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

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Harley Quinn and Howard the Duck



Howard the Duck's cameo in Guardians of the Galaxy seems to have sparked some renewed interest in the character.  He has his own self titled comic returning to the stands, and with Disney owning marvel now, there shouldn't be any more dispute as to how he can appear.  Will Howard get the chance to redeem himself with another motion picture?  I don't think we are quite there yet, but at least he is on the comeback trail.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Firestar and Miss Martian



I have to admit that when Miss Martian was introduced in the comics, I rolled my eyes a bit.  I know there is a strong thread of legacy heroes running through the DCU, but did the Martian Manhunter really need a junior sidekick?  Geoff Johns' writing helped me eventually warm up to the character, but it wasn't until the animated Young Justice series that I truly began to enjoy the Teen Titan.  I found that I enjoyed her on that show much more than in the comics, which doesn't happen often.

Monday, February 16, 2015

Justice Society of America and Man-Thing



DC is about to undergo another semi-reboot/relaunch of their titles, and I was hoping that we would be seeing more of the classic JSA following their appearance in a few Convergence specials. It looks like DC will be sticking with their newly developed Earth 2 characters though.  I don't see why there can't be both though - why not try a series set in the 40's featuring the original heroes in  their prime?


Saturday, February 14, 2015

Adam Strange and Star-Lord (Part Two)



Because I keep showing it to people, I have watched Guardians of the Galaxy five times now, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it each time. I am especially impressed by Chris Pratt's performance as Peter Quill.  He created a character that is at once goofy, heroic, charming and sympathetic.  I look at the "dance off" scene, and it's hard to think of another actor that could have pulled that moment off so well. In a movie filled with CGI characters and sci-fi concepts, he still found a way to be the most interesting character to me.

Friday, February 13, 2015

Adam Strange and Star-Lord (Part One)



If former C-lister Star-Lord can become the star of the highest grossing movie of the year, there's no reason that Adam Strange couldn't flourish in live action as well.  The story of a man who divides his time as a regular Joe on Earth and a Champion on the other side of the galaxy seems perfect for the big screen.  Heck, it could even make for a cool TV series.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's cover, these two aren't done adventuring together yet!

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Catwoman and The Punisher



I have yet to see a perfect live action depiction of Catwoman, but many actresses have delivered when it came to certain aspects of the character.  Julie Newmar had those great eyes and eyebrows.  Eartha Kitt had the best Catwoman voice.  Lee Meriwether looked the best in the cat suit.  Michelle Pfeiffer used the whip well and had nice chemistry with Batman.  Anne Hathaway had Selina Kyle's personality and mannerisms down.  Halle Berry... well, they spelled the name right on the poster I guess.  I'd love to see a performace that can get all of these characteristics correct at the same time.

Friday, February 6, 2015

Daredevil and Quantum & Woody



The trailer for The Marvel/Netflix Daredevil series has been released and while it did not show a whole lot, it gave a good indication of the tone.  This looks to be a very gritty production, which is fitting for the character.  DD is wearing the prototype outfit from Frank Miller and John Romita Jr's Daredevil: The Man Without Fear mini-series, but it has been promised that the look will evolve.  Hopefully we will see Matt Murdock in his full red glory by the end of this first season,.. the good news is that all 13 episodes will be released at once!

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Wonder Woman and Sif



The Thor movies have been a mixed bag for me.  I have liked the Asgard and action scenes, but the hit and miss humor and unnecessary side characters have hindered my enjoyment of both films. One character that I would like to see more of is Sif.  I really enjoyed Jaimie Alexander's portrayal in both movies and would not mind seeing her receiving a larger role in future sequels, even replacing Jane Foster as Thor's love interest.

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Robin and Bucky in "The Legend Must Live!"



TNT's upcoming Titans series has announced its cast (Nightwing, Barbara Gordon, Hawk & Dove, Starfire, Raven), and it has me interested in the series, as I am a fan of all of the characters.  Most interesting to me was the  revelation that Dick Grayson will begin the series as Robin and viewers will get to see his transition to Nightwing.  I am looking forward to this classic character finally getting his due in live action - the Chris O'Donnell and Joseph Gordon-Levitt versions didn't really do him justice.

Robin and Bucky have a bit of history on STF: The Lost Issues:

There was the time they tackled zombies together...

They met later in their careers as Nightwing and The Winter Soldier...

They met when their teams shared an adventure...

Bucky has even tried to take over for Robin, once solo, and once with The Young Allies.




Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Iron Man and Han Solo



I loved the teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with its quick shots of some of the new characters that will be featured in the upcoming film.  It was a nice first taste to whet my appetite for the long awaited sequel, but what I really want to see is some footage of the returning heroes from the original trilogy.  Han Solo is my favorite role that Harrison Ford has ever played, and I can't wait to see him bring the Millenium Falcon's pilot back to life once again.

Monday, February 2, 2015

Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot Join The Avengers



The first Avengers film was all about assembling the team and this summer's Avengers: The Age of Ultron is rumored to end with the team being broken up.  I hope we at least get a few scenes of the team working together effectively before they are torn apart.  Comic movies seem to be obsessed with the beginnings or endings of heroic careers. I'd like to see more superhero films where the protagonists are operating in their prime.

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Arnim Zola and The Penguin



If you told me a year ago that these two villains would each make memorable live action appearances I would not have believed it, and yet that has come to pass.  Arnim Zola's unexpected involvement in Captain America: The Winter Soldier was the highlight of the film for me, and that's saying a lot.  Robin Lord Taylor's performance as a young Penguin beginning his criminal empire on Gotham has been entertaining as well, and I look forward to seeing where he winds up by the end of the season.

Friday, January 30, 2015

The Creeper and Moon Knight



You have to be at least a little nuts to dress in a costume and go out to fight crime, so it's always appealing to me when a hero is at home with that aspect of their personalities.  The Creeper is one such character, and I got a kick out of the joy with which he approached his dual life.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Black Canary and The Fantastic Four



I have been wondering if the new Black Canary on Arrow would possess the famous canary cry and I got my answer, sort of, on the most recent episode.  Her debut was a very brief one, but it began with a bunch of thugs being rocked by a high pitched sonic attack.  Granted, it seemed like an electronic equivalent to the super-power, but it was a nice nod to the comics.  Hopefully she will gain the actual ability somewhere down the line.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Tarantula Vs. The Tarantula



Even though it never got to see a lot of action, I always liked the updated costume that Jerry Ordway gave The Tarantula when he appeared in All-Star Squadron.  It's not easy to come up with a cool spider related design that does not remind the viewer of Spider-Man, but Ordway succeeded .

Sunday, January 25, 2015

The Hulk and Elfquest



Even though it preceded a very cool moment, I was a little confused at Bruce Banner's "I'm always angry" comment at the end of The Avengers.  Does he now have the ability to switch to the Hulk at will if that's the case? Does he no longer have to be in a state of extreme emotion?  Hopefully this will be expanded upon in the upcoming sequel, where The Hulk is said to have a larger role.


Friday, January 23, 2015

The Watcher and Charlie Brown



I have been wanting to use this title for a long time, I just had to find a concept that went with it.  It really bothered me that Marvel decided to kill off the Watcher in one of their recent events.  It looks like the Marvel Universe will be changing soon though, when it gets smooshed with the Ultimate Marvel Universe.  Maybe Uatu will get another chance at life when all is said and done.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Batman and Spider-Man in "Larceny At Ladies' Night!"




I remember being excited at the prospect of a live action Spider-Man back in the 70's, but when I finally saw the Nicholas Hammond-starring TV-movies I was a bit underwhelmed.  The suit was OK even with the clunky web-shooter, and it was cool to see Peter Parker interacting with J. Jonah Jameson, but it still didn't feel very much like the Spidey I knew from the comics.  The lack of any super-villains hurt it for me and the many re-used shots made the shows feel cheap even for the standards of the day to me.  Why they never crossed him over with The Hulk I will never know.

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

Spidey and JJJ joined forces against Batman in Issue #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.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Green Lantern Vs. Groot



Groot was understandably the breakout star of Guardians of the Galaxy.  I was very happy with how well realized the character was, from his appearance, to his personality and varied use of his abilities.  I don't know anyone who can watch the final 30 seconds of the film for the first time without smiling.  Even his limited dialogue was used wisely.  I figured that Groot would really give the original Green Lantern a run for his money, given his ring's inability to affect wood.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Superman and Ka-Zar & Shanna



I like that Marvel could have their cake and eat it too when it came to Ka-Zar and Shanna.  With the Savage Land setting, they could tell Tarzan-type tales away from civilization, and then they could also have their jungle characters interacting with their more mainstream roster of super heroes.  The story possibilities

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