Showing posts with label Team Up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Team Up. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Justice League of America and Brother Voodoo
It was cool to see Brother Voodoo get a higher profile while Marvel was looking for a new Master of the Mystic Arts to replace Doctor Strange a few years back. It's always nice to see writers finding new purposes for lower profile characters that may have been in comics limbo for a while. Sometimes all it takes is the right spin to make the popular again. Of course, Brother Voodoo was killed off at the end of his latest comeback appearance, so that's a bit of a bummer. Still, we're talking about a magic-based character , so there's always a way for him to return.
Monday, December 30, 2013
Tintin and Popeye
I remember watching a local TV variety program called The Uncle Gus Show, because once per episode, the host would introduce a (usually black and white) Popeye cartoon. Back in those days it was the only place I could see the animated adventures of the world's most famous sailor, and his nemesis Bluto. There was something special about these cartoons, the creativity and detail involved in those shorts were definitely above the standard cartoon fare I was used to. I later discovered that these were produced by The Fleischer Studios, which explains the quality. Whether it was Popeye, Superman, Betty Boop or one of their other properties, their cartoons were always top notch.
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Herge,
Popeye,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Tintin
Sunday, December 29, 2013
The Hulk and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Other than a few pre-CGI behind the scenes shots, I have seen and read very little of the upcoming Michael Bay-produced theatrical reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I am very curious as to haw this film will turn out. Bay is known for his over-excesses, but his films usually at least look slick and cool. The key is to give him a decent script to work with. Director Jonathan Liebesman previous efforts include Battle: Los Angeles and Wrath of the Titans, two films that despite their spectacle did not do much for me. Hopefully his take on the TMNT franchise works a bit better.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Mary Marvel Vs. Ms. Marvel
Now that DC has finally given in and stopped calling Billy Batson's alter ego Captain Marvel - giving him the name of the Wizard, Shazam - I wonder what that will mean for his partners when their super powered selves are brought into the New 52 DCU. Shazam Jr.? She-Zam? Those don't really work for me so I hope they can come up with something better!
Friday, December 27, 2013
Huey Freeman and Power Man
I am really looking forward to the new Luke Cage series on Netflix. I am assuming that they will be going with the more contemporary version of the character, that got rid of some of the 70's trapping the character had - costume, code name, even a head of hair! I do like the modern Luke Cage and the higher place of importance he holds in the Marvel Universe, but part of me would have loved to have seen the classic version of the character that I grew up with in a period piece. Not many people could get away with a yellow shirt, chain belt and man-tiara - but Power man could because he was just so damned cool! I'm not expecting that guy to show up on the Netflix series, but maybe us old fans can at least get a "Sweet Christmas" uttered by the star of the show.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Aliens Vs. Spider-Man
I have to admit, the trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 looked better than I was expecting. The first installment had its moments, but was an overall miss for me, so I wasn't really looking forward to the sequel. Yes, the next film looks to be a be a bit crowded with Electro, Rhino and two Osbornes slated to appear, but it also looks like a ton of fun. The new Spidey costume looks great and Electro and the mechanical Rhino look pretty cool too. The verdict is still out on Harry's goblin outfit, but from what I saw I wasn't very impressed there. Visuals aside, what will make or break this film for me is the script. Hopefully it s a step above the first outing.
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aliens,
Dan LuVisi,
Marvel Comics,
Spider-Man,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Jack Skellington and Ghost Rider
Who needs Rudolph to lead your sleigh when you have Ghost Rider's flaming cycle?
I'd like to wish a Merry Christmas to everyone who takes time out to visit the blog. I truly appreciate all of the feedback and kind words that you have given me. It's been another fun year creating covers, and I hope that you will continue to make Super-Team: The Lost Issues a regular stop!
Now get off the computer and spend some holiday time with your loved ones!
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
The Legion of Substitute Heroes and Wolverine
I have always liked the idea of the Legion Subs. Not everyone is going to make the cut as a superhero and not every power would necessarily lend itself to crime fighting, so it was fun to see a group of heroes that lived in the shadow of their more famous contemporaries. I also liked that a few of the Substitute Legionnaires eventually did make it through to becoming full-fledged members of the LSH. It might be fun to see this group work alongside a seasoned vet like Logan.
Monday, December 23, 2013
The Teen Titans and Spider-Man
Teenage angst and comic books - they are the perfect combination. Stan Lee really tapped into something with The Amazing Spider-Man and it's no wonder they the character was such an instant hit. DC had a great idea with the team of teenage sidekicks, a series ripe for the the whole teen angst angle. Of course, reading those original Teen Titans issues today, some of the dialogue is a bit hokey, as it was written by middle-aged men. The turmoils of teen life were still a major theme years later in the Wolfman/Perez New Teen Titans revamp, and that series really struck the perfect mix between superhero action and interpersonal drama. When a title can maintain that balance, it makes for great reading. .
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Justice Society of America and the Thing in "Raising the Stakes!"
I was a huge fan of the artwork of Mike Parobeck. I first noticed his work on comics related to Batman: The Animated Series. He was able to combine the Bruce Timm designs with his own style sense for some of my most fondly remembered Batman tales. I also followed his work on titles like El Diablo and The Fly, but my favorite art from him was on the great Justice Society series that brought those classic characters out of limbo. Sadly, that series last only ten issues. Sadder still, Parobeck himself passed away not long after. He was an amazing talent that was taken far too soon.
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Doc Samson and Superman
This is the first cover where I have used an image featuring Superman in his New 52 duds. It's not a bad look for him, but the collar just has to go. Frankly with the negative reaction to it as well as the fact that Superman in Man of Steel was collar-free, I am surprised it is still there. At least he still has some kind of an "S" on the cape. I prefer a yellow "S" but it's better than the blank look of the movie and cartoons.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Gambit and Catwoman
For some reason, I was never really able to get into Gambit as a character. Maybe it was because he hit the scene just as I was getting out of following the X-Men family of titles, or maybe it was his wonky costume that couldn't seem to decide what it wanted to be. I think the main thing was his Cajun accent, which most writers tended to over-exaggerate. I just seemed silly to me. I do like his power set though, and maybe I only need to read the right story to change my mind.
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Catwoman,
DC Comics,
Gambit,
Kevin Nowlan,
Marvel Comics,
Mike Deodato,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wonder Man and Wonder Girl
"Who is Donna Troy" from New Teen Titans #38 is one of my all time favorite comics. It was one of the best origin issues I have ever read, and a nice showcase for Robin as well. It's too bad that the story has been completely undone by all the DC reboots. Donna Troy's history is one of the biggest casualties of DC's timeline tinkering, and a better question these days is "Where is Donna Troy".
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
The Super Friends Vs. The Avengers
When it comes to TV superhero theme songs, there are a few that rise to the top for me. The 60's Spider-Man theme has a great beat and is fun to sing along with. I also quite liked the 80's animated Hulk theme song, it felt right for the character. Still, my favorite has to be the classic Super Friends theme. There was no way not to get excited when I heard that orchestra playing. It sounded majestic and powerful, and very befitting of Earth's greatest superheroes.
Monday, December 16, 2013
The Beast and Chewbacca
I was eight years old when Star Wars came out, so I was the perfect age to be completely blown away by the franchise. I remember being very excited that The Muppet Show was going to have a special Star-Wars themed show featuring Luke Skywalker, C3PO, R2D2 and Chewbacca. Of course, this was pre-VHS, so I recorded the episode on cassette tape and listened to it over and over. Decades later, I finally got a copy of the episode on DVD, and it was a blast to finally see it again. One thing stood out to me, though - to make Chewbacca a little more kid-friendly, he wasn't wearing his trademark ammunition bandoleer. It just seemed wrong to me, he looked naked without it!
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Justice League of America Vs. Godzilla
The trailer for the new Godzilla movie has been released, and it looks very cool. They still don't show a lot of the monster, but from the glimpses we see, it looks like the filmmakers have stuck closely to the classic design. The special effects look to be top notch and with actors like Bryan Cranston and Elizabeth Olsen involved, I am confident the performances will be as well. It seems that we are finally going to have a film that makes up for the unfortunate Matthew Broderick-led Godzilla fiasco.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Wild Dog and The Punisher
Wild Dog only had a handful of appearances - A mini-series, a special and a serial in Action Comics Weekly - but he struck a nerve with me. Max Allan Collins and Terry Beatty created a character that seemed to be to be a more realistic take on a Punisher-type of vigilante. He kind of faded into obscurity fairly quickly, but the must be a few other fans out there, as I have seen him make a cameo here in there during big DC get-togethers.
Friday, December 13, 2013
The Sub-Mariner Vs. Black Manta
Black Manta is easily the coolest Aquaman villain, in my opinion. His awesome helmet, appearances on Super Friends and the fact that he was created by Bob Haney all made him an early favorite of mine. He was used well in the recent Young Justice animated series, too. His ties to the new Aqualad give him even more depth as a character.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Battlestar Galactica and The Silver Surfer
The Silver Surfer is set to star in another comic series beginning soon. That in and of itself is no big deal, Marvel cancels and relaunches its line of titles with alarming regularity these days. Sill, the creative team of Dan Slott and Mike Allred has me intrigued. I've enjoyed Slott's work on Spider-man and The Thing, and Allred is one of the most creative artists working today, perfect for an outer space setting. This is one series that I m going to have to check out.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Green Lantern and The Vision
With both Ultron and The Scarlet Witch slated to play major roles in the upcoming Avengers sequel, I'd say that The Vision is a good bet for the third installment. We have his creator and girlfriend in the movie, now all we would need need is Simon Williams! Plus, we know that Ant-Man will be in the third film, so we can see a version of that famous moment where Hank Pym must go inside The Vision to make repairs.
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