Sunday, April 9, 2017
Hawkman & Hawkgirl and Doctor Strange
It was interesting to see that one of the other dimensions that Dr. Strange briefly traveled through in his movie was the microverse first introduced in Ant-Man, I wonder if he will be of use since he can get there should Hank Pym go looking for his missing wife in the upcoming Ant-Man and The Wasp. That seems like reason enough for a Dr. Strange cameo, if you ask me!
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Wonder Girl and Black Widow
There has been talk on and off about a solo Black Widow film, but the underperformance of Ghost in the Shell may have cast doubt on Scarlett Johansson's theatrical draw. Sill, strong performances by Wonder Woman and/or Captain Marvel at the box office could get interest rolling again. I think the best route would be a film headlined by Black Widow, but featuring Hawkeye and introducing some others as well. It might be a good way to bring the likes of Silver Sable, Dominic Fortune, The Shroud or Paladin to live action and make a corker of an espionage tale.
Friday, April 7, 2017
Sunfire Vs. Aquaman
I am very interested to see how the underwater scenes will appear in Justice League. I have seen a glimpse of the creation of some of the effects where Zack Snyder films his actors on wire rigs, with the water and flowing hair to be added in digitally later. From the quick completed shots that I saw, it looks to be an effective process.
Thursday, April 6, 2017
The Creeper Vs. Wolverine
Usually, this is where I would include my review of Logan, but I haven't seen it yet. I thought the first solo Wolverine film was a mess and the second, while a big step up in quality, was just okay. This third outing had some nice reviews and good buzz, but frankly all of the footage I saw was of old Wolverine and Professor X hanging out in the desert with a little kid - kind of small scale action that would be more suitable for a rental. So I will ask my knowledgeable visitors - as spoiler free as you can keep it, did I make the right decision? Or should I head out to the theater to see Logan on the big screen?
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Space Ghost and The Super-Friends
Here's another team up that I would have loved to have seen animated in my childhood. I loved both of these cartoons when I was growing up, for different reasons. The Super-Friends featured the characters that I loved from the comic books, and Space Ghost had more action. Maybe a crossover is something that DC can finally do today, at least in comic form.
Space Ghost met the Justice League of America back in STF #1249...
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Booster Gold and Spider-Man 2099
Watching the episodes of Justice League Unlimited and Batman: The Brave and the Bold that feature Booster Gold really remind me how fun the character is. With all the recent DC movie announcements being Batman-related, I hope they haven't forgotten about a Booster Gold (or is that Booster/Blue Beetle?) movie, as he has a ton of potential to deliver a fun superhero romp.
Monday, April 3, 2017
Black Orchid and Spider-Woman
I've enjoyed tales featuring these heroines with mysterious pasts, so I might be fun to see them share an adventure together. Each has had very different takes throughout the years, depending on the writers involved, and it is always interesting to see what their latest incarnations are up to.
Sunday, April 2, 2017
The Fantastic Four Vs. Darkseid
Growing up, The Fantastic Four was the cornerstone of the Marvel Universe to me. It's sad to see that their comic is no longer being published. I am hoping that a Spider-Man type of deal can be made where Marvel Studios will ba able to have a hand in guiding any future cinematic attempts. Seeing them on the big screen alongside the rest of the Marvel heroes would be just the shot in publicity the team needs to make a go for it in comic form again.
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Green Hornet and Green Lantern
The Justice League trailer looked fun, but as I mentioned before, didn't really feel like the League to me without Green Lantern, Superman or The Martian Manhunter. It's no secret that Superman will be appearing in the film eventually though - and Henry Cavill has been tweeting hints about Green Lantern at least making a cameo as well. But which Green Lantern? Some have speculated Hal Jordan (played by Armie Hammer?), but the most popular theory seems to be Abin Sur, beginning the cinematic GL saga anew. I'm rooting for Chaselon, but nobody consults me about these things.
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Friday, March 31, 2017
The Fox and The Crow
I had been hearing about a theatrical return of The Crow for a while, but the rumors seem to have stopped so I don't know if it is still in the planning stages. I enjoyed the first film, which was ahead of it's time in a lot of ways, and hope that a new project gets underway soon.
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Thursday, March 30, 2017
Starman and The Human Torch in : "The Brotherhood of Tut!"
Jack Burnley is one of my absolute favorite artists of the Golden Age. His work on Detective Comics, Adventure Comics, World's Finest and other titles really showcased the heroes of the day in their best light. He had a strong sense of anatomy and also knew how to capture the spirit of a scene whether it be action packed, noirish or whimsical. His interiors impressed me as much as his amazing covers.
These two first crossed paths in STF #228...
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Snake Eyes Vs. Deathlok
Has Deathlok ever appeared in animated form? I remember the Spider-Man 90's cartoon had a ton of guest stars and cameos, so maybe he showed up there. I am not up on all of the recent Marvel/Disney animated shows. maybe he's appeared on one of those as well. At any rate, it would be cool to see - I'd love an animated version of his team up with Captain America from the 80's.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
The Roustabouts
For this team, I thought it would be cool to group together heroes with a background in the circus or travelling shows. Yes, I know these guys were all performers and not roustabouts, but I liked the sound of the name so I went with it. By now I know the drill when I post a new team cover - "Nice, but you should have included captain such and such", and this time, I did it to myself! as soon as I was done, I realized that Deadman really should have been on the roster. If I ever revisit this team, I will have to rectify that!
Monday, March 27, 2017
The Dark Knight and Old Man Logan
The new Justice League trailer has been released and it looks like DC is determined to let us know that is will be a less gloomy film than Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, with comedic moments being almost exclusively featured - even Batman gets in on the one liners. It still doesn't really feel like the League to me with no sign of Superman or Green Lantern and the inclusion of Cyborg as a founding member, but that doesn't mean it won't be fun to watch. The big surprise for me was Aquaman's personality, which seems to have borrowed a lot from John DiMaggio's turn as the character on the animated Batman: The Brave and the Bold. When he was "surfing" the Batmobile at the end, I half expected him to shout "Outrageous!"
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Supergirl and Ms. Marvel in "A Danvers Dies This Day!"
The Danvers Twins are another pairing that I like to revisit from time to time on the blog - this marks their fifth cover together.
They had robot problems in Issue #1414
They were at odds with one another in Issue #763...
They played a trick on the world in Issue #520...
...and they were first revealed to be sisters way back in Issue #152
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Animal Man Vs. Godzilla
I watched Kong: Skull Island this week and my quick review is that I thought that the monsters were cool (even if the best action scene is the first one which is never matched) and the humans were almost all completely forgettable. Still, even though I thought that this film and the new Godzilla could have been a lot better, I am really looking forward to them battling in the big screen, it should be a blast. We'll get a straight up Godzilla sequel before that, which promises some more of the classic monsters. I am personally hoping for Rodan and Gamera to make appearances.
Friday, March 24, 2017
Spider-Man and Hawk & Dove in "The High Cost of Crime Fighting!"
Batman has probably had the best video games made about him, but there's something I always love about playing as Spider-Man in a game. His power seem very well suited for the experience. I even loved the old school games, going back to the first Atari Spider-Man, where he was just a few red and blue blocks climbing a wall or swinging side to side. Great stuff!
Spidey crossed paths with the first Hawk and Dove team in STF #1379...
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Storm and Dr. Mist
Dr. Mist is another character that I feel DC could do a lot more with. I was a fan of The Global Guardians, and as their leader I felt that he should have had a higher profile in the DCU. I remember liking that he took such an active role in Primal Force, but when that title went away. so did he for the most part. Still, all it takes is a good writer and an idea and he can return one of these days.
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Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Spider-Girl and Robin
It's kind of sad to see how Tim Drake has been tossed aside in favor of Damian Wayne after all the work that went into developing his character. After being a very popular Robin for years, having his own title and appearing in other media, now he seems to be a hero without a home. DC has tried using him as a member of the Teen Titans, Red Robin, even a new Batman Beyond. I am hoping that he can maintain a lasting role in the DCU going forward.
The Truants first appeared in STF #1220...
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Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Karate Kid and Zen: Intergalactic Ninja
I remember being puzzled that of all of the Legion of Super-Heroes to get a solo series, Karate Kid was the first one. At the time I would have preferred maybe Ultra Boy or Chameleon Lad. Looking back, I realize that DC was trying to get in on the kung fu/karate craze so it makes more sense to me now.
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