Showing posts with label Marvel Comics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marvel Comics. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Dark Matter
I thought that it might be interesting to do a team consisting of heroes that use darkness as part of their method of operation. This is a group that I did not have any trouble coming up with a roster for. It's one of those traits that a lot of characters share, and I am sure that the artistic opportunities it provides is one of the reasons.
Monday, June 20, 2016
The Thing Vs. Mongul
I still remember when Jim Starlin introduced Mongul in the pages of some of the very best issues of DC Comics Presents... He impressed me then and while he could have been written off as another Darkseid/Thanos type, he managed to carve out a career of his own including major turns in The Death/Return of Superman, For The Man Who Has Everything, Panic in the Sky and elsewhere. I loved the animated version of Warworld on Justice League Unlimited and think that a live action version would be great someday (although Thor: Ragnarok looks to be doing the intergalactic gladiatorial arena thing first).
Labels:
DC Comics,
Mark Bright,
Marvel Comics,
Mongul,
Ron Lim,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
The Thing
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Daredevil and Green Lantern
An unlikely duo to be sure, but I think that the whole "fearless" angle could make for an interesting story. Matt Murdock and Hal Jordan's common traits don't stop there though - they both have had fairly rocky romantic histories, jumping from one relationship to another, often with disastrous results.
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Superman Vs. The Wrecking Crew
was surprised to hear that a new Superman has been cast for the upcoming season of Supergirl. I had figured they would want to keep him at a distance so as not to overshadow his cousin. It will be interesting to see how much the character is utilized and how the costume looks as compared to his big screen counterpart.
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Gamora joins The Justice League of America
With Supergirl moving to the CW the 4-day block of DC Comics programming the network will have opens up some great possibilities. They have already established Green Arrow, Black Canary, Vixen, The Atom, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, The Flash, Firestorm, Vibe, Red Tornado and Martian Manhunter as characters on their various shows - Let's have a TV Justice League crossover already! The pieces are already in place!
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
The Phantom Stranger and Doctor Who
The Phantom Stranger is a character that I hope to finally see featured in live action soon. He would fit in with the cinematic Justice League as well as any of the CW DC series. His look would be easy to pull off faithfully (just remember to light him correctly to keep those eyes in shadow) and I am sure it would be a fun role for an actor to play, with his mysterious, all-knowing personality.
Monday, June 13, 2016
The Demon and Captain Britain
I was introduced to Captain Britain in a Marvel Team-Up two parter and was instantly a fan. I really liked his costume - flag based outfits are always cool and his was one of the best. I can understand why it was updated later to allow for more facial expression, but I wish that only the cowl had been altered, leaving the rest the same as in the above cover. Gotta love that lion emblem!
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Legion of Super-Heroes and The Silver Surfer
I was glad to see that The Legion of Super-Heroes are set to make a comeback as a result of the events of DC Rebirth. Since DC seems to be once again fully embracing it's rich history, I hope that they find some way to weave Superboy back into the mythos, I always felt like there was something lost when he was removed after Crisis on Infinite Earths, and never quite enjoyed LSH tales after that point as the ones that came before.
Friday, June 10, 2016
Hawkman and The Human Torch (with Hawkgirl)
One of mt favorite aspects of All-Star Squadron was the use of Hawkman's original helmet. It's tough to draw, but the various artists on that title really pulled it off, and gave the JSA chairman a truly commanding and imposing presence.
Hawkman and The Human Torch's Silver Age counterparts met in STF #1251
Thursday, June 9, 2016
The Marvel Family Vs. The Avengers
We've seen The Avengers battling world-conquering megalomaniacs, alien invasions and even each other on the big screen. While it will be fun seeing them all together against Thanos, I hope for some future installments we can see them square off against another team of super-characters. The Masters of Evil would be great, or even a dimension-spanning story featuring the Squadron Supreme.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
The Teen Titans Vs. Valkyrie and Thor
I was glad to hear that Valkyrie will be making her cinematic debut in Thor: Ragnarok. Tessa Thompson has been cast as the character and it will be interesting to see what she does with the part. I enjoyed her performance in Creed, but this is a very different type of role. Hopefully she can do Valkyrie's fiery personality justice - I'd love to see Aragorn the flying horse make an appearance as well.
Labels:
DC Comics,
John Buscema,
John Byrne,
Marvel Comics,
Nick Cardy,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Teen Titans,
Thor,
Valkyrie
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Batgirl and Rogue
I watched the trailer for the extended cut of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and there is a quick moment with Jena Malone, who was cut from the film. Some had speculated she was playing Barbara Gordon, but from her appearance, I'm not so sure about that. If there's no place for Barbara Gording in the films, perhaps Batgirl could show up on TV's Supergirl. That's a World's Finest team that might actually crack a smile once in a while!
Labels:
Batgirl,
DC Comics,
Marvel Comics,
Matt Haley,
Rogue,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Terry Dodson
Monday, June 6, 2016
Invisible Girl and Supergirl
Supergirl is making the move to the CW next year, joining Arrow, The Flash and DC's Legends of Tomorrow for a 4-night DCU block of programming each week. Crossovers have already been promised and I hope that the producers go the extra mile and somehow get Supergirl and her supporting cast of characters on the same Earth as the other three shows, maximizing story potential and giving us enough characters for a TV JLA to form. With The Flash rewriting history on the last episode of his current season, that shouldn't be too difficult right?
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Rocket Raccoon and Ch'p
Although some illustrators chose to depict Green Lantern Ch'p in a cartoony manner, I preferred it when artists like Don Newton would draw him more realistically. There's something I like about the smaller members of the Lantern Corps. I guess it's the juxtaposition between their tiny appearance and the incredible power that they wield.
Friday, June 3, 2016
Adam Strange and The Hulk
There finally seems to be some confirmation that Thor: Ragnarok will indeed be at least partially adapting the Planet Hulk storyline. This should be a lot of fun and a good way to introduce some other characters and alien races into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I hope we will see a Beta Ray Bill appearance as in the animated version. It'll be interesting to see Hulk's battle armor as well as if he gains any intelligence.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
The Creeper and Nightcrawler
One of the coolest things about doing this blog is when a creator that has entertained and inspired me chooses to give it a shout out. I consider this site a tribute to the characters and creators that I love so knowing that I have in some small way given back a little entertainment is great. The amazing Patrick Zircher (currently illustrating the adventures of Superman in Action Comics) was kind enough to show his support, share some positive tweets about the blog, and even suggest the cool pairing of Creeper and Nightcrawler for today's cover. Many thanks, Patrick!
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
The New Teen Titans and Guardians of the Galaxy
I'd love to see a story featuring these two teams. I could see Robin and Star-Lord clashing over leadership styles, Starfire and Gamora sparring and enjoying every minute of it, Rocket not amused at Changelings ability to mimic him, and so on. Sure, there could be some villains in the mix, but the personal interactions are what would make this fun to read for me.
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Robin (The Ex-Boy Wonder) and Daredevil
I love getting a chance to feature the funky costume that the Earth-Two Robin wore in Justice League of America #55 and a few other appearances. It has been often maligned as one of comics' ugliest outfits, but I thought it was cool the first time I saw it and I still do today. I especially like the logo, which should be obvious from the avatar that I use on this blog!
Daredevil has a history with various robins in the pages of STF - He fought alongside former Robin-turned Nightwing in STF #431 and again in STF #1300... He has has also crossed paths with Jason Todd and battled side by side with Tim Drake...
Monday, May 30, 2016
Doctor Light and Spider-Man
I remember really liking the new heroic Doctor Light that rose out of the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths and expecting big things for the character. Unfortunately, she never really seemed to find a home. I remember her showing up briefly in a few Justice League story lines, but I always thought that she was deserving of more attention. It was cool to see a version of her in live action on The Flash, and hopefully that is a sign of bigger things to come for her in the comic world down the line.
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Dick Tracy and Nick Fury
One of the Reasons characters like Batman, Spider-Man and The Flash have enjoyed success on TV is because they have great rogues galleries to draw upon. Dick Tracy has one of the best line ups of villains around, which makes me think the character would be perfect for a series that could take its time exploring them (rather than cramming them all into a single story, a mistake the movie version made.
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