Showing posts with label Team Up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Team Up. Show all posts
Friday, July 10, 2015
Daredevil Vs. The Joker
I am very curious about Jared Leto's interpretation of The Joker in the upcoming Suicide Squad movie. One thing I like about his look is the lack of any scars or facial paralysis like we have seen in previous incarnations. The Joker laughs and smiles all the time because he is crazy, not because his face is frozen that way - It always frustrated me that the film versions didn't seem to get that. I could do without the "Damaged" tattoo on Leto's forehead, but other than that he looks closer to the Clown Prince of Crime than any other live action version. Let's hope his performance is an accurate one as well.
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Devil Dinosaur and Turok: Dinosaur Hunter
This pairing is another suggestion from Tom Zilla. Tom is a Patron of the blog in excellent standing, so I was more than happy to oblige (I take note of all ideas, but Patrons get moved to the top of the list). With Jurassic Park once again a box office phenomenon, perhaps the time is ready to see Turok or ol' Devil Dinosaur up on the big screen? Well maybe not - but I know I would be front row!
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Spider-Man and Death
Tom Holland has been cast as the next Spider-Man and the first to appear in official Marvel movies. I can't say that I have seen his work before but he seems well regarded and looks the part of a just starting out Peter Parker. One thing I did see was him performing his own back flips, which is a talent that I am certain will come in handy for his new role.
The cinematic Sandman seems to be ramping up production as well - but still no word as to whether his sister death will appear.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
The Six Million Dollar Man and Cyborg
Both of these guys have feature films on the horizon - Steve Austin in a Mark Wahlberg project and Victor Stone as part of the JLA with a solo outing to follow. I haven't heard much beyond the initial announcements, but I hope that both of their cinematic futures are in the right hands and do the characters justice. It will be cool to see a modern version of The Six Million Dollar Man, I think there is more potential in that property than for many TV remakes. Cyborg has been steadily raising his profile and his film should be a nice culmination of that.
Monday, July 6, 2015
Batgirl and The X-Files
I am really looking forward to seeing The X-Files in their upcoming return to television. I remember hearing a lot about the show when it first aired, but having missed the first couple of seasons, I was hesitant to try and get into it. Finally I picked up some recordings of the show and caught up quickly over the course of a month or so. It was the first show that I really "binge watched", years before that became a common practice.
Labels:
Alex Garner,
Batgirl,
Carlos Valenzuela,
DC Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
X-Files
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Shazam and Shazzan
I remember watching Shazzan on Hanna-Barberra's World of Super Adventure and thought it was a clever cross between the Aladdin myth and super-heroes. Still, I thought the "young masters" were a bit stiff and lame. I would have rather have seen Shazzan as a solo act. OK, he could keep Kaboobie around, he was kind of cool.
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Captain America and Uncle Sam
It's crazy with Captain America reaching an all time high level of popularity through his film appearances that Marvel seems to be determined to keep him out of his costume. After the events of the comic book Civil War, he was killed off, to be replaced by Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier. He finally regained his mantle, but did not hold onto it all that long. These days, Sam Wilson/The Falcon has stepped into the role. Not a bad idea, but he should have chosen to go with either the wings or the shield - using both just seems so wonky to me. With Steve Rogers heading up another huge summer film next year, will he be able to assume the title of Captain America again in time for the premiere? Or will that film spell the end for Steve as Cap on screen as well?
Friday, July 3, 2015
Mars Attacks The Phantom!
I was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Earl Norem. Through making this blog and regularly checking out comic images, I have become a huge fan of his work. No matter what genre he was working on, Norem always found a way to present a lushly detailed cover to draw the casual reader in. His painted work is a feast for the eyes, and always has a great pulp feeling to it. He will be missed.
Labels:
Don Newton,
Earl Norem,
Mars Attacks,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
The Phantom
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Cat-Man Vs.The Black Cat
Cat-Man is a perfect example of a character that just needs the right direction and writer. He always seemed like a C-list member of Batman's Rogues gallery - he didn't even have an original motif. I was surprised to see him as a member of Gail Simone's Secret Six relaunch. Simone really fleshed out his personality and background, and quickly made him one of my favorite members of the team.
Labels:
Art Adams,
Black Cat,
Cat-Man,
DC Comics,
Humberto Ramos,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Wolverine and Han Solo
Hugh Jackman has announced that his next Wolverine movie will be his last appearance as Logan (following a turn in X-Men: Apocalypse as well). While that was probably inevitable after so many outings as the character, the rumor that he will be portraying the "Old Man Logan" version of Wolverine is pretty interesting. Originally I passed it off as pure speculation, but Marvel seems to be giving Old man Logan a huge push in its upcoming comic books, so maybe there is something to it.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Stupendous Man Vs. Venom
Here's a pairing that I would never have thought of, but I really liked the Skottie Young Venom image and wanted to find a place to use it. Young's art fits in well with Bill Watterson's. Both have the ability to create a cartoonish world in which the characters and objects still have a definite weight to them.
Monday, June 29, 2015
Nick Fury Vs. The Creature Commandos
The Creature Commandos from Weird War Tales was one of those concepts that pulled from multiple genres - superhero, war and horror - and somehow worked for me. I liked them even better when the G.I. Robot joined their ranks. They may not have had the name recognition of some other groups, but they were definitely one of the cooler looking teams out there.
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Superman and Darth Vader
In preparation for the new installment coming out this month, my brother and I decided to watch the original Star Wars last night. It is amazing to me how well that film holds up almost four decades later. It is perfectly paced, beginning small, and constantly expanding until culminating in the final Death Star battle. I hope the new film finds a way to present a villain worthy of following in Darth Vader's footsteps, that guy is a tough act to follow.
Darth's claim on this cover was explored back in STF #282.
Saturday, June 27, 2015
She-Hulk Vs. He-Man
With William Hurt slated to appear again as Thunderbolt Ross in Captain America: Civil War, rumors have been swirling about an appearance by the Red Hulk. I think it's crazy that he would get a live action turn before Jennifer Walters. Hasn't she paid her dues yet? I still feel like a TV show would be great - half courtroom antics and half superhero action. Heck, it might even be fun if they include the twist that She-Hulk knows she is a fictional character by having her address the camera directly like Kevin Spacey's Frank Underwood does in House of Cards, evoking her series by John Byrne.
Thanks to Marc Tyler Nobleman, comics historian and author of Boys of Steel and Bill the Boy Wonder, for suggesting this match up!
Friday, June 26, 2015
Mister Fantastic and The Atom
I always had a soft spot for super-heroes that were also scientists. That profession always made for interesting story lines and they seemed like the the type who would be heroes even if they did not possess any special powers. Plus, it was fun for me to see the different devices and machinery that would spring from the brains of the scientists by way of the imagination of the writers and artists that worked on them.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Batman and Shadowman
DC looks to have a huge presentation ready for this year's San Diego Comic Con, and with Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice and Suicide Squad sizzle reels ready to go, it seem we will get our first real looks at Ben Affleck in action as the Dark Knight. I am sure there will be some more surprises as well - maybe more word on casting for Green Lantern or Shazam. I really hope we will get an Affleck-directed Batman solo film eventually - he seems to have the right feel for it.
Labels:
Batman,
Bob Hall,
DC Comics,
Shadowman,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Valiant Comics,
Yanick Paquette
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Cloak and Dagger and Nightwing
I'm trying to remember if Cloak & Dagger have made any appearances on Marvel's various animated shows. The 90's Spider-Man series had lots of guest stars, but I don't think these two ever made the cut, unless it was a quick cameo that I have missed. I haven't seen all of the current Spidey series, which also is guest star-heavy, so I don't know if they have made an appearance there. At any rate, I hope they make the leap somewhere soon because they would be perfect for animation.
Monday, June 22, 2015
Iron Man 2020 and The Future Flash
Continuing off from yesterday's cover, I finally get a chance to feature the cool costume that Wally West of the future wore in a memorable story line from The Flash. There have been many alternate looks for the Scarlet Speedster, but this one is my favorite, It is still clearly The Flash, but with a nice modern feel that still manages to evoke the original Jay Garrick outfit. I was kind of hoping Wally of the present day would graduate to this costume once Barry Allen returned but, alas, DC had other plans.
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Iron Man and The Flash
Iron Man is one of those characters that artists make their mark on through various armor redesigns. It's cool to see the different interpretations over the years. Still, the classic red and gold suit that he wore for most of my youth will always be my favorite - even if it doesn't look as high tech as his recent armors do. I still hope we will see a version of the above suit on the big screen one day.
Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion to this story tomorrow!
Labels:
DC Comics,
Flash,
Herb Trimpe,
Iron Man,
Jack Kirby,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Daredevil Vs. Bane
I have watched the Netflix Daredevil series twice now and enjoyed it just as much the second time around. It gives me high hopes for the other Marvel shows on the way - Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and The Defenders... but especially for Daredevil season 2. With characters like Elektra, Bullseye and The Punisher (perfectly cast with Jon Bernthal) slated to appear, it sound like it's going to be a wild ride.
Labels:
Bane,
Daredevil,
DC Comics,
Graham Nolan,
Lee Weeks,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
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