Showing posts with label Marvel Comics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marvel Comics. Show all posts
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Iron Man Vs. Darkseid
I'd have loved to read this match up if only to see what kind of cool machines Jack Kirby would come up with. Tony Stark having access to Apokolips technology, as imagined by Kirby? You just know there would have been some amazing designs.
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Darkseid,
DC Comics,
Iron Man,
Jack Kirby,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Friday, August 1, 2014
Booster Gold and Dazzler
While doing my interview with the Clobberin' Time podcast the other night, this pairing was suggested. At first, it seemed like an odd choice, but when you consider that both of these characters embrace the media side of their superhero careers, it actually makes sense and could be a pretty fun story. Thanks to Matt Fisher for the inspiration!
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Robin and Iron Fist
Netflix' Daredevil seems to be well underway. with a cast and premiere date announced, so hopefully we will start hearing some news on the rest of their upcoming Marvel series. I'm not sure who I would pick to portray Danny Rand, Iron Fist. I have read that Zac Ephron has been in the running for a Marvel role, but I just can't see him in the role. Whoever they choose, I hope they have equal acting and martial arts chops.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Robin and Spider-Man
Stan Lee has often mentioned how he created Spider-Man as an answer to Robin and the other teen superhero sidekicks, figuring that kids wanted to envision themselves as the hero and not just the junior partner. While there is certainly truth to that, and it was a huge element in Spidey's success, I definitely think the hero/sidekick mentor relationship lends itself to a lot of interesting stories. That was part of the appeal for me when it came to Tim Drake, I really enjoyed the relationship between his Robin and Batman. The interaction between the two of them as well as characters like Alfred and Nightwing made for a lot of engaging comics, and I am sorry that he has become somewhat redundant since the introduction of Damian Wayne.
By the way, this story is not over, so stay tuned for Part Two tomorrow!
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DC Comics,
Jo Chen,
Lee Bermejo,
Marvel Comics,
Robin,
Spider-Man,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Gargoyles and Gargoyle
I avoided Disney's animated Gargoyles series when it first came out, thinking it was meant for very young viewers. After hearing plenty of positive reviews, I gave the series a shot in reruns and I am glad that I did. I liked all of the characters and the continuity between episodes made for and engaging saga.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Green Lantern and Thor in "Boy Toy!"
Girlfriends in comics used to have a few standard patterns. They were there to get captured and rescued, try to discover the hero's identity, or get disappointed by their boyfriends frequent disappearing acts. That's why I liked the angle they gave to Carol Ferris - not only was she Hal Jordan's boss, which was a nice spin on the usual comic book relationship, but she eventually became one of his major villains as well. These things gave their stories some originality and set them apart from the comic book couples. There is also a parallel with the original Green Lantern, Alan Scott - who eventually went on to marry The Harlequin, one of the female members of his rogues gallery.
Friday, July 25, 2014
The Spectre and The Avengers
One of the coolest things about the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron is that we will get to see Cap's Kooky Quartet in action. Set photos have indeed confirmed that there will be at least one scene with these four fighting side-by-side. But will anybody actually call them by the nickname Stan Lee provided so many years ago? My hunch is yes, and Tony Stark is my guess to utter the term.
The upcoming Constantine series is said to include a police officer by the name of Jim Corrigan! Is this just a tease, or will we eventually see the Spectre appear on TV? I hope so, because I've always felt that the ghost of vengeance has great potential in live action.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Moon Knight and The Badger
These two have each had similar psychological issues, so I think they would find kindred spirits in one another. Pity the poor hoodlums that get in their way, though!
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Spider-Woman and Wonder Girl
Both of these characters have had their past rewritten, leaving th em to wonder where they really came from. What if they came from the same place and their murky past was part of some grand design? I think that might make for an interesting tale.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
The Mighty Mightor Vs. The Mighty Thor
These two have more than a little in common with each other, so I think that a match-up between them could be pretty cool. I checked out some Mightor episodes and wow did it bring me back! Early Saturday mornings watching Hanna-Barberra's world of Super Adventure with a big bowl of cereal? Those were the days!
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Hanna-Barbera,
Jack Kirby,
Marvel Comics,
Mightor,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Thor
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Superman and Colossus
The first official picture of Henry Cavill from Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice has been released, and other than some minor tweaks to the wrists and belt, it is pretty much the same costume we saw in Man of Steel. Cavill's hairstyle has changes, and while it suits the character better, I still would like to see the classic spit curl. An "S" on the cape would be nice to see as well. The colors look a bit dark still, but the picture looks like a nighttime scene in Gotham City, so I will hold out judgment on that. It's a little strange to be seeing promotional images for a film two years away.
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Colossus,
DC Comics,
Dick Giordano,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Superman,
Team Up
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Plastic Man and Howard the Duck
These two characters each seem to work best when their stories embrace the absurdities of life, so I imagine that a tale featuring them together would be filled with plenty of crazy antics and plot twists. Comics are getting a bit too grim and serious for my tastes these days, so I hope these guys return soon to bring some of the fun back.
Monday, July 14, 2014
The Flash and The Whizzer in "Fatal Finish Line!"
With characters like Firestorm slated to appear, the upcoming Flash series sounds like it will be fully embracing its comic boot roots, and I think that's a very good thing. More than any other character, The Flash has always been involved with Earth Two, so I hope that the original Flash, Jay Garrick, will play a part in the series eventually. Parallel Earths would be a very cool concept to explore in the series.
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Andy Kubert,
DC Comics,
Flash,
Gil Kane,
Jay Garrick,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Whizzer
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Batgirl and Daredevil
Batgirl is the latest character to have her self titled comic experience a change in creative teams, and from what I have seen so far, I like the sound of the new direction. I am not sure how it fits in continuity wise, but Barbara Gordon will be back in graduate school. Writers Cameron Stewart and Brenden Fletcher have indicated that the title will feature a lighter tone and I think that's a welcome change after all the angst the character has gone through in the last couple of decades. I also quite like the costume redesign, which you can see here: http://images.gmanews.tv/v3/webpics/v3/2014/07/2014_07_11_21_44_34_01.jpg.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Marvel Boy and Captain Marvel Jr.
I have always preferred Freddy Freeman's Captain Marvel costume to Billy Batson's. The original is a classic, but there's something about the color scheme on Captain Marvel Jr's outfit that really makes the design pop to my eyes. Marvel Boy didn't have quite the same fashion sense, but it has been cool to see how the character and concept have been handled over the years.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Wild Dog and Judge Dredd
I'm guessing that the only way a by-the-books character like Judge Dredd would team up with loose cannon like Wild Dog is if he found himself on the wrong side of the law as well. It might be fun to watch these two forced to depend on each other while battling a government organization out to take them down.
Monday, July 7, 2014
The Hulk and Magnus, Robot Fighter
Pretty much any time I see an image of Magnus, he is smashing some kind of robot to bits. Seems to me that he would be just the kind of guy that The Hulk would not mind joining forces with. No need for any major strategy sessions, just see a robot and pound away!
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Iceman and Luke Skywalker
It was great to finally see Bobby Drake fully ice-up and use his ice slides in X-Men: Days of Future Past, even if he did look a little odd with a beard. Hopefully we will see more from Iceman in future installments of the X-Men film franchise, now that it teems to have been revitalized a bit.
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Iceman,
Joe Jusko,
Luke Skywalker,
Marvel Comics,
Star Wars,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Saturday, July 5, 2014
The Empire Strikes The X-Men
Star Wars Episode VII has hit a speed bump with Harrison Ford's on-set injury. Han Solo is reportedly very heavily featured in the film, so filming around a broken ankle and waiting for it to heal will certainly delay production. I don't mind if the release date is moved though - I would rather have that than rushed filming or a diminished role for Ford.
The events of this story will lead directly into tomorrow's issue,so be sure to check back!
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Beast,
cyclops,
Iceman,
Jack Kirby,
Jean Grey,
Marvel Comics,
Star Wars,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
The Angel,
X-Men
Friday, July 4, 2014
Stargirl and Captain America in "Freedom Will Ring..."
I haven't checked in with Stargirl since the New 52 reboot, but it seems like she has been getting plenty of exposure in the Justice League titles. I really liked the legacy aspect of the character, and how she had ties to heroes like Starman, Stripesy and the Star-Spangled Kid. With the loss of the original Earth Two characters, I wonder how much of that history is still intact in the present continuity.
Cap first met Stargirl in STF #501...
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