbeat natures - Concrete would prefer to be a pacifist despite his powerful new body, Animal Man is conflicted by the very nature of his being a fictional character, and Man-Thing's silent nature always makes his motives tough to figure out.  It might be fun to have them thrown together to face a common enemy.

Sinestro Vs. Man-Thing

I am not expecting any follow ups to Justice League in the theaters any time soon, given the critical and commercial reaction to the first outing.  While I think at least a soft reboot is in order, I have to admit that I liked the tease at the end of the formation of a Legion of Doom / Injustice League-type team.  I still hope that we will see a story line like that in the movies one of these days.

The Silent Partners in: "Monster in the Mix!"

I thought it was time to increase the ranks of the stealthiest team in the STF Universe - and without much discussion, Man-Thing has joined in! I mentioned in the comments to their last appearance that they would be adding a member next time out - did any of you guess correctly?

This is the third adventure of The Silent Partners - they last appeared in STF #1650, and made their debut in STF #764...

Warlord and Man-Thing

I hope Marvel finds a way to bring Man-Thing back to the screen, if nothing more than to replace the memory of his cheesy TV movie.  He's got a great, creepy design and would be cool to see him as a supporting character in a future Netflix series or Doctor Strange movie.

Man-Thing Vs. The Demon

This might be a fun match up.  Two incredibly powered creatures that nevertheless have strong ties to humanity despite their outward appearances, one silent and passive and the other eloquent and aggressive. 

Man-Thing and The Spectre in: "The Desperation of Doctor Thirteen!"

I always wondered why Dr. Thirteen was such a skeptic in his back up comic stories.  I mean, he lived in the DC Universe, where super heroes and villains were quite common,  The Justice League alone included an Atlantean, an Amazon and three aliens!  I think my mind would have been a little more open to the unknown.

Man-Thing First met The Spectre in STF #1081...