Showing posts with label Team Up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Team Up. Show all posts
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Batman and The Wasp
Although she guest starred in a couple of issues, I never did a Batman/Wasp team-up back in my original Brave and the Bold: The Lost Issues days, and I have been meaning to remedy that. One thing I always liked about Janet Van Dyne was that she was a clothes hound, and never liked to settle on one outfit for too long before switching to the latest fashion. I can understand the importance of branding and creating an iconic look, but I have to believe her approach is closer to what would take place if one had to create a costumed persona.
Labels:
Batman,
DC Comics,
Jim Aparo,
Marvel Comics,
Ron Lim,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Wasp
Friday, December 5, 2014
G.I. Robot and Magnus: Robot Fighter
When I was a kid, I inherited a stack of comics from my older brothers. They were ninety percent Marvel and DC. The remaining comics were Archie, Disney and Harvey titles, so the Big Two were my main outlet for super-heroic adventure. The few Gold Key comics featuring Magnus were an exception, and I was intrigued by this guy who had no connection to the larger comic book universes that I was discovering. I must not have been the only one because he is a character that never seems to stay down for long.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Doctor Who Vs. Doctor Doom
Plot details of the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot have been released, describing Doctor Doom as a disgruntled computer programmer. Why is it so hard to get this character correctly portrayed on the big screen? A megalomaniacal dictator who deals in sorcery and super science is what comic fans want to see, but we seem to keep getting these watered down versions. At least Roger Corman tried to get it right!
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Justice League of America and Ant-Man
Who would have thought that Ant-Man would beat the JLA to the movies by a year? One is a movie I never expected to see, and now that it's happening, I am dying to find out how it is pulled off. The other is something I have been waiting for since watching Super Friends and eating a bowl of cereal, as a kid. I am glad we have finally reached a point where special effects technology makes a movie of this scale possible. I am looking forward to both, it's a great time to be a comics fan, cinema-wise.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Captain Marvel Jr. and Frankenstein Jr.
I remember enjoying the Don Newton illustrated stories featuring the Shazam Family and hoping we would get to see another modern take on CC Beck's classic characters. I finally got my wish when Jerry Ordway took over the reins. Captain Marvel and company never have looked better to me than on the covers that Ordway provided for that series. The stories struck just the right tone for me as well.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Superman and Men in Black
A friend of mine had a unfinished copy of Men in Black that we watched months before it was released to the theaters. The movie was complete, but missing music and most of the special effects, so it was interesting to watch in that form. Then we got to the scene where Tommy Lee Jones' character is interrogating an alien that is in the form of a little puppy. This was a fan favorite scene in the final film, after the dog's face had been digitally altered to react and talk back to Jones... but in the version we were watching, it was just a poor scared little pooch being shaken. Don't tell me that no animals were harmed during the making of that film, that little guy must have been scarred for life!
Labels:
DC Comics,
Doug Mahnke,
Men in Black,
Super-Team Family,
Superman,
Team Up
Sunday, November 30, 2014
The Flash and Captain Midnight
The Flash has exceeded my expectations thus far. The special effects are impressive for a TV show and showcase the Scarlet Speedster's abilities nicely. I also like that the series seems to be working as a springboard for other DCU characters to appear. Grant Gustin does very well in the lead role, which he imbues with a sense of earnestness and optimism that really evokes the character from the comics. I'm really looking forward to the crossover event with Arrow, and then further on down the road... Grodd!
Saturday, November 29, 2014
OMAC and The Fantastic Four
I'm a little surprised at how little we have actually seen of the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot. I know that principal filming wrapped a while ago and they are in the process of creating the special effects, but I figured we would has seen some kind of footage by now. Perhaps they are waiting until everything is perfect before they present it and silence the naysayers. Or maybe it's the turkey many hardcore fans fear it will be and they will quietly release it without previews from the critics. I must admit that I haven't read much that gives me a lot of hope for the film, but I still have to see a trailer or teaser before I can make a truly informed judgment.
Labels:
DC Comics,
Fantastic Four,
Flint Marko,
Jack Kirby,
Marvel Comics,
OMAC,
Sandman,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Friday, November 28, 2014
Green Hornet and The Sandman
I am hoping that Marvel's Agent Carter mini-series does well, because that could open the door for more period piece comic adaptations. Who wouldn't want to see a live action Sandman Mystery Theater with Wesley Dodds solving crimes and dealing out justice in the late 30's? Well, I would anyway! Perhaps a period Green Hornet show could help undo the damage done by the Seth Rogen film.
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Wildcat and Wolverine in: "The Coach"
I established the relationship between Ted Grant and Logan way back in issue #51 (which can be seen here), and I thought it would be fun to expand upon that. It has been cool to see Wildcat show up on recent episodes of Arrow, even if he is out of costume. They have made reference to a previous heroic career for him, but the actor portraying him is considerably younger than the Grant from the comics. Maybe they will explain that with some sort of nine lives effect.
Labels:
DC Comics,
Marvel Comics,
Sean Chen,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Wildcat,
Wolverine
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Green Lantern and Battlestar Galactica
One aspect that I used to get a kick out of with Hal Jordan was how, despite being a superhero and intergalactic peacekeeper, he always seemed to have a tough time keeping his personal life together. He was a great test pilot, but upon losing that job, he went through a series of occupations such as toy salesman that never really clicked for him. He didn't have much luck with the ladies either - finally winning the heart of Carol Ferris only to have her become his arch-enemy.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Abe Sapien and Triton
I have written before about how well realized Abe Sapien was in live action form for the Hellboy movies, and now with the announcement of an Inhumans film, I am looking forward to see Triton on the big screen. His appearance has varied quite a bit from artist to artist over the years, so there is a lot to choose from when designing his look for film. Hopefully, the filmmakers will stick closely to the Kirby design, you can't beat the original!
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Wonder Woman and Elektra
As soon as news of the Netflix Daredevil series was released, there has been much speculation as to who would be playing Elektra. Some assumed it would be Rosario Dawson, but her role has been revealed as Night Nurse. With production well underway, and no new announcements, I wonder if Elektra will even be a part of the show. It is understandable that the show runners do not want to follow the same path as the movie, and maybe they are going to concentrate more on Karen Page as a romantic interest. Oh, well - they have to same some stuff for season 2!
Friday, November 21, 2014
Sgt. Rock and The Sub-Mariner
Whenever I look over old Sgt. Rock comics looking for images, I am struck by the power of Joe Kubert's covers. He really knew how to stop a casual browser in their tracks, and demand that they pick up a particular issue. Even a die-hard superhero fan like me had to find out what happened inside the pages of those war comics.
Labels:
DC Comics,
Gil Kane,
Joe Kubert,
Marvel Comics,
Namor,
Sgt. Rock,
Sub-Mariner,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Ultron and Bender
I thoroughly enjoyed the recent Futurama crossover episode of The Simpsons. I remember a fun comic book version of this meeting from years back that I loved, and I wondered why it took so long for a TV version. It was worth the wait, with a ton of great gags - starting with one of my personal favorite characters, the Hedonism Bot, filling in on the weekly opening credits couch gag. It made me miss the Futurama gang, I'd love to see them defy the odds and return for a third time.
Labels:
Bender,
Futurama,
Marvel Comics,
Matt Groening,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Ultron
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
The New Teen Titans and The New Mutants
This is a team up that I have been wanting to do forever, I just was waiting to find the right images. Both of these teams have seen a lot of shake ups and roster changes over the years. I have to say that the incarnations presented here are still my favorites. The first couple of years of each title were team comics at their best - writing and art were firing on all cylinders, featuring lots of cool characters and concepts. Plus, the protagonists were around my age, and had to deal with some of the same issues I did, in addition to their larger than life heroics.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Superman and Thor (Vs. Amazo and Taskmaster)
I have been checking out the original Adventures of Superman TV series lately. I had watched a scene or two over the years, but never sat down for a full episode until they recently began airing on a local classic television channel. I have to admit I get a real kick out of them. George Reeves makes a great barrel chested Superman, reminding me of the comics from that era. I like seeing all the classic styles of clothing and automobiles as well. Clark isn't very careful with his secret identity though - the guy just cant resist making sly references to his alter ego at any opportunity!
Labels:
Amazo,
DC Comics,
Gil Kane,
Jerry Ordway,
John Byrne,
Marvel Comics,
Mike Zeck,
Super-Team Family,
Superman,
Taskmaster,
Team Up,
Thor
Monday, November 17, 2014
Steel Vs. Hawkeye
Hawkeye spent a lot of the first Avengers film under the thrall of Loki, so we did not to get to see much of the trademark character traits that have made him a fan favorite hero in the comics. I am hoping that is addressed in the upcoming sequel. I'd like to see him competing with Cap over leadership of the team and displaying his flirtatious ways with newcomer Scarlet Witch. Joss Whedon excels at writing interpersonal relationships, so I am confident some of the familiar Clint will come through in the film.
Labels:
Alex Garner,
DC Comics,
Hawkeye,
Marvel Comics,
Steel,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Sunday, November 16, 2014
The Hulk Vs. Amazo
I recently was reminded of an episode of The Incredible Hulk that featured guest stars Loni Anderson and Jeremy Brett. My favorite Sherlock Holmes actor opposite The Hulk? I had to check it out (thanks, Dave, for the heads up)! I was struck once again about how enjoyable a series it was. Sure, it is cheesy by today's standards, but the guest star list is a who's who of 70's and 80's stars and Bixby and Ferrigno gave their all to their performances - never once winking at the camera because they were in a comic book show. Whenever I stumble upon an episode while channel surfing, I always seem to wind up watching the whole thing.
Labels:
Amazo,
DC Comics,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
The Hulk
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Usagi Yojimbo Joins Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew
I have enjoyed the DCU animated shorts that are played during their cartoon series. Most are light hearted and skew to a younger audience, so I think that some Zoo Crew appearances would be a fitting and welcome addition to the line up. These guys are tailor made for animation!.
As a reminder, you can order a copy of The Sakai Project below. All of the proceeds from this over-sized book go to Stan and Sharon Sakai to help pay for medical bills incurred from a brain tumor that Sharon has been battling.
The Sakai Project
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