Showing posts with label Super-Team Family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Super-Team Family. Show all posts

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Indiana Jones and Hawkman



These two are both in the same line of work, so it was only a matter of time before they crossed paths. There has been some discussion lately about whether the Indiana Jones franchise should continue. and if so - in what form.  Harrison Ford has expressed interest interest in one more outing, and I am not against that, even if the last one was not as well received by critics as they had hoped.  Every once in a while a name comes up as a choice to recast the iconic role.  Usually, I don't give these much credence, but one has surfaced that might actually work: Chris Pratt. It would still probably be a mistake to try and replace Ford, but Pratt is the first actor I have heard that I think could maybe pull it off.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Samurai Jack and Usagi Yojimbo



I think that this would be an interesting match up.  Both a wandering warriors of few words  who are extremely proficient with a sword, no matter how big the odds they are facing. It is hard to say who would come out one top if they were ever to clash, but it would be a blast to read... even more fun to see animated!

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Batman and Lancelot Link



 I got a kick out of seeing a Gorilla Grodd for a brief moment on last week's episode of The Flash.  I am glad that they are going with CGI and thought he looked cool in the quick tease.  We've come a long way since Lancelot Link, where they just dubbed dialogue into the mouths of live action monkeys. I have to confess,  though, that I was thoroughly entertained by the program back in the day.  My memories are vague, but I remember thinking it was hilarious.  I think I even had a coloring book that was based on the show.

I used art by the great Norm Breyfogle on this cover.  Breyfogle recently suffered a stroke and has many medical bills that will come with his rehabilitation.  If you would like to help him out, you can do so by contributing here.

Monday, February 9, 2015

Superman and The Greatest American Hero




I was a fan of The Greatest American Hero and I liked the idea of a guy with no instructions on how to use his power granting uniform.  Even though Ralph Hinkley gradually got better at the use of his abilities, he was never a completely polished superhero. It would have been cool to see him eventually master his powers and really get to cut loose, maybe in a follow up TV movie.

Sunday, February 8, 2015

The Atom and Tarzan



Brandon Routh's Atom costume for Arrow has been revealed and it looks pretty well done for a TV budget.  My only quibble is with the helmet.  Instead of a traditional mask, there is a clear visor so that you can see the actor's full face.  Ray Palmer on the show has spoken about keeping his anonymity while using his new suit so that decision doesn't make much sense to me.  Hopefully it will turn blue or something once he shrinks and goes into action.

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Catwoman and The Punisher



I have yet to see a perfect live action depiction of Catwoman, but many actresses have delivered when it came to certain aspects of the character.  Julie Newmar had those great eyes and eyebrows.  Eartha Kitt had the best Catwoman voice.  Lee Meriwether looked the best in the cat suit.  Michelle Pfeiffer used the whip well and had nice chemistry with Batman.  Anne Hathaway had Selina Kyle's personality and mannerisms down.  Halle Berry... well, they spelled the name right on the poster I guess.  I'd love to see a performace that can get all of these characteristics correct at the same time.

Friday, February 6, 2015

Daredevil and Quantum & Woody



The trailer for The Marvel/Netflix Daredevil series has been released and while it did not show a whole lot, it gave a good indication of the tone.  This looks to be a very gritty production, which is fitting for the character.  DD is wearing the prototype outfit from Frank Miller and John Romita Jr's Daredevil: The Man Without Fear mini-series, but it has been promised that the look will evolve.  Hopefully we will see Matt Murdock in his full red glory by the end of this first season,.. the good news is that all 13 episodes will be released at once!

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Wonder Woman and Sif



The Thor movies have been a mixed bag for me.  I have liked the Asgard and action scenes, but the hit and miss humor and unnecessary side characters have hindered my enjoyment of both films. One character that I would like to see more of is Sif.  I really enjoyed Jaimie Alexander's portrayal in both movies and would not mind seeing her receiving a larger role in future sequels, even replacing Jane Foster as Thor's love interest.

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Robin and Bucky in "The Legend Must Live!"



TNT's upcoming Titans series has announced its cast (Nightwing, Barbara Gordon, Hawk & Dove, Starfire, Raven), and it has me interested in the series, as I am a fan of all of the characters.  Most interesting to me was the  revelation that Dick Grayson will begin the series as Robin and viewers will get to see his transition to Nightwing.  I am looking forward to this classic character finally getting his due in live action - the Chris O'Donnell and Joseph Gordon-Levitt versions didn't really do him justice.

Robin and Bucky have a bit of history on STF: The Lost Issues:

There was the time they tackled zombies together...

They met later in their careers as Nightwing and The Winter Soldier...

They met when their teams shared an adventure...

Bucky has even tried to take over for Robin, once solo, and once with The Young Allies.




Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Iron Man and Han Solo



I loved the teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with its quick shots of some of the new characters that will be featured in the upcoming film.  It was a nice first taste to whet my appetite for the long awaited sequel, but what I really want to see is some footage of the returning heroes from the original trilogy.  Han Solo is my favorite role that Harrison Ford has ever played, and I can't wait to see him bring the Millenium Falcon's pilot back to life once again.

Monday, February 2, 2015

Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot Join The Avengers



The first Avengers film was all about assembling the team and this summer's Avengers: The Age of Ultron is rumored to end with the team being broken up.  I hope we at least get a few scenes of the team working together effectively before they are torn apart.  Comic movies seem to be obsessed with the beginnings or endings of heroic careers. I'd like to see more superhero films where the protagonists are operating in their prime.

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Airboy and Enemy Ace



I was fortunate enough to briefly say hello to Joe Kubert a couple of times at conventions late in his career.  I was very happy to get the opportunity to thank him fo r all the pleasure his art and creations had given me over the years.  What really stood out for me was when I shook his hand - the man had a grip of iron!  Clearly forged from deftly utilizing a pencil and pen for over seven decades!

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Arnim Zola and The Penguin



If you told me a year ago that these two villains would each make memorable live action appearances I would not have believed it, and yet that has come to pass.  Arnim Zola's unexpected involvement in Captain America: The Winter Soldier was the highlight of the film for me, and that's saying a lot.  Robin Lord Taylor's performance as a young Penguin beginning his criminal empire on Gotham has been entertaining as well, and I look forward to seeing where he winds up by the end of the season.

Friday, January 30, 2015

The Creeper and Moon Knight



You have to be at least a little nuts to dress in a costume and go out to fight crime, so it's always appealing to me when a hero is at home with that aspect of their personalities.  The Creeper is one such character, and I got a kick out of the joy with which he approached his dual life.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

B'Wana Beast and Conan



OK, nobody really demanded this one but I thought it would be fun to give B'wana Beast a cover appearance.  Like many, I always thought he was goofy even by comic book standards with his crazy costume and weird power to combine animals.  The folks behind Batman: The Brave and the Bold clearly had a soft spot for the character, and gave him a cool arc that continued throughout the series, which made me appreciate him - once again proving that all any character needs is a polish and a fresh take every now and then.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

The Tarantula Vs. The Tarantula



Even though it never got to see a lot of action, I always liked the updated costume that Jerry Ordway gave The Tarantula when he appeared in All-Star Squadron.  It's not easy to come up with a cool spider related design that does not remind the viewer of Spider-Man, but Ordway succeeded .

Monday, January 26, 2015

Creature Crew



For this team I wanted to assemble a bunch of characters that would have no problem confronting the type of menaces that are just too spooky or creepy-crawly for the rest of us. After what all of these guys have been through, I don't see them flinching at much.  Any conflict the team might have would probably come from Mulder, who would want to understand  the menaces they face rather than just kick their butts like the rest of his teammates.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

The Hulk and Elfquest



Even though it preceded a very cool moment, I was a little confused at Bruce Banner's "I'm always angry" comment at the end of The Avengers.  Does he now have the ability to switch to the Hulk at will if that's the case? Does he no longer have to be in a state of extreme emotion?  Hopefully this will be expanded upon in the upcoming sequel, where The Hulk is said to have a larger role.


Saturday, January 24, 2015

Sandman Vs. Freddy Krueger



I'm not a huge fan of slasher films, but the Nightmare on Elm Street series was fun for me to watch with my friends as a teen.  I liked that Freddy Krueger had a twisted sense of humor that set him apart from other horror villains.  There was some interesting art design in the dream sequences as well.  I don't remember much about Freddy's victims, except that I think one was Johnny Depp and there was a kid named Kincaid that showed up in a few of the films and had some funny lines.

Friday, January 23, 2015

The Watcher and Charlie Brown



I have been wanting to use this title for a long time, I just had to find a concept that went with it.  It really bothered me that Marvel decided to kill off the Watcher in one of their recent events.  It looks like the Marvel Universe will be changing soon though, when it gets smooshed with the Ultimate Marvel Universe.  Maybe Uatu will get another chance at life when all is said and done.

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