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

Monday, February 8, 2016

Batgirl and She-Hulk



Will Barbara Gordon show up in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice?  Actress and former collaborator with Zack Snyder Jena Malone has a mystery role in the film that many have speculated to be none other than the daughter of Jim Gordon.  She's not a bad choice for the role, but with so much else going on in the film I wonder how much time there will be fore setting up seeds for a future Batgirl.

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Iron Man and The Original Robotman



One of the great things about Roy Thomas' All-Star Squadron was that he not only included the Justice Society characters, but also many other Golden Age heroes that I had only seen in a few back-up reprint stories.  I always wanted to see more of Johnny Quick and the original Robotman, and finally they were appearing in new adventures.

Iron Man and the Cliff Steele Robotman appeared on this blog together not long ago in a two-part tale...

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Moon Knight and The Spectre




Moon Knight is a property that should be on the short list of future Netflix series for Marvel.  He's another street level hero that firs right in with the Daredevil, Luke Cage iron Fist and Jessica Jones.  Plus his split personality will make for some very interesting story lines as well as plenty for a gifted actor to work with.  Really, the toughest part would be translating the white costume to a workable live action version.


Thursday, February 4, 2016

Firestorm Vs. The Green Goblin



I always saw Firestorm as filling in a void at DC when he was introduced.  Here was a teenage character with no ties to any previously existing hero with his own title.  He reminded me of Spider-Man in that way.  Given that and the Gerry Conway connection, I think that this would be a fun match up to see.

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Justice League of America and The Avengers in: "Banished and Betrayed!"




Continued from yesterday's cover, it's time to let the whole teams in on the action.  Both of these groups have gone through numerous roster changes over the years, but I never get tired of reading stories that feature their original line ups, or at least those members that joined within the first couple of years.

The JLA and Avengers have crossed paths before on the Blog... Once in the League's first headquarters and once in my first 100-Page Giant...

Monday, February 1, 2016

Aquaman and Giant-Man



I am really curious to see how Giant Man will be realized on screen, hopefully in the recently announced Ant-Man and The Wasp movie.  Sure, we have seen giant sized characters in the movies before, but just as with the innovative shrinking visuals we saw in the first film, I am confident that Marvel will give us a new spin on what it's like to be huge.

This story continues in tomorrow's issue, so be sure to come back!

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Hawkeye and The Huntress in "Blood Relatives!" Part Two




Continued from yesterday's tale, we see why some family reunions can be awkward.  I have four brothers and two sisters, so I have always enjoyed stories that deal with a family dynamic.  It is cool to see the sibling relationship in play with characters like Hawk & Dove, Power Pack, Johnny and Susan Storm, Northstar and Aurora or even Shimmer and Mammoth.

Saturday, January 30, 2016

The Huntress and Hawkeye in: "Blood Relatives!" Part One




I revealed that these two were siblings on a previous STF cover, and I have been wanting to revisit that relationship ever since. They just seem to me like they would make a good team, each are street level heroes that would rather use arrows than guns, they even kind of dress alike. Make sure you stop in tomorrow to see the twisted ending to this shocking tale!

Friday, January 29, 2016

Adam Strange and Captain Marvel



Mar-Vell remains the one Marvel superhero that has been allowed to stay dead.  Indeed, the Death of Captain Marvel graphic novel made a huge impression on me, and I am glad that they have resisted a resurrection thus far.  Then again, Marvel's next big event which they are teasing is called "Dead No More", so who knows what they have in mind?

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Snake Eyes Vs. Deadpool



I have to say that the one upcoming superhero movie that I feel has yet to make a misstep is Deadpool.  Nothing I have seen from the casting to the trailers to the marketing campaign has given me a reason to doubt that I will have a blast watching this film.  The humor and attitude has been spot on, and Deadpool and Colossus look great.  Plus, I love how well the white CG eyes work - he really looks like the comic character come to life.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Wonder Woman and The Hulk (The Movie!)



Thanks to MeTV, I have finally seen every episode of Wonder Woman and The Incredible Hulk.  Not only is it fun to watch these shows and revisit the TV superheroes of my childhood, it's cool to see which classic 70's star will show up next.  From Shields & Yarnell to Sherman Hemsley to Rick Springfield, it's always an interesting blast from the past.

These two also shared a more traditional comic adventure...

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

The Punisher Vs. Hourman



We are only a couple of months away from the second season of Netflix' Daredevil, which I am sure I will devour instantly.  One thing I am most looking forward to is Jon Bernthal's performance as Frank Castle.  I am glad to hear that he will be very involved in the plot and not just a one or two episode guest star.  In the few photos released, we still haven't seen him wearing the classing Punisher skull shirt, though - hopefully we won't have to wait until the final episode for his signature look as we did with Daredevil himself.

Monday, January 25, 2016

Jack O'Lantern Vs. Jack O'Lantern



DC's Jack O'Lantern is a character that i always felt held a lot of potential, even though he was never able to gain a high profile.  I liked him as a member of the Global Guardians and was glad to see him explored closer as a member of Primal Force.  Alas, that team did not last long and I don't know if old Jack has appeared since the title was cancelled.  I still believe there are good stories to be told featuring him.

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Beppo the Super-Monkey and Rocket Raccoon



When I was a kid, DC was the place to go if you wanted whimsy as part of your comics.  Super-Monkeys, Bat-Mites, wacky alien sidekicks, and crazy Red Kryptonite transformations were just some of the fun kinds of concepts I rarely saw in Marvels more "serious" output.  How times have changed in this era of cinematic superheroes.  DC's offerings are dead serious, while Marvel has made a talking raccoon one of its biggest stars.  I'm not holding my breath for a Beppo appearance on the big screen.

Saturday, January 23, 2016

The Totalitarians



The only problem with a team like this is finding anyone who could stand up to them.  By my calculations, they have the combined powers and abilities of The Justice League, The Avengers, The Legion of Super-Heroes, The X-Men and The Fantastic Four.  That's a lot to overcome!

Friday, January 22, 2016

Hawk & Dove and Spider-Man



The only thing that really bummed me out about TNT deciding not to go forward with their Titans series is that they had intended to use The Hawk and the Dove as part of the roster.  I have always liked these characters, both Pre and Post-Crisis versions, and it would have been cool to see them in live action.  Something tells me the costumes from the comics would have been highly altered had this come to pass.  They may be pretty retro, but I really dig those Ditko designs.

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Doctor Strange and Doctor Occult



The first images of Benedict Cumberbatch in full Doctor Strange garb and the sets he will inhabit have been released, and I must say that he looks even better than I was hoping he would in the role.  The details are all correct as well, from the Eye of Agomotto to his signature window in the Sanctum Sanctorum.  So, they have the visuals right - if the story and performances are up to par, this could be very cool indeed.


Saturday, January 16, 2016

Brainiac Vs. Ultron



I was very excited to see my favorite Avengers villain, Ultron, starring in last summer's blockbuster sequel.  My only fear was that it would mean no Brainiac in a Superman movie for a while to avoid similarities.  Well, I no longer have that reservation, since I don't feel that Ultron was realized as well as he could have been.  The design of his drone robots were a lot closer to his comic book look than Ultron himself and having Tony Stark as his "father" (rather than Hank Pym), passing on a snarky sense of humor did not work for me.  The Ultron arc on the Animated Avengers: Earths Mightiest Heroes was a more satisfying depiction, in my opinion.  So, I say bring on Brainiac... and get Marv Wolfman or Paul Dini to consult on his personality and appearance!


Friday, January 15, 2016

Judge Dredd Vs. Deadpool & Bloodshot



This cover came about as a request from Patron in excellent standing Tom Zilla.  I hope he doesn't mind the addition of Judge Dredd, but when thinking of a worthy antagonist for these two healing factor enhanced mercs, and he immediately came to mind.  I recently picked up the first issue of the revamped Bloodshot series and I was pleasantly surprised.  It definitely has me curious about what happens next.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Deathlok and Jonah Hex



This cover comes from discussion in the comments section for this blog.  Michael Jones came up with this pairing, and Susan Hillwig suggested the use of this particular Hex image.  What can I say, when they're right, they're right - it would be a fun story!  Thanks, Michael and Susan!

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