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

Friday, June 3, 2016

Adam Strange and The Hulk



There finally seems to be some confirmation that Thor: Ragnarok will indeed be at least partially adapting the Planet Hulk storyline.  This should be a lot of fun and a good way to introduce some other characters and alien races into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  I hope we will see a Beta Ray Bill appearance as in the animated version.  It'll be interesting to see Hulk's battle armor as well as if he gains any intelligence.

Thursday, June 2, 2016

The Creeper and Nightcrawler



One of the coolest things about doing this blog is when a creator that has entertained and inspired me chooses to give it a shout out.  I consider this site a tribute to the characters and creators that I love so knowing that I have in some small way given back a little entertainment is great.  The amazing Patrick Zircher (currently illustrating the adventures of Superman in Action Comics) was kind enough to show his support, share some positive tweets about the blog, and even suggest the cool pairing of Creeper and Nightcrawler for today's cover.  Many thanks, Patrick!

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

The New Teen Titans and Guardians of the Galaxy



I'd love to see a story featuring these two teams.  I could see Robin and Star-Lord clashing over leadership styles, Starfire and Gamora sparring and  enjoying every minute of it, Rocket not amused at Changelings ability to mimic him, and so on.  Sure, there could be some villains in the mix, but the personal interactions are what would make this fun to read for me.

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Robin (The Ex-Boy Wonder) and Daredevil



I love getting a chance to feature the funky costume that the Earth-Two Robin wore in Justice League of America #55 and a few other appearances.  It has been often maligned as one of comics' ugliest outfits, but I thought it was cool the first time I saw it and I still do today. I especially like the logo, which should be obvious from the avatar that I use on this blog!

Daredevil has a history with various robins in the pages of STF - He fought alongside former Robin-turned Nightwing in STF #431 and again in STF #1300... He has has also crossed paths with Jason Todd and battled side by side with Tim Drake...

Monday, May 30, 2016

Doctor Light and Spider-Man



I remember really liking the new heroic Doctor Light that rose out of the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths and expecting big things for the character.  Unfortunately, she never really seemed to find a home.  I remember her showing up briefly in a few Justice League story lines, but I always thought that she was deserving of more attention.  It was cool to see a version of her in live action on The Flash, and hopefully that is a sign of bigger things to come for her in the comic world down the line.

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Dick Tracy and Nick Fury



One of the Reasons characters like Batman, Spider-Man and The Flash have enjoyed success on TV is because they have great rogues galleries to draw upon.  Dick Tracy has one of the best line ups of villains around, which makes me think the character would be perfect for a series that could take its time exploring them (rather than cramming them all into a single story, a mistake the movie version made.

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Iron Fist and The Metal Men



Attempts have been made from time to time to modernize the Metal Men.  We've seen darker takes, incarnations where Doc himself becomes a robot, and clunky visual redesigns.  Give me the sleek appearance of the originals with their personalities and whimsical adventures intact any day.  This is one property works best when it stays true to its classic design.

Friday, May 27, 2016

Wildcat Vs. The Punisher




I was a bit disappointed that Ted Grant was introduced on Arrow and not much was ever done with him.  There was a cool moment where he sparred with Oliver Queen and the latter actually used a boxing glove arrow on him, but Grant himself still has not gotten the chance to shine.  Now that the Justice Society looks to be a big part of DC's Legends of Tomorrow, I am hoping that Ted's Wildcat side will finally be explored further.

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Queen and the Champions



I remember seeing the artwork on Queen's News of the World album cover and being transfixed by it.  This was in a time before painted comics were a common occurrence, so the image of a giant robot scooping up the band members was one of the coolest scenes that I had ever seen illustrated.  I loved the expression that artist Frank Kelly Freas gave the robot, making him look more curious than menacing, which made him seem all the more creepy to me.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Hellboy and Ragman



I am always happy to include an all-Mike Mignola cover on the blog.  He is such a master of light and shadow that his work looks equally gorgeous in black and white as it does in full color.  I like his take on Ragman - Joe Kubert's offbeat costume design for the character is one of my favorites and Mignola gives it just the right noirish appearance.

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Iron Man and Robocop



While it is certainly a change from the classic origin, I thought that involving Tony Stark in the development of Spider-Man's uniform in Captain America: Civil War was a smart move.  It kept Peter Parker the perpetually broke teen from Queens while allowing him to wear a suit that looked like it leapt right out of the comics, emotive eyes and all.  Iron Man will be a part of Spider-Man: Homecoming as well - with rumored upgrades to the Spidey suit including the classic web-wings!  That's something I have wanted to see in live action for a long time.

Monday, May 23, 2016

Wonder Woman and Sub-Mariner



Wonder Woman has wrapped principal photography, so I am hoping that we will be seeing a teaser trailer in a few months.  It will be interesting to see the changes in tone this film will have after the reception to Batman v Superman.  There have already been stories about Geoff Johns taking a leadership role in the DC films going forward, but Wonder Woman was well underway before the shake up at the top.  Let's hope the film has an uplifting message of heroism and hope.

Saturday, May 21, 2016

The Atom and The Fantastic Four




I enjoy Brandon Routh on DC's Legends of Tomorrow.  He feels like a true Silver Age DC hero - brave, intelligent, self-sacrificing, and often with a smile on his face even in the midst of battle.  I hope he will shrink more and streamline his costume for season two, though.  Hey, Firestorm finally started using his fusion powers on the season finale, so progress is always possible!

I'm sure that when Ray comes to, he'll feel bad about Reed's lab - after all, he's spent some time researching there himself...

Coming tomorrow: STF #1500!

Friday, May 20, 2016

Iceman Vs. Captain Cold



DC's Legends of Tomorrow has promised to have slightly different rosters with each season, and indeed a new DCU face made an appearance at the end of the season finale.  *** Spoilers beyond this point for those not caught up *** We have already seen one character make the ultimate sacrifice - Captain Cold.  I can't say I will miss Wentworth Miller's chewing the scenery by drawingggggg out every otherrrrr worrrrdd he says.  Still, in a show all about time travel, nothing is certain.  He may find a way to stick around yet!  And now Hourman has joined the team, explaining that he is a member of the Justice Society... they certainly knew how to get me back for season two!

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Snake Plissken and Mister Miracle



While I have reservations about DC using Jack Kirby's Fourth World villains for the upcoming Justice League movies (hard to get excited about Steppenwolf and Darkseid may be too close to Marvel's Thanos plans) - one side effect that I do like is the door will be opened so some of the cooler New Gods character to show up down the line.  I'd love to see a film chronicling Scott Free's escape from Granny Goodness and meeting with Big Barda to make their way to Earth.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Hawkwoman and Archangel



While I always preferred Warren Worthington with the traditional feather wings, his Archangel look was pretty cool.  It will be fun to see those metal wings in action in X-Men Apocalypse.  I wasn't so crazy about  Hawkman and Hawkwoman switching to metal wings during their Hawkworld phase, but fortunately, that didn't last too long.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Madman and The Beast



I like The Beast fine as a member of The X-Men, but my favorite stories featuring him are from his solo adventures, his time with The Avengers or his team-up with characters like Spider-Man or Wonder Man.  Heck, I think he is a strong enough character to anchor a team-up title of his own like Spidey or The Thing.

Monday, May 16, 2016

Captain Hero and Super-Dagwood



When I was a kid I wondered why characters like Jughead Jones or Dagwood Bumstead were depicted so lean and lanky despite how often they were shown chowing down on burgers or giant sandwiches.  The answer was clear of course - they burned off all of those extra calories by fighting crime as costumed vigilantes in their spare time!  It all makes sense now.


Sunday, May 15, 2016

Raven and Cloak & Dagger



Cloak and Dagger are finally coming to live action  in the form of an ongoing series on Disney's Freeform channel.  Not much else has been announced, so I hope to hear of some of the creative talent involved soon.  I have always thought that Tyrone Johnson and Tandy Bowen had a lot of potential and hopefully this new incarnation will introduce them to a larger audience.

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Superman and Space Ghost



I was very sorry to hear yesterday about Darwyn Cooke having to receive palliative treatment for an aggressive cancer.   Cooke's amazing storytelling brought us Justice League: The New Frontier among many other incredible comics.  He is such an amazing talent and deserves all of out thoughts and prayers at this time.  Here's hoping his health improves very soon.

Update... Sadly I woke today to hear he had passed... RIP Darwyn Cooke.

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