Showing posts with label Super-Team Family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Super-Team Family. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Bone and Tintin
I loved the Tintin CGI film from a couple of years abo and really hope that Peter Jackson and Stephen Spielberg find time in their schedules to continue the franchise. Another character that would work very well with a similar type of film treatment is Bone. Jeff Smith's epic story would be perfect for a lavishly computer generated movie. I think there were serious talks about making such a film a reality a while back, but I haven't seen or heard anything about it in a while.
Labels:
Bone,
Herge,
Jeff Smith,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Tintin
Monday, December 8, 2014
Iron Man enters The House of Mystery
Comic books have had a lot of horror hosts, and Cain was always my favorite. I loved his look as well as the dark humor with which he would present his twisted morality tales and monster stories. It was also fun to see him interact with fellow host Abel. He never passed up the opportunity to play the older brother role and give the House of Secrets host a hard time.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Moon Knight and Man-Bat
Now that Batman will be mixing it up with Superman and eventually the other JLAers in the movies, I think that it is high time some of the super-powered members of his rogues gallery get their chance to shine on the big screen. I'd love to see Man-Bat in live action, it could be very cool. I've often thought a film featuring Batman vs. Hugo Strange would be a good way to introduce some of the more grotesque characters like Man-Bat and Killer Croc, as Strange has been known to dabble in "monster men".
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Batman and The Wasp
Although she guest starred in a couple of issues, I never did a Batman/Wasp team-up back in my original Brave and the Bold: The Lost Issues days, and I have been meaning to remedy that. One thing I always liked about Janet Van Dyne was that she was a clothes hound, and never liked to settle on one outfit for too long before switching to the latest fashion. I can understand the importance of branding and creating an iconic look, but I have to believe her approach is closer to what would take place if one had to create a costumed persona.
Labels:
Batman,
DC Comics,
Jim Aparo,
Marvel Comics,
Ron Lim,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Wasp
Friday, December 5, 2014
G.I. Robot and Magnus: Robot Fighter
When I was a kid, I inherited a stack of comics from my older brothers. They were ninety percent Marvel and DC. The remaining comics were Archie, Disney and Harvey titles, so the Big Two were my main outlet for super-heroic adventure. The few Gold Key comics featuring Magnus were an exception, and I was intrigued by this guy who had no connection to the larger comic book universes that I was discovering. I must not have been the only one because he is a character that never seems to stay down for long.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Doctor Who Vs. Doctor Doom
Plot details of the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot have been released, describing Doctor Doom as a disgruntled computer programmer. Why is it so hard to get this character correctly portrayed on the big screen? A megalomaniacal dictator who deals in sorcery and super science is what comic fans want to see, but we seem to keep getting these watered down versions. At least Roger Corman tried to get it right!
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Justice League of America and Ant-Man
Who would have thought that Ant-Man would beat the JLA to the movies by a year? One is a movie I never expected to see, and now that it's happening, I am dying to find out how it is pulled off. The other is something I have been waiting for since watching Super Friends and eating a bowl of cereal, as a kid. I am glad we have finally reached a point where special effects technology makes a movie of this scale possible. I am looking forward to both, it's a great time to be a comics fan, cinema-wise.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Captain Marvel Jr. and Frankenstein Jr.
I remember enjoying the Don Newton illustrated stories featuring the Shazam Family and hoping we would get to see another modern take on CC Beck's classic characters. I finally got my wish when Jerry Ordway took over the reins. Captain Marvel and company never have looked better to me than on the covers that Ordway provided for that series. The stories struck just the right tone for me as well.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Superman and Men in Black
A friend of mine had a unfinished copy of Men in Black that we watched months before it was released to the theaters. The movie was complete, but missing music and most of the special effects, so it was interesting to watch in that form. Then we got to the scene where Tommy Lee Jones' character is interrogating an alien that is in the form of a little puppy. This was a fan favorite scene in the final film, after the dog's face had been digitally altered to react and talk back to Jones... but in the version we were watching, it was just a poor scared little pooch being shaken. Don't tell me that no animals were harmed during the making of that film, that little guy must have been scarred for life!
Labels:
DC Comics,
Doug Mahnke,
Men in Black,
Super-Team Family,
Superman,
Team Up
Sunday, November 30, 2014
The Flash and Captain Midnight
The Flash has exceeded my expectations thus far. The special effects are impressive for a TV show and showcase the Scarlet Speedster's abilities nicely. I also like that the series seems to be working as a springboard for other DCU characters to appear. Grant Gustin does very well in the lead role, which he imbues with a sense of earnestness and optimism that really evokes the character from the comics. I'm really looking forward to the crossover event with Arrow, and then further on down the road... Grodd!
Saturday, November 29, 2014
OMAC and The Fantastic Four
I'm a little surprised at how little we have actually seen of the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot. I know that principal filming wrapped a while ago and they are in the process of creating the special effects, but I figured we would has seen some kind of footage by now. Perhaps they are waiting until everything is perfect before they present it and silence the naysayers. Or maybe it's the turkey many hardcore fans fear it will be and they will quietly release it without previews from the critics. I must admit that I haven't read much that gives me a lot of hope for the film, but I still have to see a trailer or teaser before I can make a truly informed judgment.
Labels:
DC Comics,
Fantastic Four,
Flint Marko,
Jack Kirby,
Marvel Comics,
OMAC,
Sandman,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Friday, November 28, 2014
Green Hornet and The Sandman
I am hoping that Marvel's Agent Carter mini-series does well, because that could open the door for more period piece comic adaptations. Who wouldn't want to see a live action Sandman Mystery Theater with Wesley Dodds solving crimes and dealing out justice in the late 30's? Well, I would anyway! Perhaps a period Green Hornet show could help undo the damage done by the Seth Rogen film.
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Wildcat and Wolverine in: "The Coach"
I established the relationship between Ted Grant and Logan way back in issue #51 (which can be seen here), and I thought it would be fun to expand upon that. It has been cool to see Wildcat show up on recent episodes of Arrow, even if he is out of costume. They have made reference to a previous heroic career for him, but the actor portraying him is considerably younger than the Grant from the comics. Maybe they will explain that with some sort of nine lives effect.
Labels:
DC Comics,
Marvel Comics,
Sean Chen,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Wildcat,
Wolverine
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
The Lightning Bolts
I wonder what it is about lightning bolts being used as motifs for superhero uniforms. There sure are a lot of them! I guess it's because they can stand for electricity, speed or power so they fit a lot of skill sets. At any rate, I had gotten a few requests for a team that shares this theme, so I figured I would give it a shot. I have to say, this would be a fun crew to watch work together.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Green Lantern and Battlestar Galactica
One aspect that I used to get a kick out of with Hal Jordan was how, despite being a superhero and intergalactic peacekeeper, he always seemed to have a tough time keeping his personal life together. He was a great test pilot, but upon losing that job, he went through a series of occupations such as toy salesman that never really clicked for him. He didn't have much luck with the ladies either - finally winning the heart of Carol Ferris only to have her become his arch-enemy.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Abe Sapien and Triton
I have written before about how well realized Abe Sapien was in live action form for the Hellboy movies, and now with the announcement of an Inhumans film, I am looking forward to see Triton on the big screen. His appearance has varied quite a bit from artist to artist over the years, so there is a lot to choose from when designing his look for film. Hopefully, the filmmakers will stick closely to the Kirby design, you can't beat the original!
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Wonder Woman and Elektra
As soon as news of the Netflix Daredevil series was released, there has been much speculation as to who would be playing Elektra. Some assumed it would be Rosario Dawson, but her role has been revealed as Night Nurse. With production well underway, and no new announcements, I wonder if Elektra will even be a part of the show. It is understandable that the show runners do not want to follow the same path as the movie, and maybe they are going to concentrate more on Karen Page as a romantic interest. Oh, well - they have to same some stuff for season 2!
Friday, November 21, 2014
Sgt. Rock and The Sub-Mariner
Whenever I look over old Sgt. Rock comics looking for images, I am struck by the power of Joe Kubert's covers. He really knew how to stop a casual browser in their tracks, and demand that they pick up a particular issue. Even a die-hard superhero fan like me had to find out what happened inside the pages of those war comics.
Labels:
DC Comics,
Gil Kane,
Joe Kubert,
Marvel Comics,
Namor,
Sgt. Rock,
Sub-Mariner,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Ultron and Bender
I thoroughly enjoyed the recent Futurama crossover episode of The Simpsons. I remember a fun comic book version of this meeting from years back that I loved, and I wondered why it took so long for a TV version. It was worth the wait, with a ton of great gags - starting with one of my personal favorite characters, the Hedonism Bot, filling in on the weekly opening credits couch gag. It made me miss the Futurama gang, I'd love to see them defy the odds and return for a third time.
Labels:
Bender,
Futurama,
Marvel Comics,
Matt Groening,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Ultron
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
The New Teen Titans and The New Mutants
This is a team up that I have been wanting to do forever, I just was waiting to find the right images. Both of these teams have seen a lot of shake ups and roster changes over the years. I have to say that the incarnations presented here are still my favorites. The first couple of years of each title were team comics at their best - writing and art were firing on all cylinders, featuring lots of cool characters and concepts. Plus, the protagonists were around my age, and had to deal with some of the same issues I did, in addition to their larger than life heroics.
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