Lois Lane and The Wasp (And More Stories!)

 

For this Anniversary Issue, I figured it was time for a Ladies' Night cover.  Here's a closer look at the stories featured within:

 

Hawkman and Spitfire

 

I always liked the cloth mask that the Earth-2 Hawkman wore for a time.  In those days of the yearly JLA/JSA crossovers, it was nice to help this young reader discern the difference between the earth 1 and 2 versions!  Plus, it looked cool in a retro way.

Johnny Quick and Spitfire

Between their speed powers, color-matching outfits and World War II setting, these two seem as though they were meant to go together.  It was high time that they shared a cover.

 

Invaders Vs. Solomon Grundy in: "The Battle Above!"

 

I wonder If Solomon Grundy was affected by the Comics' Code Authority.  He was technically a zombie after all, which were against the Code for some time - prompting Marvel to present stories about "zuvembies".

Solomon Grundy previously met The Invaders in STF #3623, and faced off against Captain America in STF #1430...

Solomon Grundy and The Invaders

 

There's been lots of speculation about Chris Evans returning the MCU as Steve Rogers, despite the fact that his story came to an end in Avengers Endgame and the Captain America mantle has been passed on.  One way to do bring him back without undermining  those developments is to tell stories of what happened to Cap in the alternate timeline where he finally had his dance with Peggy Carter. That way we could get a WWII Captain America movie featuring the debut of The Invaders. That's what I would do, anyway.  Kevin Feige seems to have taken my number off of his speed dial.

The Spectre and The Invaders

I first encountered stories of the Spear of Destiny in the pages of All-Star Squadron, and I thought it was an effective plot device.  It's ability to control magic-based heroes was a good explanation for how some of the more powerful Justice Society of America members didn't just take matters in their own hands and end World War II.  It also allowed for nothing to be taken away from the accomplishments of the non-super powered service men and women during the war effort.

The Rocketeer and The Invaders

Captain America's war years were covered quickly in a few scenes and montages in his first movie.  Now that Marvel is on the verge of acquiring most of its characters, a flashback Invaders movie could actually happen - and be very cool.  Of course, the one sticking point would be Namor, who's rights are still tangled up with Universal Pictures, but perhaps a deal like was done with Spider-Man could make it work.

The Flash and Spitfire

The beauty of The Flash's uniform is in its simplicity.  I think that's why the costume  that Ezra Miller will be sporting in Justice League isn't really working for me.  It strikes me as overly complicated, broken down into numerous sections with what looks to be unnecessary wiring criss-crossing all over it.  And of course, no yellow boots, which the Flash TV shows have gotten wrong as well.  I'd rather have seen something sleek like the Spider-Man suit in the Marvel movies.