Doctor Light, Godzilla and Sunfire

 

This cover comes from a suggestion by Bob Greenwade, frequent commenter and a Patron of this Blog.  I think Bob may have wanted to see our two heroes battle the King of all Monsters, and I figure a scene like that would take place early in this issue - but I'd hope such a tale would focus on the three of them joining forces against a larger threat.

Conan and Mightor

 

I thought it was time that I featured these two bare-chested battlers from a time gone by in a tale together.  While they may lack fancy attire, their dedication to clobbering demonic intruders is second to none - so you know that you could count on 22 pages of demon-bashing action

Mister Miracle and 4 Famous Co-Stars

 

I used to like the Marvel Team-Up annuals that would have a truly random assemblage of heroes gather together for an adventure.  This is my take on that concept.  I can see The Ringmaster in the middle of his latest plot, unaware that the audience includes a handful that are ready to fight back.

Batman, Mightor and Turok

 

Here are a couple of heroes that I never got around to pairing with Batman during my Brave and the Bold: The Lost Issues days.  I figured it might be fun to put all three together.  Add in a bunch of dinosaurs and you have an issue that would have delighted 12 year old me. 

Elongated Man and Captain Britain

 

If I wasn't reading a comic book when I was growing up, I was reading a mystery.  From Encyclopedia Brown to Sherlock Holmes, I loved fictional sleuths.  Just another reason that characters like Batman and Elongated Man, who combine super-heroics with old fashioned detective work, are among my favorites.

Sherlock Holmes in The House of Mystery

 

Never mind Moriarty, Sherlock may have just met his match right here.  I heard some mention of Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law teaming for a third Sherlock Holmes installment, and I'm all for it.  While the series hasn't reached the heights of the Jeremy Brett or Benedict Cumberbatch versions (or even Basil -ahem- Rathbone) for me, I still find the first two films entertaining and it's always good to have more Holmes content.  At least we know for sure Enola Holmes has another movie coming up on Netflix.

Green Goblin Vs. Catwoman

 

The last episode of Loki featured the rebirth of the Marvel Multiverse, leading into the upcoming Doctor Strange and Spider-Man sequels. Not a huge surprise, as one of those has Multiverse in the title and the other has been long rumored to include characters from previous Fox Spider-Man movies.  Will Willem Dafoe return as the Green Goblin?  He's made some coy comments, but I haven't read anything concrete about his inclusion.  Hopefully a teaser trailer will be released soon and we can get an official idea as to exactly what  multiversal shenanigans will be be going on.

Daredevil Vs. Predator

 

I made this cover before I found out that Disney had acquired the rights to the Alien and Predator franchises.  Now it seems like this is one of those match ups that might actually happen for real.  I don't know if Marvel has any interest in folding the two space monster epics into their mainstream continuity, but I wouldn't be surprised to at least see some crossover one shots or mini series featuring one or both versus heroes from the MCU.

Catwoman and The Prowler

 

Rumor has it that not only is Michael Keaton expected to reprise his role as Batman in the upcoming Flash movie and beyond, but that Warner Bros is trying to get Michelle Pfeiffer to return as Selina Kyle as well.  Batman Returns may have had some major script issues, but there is no denying the chemistry the two actors had  together (indeed, they had been in a real life relationship at some point before filming).  I hope this casting pans out, I would love to see them side by side on the big screen again.

The Light Brigade in: "Illuminating Evil!"

I'm hoping that we get a full trailer soon for WandaVision.  Despite delays, the series is still set to debut on Disney+ before the end of the year.  I mostly want to see how Monica Rambeau looks, and if they manage to give her a costume close to her classic appearance from the comics.

This is the Third Appearance of The Light Brigade - they previously battled Blackheart in STF #2690, and first appeared in STF #2170...

Moon Knight and Elongated Man in: "No Good Deed...!"

The boys are back!  I am preparing this post on January 12th, which is my birthday, so I hope you'll forgive me for once again indulging my urge to see this pairing!

I have been hearing lots of casting rumors regarding the Disney+ Moon Knight show, so I think we will be hearing some solid news on that soon (also for Kamala Khan and her Ms. Marvel show).  I hope that Marvel takes a cue from The Mandalorian, and creates their new shows with the budget and care that went into that series, I loved it.

This is the Fourth appearance of the MK/EM team - Psycho Pirate turned them against each other in STF #2732, Ralph came to the rescue in STF #2518, and they first started working together in STF #2169...

The Light Brigade (Vs. Blackheart!)

I was not expecting the adult Monica Rambeau to make her MCU debut until a Captain Marvel sequel, but it won't take that long.  She is scheduled to be a supporting character in the upcoming Disney+ show Wanda Vision.  Will she gain her superhuman abilities in that show?  I hope so, I can't wait to see her using her powers in live action.

The Light Brigade first appeared in STF #2170...

Captain America Vs. Predator

Of all of the potential Predator vs. superhero battles, this is the one I think that I would most like to see.  It would definitely be a close match up. Both combatants are at their peak physical form and will do whatever it takes to win a fight.  I'm thinking that Cap would be standing at the end, but not before withstanding a lot of damage from his opponent.

Blackhawk and Airboy

I am assuming that the Han Solo movie will feature plenty of The Millenium Falcon, and it will be cool to see some of its secrets revealed.  Will we see a shiny new Falcon, from before years of modifications and battle damage?  Will we see the fabled Kessel Run?  How about when Solo won the Falcon from Lando Calrissian?  I'm betting we will see at least one of those scenarios.

Ms. Marvel and Wonder Woman

Brie Larson has been named as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel, and I think that she will do a fine job in the role - I have always enjoyed her work and now she is an Oscar winner.  I had been thinking about Yvonne Strahovsky for the part, but she probably wasn't high profile enough for Marvel.  The Russo Brothers have hinted that Larson will show up in Avengers: Infinity War, so maybe we won't have to wait for her solo film before seeing her suit up.

Kraven the Hunter Vs. Predator

We have yet to see Kraven on the big screen, but with Spider-Man about to start another franchise, there's still the possibility.  He may be a tough character to pull of but I think that an actor like Jeffrey Dean Morgan would be able to embody the ferocity and determination of Sergei Kravinoff.