Captain Universe and Plastic Man

 I wonder just who is wielding the Uni-Power this time out?  That certainly doesn't look like Woozy Wink's physique, so I think we can rule him out.

Plastic Man and Thor

 

The Avengers: Doomsday teaser featuring Thor presented a somber and determined Thunder God.  Chris Hemsworth has decent comedic chops, but I think Marvel realized that they had been leaning too far in that direction with the character.  It will be good to see a more serious take returning for the Odinson.

Thanos Vs. The DC Universe

 

Thanos being set loose in DC's silver age would have been wild.

Plastic Man and Ghost Rider

 

This is a meeting that I would love to see.  It's very cool that Marvel and DC are once again producing actual crossovers again.  The team ups that I have seen solicited so far have pretty much been the fan favorite type of suggestions, understandably so.  Still, I hope this new collaboration goes on long enough for them to feature some less obvious pairings as well.

Thunderbolts and Plastic Man

 

Yes, Eel O'Brien also has a past working outside the law, but would this team made up of former members of the Masters of Evil tolerate his humor and antics? I'm not quite sure about that, but I bet it would make for an interesting read.

Plastic Man and She-Hulk

 

I can see an ex-con like Eel O'Brien having a few encounters with a superhero lawyer.  It would be cool to see these two in action together.

Plastic Man and Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu

 

When we last saw Plastic Man on this blog, he was  training Ms. Marvel in STF #4598.  I thought that he might go for a little training himself.  Who better to teach him than the Master of Kung Fu himself.

Plastic Man and Shang-Chi first met in STF #4062...

Ms. Marvel and Plastic Man

 

I thought it would be fun to have the original stretching hero cross paths with one of the newer kids on the block.  It might be interesting to see Plas in a mentor role.  He's been given a son in the comics, but that's still a side of him that we haven't seen enough of.

The Fantastic Four and Four Famous Co-Stars

 

It was fun coming up with a DC Comics analogue of the Fantastic Four.  What better issue to feature them in than in than STF #4444? This seems like the kind of tale that might have shown up in a FF Annual back in the 70's or 80's.

The Thing and Plastic Man (Vs. the Stranger!)

 

These two guys are about to hit the mainstream again.  Marvel's Fantastic Four movie has finally been cast and will start shooting soon.  It will probably be a while before we see what The Thing's rocky form looks like.  While no announcements have been made, James Gunn is a fan of Plastic Man and he's already brought in two other members of The Terrifics, so you know he's coming to the DCU.

Plastic Man last met The Thing along with the rest of the Fantastic Four in STF #2744, and they first crossed paths way back in a 2011 MS Paint MTIO cover...

Plastic Man and The Mask

 

Putting these personalities and powers sets side by side would make for a visually interesting and humorous story. This is another cover in which I had to do some character removal before I could do any character addition.  Here's a look behind the scenes:

Doctor Strange and The Terrifics

 

I don't keep up with many titles these days, opting to trade wait if something gets really great reviews.  One series I did pick up in total was The Terrifics.  A great cast of characters involved in old school comic action is what the title provided, and it was a fun read.  It's too bad the series was canceled, but with the rumors that James Gunn is looking to bring them to the big screen as part of the DCU, hopefully they will get another chance down the line.

Iron Fist and Plastic Man

 

With Mr. Terrific and Metamorpho being included in Superman: Legacy, many have speculated that we'll also have Plastic Man and Phantom Girl showing up early in the DCU, to complete the Terrifics team.  But who should be cast as Plas?  The two names I have heard mentioned are Ben Schwartz and John Mulaney. I can see either one in the role and wouldn't mind seeing one of them get it.  Are there any other good candidates?

Shang-Chi and Plastic Man

 

I enjoyed Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, so when I saw that director  Destin Daniel Cretton was involved with American Born Chinese, another comic-based property on Disney+, I decided to check it out.  I'm halfway through the series and I am really enjoying it.  It has an interesting story, engaging characters, and fun supporting roles by recent Oscar winners Michelle Yeoh and Key Huy Quan. 

This is another cover in which I had a bit of de-cluttering to do before I added in any new elements.  Here a look at the behind the scenes process: 

Plastic Man and Doctor Who

 

It might be a while before we see Plastic Man in the big screen, but he might be a good candidate for an animated series or at least one of those DC Showcase shorts.  I enjoyed his appearances on Batman: The Brave and the Bold, and even remembering liking his original cartoon from when I was a kid, as cheesy as it may have been.

The Terrifics Vs. Doctor Doom

 

I don't read many current comics these days - the overall quality seems to have dropped and Amazon's takeover (and in my opinion, destruction) of Comixology has turned me off of new purchases recently.  One series that I did check out, and quite liked, has been The Terrifics.  It's just old school comic book action with a great cast of characters.  The series has come to an end, but I hope the team hasn't.

Starman and Moondragon / Plastic Man Vs. Juggernaut

 

I heard rumors that Moondragon would be joining the cast of Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 a while back, but nothing in the way of a casting announcement for the role has been made.  I hope the character is still part of the mix.  Not only is she interesting in her own right, but as the daughter of Drax the Destroyer, her presence would certainly add to the story potential.

Plastic Man Vs. Spider-Man

 

Continued from yesterday's cover, we see the inevitable clash between our two heroes.  Let's hope that Aunt May can get them to stop fighting.  Long time visitors of this blog may remember that May and Woozy have a bit of history together, as suggested in Spidey and Plas' first meeting in STF #1856. 

Plastic Man and J. Jonah Jameson

Presenting Part One of a Two-Part Tale! Jameson has been known to hire oddball characters to help him target the Wall-Crawler, so I can see this story happening.  A clash seems inevitable - but there's one person that might be able to stop things from getting too out of control (longtime STF visitors may have an idea as to who that is).  Make sure you come back tomorrow to see how it all shakes out!

Legion Subs and Star Trek (& Much More!)

 

I was a big fan of anthology comics, whether they included new material, reprints, or a mix of both.  They were always a great value, and would sometimes even introduce me to a new character or two.  Sadly, they seem to have fallen by the wayside.  DC tried a new line of 100-Page Giants for sale in Walmart, but those seem to have been discontinued.  I do not know how well they sold, but apparently they have been replaced with comic book 4-packs.