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

Sunday, December 27, 2015

The X-Men and Firestorm



I was hoping that with the re-set timeline and 1980's backdrop, the teammates in X-Men: Apocalypse would finally be donning their colorful costumes from the comics and cartoons.  Alas, from the footage and images I have seen so far, it looks like Bryan Singer is going back to the black leather look.  At least Firestorm is getting closer to his comic book uniform on the upcoming Legends of Tomorrow TV show.  They still need to add a headpiece to it, but it's an improvement on what we have seen so far.

Saturday, December 26, 2015

Superman and Machine Man & Jocasta



Brainiac's "skull" ship is one of my favorite vessels in comics.  Not only does it look cool, it perfectly represents the vanity of the villain that commandeers it.  I am glad that even though Brainiac himself has been redesigned multiple times since its first appearance, the ship has more or less stood the test of time.

Superman and Machine Man crossed paths once before back in STF #770...

Friday, December 25, 2015

Christmas with the Super-Heroes 2015



Ho ho ho! I would like to take this time to wish everyone who visits the blog a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays!  I hope you all have a day filled with joy and spent with the ones you love!  Thank you to all who have supported Super-Team Family: The Lost Issues by visiting and letting me know what you think of my covers.  A very special thank you goes out to those who have chosen to help keep the blog going by becoming Patrons at Patreon, your assistance makes a big difference and is truly appreciated!

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Freakazoid and The Creeper



I remember getting a kick out of the Freakazoid cartoon back in the day.  He was an interesting cross between the wackiness of Looney Tunes characters and straight up superheroes.  The Creeper is a hero that can fit into both worlds as well so this could be a pretty cool pairing.  But forget about a comic book, I'd want to see it animated!

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

The Joker and Magneto



It was great seeing the original cast in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but I have to admit being more than a little disappointed at how little Mark Hamill was given to do.  Sure, Harrison Ford is the A-List star to most - but for me, Hamill's return was the real draw.  He has always seemed like "one of us", from his collector-friendly Amazing Stories episode, to writing and directing Comic Book: The Movie, to his decades-spanning performance as The Trickster and of course his perfect turns as the voice of The Joker and many other animated characters.  Given the events in the film, it's a sure bet he will be much more involved in the action for Episode VIII... but it's going to be a long 18 months waiting for it!

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Sgt. Rock and The Invaders



Years ago, there was talk of a Sgt. Rock film being planned, but nothing ever came of it. Names like Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger were mentioned for the lead role.  While I enjoy both actors, it's hard seeing either of them truly embodying the character.  In fact, I don't know who could really bring Frank Rock to life... maybe John Wayne in his prime?

Monday, December 21, 2015

Green Lantern Vs. Galactus



Continued from yesterday's cover, we see that it all comes down to comicdom's greatest southpaw.  Now that Earth-2 is a major plot point, maybe we can get an Alan Scott appearance on The Flash.  It's not like he's being used anywhere else these days, so I can't imagine there would be any conflicts.

If you are wondering where Hal Jordan was during this two-part tale, that story was told back in STF #989...

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Green Lantern Corps Vs. Galactus



I was glad to see that Green Lantern Corps is among DC's future movies.  Not only does that mean that Hal Jordan will get another chance on the big screen, we will also see the live action debut of John Stewart.  I wonder which other GL's will fill out the roster though.  I'd pick Katma Tui for her relationship with Stewart as well as Tomar Re and Chaselon just because they are so darn cool.  I look forward to see the new character designs, as they all seemed a bit off the first time around.

This is only Part One of this cosmic tale - make sure you stop by tomorrow for the thrilling conclusion!

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Hawkman and Birdman



It's going to be cool to see Hawkman and Hawkgirl in regular action once DC's Legends of Tomorrow gets started.  I like that they are exploring the reincarnation aspects of the characters, as that presents a lot of story possibilities.  The costumes look pretty good as well, although I agree with many that Hawkman's helmet needs tweaking.  By mirroring Hawkgirl's helmet he looks more like Wolverine than the winged warrior.

Friday, December 18, 2015

Kiss and Dial "H" For Hero



Dial "H" For Hero was a crazy concept but I remember getting quite a kick out of it.  As a kid that loved to create my own superheroes, it was cool to see what others my age had come up with - even cooler to see them in action by professional artists and writers.  Most of the characters were really off the wall, but every once in a while there would be one that I thought was cool enough to be a mainstream star.

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Legion of Super-Heroes and Guardians of the Galaxy in: "The Galactic Games!"



Production on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is ramping up, and bits of information are surfacing.  First was the addition of Mantis to the cast, and now there is word that Kurt Russell is being considered for the role of Star-Lord's as-yet unnamed father.  What I am really curious about though, is what songs James Gunn will select for inclusion in the sequel.  The music from the first film was one of my favorite parts and I hope he can come up with an equally impressive collection for the new film.

The Legion also crossed paths with a couple of Guardians back in STF #686...

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Silver Surfer and Captain Comet



George Perez is rightly hailed as one of comics' greatest artists, and for good reason.  His ability to make his characters unique in body and facial type and clearly depict action featuring a large cast is amazing.  Even beyond that, his attention to detail, particularly in his landscapes and backgrounds in quite impressive.  With so many fancy computer programs and coloring techniques available to comics, there is more opportunity for an artist to skimp on backgrounds these days, making me appreciate the effort that Perez has put in over the years all the more.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Justice League Of America and The Fantastic Four in "Mutually Assured Destruction!"



The Fantastic Four reboot hits home video this week and I think I will watch it this weekend while waiting for Star Wars crowds to thin at the theaters.  I'm going in with pretty low expectations given the footage and reviews I have seen, so I hope that there with be a few action beats or character moments to pleasantly surprise me along the way at least.

These two teams shared an adventure once before, a two-parter that began in a galaxy far, far away...

Monday, December 14, 2015

Cherry Poptart and Archie



I always wondered back in the day if Cherry Poptart creator Larry Welz got in trouble for making his title character look so similar to Archie Andrew's wholesome next door neighbor, Betty. Goodness knows that Cherry certainly got into some situations that Riverdale's sweetheart would never have been a part of, and I can't imagine that the executives at Archie Comics didn't notice.

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Madman and The X-Men



The first trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse has been released, and it appears to be another action packed outing.  It looks like the team will be going with the black leather outfit look again, which is a bit of a disappointment.  I do like the mohawked Storm and Archangel, though.  Oscar Isaacs as Apocalypse looked better than he did in the still images I have seen so far.  I look forward to seeing what Bryan Singer has in store for his fourth X-film.

Saturday, December 12, 2015

Batman and Doctor Strange in "Bruce Wayne: Ghost Detective!"



Continued from Yesterday's cover, it's time for Batman to call in an old friend for help.  Doctor Strange is filming now, and looks ro be very cool based on the cast and set pictures that have surfaced.  I'm a huge fan of Benedict Cumberbatch in Sherlock, and I can't wait to see him begin interacting with the rest of Marvel's cinematic stars.

 Batman and Doctor Strange have met before, back in my B&B MS Paint Days - The first cover had them at odds, while the second was a classic tale which explains how every cover on this blog can exist...

Friday, December 11, 2015

Batman and Mephisto in "Desecration Day!"



Gotham has reached it's half way point through its second season, and I continue to enjoy it.  It's a little hard to take seriously because many of the performances and plot twists are so over the top.  I know that Gotham is supposed to be a rough town, but I don't know how they could get a single cop to work there when it seems like a dozen members of the police force get killed on a weekly basis. Still, there are enough decent performances to keep me coming back.

These two tangled once before, back in my B&B MS Paint days...

Make sure you come back tomorrow for the thrilling conclusion to this tale!

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Wonder Woman and Conan



The Wonder Woman film has begun shooting and set photos reveal that it will indeed be at least a partial period piece.  On bit of casting that interested me was Lucy Davis, who played Dawn, the female lead on the original version of The Office from the BBC.  Her role has not been announced, but I'm thinking that she will make a great Etta Candy.  We will see if that will come to pass.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

The Question and Thor



The Question seems like a natural to show up on Arrow or perhaps the upcoming Legends of Tomorrow at some point.  A  street level hero that seeks out the truth behind every conspiracy can easily fit into or propel the types of story lines they use. The only problem would be finding an actor that doesn't mind being obscured by a featureless mask!

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Flash Gordon and The Flash in "Flash of Two Galaxies!"



The first time I paired Flash Gordon with The Flash, I used Barry Allen.  It was pointed to me out that Jay Garrick's look even more closely resembled that of Gordon, and I have to agree.  Here then is a meeting between them.  Let's hope that Jay Garrick regains his powers on The Flash so that we can see some more original speedster action on TV.

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