Showing posts with label Team Up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Team Up. Show all posts
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Man-Thing and Jonny Quest
I'm loving that Jonny Quest is again in the spotlight with Future Quest. Even better, the title is used as a springboard for bringing back many other Hanna-Barbera action heroes. And even better still, those characters will be crossing over with some of DC's most popular heroes in an upcoming series of annuals! Those promise to be fun comics.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Green Lantern Vs. Ultron
Gil Kane and Sal Buscema - few artists could depict a hero throwing or getting hit by a punch with as much power as they did. They really knew how to instill the maximum amount of action through body language.
Let's hope that GL can stop Ultron before he wreaks as much havoc on the JLA as he did the last time... or even the time he put both the JLA and JSA in a tight spot...
Labels:
DC Comics,
Gil Kane,
Green Lantern,
Marvel Comics,
Sal Buscema,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
Ultron
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Doctor Doom and Doctor Fate in "Enemy Of My Enemy!"
Even though I am a huge Hellboy fan, I always love it when Mike Mignola works on characters from Marvel and DC. Gotham by Gaslight, Cosmic Odyssey and Dr. Strange/Dr. Doom are among my favorite works of his. He has done a ton of great cover art for both companies as well.
You know that it must have taken a lot for these two to work together considering how their last encounter turned out...
Monday, January 2, 2017
Hoppy The Marvel Bunny and Spider-Ham
I think that Hoppy the Marvel Bunny is the first cartoon animal-type hero that I ever saw cross over with the "real" superheroes. It was a two-parter in DC Comics Presents in which Superman teamed up with the entire Shazam Family, and Hoppy came in to save the day at the end. It worked out better than I thought, and I still remember that tale fondly today. Spider-Ham has made the leap as well recently, teaming with other versions of Spider-Man on more than one occasion.
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Black Racer and The Avengers
There have been rumors of an Avengers member or two being killed off in the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War, and with so many characters involved, there are plenty to choose from. Most of the main players are coming to the ends of their contracts, so this might be a way for someone like Chris Evans or Robert Downey Jr. to bow out of the franchise. Then again, The Vision is powered by one of the Infinity Gems, so he well may be in for a rough time when Thanos comes looking for it. Or maybe Hawkeye, who we all though was going to get it in Age of Ultron, will finally meet his maker.
Saturday, December 31, 2016
The Omega Men and Omega The Unknown
I remember thinking that The Omega Men were going to be the next big thing. They were introduced in the pages of the then red-hot New Teen Titans in one of their coolest story arcs after all. I think the reason that they never really got a chance to catch on is that their series was only available in DC's direct format. I got my comics off the newsstand, so I never saw an issue for sale. I still think they are a cool group and I am glad that DC has found a way to bring them back from time to time.
Friday, December 30, 2016
Daredevil and Sherlock Holmes
I am glad that Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch have become part of the Marvel cinematic universe, but my favorite roles to see both of these talented actors in are Holmes and Watson. So, I am very happy that we will finally be getting some new installments of Sherlock on the BBC in the new year. I will watch anything Sherlock Holmes related, and I consider their show to be among the best (right after the just about perfect Jeremy Brett series). Elementary has been tiding me over, but it just isn't the same
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Hong Kong Phooey Vs. Chester Cheetah
This cover comes about as a suggestion from my brilliant and talented Sister-in-law Melanie. She told me that she came up with an idea that I would have never thought of on my own, and she was right! Chester Cheetah always seemed to be the "Poochie" of food mascots to me and I can see him snapping one day and lashing out at Tony the Tiger and the rest until HKP chops some sense back into him.
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Princess Leia and Mr. Spock
I was very sorry to hear of Carrie Fisher's passing yesterday. She, along with Leonard Nimoy, Robert Vaughan and so many other icons of my childhood that have left us recently will be truly missed. It's especially sad in Fisher's case, as she was still so young. I am glad we will get a chance to see her once again in her most famous role. I was a fan of her comedy chops as well - as a writer and in appearances on 30 Rock and When Harry met Sally.
If you are wondering how such a scene depicted above could take place, it is a direct continuation from STF #1077...
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
The Atom and Hawkeye
One of my favorite moments in the 4-night CW Invasion crossover was when Cisco mentioned to Ray Palmer that he would finally have to get around to upgrading his power suit. I have felt that it was too clunky all along and it looks like we may finally be getting a more streamlined version at some point this season on DC's Legends of Tomorrow. Let's hope they tweak the helmet as well.
Labels:
DC Comics,
Hawkeye,
Mahmud Asrar,
Marvel Comics,
Scott Kolins,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
The Atom
Monday, December 26, 2016
Man-Bat and Ghost Rider in "Hell's Army!"
I wasn't sure what to think when I heard that Ghost Rider was going to be a part of this season's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The show has not had the greatest track record of adapting heroes (I'm looking at you, Deathlok) and it would be the new, car-driving Ghost Rider, Roberto Reyes, who I was not familiar with. I am happy to say that my doubts were unfounded, and the Ghost Rider elements have been my favorite part of the season so far. The effects are impressive for TV and Gabriel Luna does a fine job in the role. As a bonus, we even got a Johnny Blaze Ghost Rider cameo!
These two first crossed paths in STF #1282...
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Calvin & Hobbes and Peanuts
I'd like to take this time to wish a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all who take the time to visit this page. It has been another fun year, with the blog topping 3.5 million views. I truly appreciate all of your feedback and suggestions and hope you are spending time with the ones you love today. A special thanks goes out to the Patrons - you have helped this project to continue!
Saturday, December 24, 2016
The Phoenix and Deathstroke
Ben Affleck's solo Batman movie will start filming next year, and little is known about the plot other than that it will feature Deathstroke. I am trying to think of comic stories that featured the two up against each other, but other than a few guest appearances, there isn't a whole lot. I am assuming, then, that we will see a completely original tale. I have liked Affleck's previous scripts, so I am optimistic that we will see a bat-flick unlike any other.
Friday, December 23, 2016
The Falcon and Mr. T
Mr. T had a cartoon show when I was a kid, and it was truly bizarre. He would team up with a group of gymnastic students and solve mysteries. His dog even had a mohawk. It sort of reminds me of today's Mike Tyson Mysteries - but at least that show is trying to be odd.
Labels:
Marvel Comics,
Mr. T,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up,
The Falcon
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Namorita Joins The Teen Titans
It's cool to see dc with a Titans title featuring the classic members of the team again. I was worried that there would be no place for them, with their mentors still in operation and a whole new crop of Teen Titans to take their place. Fortunately DC Rebirth recognized the value and fan base that comes with these characters and have given them a chance to shine again.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Spider-Man and Shazam! (The Movie!)
The Spider-Man: Homecoming trailer has hit, and while it looks like a lot of fun, it doesn't seem all that different from the Spider-Man films that have come before, with an awkward Peter Parker, Spidey putting his powers to the test and a tech-based villain. There are enough new elements - Iron Man, web wings and an age appropriate cast - that should help it stand out from the others. I have confident that Marvel has come up with a decent script and it will definitely be a step above The Amazing Spider-Man 2 at least.
Spidey and Cap had a more traditional comic team-up back in STF #1122...
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Wonder Man and Blue Devil
Both of these characters have been through a lot of changes over the years, in appearance and attitude. I prefer both of them in their more action-comedy phases - Blue Devil from his original series and Wonder Man palling around with The Beast in Hollywood. Attempts to darken these guys didn't really do much for me as a reader.
Monday, December 19, 2016
The Rocketeer and Superman
Everyone talks about how great John Williams' Superman score is, and with good reason. Another one of my favorite superhero scores has to be James Horner's Rocketeer soundtrack. You know it is great music because a bunch of other films have used it as a temp track in early commercials and trailers.
Superman and the Rocketeer first met back in STF #1627...
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Power Man and Bumblebee
One thing I really miss in today's comics are the inventive subscription ads and series advertisements. They often featured cool art that could not be found anywhere else. Who can forget the two ads by Bill Sienkiewicz for Power Man and Iron Fist - one with Danny Rand asking the reader to subscribe to their series so as not to upset his partner and the other with Luke Cage daring the reader not to.
Saturday, December 17, 2016
The Human Torch Vs. Captain Cold
Well it seems as though Wentworth Miller's Captain Cold is not completely gone from DC's Legends of Tomorrow. He has been appearing as some sort of hallucination that Heatwave is experiencing. We'll see if this leads to a full on resurrection down the line. I have kind of preferred Heatwave on his own rather than chummy with a partner, so I hope this isn't just a set up to return to the previous status quo.
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