Ultraman Vs. Red Hulk

 

We've seen Superman battle the Hulk before, but these two dark reflections would probably really let loose on one another.  There would definitely be a lot of collateral damage in this one - but who wins?

Jolt and Static

 

These are two great heroes that we don't see enough of.  Static's film debut has been rumored, but I haven't heard much about that lately.  The Thunderbolts did make it to the big screen, but alas not the original incarnation of the team where Jolt became a member.

Coming Tomorrow:  STF #5000! Including lots of extra features! Following the double sized cover depicting a rivalry that's been simmering in the background for years, there will be a new Saturday Cartoon Line Up, STF-Inspired Action Figures, Board Games, Playsets and More!

Harley Quinn and Spider-Man

 

I'm a little bit surprised that I haven't paired these two together as solo acts yet.  The wisecracks would be flowing freely in this tale, that's for sure. Harley previously met Spidey as part of The Suicide Squad in STF #2782...

The Punisher and Hitman (Part Two)

 

Continued from yesterday's cover, we see that these two are diving head first into the challenge that awaits below.  Let's hope they have what it takes to live to tell the tale!

Robin and The New Warriors

 

This is another cover which required a lot of de-cluttering and extension before I could add in any new elements.  Here is a look at the behind the scenes process: 

Red Tornado and Human Torch Vs. Terrax

 

Red Tornado and Johnny Storm were two of the heroes that Jamie Madrox used the H-Dial to become in STF #4496, and I thought it would be cool for them to actually share an adventure together.  I needed an Earth-based villain, and Terrax suited the job nicely.

Firestorm and The Beast

 

Two of my favorite heroes duking it out with demons for 22 pages would be enough incentive for me to pick up this issue.  Ronnie Raymond works well with intellectual types like Hank McCoy, so I see this as a winning combination.

The Thing and Mon-El

 

A Star-Trek-related mission that has to be kept secret from Starfleet, the LSH and FF?  I know I'd be interested in finding out just what's going on in this issue. I'm glad I could finally feature this pairing, which I have been meaning to get to since my MTIO: The Lost Issues days.

Sub-Mariner, Stingray & Namorita meet The Teen Titans

 

Namorita joined the Teen Titans back in STF #1714, and the team previously crossed paths with her and her cousin, The Sub-Mariner and back in STF #2648.  I figured that the third part in this ongoing saga should involve a third sea-faring guest star, and that was an opportunity to use the always cool Stingray.

The Creeper Vs. Carnage

 

I think that this would be an interesting match up.  Would Jack Ryder's agility and enhanced strength and healing be enough to take on the raw power of a symbiote? 

The Legion of Super-Heroes and The New Warriors

 

Well, this certainly looks like it will be a crowded issue.  Let's hope that the LSH and their time traveling visitors can stop tripping over each other long enough to face of against whatever threat has brought them together!

Masters of Evil Vs. The Justice Society of America

 

This Anniversary Issue took quite a bit of tweaking for me to get it to work. Here's a behind the scenes look at how I removed the Marvel heroes to make room for the JSA:

The New Warriors Vs. Darkseid

 

Marvel seems intent on bringing the Young Avengers to the MCU.  That's all good and well, but these guys are the teen Marvel team that I'd really like to see join the fun.  I think their series sold a lot better than any of the Young Avengers titles, after all.

Sub-Mariner and Captain Atom

 

This is another cover that required a bit of prep work on the main background image before I could add the heroes in.  Here's a look at the behind-the-scenes process:

Doomsday Vs. Venom

 

This is a battle that would be fun to see, and for an artist to illustrate.  Especially if Doomsday ends up getting venomized as some point - I can only imagine the damage he could cause then!

Deathstroke and Black Widow

 

The line up for the Thunderbolts movie has been announced, and with a line up that includes Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, Taskmaster, The Contessa, Winter Soldier, USAgent and Ghost, it feels like it will pretty much be a sequel to Black Widow, with a few other characters thrown in.  I would have preferred Marvel started with the Citizen-V led team of masquerading villains from the comics, but it will be interesting to see what is done with this group.

I am always happy to use artwork by the incredible Mike Mckone.  I was fortunate enough to pick up an original page by him several years back:

Static Joins The New Warriors

 

With the introductions of America Chavez and Kamala Khan to the MCU, there's been a lot of discussion about Marvel setting up a team of Young Avengers.  That's sounds good, but what about the teen team that predated them?  New Warriors always had an interesting cast of characters, and it would be cool to see them in live action some day.

Guy Gardner and Nova

 

Every time I see Sean William Scott on a commercial for the new show Welcome to Flatch, I think of what a missed opportunity it is that he has not been cast as Guy Gardner for the in-development Green Lantern Corps series on HBO Max.  I just think he has the perfect look for the role and has proven himself adept at  action and comedy in his previous work.  Finn Wittrock is the one who has actually landed the role, an actor that I am not familiar with.  Let's hope he brings DC comics' favorite lovable jerk to effectively to life.

Batman and Spider-Man in: "Bested by the Bat-Bus!"

 

My father used to drive our family of nine around in a Volkswagen bus when I was a kid.  More recently, one of my brothers purchased a vintage 1972 VW bus, and boy, does riding in it bring back memories.  When I saw that Batman had one of his own, I knew that I had to make a cover around it.  

Batman and Spider-Man have a bit of history on STF: The Lost Issues...

Batman got his first look at the Spider-Buggy in STF #1628...
The Batman/Spidey movie premiered in STF #1014
Spidey and JJJ joined forces against Batman in STF #937...
They were joined by some Amazing Friends in back in October 2011...
The shared a Golden Age adventure in September 2011...
Spidey wore his black outfit for their  July 2010 meeting...
And here is where they first crossed paths.

And don't forget that The Spider-Buggy has seen action with Superman, as well...

Ultraman Vs. Venom

 

I thought I would present a take on the crossover that started it all.  I remember seeing ads for Superman Vs. Spider-Man and being fascinated by them.  It was a mythical comic to me as it took about a decade before I would be able to own a copy.

Ultraman here is by Ethan Van Sciver.  I was glad to get a sketch by him several years ago: