Blind Justice in: "Blindsided!"

 

Blind Justice is back for their third appearance on the blog!  I still have not seen Madame Web.  are there any redeeming factors to that movie at all, or should I just skip it altogether?

Starman and Nova

 

The only thing creepier than giant aliens are giant alien insects! Thanks to Kent Brockman of The Simpsons for the inspiration for this cover.

The Flash and Mr. Fantastic

 

I haven't seen the new FF movie yet, but I hear that Pedro Pascal is pretty good as Reed despite the mustache and limited stretching scenes. I was worried about the casting, so that's good to hear.

This cover required some decluttering and background replacement.  Here is a look at the behind the scenes progress: 

Iron Man and Dynamo

 

I recently watched a couple of episodes of Iron Man from the Marvel Super-Heroes cartoons that first ran in 1966, and I thoroughly enjoyed them. I know the animation was considered crude even for back then, but whatever it lacks is made up by the fact that the artwork from the actual comics was used to bring it to life.  The breakneck pacing of those early comic tales really made them perfect for this Saturday morning format.

Justice Society of America Vs. M.O.D.O.K.

 

M.O.D.O.K. is a villain that I have been wanting to see  on the big screen since the debut of the MCU, so I was glad to hear he would be in Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania.  The quick glimpses I got of him during the trailers did not fill me with confidence, however.  Lackluster reviews kept me away from the theaters, but I'll catch the movie when it hits Disney+.  I'm going in with lowered expectations, so maybe I will be pleasantly surprised by his appearance.

Superduperman Vs. Megaton Man

 

Superhero parodies have been around almost as long as superheroes themselves, and this first one I ever remember reading was Superduperman in a Mad Magazine reprint.  I remember finding it hilarious and being impressed by the art - which was no wonder since it was illustrated by Wally Wood, a master of traditional comics.  I was glad when I discovered the existence of Not Brand Echh! a few years later, a series that parodied Marvel heroes in a similar manner.

Power Girl and Power Man in: "The Anti-Affection Algorithm!"

 

Sweet Christmas indeed! It will be a mellow one for me this year, with the office Christmas party cancelled and no big family gathering for the first time ever in my life.  I will see at least one brother and maybe have a fleeting outdoor visit with my Mom, so I won't be completely alone.  I am glad I gave myself a year's subscription to HBO Max as a present, so I'll spend tomorrow with Wonder Woman even if Santa Claus isn't coming!

This Marks The 10th appearance of The Power Couple on this blog.

Wildcat and White Tiger

The latest episode of Stargirl featured Pat Dugan accepting the legacy members of the JSA that Courtney is assembling, but realizing that they are going to need training.  It would appear that Pat himself will be doing the training, but I am still holding out hope that Ted Grant will make an appearance to lend a hand.  I think he was among the defeated JSA members from the first episode - but he's got nine lives, right?

Green Arrow and Daredevil in: "Revenge of the Racketeers!"

He didn't wear it for long, but I have always gotten a kick out of Daredevil's first costume.  Sure, the all-red version is a classic and makes more sense, but the original look has that great golden-age feel to it.

Green Arrow crossed paths with Daredevil and Black Widow in STF #1666  and STF #1935, and first teamed with DD solo in STF #590...

Wonder Girl and Bucky

I featured these two together as a back-up tale in STF #1149, which was part of the ongoing Wonder Woman / Captain America saga on this blog, but I felt they deserved a cover all their own.  I used to be amused at how each male member of the original Teen Titans seemed to have a crush on Donna Troy, and I imagine that Bucky Barnes would have been similarly smitten.

Daredevil and Blue Beetle

I got a kick out of the trailer for Netflix' The Defenders.  After watching each of the individual series, it's cool to see Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones and Iron Fist interacting with one another.  I am trying to stay spoiler free from now on though.  I am not sure what type of villainous role Sigourney Weaver will be playing or how characters like Stick, Elektra and The Punisher will fit in, or what the basic plot will be.  I look forward to a weekend binge when the show drops and finding out all the answers.

Dynamo and Green Lantern

I have always been interested with Dynamo and the rest of the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents.  They seem to attract a lot of talented artists and writers to work on their tales.  Frankly though, I never really know where to start with them.  Their adventures seem to have been started and stopped so many times over the years, I am a little confused as to what the "official" stories are and what is better to just skip over.

Spider-Man and The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents

I have to admit that I have not read any T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents comics, but it is a team that has always intrigued me.  They seem to be very much in the classic DC mold and many talented creators such as Wally Wood have contributed to their tales.  The have had a handful of revivals over the years and the latest one looks pretty interesting from the artwork and covers that I have seen.  I'll definitely have to check them out one of these days, I'm just not sure whether to start with the new stuff or the old stuff.

Commissioner Gordon and Daredevil

The one rumor about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice that I really hope is not true is that in the DC cinematic universe, Jim Gordon will already be dead.  This would be a waste of Batman's second best supporting character, especially since it would mean we wouldn't see him in future films either, save for flashbacks.  I'd love to see someone like Bryan Cranston (who has voiced the role before) acting opposite Ben Affleck in a future flick.   I'm warming up to TV's Gordon on Gotham, but that guy really needs a pair of glasses and a mustache!