Showing posts with label Super-Team Family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Super-Team Family. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Nightwing and Iron Fist
We've heard the casting announcements for Netflix Daredevil, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones. The only series we are still waiting for word on a lead actor is Iron Fist. I have read rumors of Zac Ephron and Charlie Hunnam, but neither really fits the role in my mind. Marvel always seems to come up with out of left field casting choices that somehow work, so I'll trust their judgment on this one. Hopefully whoever they select will be able to showcase some cool martial arts moves as well as acting chops.
By the way... did you know that The Lost Issues has lost issues of its own? I'll be presenting them on this blog as just one of the special features of the STF 1000th Issue Spectacular! Coming up in just over a week!
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Captain America and Liberty Belle
I remember being intrigued by the line-up of the All-Star Squadron after that series ended its first issue. It was a mix of JSAers that I was familiar with, a serious Plastic Man, a few classic characters I remembered from reprints (Robotman, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight) and a couple of other heroes that I knew very little about. It was good that writer Roy Thomas was able to fill in the histories of some of comicdom's first crimefighters, and I enjoyed reading the exploits of Liberty Belle and Firebrand as much as the Earth-Two A-listers that went in and out of the title. I am glad that Liberty Belle became a part of DC's legacy concept with her and Johnny Quick becoming the parents of contemporary hero Jesse Quick.
Monday, December 29, 2014
Captain Marvel and Thor in "World's Mightiest Minion!"
It has been announced that the upcoming Shazam! movie will be set in the same cinematic universe as Man of Steel, Batman Vs. Superman, Justice League, etc. That and the fact that The Rock will be playing Black Adam are all we know about the movie thus far. I really want to find out who DC has in mind to portray Captain Marvel - and more importantly Billy Batson. That's the tougher role to fill - the producers clearly would like several movie appearances out of Shazam if they are incorporating him into their shared universe, and that means finding someone young enough to play the part of Billy for a decade or more. You don't want a 22 year old kid transforming into an adult, It doesn't really work that way.
Cap and Thor have clashed once before, way back in STF #120.
Labels:
Alex Ross,
Captain Marvel,
DC Comics,
Joe Jusko,
Marvel Comics,
Shazam,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Thor
Sunday, December 28, 2014
Green Lantern Vs. The Silver Surfer
The greatest weapon in the universe up against the power cosmic... which side would prevail in such a clash? I suspect that it is a conflict that would quickly escalate, as each would underestimate the other at first. As for who would ultimately triumph, it might come down to who can last the longest in battle. Despite the great will of Hal Jordan, that might give the Surfer the edge, as his power has no time limit.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Insects Incorporated!
Even though I took my super-heroes very seriously when I was growing up, I did enjoy it when comic companies were able to poke fun at themselves. Marvel's Not Brand Ecch and the all-humor issue of What If? were fun reads. DC had Ambush Bug to point out the absurdities of a life in the DCU and as a comic character in general. I always got a kick out of his appearances and I loved watching Henry Winkler voicing him in the final episode of Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Has he been back in comics recently? I'd love to see the Bug's reaction to the New 52.
Friday, December 26, 2014
Justice Society of America Vs. The Red Skull
It looks like readers clamoring for the classic Justice Society of America will finally be able to see them in a new adventure as part of DC's upcoming Convergence event. Whether this is a one time visit for the sake of nostalgia or it leads to something more remains to be seen - but it is nice to see that DC has not completely forgotten about the fans of the true JSA.
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Red Tornado and Machine Man
I hope that the classic Red Tornado makes a return To the DCU after all of this Convergence business is done. I understand that there is a Red Tornado in the New 52, as part of the Earth 2 series - but from what I have seen, it's some kind of alternate Lois Lane or something. I admit I haven't read anything with this new character, but it doesn't sound much like the robotic JLA member that I loved as a kid.
By the way, Red Tornado and Machine Man have a history in the pages of STF, as they are both members of Robo Force.
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Bizarro and The Impossible Man
Today's comic book villains are generally very serious and even more deadly. While there is certainly a place for that, from time to time I kind of miss the antagonists that were more of the pest variety. Being a mischief maker rather than a homicidal maniac did not have to mean that the stories featuring them would be missing any tension or action... especially when they were as powerful as these two.
Monday, December 22, 2014
Justice League Vs. The Hulk in "Retribution for a Fallen Archer!"
Continued from yesterdays cover....
I recently re-watched the entire runs of Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, and I was even more impressed with them than I was previously. Watching them in order with no long breaks between them really highlighted how well the overall arcs to the seasons work in addition to the effectiveness of the individual episodes. It must have taken a lot of planning to get it all to mesh together so well, not to mention fitting in with the continuities previously established in Batman: The Animated Series and Superman: The Animated Series.
Labels:
Bruce Timm,
Butch Lukic,
Justice League,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
The Hulk
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Harley Quinn Vs. Dick Tracy
It's surprising to me that Harley Quinn's first live action appearance will not be in a Batman film, but Suicide Squad. The Joker is also a member of the cast, so I think that it's safe to assume that we will see both sides of Harley. It will be interesting to see how closely Margot Robbie will stick to the voice that Arleen Sorkin gave the character on Batman: The Animated Series. It's hard to imagine the Clown Princess of Crime without Sorkin's vocals.
Friday, December 19, 2014
Batman & Robin Vs. Galactus
Batman '66, a series that tells adventures set in the world of the classic Batman TV series is such a good idea that I wonder what took so long for DC to try such a title. They must be pleased with the reaction, because they have announced a series based on the Lynda Carter Wonder Woman TV show as well. I like this trend, and I hope that Marvel follows suit by bringing us a series featuring the Bill Bixby/Lou Ferrigno Incredible Hulk one of these days.
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Batman,
Benjamin Tiesma,
DC Comics,
Galactus,
Marvel Comics,
Mike Allred,
Robin,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Wildcat and Powers
I am curious about the upcoming Powers series that will be airing on the Playstation Network. The comic always read like a TV show to me, so I am surprised it has taken this long for an adaptation to come about. Sharlto Copley and Susan Heyward don't look much like their comic book counterparts Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim, but hopefully they will be true to the characterizations that Brian Michael Bendis has given them. I am also a fan of Michelle Forbes, and it will be cool to see her in another genre related project.
Labels:
Andy Taylor,
DC Comics,
Michael Avon Oeming,
Powers,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Wildcat
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Superman and The Spirit
The Spirit had his chance at live action, and given the lackluster response, it will probably be some time before he is given that opportunity again. I think an animated series might be a better way to go, since his stories were so informed by Will Eisner's visual experimentation. I'd love to see something in the vein of the classic Fleischer Superman cartoons, with their stylish art deco look.
Labels:
DC Comics,
Marvel Comics,
Mike Zeck,
Super-Team Family,
Superman,
Team Up,
The Spirit,
Will Eisner
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Aztek: The Ultimate Man and Iron Man
Aztek: The Ultimate Man was a hidden gem during the 1990's. Grant Morrison and Mark Millar presented quirky stories featuring the hero of Vanity City, set in the mainstream DCU but unlike any other title they were currently publishing. While it was well received by critics, it was not a big seller and only last 10 issues. Morrison did bring the character back in during his JLA run - only to then kill him off. It's too bad that Aztek seemingly was a victim of the glut of new superheroes being introduced during the 90's and got lost among the crowd - I thought he had a lot of potential and would have liked to have seen more of him.
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Aztek,
DC Comics,
Iron Man,
Marvel Comics,
Steve Lightle,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Monday, December 15, 2014
Firestorm and Hawkeye
It's been fun watching the emergence of Firestorm on The Flash. He is still in bad shape, recovering from the accident responsible for his powers. We have seen Ronnie Raymond in action, throwing power blasts and flying away with his flaming head, but I'm guessing it will take the addition of Victor Garber as Martin Stein before we see the character fully formed. Robbie Amell has tweeted a pic teasing the Firestorm costume and Jason Rusch has also been cast, so it sounds like we will see plenty more of the JLA's hothead in upcoming episodes.
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Hawkman and Darkhawk
Hawkman has to be one of the most difficult characters to pull off in live action. The helmet is tough to get to sit right on the head and look good from all angles, bare arms on a costume tend to appear scrawny unless the actor has a huge build, and wings often come off as too CGI-looking. Still, films like Malificent show that it is possible to have a great looking winged character. If done with care, Hawkman could be very impressive on the big screen, and I hope we get the chance to see that one day.
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Darkhawk,
David Finch,
DC Comics,
Hawkman,
Marvel Comics,
Robert Atkins,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Saturday, December 13, 2014
The Phantom Vs. Aliens
H.R. Giger's Alien is rightfully one of the all time classic monster designs, There are so many great elements to it, from the spiked tail, to the way it can curl up and hide in the ceiling, to the double set of teeth. What really put it over the top for me, though was what he didn't include. The lack of any discernible eyes was a very interesting choice, and really freaked me out. It just adds another element of fear when you don't know where the creature is looking.
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aliens,
Mark Schultz,
Sal Velluto,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
The Phantom
Friday, December 12, 2014
Deadman and Ghost
I figure that if there's a duo going after the deadly guys in the photographs above, it would help if they had some protection against becoming targets themselves. What better way than invisibility and intangibility? I think these two would make a formidable pair.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Wonder Woman and Tor
Michelle MacLaren has been chosen to develop and direct the Wonder Woman solo film. She is an emmy-winning director of series such as Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones, so it definitely sounds like she has the chops to take on both action and drama. I hope she is a comic fan as well, and shows an appreciation for the character's super-heroic side.
Labels:
DC Comics,
Joe Kubert,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Tor,
Wonder Woman
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Red Tornado and The Vision in "A Synthesis With The Synthezoid!"
I can't wait to see The Vision in action in the upcoming Avengers: The Age of Ultron. I am trying not to get my hope up too high though - given the large cast and the fact that we have heard and seen next to nothing relating to the character's role in the film, chances are he will only get one big scene at the end. Poor Red Tornado is too C-list for the big screen but maybe he'll get his chance on The Flash one of these days.
These two met earlier, way back in STF #44, which you can see here.
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Joshua Middleton,
Red Tornado,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
The Vision
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