Showing posts with label Team Up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Team Up. Show all posts
Friday, May 10, 2013
Scalphunter and The Lone Ranger
I was glad to hear that there was going to be a new Lone Ranger film coming out because I have fond memories of watching the TV show reruns when I was a kid, and the last film adaptation did not do the character justice, in my opinion. I've seen the trailer for the new movie and I'm not quite sure what to make of it. The casting of Johnny Depp as Tonto just isn't working for me and the over the top action and silly humor seemed out of place as well. It might end up being a fun cowboy film, but I think I'll still be waiting for that perfect Lone Ranger movie.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Zatanna Vs. Wolverine
I was pretty disappointed by X-Men Origins: Wolverine it was a mess of a film with mutant guest stars thrown in at random and a pretty thin plot line. I had high hopes when I heard that visionary director Darren Aranofsky was going to be helming the second solo Wolverine film, but he later dropped out. James Mangold took over the reins and now I am not sure what to expect. The good news is that The Wolverine appears to be based on the classic mini-series by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller. The trailer didn't knock my socks off, but it didn't have anything that looked off to me either. I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised, and we will finally see the Wolverine film we were hoping for the last time out.
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Alex Ross,
DC Comics,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Wolverine,
Zatanna
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The Spectre Vs. Scooby Doo
Is there any cartoon property that has had as many incarnations as Scooby Doo? I remember being a fan when I was a kid, I even had a Scooby Doo lunchbox. The fact that Scooby and the gang would meet with characters like Batman or the Harlem Globetrotters added to my admiration of the show - even back then I loved crossovers. The live action movies seemed to kick the property into high gear again, and new series and animated movies have been popping up on a regular basis. Not bad for a bunch of hippies and their dog!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Wonder Woman and The Black Cat
I've been wanting to do a retro style Wonder Woman cover for a while now and I finally settled on a suitable co-star. DC's New 52 initiative has met with mixed reactions among fans, but one character that really seems to have benefited is Wonder Woman. Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang have created one of the most unique superhero titles in their line-up and it is nice to see comic's premier super-heroine looking so good.
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Black Cat,
DC Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Wonder Woman
Monday, May 6, 2013
Vibe and Dazzler
I made this cover as a goof on a couple of characters that had the unfortunate timing to try and capitalize on dance crazes just as those fads were ending. Little did I know that before I had a chance to post this, Vibe would actually be revived and given his own ongoing title! I think that's pretty cool, because I have always been of the opinion that any character can be a success if given the right angle. Hopefully, he will meet with more success this time out.
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Chuck Patton,
Dazzler,
DC Comics,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Vibe
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Blade
I have to admit that I have never seen an episode of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer. I remember thinking that it would be an ill-fated attempt to adapt a movie that wasn't all that great to begin with. By the time I started hearing a lot of positive buzz on the program, they were already well into the series, and I didn't think I could catch up. Since then I have become a big Joss Whedon fan, and with the advent of Netflix and other streaming video services, it's now easy to finally check out shows that I missed the first time around. I think it is time I put Buffy on the queue and finally see what all the fuss was about.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Blue Beetle and Iron Man
Well, the summer movie season has officially kicked off in style with Iron Man 3. I found the movie to be a big improvement over the second installment, although the first is still my favorite in the trilogy. I really enjoyed the dialogue and the way the film focused on Tony Stark this time around, who has had to share screen time with lots of other colorful characters in his last two film outings. The action was very inventive as well, with three major sequences and a lot of cool new gadgets. Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley seemed to be having a great time in their villainous roles, and they provided some of the more surprising moments. Supporting characters Happy Hogan and Pepper Potts get a little more to do this time around, and Jon Favreau and Gwyneth Paltrow give solid performances. The movie is not perfect - it has a slow first half hour of build up and just not enough of Iron Man in costume. I figured with the head's up display view of the helmet, it wouldn't be an issue, but the movie finds a way to keep Tony out of the suit for much of the running time. I wish that Rhodey had been a little better utilized as well, Don Cheadle does a lot with what he is given, but the character comes out looking like a bit of a chump. Still, those are small nitpicks and should not dissuade you from checking out Marvel's latest cinematic outing. It's very interesting where they leave the characters and I am intrigued to see where they go next.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Calvin and Hobbes and Devil Dinosaur
One of the great things about Calvin and Hobbes was Bill Watterson's ability to illustrate the world of Calvin's imagination. He depicted dinosaurs, alien worlds and homicidal snowmen in such a convincing way that you couldn't blame Calvin for wanting to get lost in them. I imagine that he and Hobbes would be quite intrigued by the idea of a giant red T-Rex.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
The New Teen Titans Vs. The Defenders
I'm not sure who I would pick in a battle between these two groups. The Defenders have more experience and raw power, but the Titans work together as a team much better than they do. If the Titans were able to use the Defenders' dysfunction against them, they might just have a fighting chance to take the day. Whoever came out on top, it would be a blast to read about!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The Flash Vs. Judge Dredd
Information and speculation on the Justice League movie continues to trickle out. The latest word is that Zach Snyder is set to helm, depending on reception of his Man of Steel. The first casting rumor has surfaced as well - for the Flash. Charlie Hunnam is apparently being used in concept art for the film as the scarlet speedster. I think he is a solid actor, I enjoy his performance as Jax in Sons of Anarchy and he is about to headline a huge action movie with Pacific Rim. I'd rather see a solo Flash film prior to the Justice League, but wherever the character appears first, Hunnam isn't a bad choice.
Labels:
Brian Bolland,
DC Comics,
Flash,
Judge Dredd,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Booster Gold and Kang
Time travel in comics and films can be a tricky thing. Each time it is presented as a story element, the laws of time travelling are slightly different. The key is in setting down ground rules for your story and then sticking to them. The Characters presented on this cover are some examples of where the plot device has been used effectively, for action, humor or both. One can only imagine what kind of trouble they would stir up if they all shared an adventure together.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Captain America Vs. Deathstroke The Terminator
I think this would be a pretty evenly matched battle. Both are adept at their weapons of choice and well versed in multiple fighting techniques. Cap is at the peak of human perfection with the Super Soldier Serum running through his veins, but Slade Wilson has the strength of ten men, enhanced reflexes and a healing factor. That may give Deathstroke a slight fighting edge, but with Cap being the far better strategist and having that never give up attitude, I would still give him the eventual win.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
The Atom Vs. The Punisher
I'm not sure what is going on with The Atom at DC these days, but it's been years since the character has been given a fair shake. Things began to go downhill with the Identity Crisis mini-series where Ray Palmer's ex-wife was revealed to be a murdering psycho. Palmer went into hiding after that and a new younger, hipper Atom - Ryan Choi - was introduced. Just as Choi was gaining some popularity, he was killed off. Palmer returned just in time for one more big DC event, The Blackest Night, and not long after DC revamped their entire line with the New 52. Ray Palmer has popped up out of uniform, but from solicitation images it looked as though Choi would be back as The Atom... but apparently there seems to be an even newer Atom in the Justice League titles, this one a female. It's all very strange and it makes it hard to invest in a character when DC keeps switching identities on us.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Savage Dragon Vs. Daredevil
This week the news hit that Marvel has finally regained the film rights to Daredevil. I am eager to see where they go with the property. They could go with a cinematic reboot, or perhaps a TV series - Daredevil and most of his rogues are street level enough to pull off on a television budget. Whatever route they choose, it will be interesting to see who lands in the role of Matt Murdock. My choice is still Joel Edgertion from Zero Dark Thirty and Warrior.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Darkseid Vs. The Avengers
Darkseid always seemed like he was a Marvel villain to me. Maybe it was because he was created by Jack Kirby, or that he had multiple superhero rivalries rather than be content to have a single super-heroic arch foe, or perhaps it's because the first place he made a real impression on me was the X-Men Vs. The New Teen Titans one shot. Whatever the reason, he is one villain that I think would fit right in with the Marvel Universe, and it would be fun to see what he would do when put up against their greatest heroes.
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Avengers,
Captain America,
Darkseid,
DC Comics,
Giant Man,
Iron Man,
Jack Kirby,
Marvel Comics,
Rick Jones,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Thor,
Wasp
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Ghost Rider and Evel Knievel in: "Hell on Wheels!"
This was one of my favorite offbeat pairings back in issue #74, so I thought I would give them another go 'round. The last time I had a painted cover, so for this one I went for a more traditional Bronze Age comic vibe. I used to love playing with the Evel Knievel wind-up stunt cycle (the ad from which this Knievel image came) when I was a kid - how cool would a Ghost Rider version of that toy have been?
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Green Lantern Vs. Thor
Ah, Thor battling with his helmet on and Green Lantern looking like a hero and not a disco dancer, two things I am still waiting to see on the big screen. Thor: The Dark World looks to be fun, but I don't think his iconic helmet will even get the 5 second cameo it had in the first one, a decision that just annoys me. After the failure of Green Lantern, a sequel is highly unlikely and we will probably have to wait for a JLA movie to see GL again - which might not even be Hal Jordan. Hopefully they will have revamped his costume then, with a properly shaped mask and much less dependence on pulsating, glowing lines.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Captain Marvel and Marvelman
I'm still waiting to see what Marvel is going to do now that they have the rights to Marvelman/Miracleman. I have still never read the acclaimed Alan Moore issues and hopefully reasonably priced reprints will be available soon. Will the character be integrated into the Marvel Universe? There was some speculation that that would happen at the end of the current Age of Ultron series, but that has been since denied (although Angela, formerly of Image's Spawn, will be making her Marvel debut there). Whatever they decide, it is going to be a big event, and I can't wait to see what creators will be involved.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Firestorm and Iron Man
Well, Summer is almost upon us and that means that it's time for all the big splashy blockbuster movies to start coming out. At one point in my life I would be most looking forward to the latest project by Arnold Schwarzenegger or Stephen Spielberg to get the most band for my movie buck. These days, it's all about the Superheroes. Kick-Ass, Thor, Wolverine, Superman and the Star Trek gang are all back for another outing and it looks to be an interesting movie season. Of course Iron Man 3 will be kicking off the whole shebang and that looks to be one of the more guaranteed hits. I had my reservations about the second installment, but part 3 looks to me like the franchise is back on track! Now let's get Tony in the suit depicted above for Iron Man 4!
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Green Lantern and Captain America
A lot has been reported abut diversity or lack thereof in comic characters for companies in the past few years. Publishers have made an attempt to broaden their lines by adding characters of different races, religions and sexual preferences and that's a good thing. I think that there has been a step backwards in other aspects, though. With Amanda Waller being made over to be fit and athletic, we have less of a diversity in body types. Then there's heroes like Alan Scott, Jay Garrick, and the rest of the JSA - They have all been re-imagined as characters in their 20's-30's. The fact that DC had a crew of older heroes to serve as mentors and elder statesmen was one thing that made them unique, and now the diversity in age has almost all been washed away. I guess they thought that de-aging would make the characters more relatable, but I never had a problem reading and enjoying their tales, even when I was a little kid.
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