Thursday, August 16, 2012
The Atom and The Hulk
Just a simple cover today, but I really liked how the images went together. These two characters seem like an unlikely pair at first glance, but I don't think a tale featuring the two of them would be all that far fetched. I can see Ray Palmer and Bruce Banner collaborating on some scientific venture when calamity breaks out and gamma and atomic hi-jinks ensue. Or perhaps they would run into each other in one of the microscopic societies that they like to visit. Either way, it would be a fun issue to read.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Wonder Woman and Captain America: Lost in Paradise!
When last we saw Cap and WW together, we learned they were engaged. Well, this is comics and superhero marriages never seem to go without a hitch...
The more I hear about Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the more fun it sounds. Not only will we see the present day Bucky, but The Falcon will also be appearing. Anthony Mackie is a great choice for the role, I have enjoyed his work in The Hurt Locker and Million Dollar Baby among other films. I was a little worried about the directorial change for this movie, but the new guys seem to be a fan of the same comics as I am. Lets hope they tweak Cap's costume again and get the cowl closer to the classic look.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Superman and Marvelman
I was really hoping that when Marvel acquired the Marvelman rights that we would finally see his Miracleman adventures reprinted. Alas, that still has not happened so I suppose I will have to be a bit more patient while whatever legalities that still need addressing are worked out.
I am hoping for good things with the upcoming Man of Steel. The teaser trailer definitely gave the vibe that it will be different from any other Superman movies - which is a good thing as Superman Returns suffered from being too reverential to the Reeve films, which gave it a "been there, done that" feeling. I loved the quick glimpse of Superman flying and I hope we get lots of in-costume action, as opposed to him only suiting up in the final scenes. We should see a full trailer soon enough, which will give us a better idea of what to expect.
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Power Girl and Spider-Woman
It was interesting looking at the solicits for Marvel's upcoming Avengers Assemble series the line-up of the teem seems to mirror that of the movie Avengers, with one addition: Spider-Woman. Could this mean that marvel is grooming the character to join the live-action team? Since Spider-Man is controlled by another studio and off-limits, could this be a way for Marvel to get some of their own spider-action up on the big screen? If so, it may be a packed movie because Ant-Man and The Falcon are set to be introduced prior to the sequel as well. It's all conjecture at this point but that's part of the fun.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Blue Beetle & Booster Gold Join The Defenders
I can't imagine a team featuring this group would last that long, but is sure would be fun to watch. I was always surprised that with all of the spin-offs to Giffen/DeMatteis and Maguire's 80's Justice League, that DC never put out a Blue and Gold series. They were one of the best buddy teams in comics and I'm sure it could have been a fun romp. Alas, Ted Kord was killed off, so chances are slim we will ever see such a series. Nobody ever stays dead forever in comics though, so there's always hope.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Adam Strange and Space Ghost (Part Two)
I had to make this one a two-parter because I really like how these heroes go together. Between the similar color schemes, settings and menaces that they battle, they seem to be characters that would be a natural fit with one another. Space Ghost was probably the first non-DC or Marvel superhero that I really became a fan of, due to his appearances on Hanna-Barbera's World of Super-Adventure from my youth. For some reason, when I think back on those shows, the element that stands out in my mind the most is the sound effects. Those cool spaceship, monster, and wrist blast sounds, coupled with the fun character design, made up for the simplistic animation that was used. Still, I would love to see an updated Space Ghost cartoon, done straight in today's style. The Batman: The Brave and the Bold appearance was fun, but I want more!
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Adam Strange and Space Ghost (Part One)
I haven't seen Adam Strange popping up in the new DCU, and that's too bad because DC had been doing a good job of featuring him prior to the relaunch. Hopefully when he returns, he will not have strayed too far from the elements that made him great - a man of two worlds who uses science, courage and ingenuity to battle outlandish menaces.
One great Alex Toth design deserves another, so I thought I would throw Igoo in here as well as Space Ghost.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Justice League of America and Power Man & Iron Fist
Seth Rogen's Green Hornet may have turned studios off to the concept of a buddy comedy superhero movie, but I still think that Marvel should give Power Man and Iron Fist a try. I'd love to see a period piece set in the 70's which fully embraces their classic looks - high collar, chain belt and all. Of course, that's not the only route. A modern day setting which includes elements of Brian Michael Bendis and Matt Fraction's takes on the characters could be cool as well. I have heard of solo films for both of them mentioned, but I think they work best together... perhaps Marvel is more interested in starting solo and building to the team up film, though, given their success with The Avengers.
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Monday, August 6, 2012
Judge Dredd Vs. The Hulk
Judge Dredd is coming back to theaters soon with Dredd, and it looks like it will be a better adaptation than the original Sylvester Stallone-starring attempt. There seems to be no wacky sidekicks this time around, and Dredd keeps his helmet on the entire movie. I've seen a trailer and an extended scene, and it has a very stylized look to the action and violence that reminds me of comic book imagery. I originally thought the helmet looked too big on Karl Urban in still photos, but I have to admit it looks better in action. It's been a pretty decent year for comic book films, and this doesn't look to break the streak.
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Friday, August 3, 2012
The Joker and Godzilla
I'm still waiting for a great Godzilla movie. I can watch all the classic man-in-suit Toho films for their kitsch factor, but they are hardly very convincing. I remember being very excited when I heard the folks behind Independence Day would be updating the franchise, but then the design of the monster, cartoonish characters and silly Godzilla-babies side plot ultimately undermined it for me. Really, the closest I have seen to cool Godzilla action is the film Cloverfield. Reading reports of the latest Comicon, it seems like the teaser for the new Godzilla film took everyone by surprise and was one of the big hits of the convention. This has me cautiously optimistic, and I hope that footage is available on the web soon, because I am dying to see it.
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
Sgt. Rock and Nick Fury
One of the more exciting solicitations I have seen from DC lately is for Joe Kubert Presents. A six issue series that gives my all time favorite artist an opportunity to do whatever he wants? I'm in. Kubert plans to include some of the characters he is famous for, like Hawkman and Sgt. Rock, as well as other features. Kubert's multi-decade career is amazing and he incredibly still seems to be getting better!
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
The Phantom Stranger and Doctor Strange
I was glad to see that The Phantom Stranger is set to receive his own ongoing series in the next phase of DC's New 52. He has spent the last couple of decades as a guest star or cameo in other characters' titles, and I think that he has a lot more to offer. I still fondly remember his original series, mainly due to the excellent artwork by Jim Aparo. That series has some of my favorite covers ever.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
The Huntress and Man-Thing
I really liked the pre-Crisis version of The Huntress due to the fact that she wasn't just an alternate-Earth version of Batgirl, she was the daughter of Batman and Catwoman. That was a very cool lineage ripe with possibilities, and it was a shame to lose it when she was reimagined as Helena Bertinelli. It seems as though in the New 52 that Huntress is indeed Helena Wayne again, and only adopted the Bertinelli identity. I'm not sure if her mother is still Catwoman in the new continuity, but this is a step in the right direction.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Wonder Woman Vs. Doctor Doom
I wonder if the executives at Warner Brothers are kicking themselves right now. They had Joss Whedon working on a Wonder Woman film project for quite a while before they ultimately scrapped it. Whedon of course went on to The Avengers and the second highest grossing movie of all time, so maybe they should have given that Wonder Woman treatment of his a closer look. Warner Brothers has again made a Wonder Woman film a priority, and it will be interesting to see which creative direction they go with it.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Jor-El and Odin
It will be interesting to see the new take on Jor-El in next summer's Man of Steel. With the casting of Russell Crowe in the role, you know that it is not a throwaway part and there should be at least one or two meaty scenes featuring Superman's dad. I look forward to Anthony Hopkins is returning with the rest of the cast in Thor: The Dark World, as he was one of the highlights of the first film for me. Let's hope he gets to stay awake for the whole film this time!
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
Steel Vs. Iron Man
Marvel Studios has released a picture of a new suit of armor that Iron man will don in the next film in the franchise. It looks fine but it's basically the armor we are used to by now with a new gold paint job. I was really hoping that we would finally get to see the classic 70's-80's widow's peak-tank top-hip discs look that I use above. Oh well, there's nothing that says he can't get two new suits in the film... and he has certainly fared better than Steel did when it comes to comic to screen armor transition! The poor guy didn't even get a full face mask in the Shaq film... and they took his cape away!
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The Teen Titans and The Hulk
This cover was a tough one to create, but I was happy with the way it came together. I am also happy to be able to feature Donna Troy and Wally West in their classic outfits... these two got swept to the side with the new DC reboot and have not been seen in a while. As they both have a lot of fans, I am sure it is only a matter of time before we see the New 52 DCU versions of these characters showing up, though. It will be interesting to see what angle DC takes with them.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Supergirl and Ms. Marvel
These are two characters that fit well together for many reasons. They are both blondes that go by the name Danvers who use use alien powers to battle crime on Earth. They are also both offshoots of a male counterpart and each has a pretty convoluted history for their respective publishers. I imagine they would have a lot to talk about if they ever met... once they got past the obligatory fight scene, of course!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Batgirl and The Black Widow
I have been a fan of The Black Widow ever since she shared top billing with Daredevil in his title. It is cool to see her finally getting some mainstream recognition after all of these decades, due to her appearances in Iron Man 2 and The Avengers. I wasn't sure about the choice to include the character or the casting at first, but I have to admit that The Black Widow really held her own alongside the rest of the team.
I imagine if these two athletic redheads operated on the same Earth, they would combine their resources in a Birds of Prey-type team.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Robo Force
This cover introduces a slight new wrinkle to the blog. From time to time, rather than a team-up, I will feature an all-new team that I think would be cool to see. This time around, I thought it would be a kick to follow the adventures of an all-robotic team. Despite their status as artificial life forms, these heroes have always all had interesting personalities and it would be fun to watch them interact as they unravel the mystery of mankind's disappearance.
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