Showing posts with label Marvel Comics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marvel Comics. Show all posts

Monday, November 4, 2013

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!

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Martian Manhunter Vs. Fin Fang Foom



I love that Fin Fang Foom graduated from his early days as the villain of a monster comic to becoming a fairly wall known opponent  in the Marvel superhero line of titles.  There were a lot of giant monsters terrorizing the populace when Foom first hit the scene, but few would be able to transition genres they way that he has managed to. And why not?  With creators like Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, it's not surprising that other writes would like to use him in their stories.  Now let's get him into an Iron Man or Thor movie

Saturday, November 2, 2013

J. Jonah Jameson Joins The Green Lantern Corps



I am surprised that there has been no mention of J. Jonah Jameson or The Daily Bugle in connection with the Amazing Spider-Man sequel.  I understand that the movie will have enough on it's hands with the introduction of Electro, The Rhino and Norman Osborn among others, but still the whole newspaper photographer angle seems like a big part of the Spidey mythos to leave out for a second time.  The JJJ scenes from the first trilogy were some of the most well received, and it will be hard to top J.K. Simmons' portrayal when they do try to recast the role.  That shouldn't stop them from trying though!

Friday, November 1, 2013

Metamorpho Vs. The Absorbing Man



I think that this would be a really cool battle to see.  Metamorpho can change his shape and mimic any element, while The Absorbing Man's body takes on the properties of anything it touches.  That would make them an good match for one another.  Plus, you know that the fight would be very cool to look at as their powers make for interesting visuals.  I'd give Rex Mason the edge in this conflict, but Crusher Creel is skilled enough at using his abilities that he would make it a close one.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Man-Thing and The X-Files



I was a big fan of the X-Files when it first aired.  I loved the moody atmosphere and the chemistry between the main characters.  Unfortunately, the show began to meander after a few seasons, and it started to become clear that the writers did not have all the answers to the mysteries that they had presented.  By the time David Duchovny left, I began to lose interest.  They have had a couple of movies, but they didn't really answer a whole lot of questions either. There's been talk of a third film recently, and it might be interesting to revisit that world after so long.  Could they once again capture the magic of those first few seasons?  Or has the moment passed?

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

The Spectre and The Scarlet Witch



Elizabeth Olsen has been cast as The Scarlet Witch in Avengers: Age Of Ultron, and I don't really know what to make of that yet, as I have not seen any of her previous performances.  I know that she has received critical acclaim for films such as Martha Marcy May Marlene, so she shouldn't have a problem holding her own with Robert Downey Jr. and company.  I hope that she uses an appropriate accent for the character, it would seem odd to have Wanda Maximoff speaking with an American accent.  It will also be interesting to see how Joss Whedon deals with her hex powers.  It's always been a little confusing to me understanding exactly what the limits are in the comics.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

The Bondsmen



These guys all know how to save the day even if they have to break a few rules along the way  It would be cool to see them join together to take down a criminal empire or two.  I like the idea of Bond having the best back ups ever, and it would be fun to come up with an interesting reason for each member to owe him a favor, leading to the creation of the team.  This isn't the last we will see of the Bondsmen.

Monday, October 28, 2013

Superman and Wolverine



These two both fall under the broad category of "super-hero", but are quite different from one another. I think that the differences they have are what would make for an interesting pairing, though.  I am sure they could eventually find some common ground, as they are both virtually indestructible and age more slowly than those around them.  Plus, when you get down to it, both of them are all about doing the right thing no matter what the personal sacrifice may be. Yeah, the more I think about it. the more I would like to see them interact.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

The Hulk on The Planet of The Apes



One of the sequels I am most looking forward to is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.  I was surprised at how much I enjoyed Rise of the Planet of the Apes, it turned out to be my favorite movie from 2011.  Still, the sequel seems to be a tougher film to pull off, and it will be interesting to see how they approach the continuing story of an ape populace gaining intellect as the human race is dying off.  Hopefully, it will live up to the standards of the first installment.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

The Creeper and Daredevil in "Mob Rule!"



Daredevil as a live action property is back in the hands of Marvel, and it will be interesting to see how they proceed with the character.  While I think that it would be cool to have another cinematic outing, this time with Marvel Studios at the rein, maybe there is another route they could take.  Of all of their most popular characters, I think Daredevil would be most suited for a TV series.  His powers, adventures and adversaries are larger than life, but for the most part still down to earth enough to adapt to a weekly series without having to water down the concept. Add in the legal aspect and  you would have all the ingredients for a successful series.  Whether they decide to go with the big screen or the small screen, I hope that Marvel doesn't wait too long before they give DD another shot.

Friday, October 25, 2013

Captain America and Wonder Woman (Vs. the Barons!)



The trailer for Captain America: The Winter Soldier has been released, and I like what I see so far.  The costume looks better than the one he wore in The Avengers and the Winter Soldier looks like he stepped right out of the comics.  I wish The Falcon's outfit was closer to the classic version, but the brief glimpse of the Ultimate Comics-inspired suit looks pretty cool to me.  It will be fun to see more of the Black Widow, not to mention Robert Redford back in a big blockbuster. I was not crazy about Iron Man 3, but between this trailer and the one for Thor: The Dark World, Marvel looks to be back on the right track.  I hope that the films live up to the promise of the footage I have seen thus far.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Wildcat and Thor



This cover is continued from yesterday's entry, and while it may seem like a far fetched tale with mis-matched characters, it's the kind of Bob Haney-style concept that I would have loved back in the day.  Sure things could get a little wacky and would not jibe with established continuity, but that devil-may-care attitude lent the stories a sense of unpredictability and fun. Wildcat was the star of quite a few Haney-penned Brave and the Bold issues, so he is a fitting choice to anchor this two-parter.


Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Justice League of America And Throg



This is a character that should just be ridiculous, but for some reason I think he is really cool.  A frog with the power of Thor? It sounds crazy, but Marvel made it work.  He's a nice reminder that you can't judge a hero by their size. I say thee ribbit!

Monday, October 21, 2013

The Fantastic Four and The Incredibles



Given the power sets and the family aspect, it's clear to see that The Fantastic Four was a major inspiration for The Incredibles, so it would definitely be fun to see the two teams meet. Pixar seems to be open to sequels with Toy Story, Monsters inc., Cars and Finding Nemo receiving follow up installments, so I hope they finally give The Incredibles another cinematic outing.  I would love to see what director Brad Bird has in mind for the next chapter in their story.  The FF are currently in line for a cinematic reboot, but too little has been released yet for me to determine whether they will be improving on the previous franchise or straying further from the original concept.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Katana and Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu




Well, it has been announced that DC is cancelling Katana. I'm glad that they took a chance with her but maybe the timing was just off.  Perhaps if DC had given Katana more time to shine in the pages of Justice League of America and in the Beware the Batman TV series, interest in a solo series would have been greater.

I wasn't a huge fan of martial arts comics growing up, but I did like Shang-Chi because he was rooted in the Marvel Universe and could interact with their heroes and villains.  The great artwork didn't hurt either.  Artists like Gil Kane, Mike Zeck and Paul Gulacy produced some very memorable covers for the character
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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Batman and The Thing in "Sacrifice Play!"




Here are two guys about to be reinterpreted for the big screen, and I hope that the filmmakers will have learned from previous attempts.  While I can't fault Michael Chiklis' performance, the bodysuit that he wore in the previous Fantastic Four films never worked for me.  It's time for a fully realized CGI Thing. And Christian Bale did Batman proud, but I am ready for a more detective-based caped crusader with a somewhat less distracting voice, so I hope the Ben Affleck version moves in that direction.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Death and Hela



Forget the grim reaper - when it comes to the living embodiment of death in comic books, the depiction is sometimes a bit more attractive than a skeleton wearing a cloak.  I guess it only makes sense to soften the image of death in comics, as it is not nearly as final a state of being  that it is on the real world.  If you are a comic character who passes on, usually you just have to bide your time until you are resurrected in one manner or another.  In the meantime, you get to hang out with a cute goth chick or a leather clad temptress - doesn't sound so bad to me.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Plastic Man and Deadpool



These two wise guys may have been created a generation apart, but I think they would work perfectly well in a story together.  They both see their respective worlds differently from any other hero and neither ever seems to take things too seriously, no matter how dire they situation they find themselves in. Whether they would get along or be at odds, it would be a fun story to read!

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Robin and Kitty Pryde



When I first heard that DC was going to be giving their continuity a reboot, I thought that it would be the perfect chance to simplify the history of the multiple Robins.  Instead, it just made matters more complicated, keeping all the Robins around and condensing the timeline.  While I do like all the characters that have taken on the title, I still believe that so many Robins just serves to dilute the concept.  Now they have even thrown Carrie Kelley into the present day mix!  This is definitely a job for a time-travelling Kitty Pryde!

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Legion of Super-Heroes and The X-Men



The All-New X-Men and Legion of Super-Heroes had a secret weapon in common:  Dave Cockrum.  Not only was he a dynamic artist that flourished in team environments, giving each character in a large cast their own distinct traits - his amazing knack for costume design  made for some of the best looking teams in comics.  How cool would a crossover between these two groups have been with Cockrum on art, depicting so many of his cool designs at once?

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