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

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Wonder Woman and Elektra



As soon as news of the Netflix Daredevil series was released, there has been much speculation as to who would be playing Elektra.  Some assumed it would be Rosario Dawson, but her role has been revealed as Night Nurse.  With production well underway, and no new announcements, I wonder if Elektra will even be a part of the show.  It is understandable that the show runners do not want to follow the same path as the movie, and maybe they are going to concentrate more on Karen Page as a romantic interest.  Oh, well - they have to same some stuff for season 2!

Friday, November 21, 2014

Sgt. Rock and The Sub-Mariner



Whenever I look over old Sgt. Rock comics looking for images, I am struck by the power of Joe Kubert's covers.  He really knew how to stop a casual browser in their tracks, and demand that they pick up a particular issue.  Even a die-hard superhero fan like me had to find out what happened inside the pages of those war comics.


Thursday, November 20, 2014

Ultron and Bender



I thoroughly enjoyed the recent Futurama crossover episode of The Simpsons.  I remember a fun comic book version of this meeting from years back that I loved, and I wondered why it took so long for a TV version.  It was worth the wait, with a ton of great gags - starting with one of my personal favorite characters, the Hedonism Bot, filling in on the weekly opening credits couch gag. It made me miss the Futurama gang, I'd love to see them defy the odds and return for a third time.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Superman and Thor (Vs. Amazo and Taskmaster)



I have been checking out the original Adventures of Superman TV series lately.  I had watched a scene or two over the years, but never sat down for a full episode until they recently began airing on a local classic television channel.  I have to admit I get a real kick out of them.  George Reeves makes a great barrel chested Superman, reminding me of the comics from that era.  I like seeing all the classic styles of clothing and automobiles as well.  Clark isn't very careful with his secret identity though - the guy just cant resist making sly references to his alter ego at any opportunity!

Monday, November 17, 2014

Steel Vs. Hawkeye



Hawkeye spent a lot of the first Avengers film under the thrall of Loki, so we did not to get to see much of the trademark character traits that have made him a fan favorite hero in the comics.  I am hoping that is addressed in the upcoming sequel.  I'd like to see him competing with Cap over leadership of the team and displaying his flirtatious ways with newcomer Scarlet Witch. Joss Whedon excels at writing interpersonal relationships, so I am confident some of the familiar Clint will come through in the film.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

The Hulk Vs. Amazo



I recently was reminded of an episode of The Incredible Hulk that featured guest stars Loni Anderson and Jeremy Brett.  My favorite Sherlock Holmes actor opposite The Hulk?  I had to check it out (thanks, Dave, for the heads up)!  I was struck once again about how enjoyable a series it was.  Sure, it is cheesy by today's standards, but the guest star list is a who's who of 70's and 80's stars and Bixby and Ferrigno gave their all to their performances - never once winking at the camera because they were in a comic book show.  Whenever I stumble upon an episode while channel surfing, I always seem to wind up watching the whole thing.

Friday, November 14, 2014

Justice League of America and Spider-Woman



With all the crazy rumors about plans to continue and expand the Amazing Spider-Man franchise (Sinister Six, All-Female Spider Team, Aunt May Prequel) floating around, I am surprised we have not heard of the most sensible route - a Spider-Woman solo film.  Jessica Drew has one of the great comic costumes and  a cool origin.  Her story is also quite different than Peter Parker's, which would set it apart from the previous films.  Maybe it's a rights issue... if that's the case, put her in The Avengers!

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Adam Strange and The Avengers



The Avengers: Age of Ultron teaser did just what it was supposed to do, tease the upcoming blockbuster sequel with a glimpse of the cast and a hint of the conflict that they will be facing.  I still feel as though there is a lot being held back, and that's a good thing.  We know that Ultron will not be the sole villain and still have yet to see The Vision in action.  Hawkeye and Hulk are said to have expanded roles, but other than the Hulkbuster fight, I don't know what that will entail yet.  Finally, the rumors of Captain Marvel or other heroes showing up continue to surface - time will tell if there is any truth to those.  I'm not going to go crazy looking for spoilers, though... it's fun to be surprised in the theater.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

The Beast and Hellboy



Time for another all-Mignola cover.  I remember being impressed by his artwork on various Marvel titles and the Phantom Stranger mini-series in which he collaborated with P. Craig Russell.  It was Gotham by Gaslight, however, that really turned me into a fan.  His use of light and shadow was a perfect for for this turn of the century Batman, and it was a great comic reading experience.  I followed him to Hellboy, and it was great to really get to see him cut loose on his signature series.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Doctor Strange and Swamp Thing in "Servitude of the Sorcerer Supreme"



Benedict Cumberbatch is set to play Doctor Strange for the upcoming Marvel movie, and I think they have made another excellent casting choice.  He is great as Sherlock Holmes and I have no doubt that he will be able to utter Strange's complex incantations with gravitas.  This was a movie I wasn't sure I would be interested in, but now I am very intrigued to see how it turns out.

These two previously met in STF #227...

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Tarzan Vs. Kraven The Hunter



This is a battle I would love to see.  You just know that these two would clash instantly.  Kraven would definitely want to match his skills against the lord of the jungle, and Tarzan has no patience for animal thrill-killers.  It would be a great fight, but ultimately my money is on Tarzan in this match up.

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Black Lightning and Daredevil in "The Devil Made Him Do It!"



OK, we've had Simon Stagg (Metamorpho's boss) on The Flash, and Katana is on Arrow... I'm liking the seeds being planted for The Outsiders.  Now we need for Black Lightning to start appearing on one of these shows.  He would be a good fit for either, really.  He's street level like the heroes on Arrow, but he's got powers like the characters on The Flash.  C'mon, Warner Brothers, let's make this happen!

Friday, November 7, 2014

Robin & Batgirl Vs. Spider-Man



Continued from yesterday's cover, today's entry should provide a clue as to what exactly is going on in this saga.

It's amazing that the 60's Batman TV series is just now being released on DVD and Blu-Ray.  I have been enjoying watching some of the episodes on a local classic TV station.  It's crazy how good Batgirl looks on the series.  Batman and Robin are a bit campy looking, fitting for the show - but Batgirl looks like she stepped right out of the comics.  Then you have her Bat-Cycle, which is just an awesome design.  They really had her look down!

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Batman and Spider-Man in "Bruce Wayne: Scapegoat!"



Like many in my age group, this first Marvel superhero I saw in live action was Spider-Man on The Electric Company.  While I thought it was cool to see him outside of the comics, there was something a little creepy about how they made him mute on the show.  Sure, it was so us kids could have the educational value of reading his thought bubbles, but I still found it off-putting.  It really illustrated the importance of Spidey's wisecracking persona, which did much to offset the appearance of a full face-masked character.

If you are curious about whats going on in the above cover, make sure to tune in tomorrow for Part Two of this story where all will be explained!

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Martian Manhunter and Thor



Thor: Ragnarok will be the title of the third solo outing for Marvel's Thunder God and I am hoping that it will learn from the first two installments and have more of a focus on action over goofy humor and unnecessary side characters.  While Loki is sure to be featured prominently, I'd like to see some other Thor villains like The Enchantress or The Executioner get a chance to do their thing.  At any rate, we won't have to wait that long for an update on Asgard - Idris Elba let it slip that Loki and Heimdall will be making appearances in Avengers: The Age of Ultron.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Mister Fantastic, The Elongated Man and Mr. Gum



I always loved stretching heroes when I was a kid.  They looked cool on the page and they were fun to draw as well.  Ralph Dibny has yet to get a new lease on life with DC's rebooted comic line, but maybe there could be a place for him on TV.  After all, he got his start as a supporting character in The Flash, why not do the same on the televised version?

Friday, October 31, 2014

Justice League of Amerca Vs. Thanos in "Clutches of Defeat!"



Thanos is set to make a major cinematic impact with the just announced Avengers: Infinity War Part I and  Avengers: Infinity War Part II.  The rumor is that the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron will have the team disband, and a new team will assemble for the next Avengers film.  I am guessing that the team will consist of  Black Widow, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Ant-Man and perhaps newcomers Falcon, Black Panther and Captain Marvel - and will end with a cliffhanger in which the big guns (Hulk, Thor, Cap, Iron Man) return to join the battle against the Mad Titan... maybe they'll even throw in a few Guardians of the Galaxy for good measure.  Whatever they decide to do, it sounds like it is going to be huge!

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Ghost Rider and Jonah Hex



Ghost Rider and Jonah Hex are a couple of venerable comic stars who have had their reputations tarnished by sub-par theatrical appearances.  It will probably be a while before we see either of them in a live action format again.  Hopefully it will not be forever though, they are cool characters who deserve a proper treatment.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Wonder Woman Vs. Red Sonja in "Boss Battle!"



With Wonder Woman getting a solo movie only a few months after Justice League hits the theaters, the search for a director is on.  The latest rumor is that DC/Warner Brothers is seeking to have a female director helm the picture.  I think that would be cool, and give the film a unique perspective among other superhero movies.  I just hope that in addition to being female, the director they go with is a big Wonder Woman fan as well.




Monday, October 27, 2014

Kermit the Frog and Throg



I was born at the perfect time for The Muppet Show.  I grew up with Kermit on Sesame Street and as I outgrew that he branched off into his own entertainment show.  I loved it and remember thinking it was cool that my Dad liked the humor on it just as much as I did.  The first three seasons were released on DVD and I truly enjoyed re-watching all of the old episodes, they brought back so many memories and still made me laugh.  For some reason the rest of the series has never been released.  I can't imagine sales on the first three seasons could have been that bad, so I wonder why.  With the M Muppets returning to the movies, I figured I would hear something about more DVD/Blu-Ray releases, but nothing yet.

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