Showing posts with label Team Up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Team Up. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Calvin & Hobbes Exit The House of Mystery
My father never really understood my fascination with comics growing up, but comic strips were another thing. He enjoyed strips like For Better or For Worse, Robotman, Mother Goose and Grimm and especially Calvin and Hobbes. It was nice to have something that we could both enjoy despite the difference in our ages. And hey, now that I am showing him and my Mom my favorite superhero flicks for movie nights, he's even coming around to what I loved about comic books.
Monday, July 10, 2017
The Defenders and Death
Over the years, there has been talk of getting an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's groundbreaking Sandman series, or at least a film focusing on Death of The Endless. So far, though, nothing has materialized yet. The sprawling Sandman epic is understandably very tough to translate into a movie (they really should try for a TV series to fit everything in), but I still feel that Death: The High Cost of Living could make for a very cool flick.
Labels:
DC Comics,
Death,
Defenders,
Felipe Siem,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Captain America and The Teen Titans
It's interesting to note that Speedy made it to animation years before Green Arrow did. The battling bowman made his one and only appearance on The Super Friends in a 1973 episode. His sidekick beat him to the punch though, appearing as one of the Teen Titans in 3 back up features for the Superman/Aquaman Hour, which ran from 1967 to 1968 .
Saturday, July 8, 2017
Hawkman and Nova
The Nova Corps have been established in the Marvel Cinematic Universe through the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie, so I am hoping that we'll get to see Richard Rider on the big screen in the future. A film where Rider is already an established hero and has to show newcomer Sam Alexander the ropes would be a cool way to go.
Labels:
DC Comics,
Hawkman,
Joe Bennett,
Mahmud Asrar,
Marvel Comics,
Nova,
Ruy Jose,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Friday, July 7, 2017
Green Lantern and Dr. Who
I was expecting to see Dr. Who regenerate into another form by the end of last week's season finale, since Peter Capaldi is sadly leaving the role, but surprisingly it did not happen. After refusing to regenerate, we are left with a cliffhanger as the first Doctor showed up mysteriously. On top of that, the current Companion, Bill, seems to have been written out of the show as well - which is too bad, I liked her a lot. I guess we will have to wait until the next Christmas Special to see what's in store for the future.
Labels:
Dave Gibbons,
DC Comics,
Doctor Who,
Green Lantern,
K-9,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Iron Man and The Outsiders
I enjoyed The Outsiders on their own, but they never seemed to work as well for me as a team without Batman leading them. Later incarnations had Nightwing and others out in front, which was OK, but none of them had any real staying power. This was one group that had the perfect line up from their incarnation, it's too bad the original crew didn't stay together longer.
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Red Wolf and Jonah Hex in: "Home of the Brave!"
It was cool to see Jonah Hex show up on Justice League Action this week. The show has really grown on me, and I love the odd character combinations that they come up with for each episode. In addition to Hex, this week featured Batman, Cyborg and Space Cabby battling Kanjar Ro! I still wish the show was longer, but as long as they keep up these kind of offbeat team-ups, I'll keep watching.
Hex and Red Wolf first met in STF #1641...
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Captain America and Hourman
It looks as though Sam Wilson is returning to his Falcon identity in the comics, leading the path clear for Steve Rogers to once again assume the mantle once this huge "Cap as a sleeper Hydra Agent" Secret Empire event is completed. It will be nice to see him restored to the title. I don't mind storylines like this, they happened when I was a kid as well - the difference is, they would only take an issue or two to play out, not 12-18 months, as is the norm these days.
Monday, July 3, 2017
ROM and Starman
I have enjoyed all of DC's different incarnations of Starman, and the Prince Gavyn version was one of my favorites. As far as I know, there's no hero currently using the title in the DCU (although there is Stargirl, who currently wields the Cosmic Rod), but that could change with the return of the original JSA. I can't imagine they will want to leave such an iconic name on the shelf for too long.
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Man-Bat and Spider-Man in: "Carrion, My Wayward Son!"
Spider-Man: Homecoming is almost upon us, and I am very encouraged by the reviews I have seen thus far. Many ar calling it the best Spidey flick yet, at least on par with Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2, which is high praise. Tom Holland is being singled out as a highlight and I am looking forward to seeing him flesh out his take on Peter Parker.
Man-Bat and Spider-Man First Crossed Paths in STF #111...
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Halo and Firestar
I never quite figured out why Firestar was Anjelica Jones on Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends when I was a kid. From what I saw, she looked identical to John Romita Sr's Mary Jane Watson. Was there a last-minute change or was the similarity in appearance just a coincidence? At any rate, I am glad they chose not to give the comic book version of MJ any super powers (although they have come close a few times).
Labels:
DC Comics,
Firestar,
Halo,
Jim Aparo,
Mark Bagley,
Marvel Comics,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Friday, June 30, 2017
The Phantom and The Black Panther
The Black Panther teaser trailer has been released, and It looks like Marvel has another potential hit one their hands from the brief footage I have seen. I am surprised how many characters from the comics that are being included, it seems like enough for two movies. Hopefully it won't be overstuffed and everyone gets their due.
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Mars Attacks Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Tim Burton's Mars Attacks! movie seems to hold up pretty well to me when viewed today. The large cast looked like they had a blast making it, and the effects still work due to the B-Movie vibe. I am a little surprised we never saw any signs of a sequel. I don't remember it being a box office dud, bat maybe it just didn't make enough profit to warrant a follow up.
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Tomar-Re and The Beast
I am surprised that Marvel has never paired up The Beast and Tigra in an adventure. They are both card carrying Avengers who are at peace with the furry forms they have been transformed into. It seems like they would have a lot in common. Not that you need to have much in common for an exciting tale.. Tomar-Re is about a different character thank Hank McCoy as you can ask for, but I'd still love to see them join forces.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Moon Knight Vs. Two-Face
This is a match up I would love to see. It's always interesting to see Two-Face up against someone other than Batman and I can imagine a cool story could be woven around the fractured psyches of both characters and how they interact with one another.
Monday, June 26, 2017
Justice League of America Vs. the Marvel Universe!
I loved the Tabloid-Sized comics that Marvel and DC used to put out when I was a kid. We had a whole bunch - Secret Origins of Super-Villains, The Fantastic Four, Superman Vs. Shazam, Stories from the Bible, Tarzan, Dick Tracy, Batman's Villains, Marvel Holiday Specials, and more. I have fond memories of lying down on the living room floor and seeing my favorite heroes in "big screen" action.
So, you see the line up here - who ultimately wins? I see Captain Britain, Black Bolt, Rogue and Iron Man winning for Marvel, The Atom, Superman, Batman, Flash and Wonder Woman winning for the JLA with Captain Marvel Vs. The Thing being a draw, so... advantage JLA! I tried to make it close, though, so your opinion may vary.
Let the journey to STF #2000 begin!
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Cyborg and The Human Torch
Marvel has released a promotional teaser featuring a close up of Ben Grimm's waist insignia, but it has a "2" instead of a "4". Some have guessed that this means a return of the title Marvel Two-In-One, which I would love, but I have another guess. I am thinking that Ben and Johnny will be joining up again, presumably to search for a missing Reed and Sue, leading to the eventual return of the Fantastic Four comic.
Cyborg first met Johnny Storm when he joined the FF back in STF #75...
Coming Tomorrow: Super-Team Family #1900!
Saturday, June 24, 2017
The Tick and Atomic Robo
The Tick is back with new live action episodes starring Peter Serafinowicz in the title role. I'm not sure about what I have seen so far of it though - admittedly only a scene and a trailer, but following Patrick Warburton will be tough. Personally, I would have far preferred to see the animated Tick cartoon return instead. It's still my favorite comedic superhero show ever.
Friday, June 23, 2017
Elasti-Girl and Ant-Man
I am curious as to who the antagonist will be in the upcoming Ant-Man and The Wasp. Ant-Man's rogues gallery includes villains like Egghead, Whirlwind and The Porcupine - but are any of these guys movie-ready? It's too bad his greatest nemesis, Ultron, was stolen for the movies by Tony Stark.
Labels:
Ant-Man,
Brian Bolland,
Elasti-Girl,
John Byrne,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Hawkman and Sub-Mariner in: "Water Wings!"
I love the reincarnation aspect that was added to Hawkman's back story, and would love to see a big screen adaptation. His TV appearances have dealt with that, but in my opinion just have not done the character justice. A movie budget is necessary to get his wings right (as in Malificent, for example), The helmet has to be carefully designed as well, so that it looks good from all angles. The hawks starring in an action/love story that spans centuries and reaches from Earth to outer space could be a truly epic film if DC has the will to try it.
Hawkman and Namor shared a wartime adventure way back in STF #208...
Labels:
DC Comics,
Hawkman,
Joe Kubert,
Marvel Comics,
Namor,
Sal Buscema,
Sub-Mariner,
Super-Team Family,
Team Up
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