Showing posts with label Super-Team Family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Super-Team Family. Show all posts
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Justice Society of America and The X-Men
I love to see George Perez artwork on just abou anything, but where I feel he shines the most is on team comics. He has the ability to include multiple characters in his storytelling without the artwork. ever looking too crowded through his deft use of composition and multi-paneled pages. Plus, his characters all have very individualized faces and body types, rather than stock hero and heroine forms, which really enhances my enjoyment of a comic with a large roster.
The JSA and X-Men first crossed paths in STF #1400...
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Green Goblin Vs. The Creeper
This is a match up that would be very cool to see. They are each Ditko-designed characters known for their maniacal laughter and outlandish garb in their costumed identities while holding down public positions of responsibility as civilians. There are a lots of similarities and contrasts that a writer could play off of.
Friday, November 11, 2016
Iceman joins The New Teen Titans
X-Men Apocalypse included all of the founding members of the team, except for Iceman. I can understand the decision, as the cinematic version of Bobby Drake is so much younger than the other team members and it would just be a little kid in the 80's. I hope for the next 1990's set film they find a way to include him... maybe even a glimpse at his early "snowman" appearance!
Thursday, November 10, 2016
The Flash and The Spirit
This is a pairing that I did not think of immediately, but once the Central City connection was pointed out to me in one of the comment sections on this blog, it suddenly made a lot of sense. I give a lot of credit to writer Geoff Johns for making Central City a real character in The Flash comics, just as Opal City was in Starman or Gotham is in the Batman titles.
Labels:
DC Comics,
Ernie Chan,
Flash,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
The Spirit,
Will Eisner
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Hellboy and The Rocketeer
To make an effective face concealing helmet, you want an interesting design that looks interesting from every angle, and The Rocketeer is one of the best examples. Doctor Fate has another great design - it is much simpler, but its reflective quality keeps it an interesting visual. Darth Vader has another great design... I'd have to say that Kylo Ren missed the mark, though.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Power Girl and Sif
For being such a popular subject of cosplayers, it's surprising hat we have not seen an official live action Power Girl yet. Of course, Supergirl would be the most obvious place for this to happen. They have already introduced Cadmus Labs and the concept of multiple Earths, so there are plenty of ways they could go about bringing her in.
Labels:
DC Comics,
Marvel Comics,
Power Girl,
Ryan Sook,
Sam Wood,
Sif,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Monday, November 7, 2016
Beta Ray Bill and Swamp Thing
We have seen numerous characters assume the power of Thor by now, but when Beta Ray Bill first hit the scene, it was still a new and shocking development to see. And boy, did he really hit the scene, making his debut by smashing his hammer through the logo of Thor #337 - it's no wonder they had to create a brand new logo for issue #338! It was a great way to introduce a new character, and i have been a fan ever since.
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Batman and Calvin & Hobbes
This is another team up that I had always meant to get to in my B&B: The Lost Issues days, but I never quite got around to. Hey, if Batman can mold Damian into an effective partner, why not Calvin? It might be fun to see him try, anyway!
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Black Panther and Shaft
Because of yesterday's Photobucket outage, which resulted in broken links rather than a new cover, today I am posting a second cover. Who says this isn't the swingin' STF age of visitor satisfaction?
After seeing Doctor Strange last night (and thoroughly enjoying it - loved the Ditko feel to the other dimensions and the action sequences were very different and inventive compared to the usual blockbuster fare. Benedict Cumberbatch was great in the title role), I can't wait to see what Marvel has in Store for The Black Panther. It's got a great cast, director and set of characters so all the pieces are in place for another triumph.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Green Arrow and Daredevil in "Horn-Head Has His Last Hurrah!"
Arrow has been fun this season so far, with the addition of Wild Dog, Artemis, Ragman, Mr. Terrific and now The Human Target to the mix. District Attorney Adrian Chase looks to be about to make the transition into The Vigilante as well. Finally, there have been hints that The Question may be introduced down the road. While some of the characters are not exactly like their comic counterparts, it is still a kick to see so many of DC's supporting heroes in live action.
Green Arrow and Daredevil have had bad blood ever since they first met in STF #590...
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Indiana Jones Vs. Aliens
I have gained a great appreciation for the artwork of Dave Dorman. His paintings of the characters from Alien, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, DC/Marvel Comics and more always seem to capture their iconic essences perfectly. He has an amazing knack for likenesses as well as the ability to cinematically frame his scenes.
Labels:
aliens,
Dave Dorman,
Indiana Jones,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Justice League of America Vs. Apocalypse
X-Men Apocalypse was kind of a mish mash of a film, with lots of different elements thrown in. While I don't know if it worked together as a whole, I did enjoy a lot of the fan service moments that were included like Weapon X, The Phoenix Force and finally proper X-Men uniforms in the final scene. Quicksilver's big scene was once again fun but simply makes him way too powerful in my opinion. I'm looking forward to future films in the new costumes that deal a lot less with Magneto and Mystique, which is getting a bit repetitive. I must confess Mr. Sinister hit right after I pretty much bailed on the X-Men comics, so I don't know what to think of him as the next antagonist.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Squadron Supreme and Captain Marvel
The Shazam movie has been one of the longest percolating projects on DC's film roster. One challenge in bringing this classic character to life will be the age of Billy Batson. I would think that they would want to get someone young enough that they can make a few sequels him if the first movie is a success. You don't want Captain Marvel's "kid" side already needing to shave by the time the third film rolls around, after all.
Monday, October 31, 2016
The Demon and Son of Satan
The Demon will be a part of Doug Liman's Justice League Dark movie, and I am very courious as to how he will be realized on screen. Will he be created through CGI or will there be an actor in makeup? Will he speak in rhyme? And who will be cast in the role? Etrigan will be tricky to bring to life, so I hope they can find a performer up to the task.
Sunday, October 30, 2016
The Herculoids and the Doom Patrol
I love that some of the classic Hanna-Barbera characters have found a new home with Future Quest, and hopefully through that they will find new fans as well. Now that DC is publishing new stories with the likes of The Herculoids, can some real life comic crossovers with DC heroes come to pass? I hope so.
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Power Man and The Guardians of the Universe
Netflix' Luke Cage left the title character in an interesting place (SPOILERS for those who have not completed the series), with him going back to jail. I am wondering where he will appear next. Having Matt Murdock act as his legal counsel would make a lot of sense, but I wouldn't be surprised if we see him sooner during the series run of Iron Fist. Their friendship is key, and I wonder if the producers want to establish it before The Defenders gathers all the heroes together. Wherever he turns up, I look forward to hearing Mike Colter say, "Sweet Christmas" again.
Friday, October 28, 2016
Silver Surfer and Star Trek
The Silver Surfer would fit in quite well with the Star Trek universe I think. Like the crew of The Enterprise, Norrin Radd is known to span the spaceways trying to learn about new life forms and broaden his understanding of the universe. I can easily imagine any number of occasions where their paths might cross.
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Zatanna & Zatara and Thor
Presenting the conclusion to our Three-Part Epic!
I have heard that the post-credits scene for Doctor Strange will feature a teaser for the events that will unfold in Thor: Ragnarok. Hopefully that means we will start seeing some promotional material for that film soon - I am very curious to see how Valkyrie, Hela, The Executioner and The Grandmaster will look in the film, not to mention a peek at the otherworldly locales and Hulk's battle armor.
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Martian Manhunter and The Avengers
Continued from yesterday's cover, we have part Two of our Three-Part Epic... make sure to return tomorrow for the thrilling conclusion!
I really loved the Roger Stern/John Buscema run on The Avengers. This was truly the wide-screen type of action that the team is so well suited for. I still remember being rocked by the battle with The Masters of Evil and hope to see the Siege on Avengers Mansion story line make it to the big screen one day.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Martian Manhunter Vs. Loki
What a joy it was to see J'Onn J'Onzz and Superman in action side-by side on Supergirl. I was like a moment right out of DC Comics Presents, and one I never thought I would see in live action. With Mon El, Miss Martian and The Guardian about to make appearances this season looks to be a lot of fun.
This is only Part One of a Three-Part Epic! Stay tuned for Part Two coming tomorrow!
This is not the first time that The Martian Manhunter has encountered Asgardians - He protected the Rainbow Bridge in STF #1289 and faced a deadly prophecy in STF #936...
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