Black Panther and Superman

 

Here's another pairing tat I have been meaning to get to for a while. It looks like they have their work cut out for them with these glowing monstrosities.

The Metal Men Vs. Ultron in: "Robots Reborn!"

 

This is The Metal Men's  Fourth run-in with Ultron.  He was last seen attempting to make a bride of Platinum in STF #4619, He tried to make the team his slaves in STF #3466, and they first met when he was after Doc Magnus in STF #1836. Let's hope they can finally stop him for good this time!

Kamandi Vs. Galactus in "The Contingency Plan!"

This story is a direct sequel to STF #4368, where The Last Boy on Earth first met The World Devourer.  For this follow up tale, I figured that it was only appropriate to use Jack Kirby images, as he was the artistic genius behind both characters.

Deathlok and The Demon

These are two characters that I really want to see on the big screen.  Deathlok's appearance on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was low rent and underwhelming, he realy needs a proper chance to shine. Etrigan has never even had a chance at live action.  I bet James Gunn could have a lot of fun with him.

 

Mister Miracle and Tron

 

Scott Free is the world's greatest escape artist - but would he be able to find his way out of the digital world?  It would be a challenge even for him, and one that I would certainly enjoy reading about.

The Creeper Vs. The Kingpin in: "Thank You, Sir, May I Have Another?"

 

Wilson Fisk is referring here to his first battle with Jack Ryder, back in STF #2368.  Let's hope that The Creeper can escape his grip long enough to get a chance to fight back!

Martian Manhunter and Devil Dinosaur

 

Time for another all- Kirby confection. Are J'onn J'onzz' telepathic abilities enough to get these two to stop fighting and join forces? I don't know but it would be fun to watch him try.

Doctor Doom Vs. The Demon in "Hell Hunt!"

 

The strongest character designs are those that even look impressive from the back.  Jack Kirby was such a master at creating costumes and armor that his creations looked great at any angle.  

Doctor Doom and The Demon first crossed paths way back in STF #739...

Black Panther and Deadman

 

Hopefully we'll be seeing a full trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soon.  The teaser trailer was impressive, and I am ready to see more.  I'm still not sold on the new look for Namor, but if his attitude and motivations are comics accurate, I will be happy.  Will we Shuri or M'Baku suited up - not to mention Ironheart?  I have a feeling most of those big reveals will be kept to the actual moviegoing experience - as they probably should be.

Justice League of America Vs. The Invaders

Another Anniversary Issue has arrived, and this time I though I would go for an issue-long battle between two major teams that have yet to meet on this blog.  Who better to illustrate such an epic meeting that the King himself, Jack Kirby?  While putting this together I was fondly remembering back to Fantastic Four Annual #11 from 1976, in which Roy Thomas and John Buscema presented a meeting between the FF and the Invaders (with a Kirby cover to top it off), a great comic.

Conan Vs. the Demon

 

There had been some talk about Arnold Schwarzenegger returning for another Conan movie, but I haven't heard anything about that in a while.  Perhaps Arnold is having second thoughts after his return to the Terminator franchise met with less than optimal results.  Maybe they are still trying to figure out the best way to present the story of a seventy-something barbarian.  It will be interesting to see if anything comes of these plans.

Black Panther and Kamandi in: "The Apes of Wrath!"

 

It looks like movement is being made on the Black Panther sequel.  Rumors say that by that film's end we may have two new faces under the Black Panther mask - Shuri and M'Baku.  T'Challa will reportedly die at the beginning of the movie, setting events into motion and hopefully Marvel will find a tasteful way to present that. I did appreciate the all-Chadwick Boseman Marvel title sequence that was released a few days ago, that was a nice tribute.

These two heroes first crossed paths in STF #1471...

The Herculoids Vs. Godzilla

While the Godzilla reboot a few years back had some impressive visuals, it ultimately didn't work for me as a movie.  Bryan Cranston was killed off too early, not enough of Big G in action, and I really wasn't crazy about the design of the MUTO's.  Godzilla: King of All Monsters, appears to be a big improvement, based on the trailers.  All of the classic kaiju - Mothra, Gamera, Ghidora and more, will be back for this second installment, and the action seems to be non-stop.  I don't know if the plot will hold it all together, but at least it's going to be a fun movie to look at!