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

Monday, March 23, 2015

Hawkman and The Falcon in "Alien Inheritance!"



I loved watching The Falcon in Captain America: the Winter Soldier and I am hoping to see a lot more of him.  It sounds like I may get my wish as Anthony Mackie is in the cast list for Avengers: The Age of Ultron and is rumored to also possible be making an appearance in Ant-Man.  I thought I might have to wait until Captain America: Civil War to watch him take flight again, but it looks as though there will be some cool Falcon action before then.

These two crossed paths once before, way back in STF #41.

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Doctor Strange and Deadman in "Waking the Dead!"



It will be interesting to see how Doctor Strange is presented visually in the upcoming Benedict Cumberbatch-Starring film.  He has had a few different looks over the years so there is some leeway.  For me, the Cloak of Levitation and amulet are a must, and I would really miss the signature gray temples if they were absent.  Hopefully we will hear more as the production of the movie ramps up in the coming months.

This is the second time these two have crossed paths - you can see their first meeting here.

Friday, March 20, 2015

Nick Fury Joins G.I. Joe



When Tom Zilla, (a Patron of the site in good standing) suggested a Fury/G.I. Joe team-up, I just had to smack my head because I hadn't thought of it before.  It really is a natural pairing. With all of the comics, cartoons and movies that have come along in the last few decades, G.I. Joe has a different meaning to fans of today than when I was a kid.  I remember the large size action figures with the real hair, cool accessories and king-fu grips.  The later miniature versions that came along and became the norm always seemed to pale in comparison to me.

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Doctor Fate and Magik



DC has solicited a new Doctor Fate series, which I was glad to learn because I have always thought he was a really cool hero with a great look.  Checking out the solicitations, though, it seems that they are going to have an all-new character take up the mantle rather than use Kent Nelson or one of the others who have previously assumed the role.  I know that DC has a long tradition of legacy heroes, but the way they have been switching out who is under the helmet for the past couple of decades has diluted my enjoyment of the character.  Just when I get used to one guy, he's gone and everything starts over.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Commissioner Gordon and Daredevil



The one rumor about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice that I really hope is not true is that in the DC cinematic universe, Jim Gordon will already be dead.  This would be a waste of Batman's second best supporting character, especially since it would mean we wouldn't see him in future films either, save for flashbacks.  I'd love to see someone like Bryan Cranston (who has voiced the role before) acting opposite Ben Affleck in a future flick.   I'm warming up to TV's Gordon on Gotham, but that guy really needs a pair of glasses and a mustache!

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Vigilante and The Rawhide Kid



The Vigilante stood out to me as the Earth-Two western hero.  Unlike Jonah Hex or DC's other western characters, he had standing membership in a super team in addition to his more down to Earth adventures. I liked that he was also an entertainer, it was cool that he was famous for his singing voice as well as his heroic exploits.  Imagine if Elvis or Roy Rogers moonlighted as a crime-fighter!

Friday, March 13, 2015

Superman Vs. The Avengers in "Earth's Mightiest Maniacs!"



I know that I was recently giving The Avengers a hard time for losing their helmets so often in the movies, but that really is just a nitpick.  The newest trailer looks awesome, and I like that it teases the new elements like Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch and The Vision without giving away the whole movie.  I have been trying not to spoil too much for myself this time around so that my viewing experience can be as fresh as possible.  All I really know is that The Avengers fight Ultron, a Stark experiment out of control, and a few characters are introduced... plus Hulk & Iron Man battle.  That's all I need, I'll be there opening night!

Superman and The Avengers have met before - and it didn't go well then either...

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Galactus Vs. Trigon



I mentioned after my recent New Teen Titans vs. Terrax / Raven Vs. Galactus two-parter that Trigon might have something t say about his daughter becoming a new herald of the World Devourer.  I got a few requests to follow through on that idea and indeed it kept rattling around in my head as well.  So, now the two-parter is a three-part epic!

Monday, March 9, 2015

Batwoman and Spider-Woman



Spider-Woman is the latest heroine to have a makeover and while her classic outfit is a favorite of mine, I can understand the change.  It's amazing that she went so long with her original look, really.  The new costume seems to be designed to be more movie friendly, and looks influenced by Batgirl's recent redesign as well.  I think they did a decent job with the new look, we'll see if it sticks.

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Kilowog and Beta Ray Bill



Now that Marvel has successfully introduced the cosmic side of their cinematic universe, I think that movie audiences are ready to see Beta Ray Bill on the big screen.  I'm not sure what the plot to Thor: Ragnarok will be, but it sounds epic enough that new characters will have to join in on the action.  How cool would it be to see Bill fighting side by side with the God of Thunder?  I bet they would even let him keep his helmet!

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Spider-Ham and Milk & Cheese



I have only read a little of Milk & Cheese, but what I have seen has always made me laugh. Spider-Ham is a fun spin on funny animal comics crossed with mainstream superheroes and I remember getting a kick out of his first appearance in Marvel Tails.  He keeps coming back so it seems he struck a chord with other fans and creators as well.

Friday, March 6, 2015

Raven Vs. Galactus



Continued from yesterday's cover, we finally see which Titan Galactus has had his eye on since way back in STF #241 from November 2012.  This was a story thread that I left dangling and always wanted to return to.  With Raven's abilities to sense the emotions from others, she could become the type of herald that would be able to lead the World Devourer to planets with non-sentient life.  Trigon, however, might have something to say about his daughter's new position!

Thursday, March 5, 2015

The New Teen Titans Vs. Terrax



With Cyborg now a Justice Leaguer and Donna Troy and Wally West MIA or unrecognizable, it's unlikely we will ever see this classic Titans team get a live action treatment.  There was a point in time when I thought that they would be the first to hit the big screen.  At least we will be seeing most of them in some form on the film and TV in the next few years with various projects that have been announced.

By the way, this cover is only the first part of the saga... tune in for the thrilling conclusion tomorrow!

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Two-Face and The Green Goblin



Willem Dafoe was perfectly cast as the Green Goblin in my opinion.  It's too bad they when with the non-moving sports helmet type mask that covered up so much of his performance. Aaron Eckhart looked amazing as Two-Face (a quantum leap from Tommy Lee Jones with teeth painted onto a purple cheek), but I have to admit being a little disappointed that his entire criminal career lasted only a couple of hours.  I hope future onscreen incarnations of these classic villains will learn from the mistakes of the past and give comic fans even better versions than we have seen thus far.

The repercussions of the agreement above were played out in a couple of previous Lost Issues:

The Green Goblin turned Batman's world upside down back in October of 2011 and Two-Face had Spidey working double time in March of 2013...

Sunday, March 1, 2015

The Legion of Super-Pets and Lockjaw



The prospect of an Inhumans movie is an exciting one, even if it is still years away.  I am especially looking forward to Lockjaw joining Rocket Racoon, Cosmo and Howard the Duck in Marvel's growing stable of animal superheroes on the big screen.  I have always thought the teleporting pooch was such a cool character in concept and appearance and it will be a treat to see him become the next scene stealer.




Saturday, February 28, 2015

Brainiac Vs. Doctor Doom




Why we have had six Superman movies without introducing Brainiac is beyond me.  I thought for sure that Zach Snyder would take a page from Superman: The Animated Series and set up Brainiac for future films in the Krypton sequences in Man of Steel, but if he did, I didn't notice.  There have been rumors that Brainiac will be the big bad in the Justice League films, but no confirmation on that yet.  Maybe DC/Warner Brothers are waiting to see Avengers: The Age of Ultron before they make a final decision.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Photon and Halo



Here are two of my favorite underutilized super-heroines.  Both have interesting looks, powers and back stories - and best of all, neither one is simply a female version of a previously existing male hero.  I'd love to see both of them get more exposure in their respective comic universes.


Monday, February 23, 2015

The Spectre and The Fantastic Four



The teaser trailer for the Fantastic Four reboot has been released, and while there were no moments that looked completely off, it did not do much to get me worked up for the film.  I realize it was just a teaser and not a full trailer, but I wish it showed more.  We really didn't get to see very much of the team members using their powers or a good look at the costumes.  One long shot of the full team from the back with Ben in Thing form looked kind of cool, but it still wasn't much to go on.  Hopefully we will get a better look at the movie soon.

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Scalphunter and Red Wolf



 I liked the idea that Marvel and DC's shared universes not only included their roster of superheroes, but but their horror and western stars as well.  It was cool that we could read about these characters in their own setting, and then in another story they might be crossing paths with the likes of Batman or The Hulk.

Saturday, February 21, 2015

The Demon and Doctor Strange in "The Legacy of Morgan Le Fay!"



Out of all of Marvel's upcoming slate of films, Doctor Strange was the one I was least interested with.  I like the character and he has had some great runs, but his comic was never the first one I would pick up. That has changed now with the casting of Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role.  I am a huge fan of his work on Sherlock, and I think that he is a perfect choice to portray The Master of the Mystic Arts.  I hope we'll get an idea of what he will look like in the role soon.

It's nice to see these two working together - when they first met in STF #81, they did not get along so well.

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