Showing posts with label Super-Team Family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Super-Team Family. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Superman and Thor (Vs. Amazo and Taskmaster)
I have been checking out the original Adventures of Superman TV series lately. I had watched a scene or two over the years, but never sat down for a full episode until they recently began airing on a local classic television channel. I have to admit I get a real kick out of them. George Reeves makes a great barrel chested Superman, reminding me of the comics from that era. I like seeing all the classic styles of clothing and automobiles as well. Clark isn't very careful with his secret identity though - the guy just cant resist making sly references to his alter ego at any opportunity!
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Amazo,
DC Comics,
Gil Kane,
Jerry Ordway,
John Byrne,
Marvel Comics,
Mike Zeck,
Super-Team Family,
Superman,
Taskmaster,
Team Up,
Thor
Monday, November 17, 2014
Steel Vs. Hawkeye
Hawkeye spent a lot of the first Avengers film under the thrall of Loki, so we did not to get to see much of the trademark character traits that have made him a fan favorite hero in the comics. I am hoping that is addressed in the upcoming sequel. I'd like to see him competing with Cap over leadership of the team and displaying his flirtatious ways with newcomer Scarlet Witch. Joss Whedon excels at writing interpersonal relationships, so I am confident some of the familiar Clint will come through in the film.
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Alex Garner,
DC Comics,
Hawkeye,
Marvel Comics,
Steel,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Sunday, November 16, 2014
The Hulk Vs. Amazo
I recently was reminded of an episode of The Incredible Hulk that featured guest stars Loni Anderson and Jeremy Brett. My favorite Sherlock Holmes actor opposite The Hulk? I had to check it out (thanks, Dave, for the heads up)! I was struck once again about how enjoyable a series it was. Sure, it is cheesy by today's standards, but the guest star list is a who's who of 70's and 80's stars and Bixby and Ferrigno gave their all to their performances - never once winking at the camera because they were in a comic book show. Whenever I stumble upon an episode while channel surfing, I always seem to wind up watching the whole thing.
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Amazo,
DC Comics,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
The Hulk
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Usagi Yojimbo Joins Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew
I have enjoyed the DCU animated shorts that are played during their cartoon series. Most are light hearted and skew to a younger audience, so I think that some Zoo Crew appearances would be a fitting and welcome addition to the line up. These guys are tailor made for animation!.
As a reminder, you can order a copy of The Sakai Project below. All of the proceeds from this over-sized book go to Stan and Sharon Sakai to help pay for medical bills incurred from a brain tumor that Sharon has been battling.
The Sakai Project
Friday, November 14, 2014
Justice League of America and Spider-Woman
With all the crazy rumors about plans to continue and expand the Amazing Spider-Man franchise (Sinister Six, All-Female Spider Team, Aunt May Prequel) floating around, I am surprised we have not heard of the most sensible route - a Spider-Woman solo film. Jessica Drew has one of the great comic costumes and a cool origin. Her story is also quite different than Peter Parker's, which would set it apart from the previous films. Maybe it's a rights issue... if that's the case, put her in The Avengers!
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Firestorm and Flaming Carrot
I have been impressed with the super-speed visuals of The Flash on the CW, and it appears that the producers are going to be showcasing even more super-heroics with Firestorm. Ronnie Raymond, Martin Stein and Jason Rusch have all been cast and we have already seen Firestorm rogues Multiplex and Plastique (not to mention Killer Frost as a series regular in her pre-Frost persona). I am very curious to see how they pull of Firestorm's signature look as well as his powers. This almost makes up for the hero being one of the few left out of the Justice League Unlimited cartoon.
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Bob Burden,
Dan Jurgens,
DC Comics,
Firestorm,
Flaming Carrot,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Adam Strange and The Avengers
The Avengers: Age of Ultron teaser did just what it was supposed to do, tease the upcoming blockbuster sequel with a glimpse of the cast and a hint of the conflict that they will be facing. I still feel as though there is a lot being held back, and that's a good thing. We know that Ultron will not be the sole villain and still have yet to see The Vision in action. Hawkeye and Hulk are said to have expanded roles, but other than the Hulkbuster fight, I don't know what that will entail yet. Finally, the rumors of Captain Marvel or other heroes showing up continue to surface - time will tell if there is any truth to those. I'm not going to go crazy looking for spoilers, though... it's fun to be surprised in the theater.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
The Beast and Hellboy
Time for another all-Mignola cover. I remember being impressed by his artwork on various Marvel titles and the Phantom Stranger mini-series in which he collaborated with P. Craig Russell. It was Gotham by Gaslight, however, that really turned me into a fan. His use of light and shadow was a perfect for for this turn of the century Batman, and it was a great comic reading experience. I followed him to Hellboy, and it was great to really get to see him cut loose on his signature series.
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Beast,
Dark Horse Comics,
Hellboy,
Marvel Comics,
Mesmero,
Mike Mignola,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Monday, November 10, 2014
Doctor Strange and Swamp Thing in "Servitude of the Sorcerer Supreme"
Benedict Cumberbatch is set to play Doctor Strange for the upcoming Marvel movie, and I think they have made another excellent casting choice. He is great as Sherlock Holmes and I have no doubt that he will be able to utter Strange's complex incantations with gravitas. This was a movie I wasn't sure I would be interested in, but now I am very intrigued to see how it turns out.
These two previously met in STF #227...
Sunday, November 9, 2014
Tarzan Vs. Kraven The Hunter
This is a battle I would love to see. You just know that these two would clash instantly. Kraven would definitely want to match his skills against the lord of the jungle, and Tarzan has no patience for animal thrill-killers. It would be a great fight, but ultimately my money is on Tarzan in this match up.
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DC Comics,
Joe Kubert,
Kraven,
Marvel Comics,
Mike Mignola,
Super-Team Family,
Tarzan,
Team Up
Friday, November 7, 2014
Robin & Batgirl Vs. Spider-Man
Continued from yesterday's cover, today's entry should provide a clue as to what exactly is going on in this saga.
It's amazing that the 60's Batman TV series is just now being released on DVD and Blu-Ray. I have been enjoying watching some of the episodes on a local classic TV station. It's crazy how good Batgirl looks on the series. Batman and Robin are a bit campy looking, fitting for the show - but Batgirl looks like she stepped right out of the comics. Then you have her Bat-Cycle, which is just an awesome design. They really had her look down!
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Batman and Spider-Man in "Bruce Wayne: Scapegoat!"
Like many in my age group, this first Marvel superhero I saw in live action was Spider-Man on The Electric Company. While I thought it was cool to see him outside of the comics, there was something a little creepy about how they made him mute on the show. Sure, it was so us kids could have the educational value of reading his thought bubbles, but I still found it off-putting. It really illustrated the importance of Spidey's wisecracking persona, which did much to offset the appearance of a full face-masked character.
If you are curious about whats going on in the above cover, make sure to tune in tomorrow for Part Two of this story where all will be explained!
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Martian Manhunter and Thor
Thor: Ragnarok will be the title of the third solo outing for Marvel's Thunder God and I am hoping that it will learn from the first two installments and have more of a focus on action over goofy humor and unnecessary side characters. While Loki is sure to be featured prominently, I'd like to see some other Thor villains like The Enchantress or The Executioner get a chance to do their thing. At any rate, we won't have to wait that long for an update on Asgard - Idris Elba let it slip that Loki and Heimdall will be making appearances in Avengers: The Age of Ultron.
Monday, November 3, 2014
Mister Fantastic, The Elongated Man and Mr. Gum
I always loved stretching heroes when I was a kid. They looked cool on the page and they were fun to draw as well. Ralph Dibny has yet to get a new lease on life with DC's rebooted comic line, but maybe there could be a place for him on TV. After all, he got his start as a supporting character in The Flash, why not do the same on the televised version?
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Mr. Monster and The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead is back and even though the gory stuff makes me watch half of it with my hands over my eyes, I have been enjoying the return of Rick and company. I like that they have added in a character who just may have a cure for the walking dead plague if he can get to the right facility - it gives the group a goal other than merely just trying to stay alive, and a good reason to keep moving instead of holing up in one place.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Dick Tracy and Jonny Quest
Watching Gotham reminds me of how cool it would be to have an ongoing Dick Tracy series. If you are going to have a police procedural set in a city rife with strange criminals, Chester Gould's classic comic strip is a perfect property to adapt. While Gotham is fun, we won't really get to see the villains fully formed because of the prequel nature of the series. With a Dick Tracy show, we could have the bad guys and the city's top cop in their prime.
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Chester Gould,
Dick Tracy,
Doug Wildey,
Jonny Quest,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Friday, October 31, 2014
Justice League of Amerca Vs. Thanos in "Clutches of Defeat!"
Thanos is set to make a major cinematic impact with the just announced Avengers: Infinity War Part I and Avengers: Infinity War Part II. The rumor is that the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron will have the team disband, and a new team will assemble for the next Avengers film. I am guessing that the team will consist of Black Widow, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Ant-Man and perhaps newcomers Falcon, Black Panther and Captain Marvel - and will end with a cliffhanger in which the big guns (Hulk, Thor, Cap, Iron Man) return to join the battle against the Mad Titan... maybe they'll even throw in a few Guardians of the Galaxy for good measure. Whatever they decide to do, it sounds like it is going to be huge!
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Cyborg,
DC Comics,
Firestorm,
Ivan Reis,
Justice League,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Thanos
Thursday, October 30, 2014
The Invaders Vs. Darkseid
One of the most frustrating things about the rights to Namor, Captain America and the Human Torch belonging to different film studios is that it eliminates the chances for The Invaders to appear on the big screen. I got a kick out of the Howling Comandos appearance in Cap's first movie, but the tease of briefly seeing a Torch android during the World's Fair scene really made me want to see the classic WWII team in action.
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Darkseid,
Invaders,
John Romita Sr.,
Mike McKone,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Ghost Rider and Jonah Hex
Ghost Rider and Jonah Hex are a couple of venerable comic stars who have had their reputations tarnished by sub-par theatrical appearances. It will probably be a while before we see either of them in a live action format again. Hopefully it will not be forever though, they are cool characters who deserve a proper treatment.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Wonder Woman Vs. Red Sonja in "Boss Battle!"
With Wonder Woman getting a solo movie only a few months after Justice League hits the theaters, the search for a director is on. The latest rumor is that DC/Warner Brothers is seeking to have a female director helm the picture. I think that would be cool, and give the film a unique perspective among other superhero movies. I just hope that in addition to being female, the director they go with is a big Wonder Woman fan as well.
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