Showing posts with label Team Up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Team Up. Show all posts

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Deadman and Doctor Strange



Deadman has always been one of my favorite characters and I am very glad to see the increased exposure that he has gotten in the past few years.  I even read that a Deadman TV series is in development, which could be very cool.  The only thing is that the series is in development by the CW Network - and judging by Arrow and Smallville, they seem to like stripping away most of the superhero aspects which makes their shows feel like watered-down versions of the source material to me.  So, I think it's doubtful that we will see anything close to Boston Brand's classic appearance.  I think not using it would be foolish, because he has a perfect reason to appear in that outfit (it's the circus performance costume he was killed in).

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Ambush Bug Vs. Deadpool



I think that both of these characters serve an important function for the DC and Marvel comics lines. More than just humorous characters, they are very meta and can comment directly on what's going on in the comic book world they operate in. The fact that they seem to know they are comic book characters allows them to react to the various fads and cliches that the genre goes through.  As seriously as we fans want our hobby to be taken, there is certainly plenty to parody, and it's good that we have guys like these to help us laugh at ourselves.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Blue Beetle and Spider-Man in "Bugjacked!"



I teamed Spider-Man with the Dan Garrett Blue Beetle before, but this is the pairing that I would really like to see.  I still miss Ted Kord in the DCU, and I don't see any reason that he and Jaime Reyes can't operate at the same time.  Of course, even Peter Parker has been killed off and replaced these days (in two separate universes, no less!), so Ted Kord is in good company.  The clear difference is that we all know that Parker will be back one way or another by the time his next film is out, but Kord's fate seems a lot more permanent.    Hopefully, he will have a chance to return sometime down the line.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Animal Man and Ant-Man



Of all of the Marvel films on the horizon, the one I am most curious about is Edgar Wright's Ant-Man film.  Wright is mostly known for his comedies, but he insists this film will not be a parody.  I hear there was some impressive test footage shot as a proof of concept and I hope that is released on the web soon so that we could get an idea of what Wright has in mind.  Will frequent collaborator Simon Pegg be playing Hank Pym?  Will The Wasp be involved? Hopefully we will learn some of these answers soon.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

The Watcher and Star Wars



It's going to be very interesting to see what happens with the Star Wars franchise now that it is under Disney's management.  I have heard talk of new comics. cartoons and TV shows, but what I am really looking forward to is Episode VII.  Mark Hamill is a well known comic book fan and has contributed to the genre over the years through his work as the voice of The Joker and other characters as well as comic book based appearances on shows like The Flash and a great episode of Amazing Stories.  Hamill even Directed and starred in 2004's mockumentary Comic Book: The Movie.  It will be great to see him involved in such a high profile project again when the new film comes out.

Saturday, January 19, 2013

FX and The Thing



The Mini-Series FX was a very cool achievement.  John Byrne mentioned that he was willing to create full-comic commissions, and Wayne Osborne went ahead and collaborated with him for a full six issue mini-series.  It's a great read that combines modern sensibilities with a Bronze Age comic vibe, and I highly recommend checking it out.  I have had some interaction with Wayne, and he is one of the nicest guys around and a big time comics fan. It's great to see a fellow enthusiast able to follow through on his dream the way he did.   There was a follow up graphic novel, FX: The Lost Land with art by Uko Smith.  Hopefully we will see more in the future.

Friday, January 18, 2013

Wonder Woman and She-Hulk



I was worried that She-Hulk would get lost in the shuffle of the multiple Hulks running around Marvel these days, so it is good to see that she has found a new home in the revamped FF series.  With Ant-Man Scott Lang and Medusa on the team as well and Mike Allred on art chores, I am very curious to check the title out.  Wonder Woman appears to be one of the success stories of the New 52, and I have been impressed with what I have seen so far.  Cliff Chiang is really making an impression on the character and in my opinion she is looking better than she has in years.

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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Killer Croc Vs. The Lizard



The Amazing Spider-Man had a few moments, but for the most part it was a big miss for me.  The origin stuff   felt redundant, but I knew that would be the case going in.  I was really looking forward to seeing the Lizard, and unfortunately that's where the movie really falls apart.  The  look just did not work for me, I really wish they had stuck to the lab coat and jeans from the comics.  Rhys Ifans is a fine actor, but his voice in Lizard form was completely off for the character... he could have at least emphasized the "S" sounds!  And don't get me started on the Lizard's master plan... he wants to transform other people into lizards - and then what?  I can't say I have much confidence that Electro with be any more faithful to the comics in the sequel.

Stay tuned tomorrow for a special announcement from Super-Team Family: The Lost Issues!

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Green Lantern and The Fantastic Four



I was always creeped out in a good way by Starro the Conqueror.  That giant eye hovering in the sky was even cool than Galactus to me.  The visual of the mini-Starros mind-controlling the populace by wrapping themselves around the heads of their victims is a great one.  I have to wonder if the guys who designed the Xenomorph face-huggers in Alien were inspired by some old JLA issues.  I understand that Darkseid will be the villain in the upcoming Justice League film, and that should be cool - but part of me wishes they would have stuck with the League's actual first villain.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Superman and The Human Torch



I appreciated the nod to the original Human Torch in Captain America: The First Avenger - you can see his robotic body encased in glass at the World's Fair - but it might have made for a cool moment to have him actually show up.  The producers teased an Invaders appearance but that was not to be.  Maybe a newspaper headline featuring Cap and two "mysterious allies" could have been featured during one of the montage sequences.  It might be that the Namor and Torch movie rights are tied up with the Fantastic Four though, and the one second glimpse of Jim Hammond was all they could get away with.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Beavis & Butt-Head and The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers



I got  some laughs out of Beavis and Butt-Head whn they first appeared, so I checked out their recent revival out of curiosity.  I must admit that I found myself laughing out loud quite a bit, and I think I enjoyed the new episodes more than the original ones.  I'm hoping that another season is in the works.

I remember seeing underground comix for the first time and them making quite an impression on me.  I was still young enough that the sex and drug humor went right over my head for the most part, but just the fact that it showed a broader diversity of artistic styles and subject matter than what I was used to really opened up my eyes as to what illustrated storytelling could be.  I think we could definitely use some subversive heroes like the Freak Brothers these days.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Rorschach and The Avengers




When the Before Watchmen titles were announced by DC, I was as wary as most fans were.  Watchmen is a modern classic, and nobody wanted to see it tarnished for a quick cash grabbing event.  I decided to trade/digital wait on these and see what the reviews and previews were like before determining which of the titles to pick up.  DC fortunately stacked the deck with many of my favorite creators currently working in comics like Darwyn Cooke, Amanda Conner and the Kuberts.  Everything I have seen and read looks to be very well done, and I will definitely be checking out most if not all of the titles.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Transformers and The Iron Giant



Just when I thought Michael Bay had said all he wanted to about Transformers, it seems that he is going to continue the franchise, now to be headed by Mark Wahlberg.  I liked the first film as a big splashy summer pic, but the two sequels seemed overly long and redundant, hampered by juvenile humor.  Still, they made a bajillion bucks so it shouldn't be too surprising that a fourth installment is in the works.  Will Bay finally give us the darker, edgier film he has been promising, or will he stick with the formula that has been raking in the bucks?  I guess we will have to wait to seem some footage to make a judgment.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Cloak & Dagger and Boba Fett



I have wanted to feature the very cool artwork of Skottie Young on here for some time, but he has such a signature style that it is hard to mesh it with the work of other illustrators.  I have admired his work for quite some time, his scratchy style gives everything a sense of life and movement.  He seems to be at home with a wide range of subject types, be they magical, horrific or whimsical.  Hopefully we will see a lot more from him in the future.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Batman Beyond and Spider-Man 2099



As crazy as some of the match ups on this blog are, I do try to maintain some kind of internal continuity.  This cover is actually a sequel to one of my lost Brave and the Bold covers, which I posted way back on October 3, 2011.  That issue had Spider-Man 2099 warning the present day Batman of a corrupt Terry McGinnis.  For some reason, that set up always rattled around in my head and I wanted to make a follow-up.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Wonder Woman and Archie



Enjoying comics takes a definite willing suspension of disbelief.  Heroes from another planet, chemical exposure leading to super-powers, glasses concealing an identity - I accepted it all.  But sometimes Archie Comics truly strained credibility.  I, like Archie, was an awkward redhead in high school - and that's where the similarity ended.  There were definitely no hot babes fighting for my attention.  I don't know what he was doing that I wasn't!

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Rose & The Thorn and Moon Knight



I always loved the concept of DC's Rose and The Thorn, and I think it is too bad that she never reached a wider audience.  I remember reading of her adventures in Lois Lane and I would always check out her appearances, which were unfortunately very few and far between - she was relegated to a few guest appearances and team-ups over the years.  The last I saw of the character was a mini-series by Gail Simone and an appearance in Birds of Prey a few years back.  DC seems to be looking for more strong female characters, so I hope they give her another chance in the New 52.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Firestorm Vs. The Hulk



I tried to keep the text deliberately ambiguous here, so fans of either character can imagine their guy in the protagonist role.  I am a fan of both, so it is tough for me to decide who I would give the edge to here.  Firestorm is very powerful and resourceful but the Hulk would probably just get angrier and angrier at "flame-head's" stunts.   All I know is that it would be a fun battle to watch and that property damage would be substantial.

Monday, December 31, 2012

The Punisher Vs. Judge Dredd



I missed the recent Dredd while it was in theaters, and I will have to catch it when it is available for rental.  It certainly looked like a much more faithful adaptation of the character in comparison to the Sylvester Stallone film.  One thing that kept me from seeing this is the highly stylized gore and violence that I saw in some of the clips.  I know that is in keeping with the printed stories, but I don't enjoy watching lots of blood on screen - which coincidentally killed my enjoyment of the most recent Punisher film.  I'll still check it out as I am a fan of the character and Karl Urban... plus I feel a strong urge to support any comic book film where the hero not only wears his helmet but keeps it on the whole time!

Friday, December 28, 2012

Supergirl and Spider-Man



After all of the controversy with the whole clone saga, I am surprised to see Marvel once again replacing Peter Parker - this time with Doctor Octopus occupying Spider-Man's body while Peter has been killed off.  Don't get me wrong, this type of mind-swapping thing is hardly new to comics, but it is the kind of thing usually resolved in an issue or two.  Going to the length of ending the series and beginning a new one featuring Spider-Ock seems a bit much for a stunt that even a casual comic reader knows will be undone (right in time for the next Spider-man film, most likely).  We've already seen Spider-Man killed and replaced in the Ultimate Universe, and there are plenty of non-Parker spider-types running around Marvel these days as it is, so this latest wrinkle doesn't do much to excite me.  Hopefully the writers will find a fresh enough take on the whole villain in a hero's body plotline and Superior Spider-Man will be a pleasant surprise.

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