Thursday, February 1, 2018
She-Hulk and The Flash
I know the Movie rights to the Hulk are a bit muddled - Marvel can use him but not in a solo film, I think - but does that extend to Hulk-related characters like Jennifer Walters? I think she would be a great addition to the live action heroes. It would be cool to see her in The Avengers, but my preference would be a TV show. There's enough super powers, humor, heart and legal action to fill a series with.
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Neal Adams,
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Wednesday, January 31, 2018
The Thing and Hourman
This was a pairing that I had always meant to get to in my MTIO: The Lost Issues days, but never got around to. I still think that a hero that has powers, but only for an hour at a time could make for a great series - it's too bad that Hourman was completely wasted on DC's Legends of Tomorrow, and we never even got to see that aspect of his abilities.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Batman and The Defenders (The Movie!)
This cover comes about as the result of a conversation in the comments section. I liked the idea of a live-action Defenders team, but I still wanted to honor the cross-company aspect f this blog. With that in mind, I added in Batman - because Batman goes with everybody! Justice League may have missed the mark, but I'm thinking this could be a true blockbuster!
Batman and The Defenders met in a more traditional comic way back in my B&B: The Lost Issues days...
Monday, January 29, 2018
Batgirl and Hellcat in: "Criss-Crossed Crusaders!"
Patsy Walker is expected to return for the second season of Netflix' Jessica Jones. Marvel fans of course know her as Hellcat - but will she ever suit up in the show? Given its gritty nature and Jessica's attitude towards Daredevil's costume in The Defenders, it seems unlikely that the blue and gold suit makes an appearance.. Still, Patsy did seem inspired by all the new protectors showing up in Manhattan, so that may be leading somewhere.
Batgirl and Hellcat first crossed paths way back in STF #89...
Sunday, January 28, 2018
The Avengers meet Orion and Lightray
Avengers: Infinity War was originally supposed to have "Part I" in the title, but they decided not to go that route, and will give the 4th film in the franchise its own (for now, mysterious) title. Does this mean that the new film will be self-contained, without feeling like half of a story? I can't imagine there won't be at least a couple of cliffhangers.
Long-time STF visitors know that Darkseid enslaved The Avengers way back in issue #377...
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Flash Gordon and Superman
Because of the 80's camp classic film (and that film's role in the movie Ted), Flash Gordon is often considered a cheesy character. For me, my first thoughts go to the amazing comic strips he appeared in. The artwork is beautifully detailed, well ahead of its time when compared to most comics of the era. I'd love to see a more serious take on the sci-fi hero one of these days.
Friday, January 26, 2018
Madman and Daredevil
Mike Allred recently posted a quick animation that he made of Madman on his Twitter feed, and it looked great. Allred's style lends itself perfectly to cartoon form. I've been waiting for the character to make the jump to other media for years now, and I'd love to see him on the big or little screen.
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Mike Allred,
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Tron
Thursday, January 25, 2018
The Spirit and The Spectre
There are some comic pages that stay with you forever. One of the most powerful for me wast the final page of The Spectre #9 by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake. Ostrander had been writing a brilliant story in the series thus far with Jim Corrigan/The Spectre coming to terms with his misdeeds in the past and vulnerabilities. Upon realizing that a woman he cares deeply for, Amy, cannot be saved despite all of his abilities, he pulls back his hood and we see a distraught Spectre/Corrigan hybrid whispering her name in a full-page shot. The combination of Ostrander's Story with Mandrake's masterful depiction of the moment made it the most impactful page of an amazing series.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Power Man and Afro Samurai
My preference for a character's appearance is usually how I first encountered them, so I still have a great fondness for the classic chain belt and tiara look for Power Man. That said, I can understand the need to update Luke Cage's appearance. I'm glad Marvel at least still makes sure to usually put him in a yellow shirt, as a nod to the old days.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Spider-Man and Tarantula
The golden age Tarantula had a very generic looking costume until Jerry Ordway gave him a makeover in the pages of All-Star Squadron. I loved the brown and black outfit that was spider-themed while still being a very original design. It's too bad that the character has all but disappeared since that series ended.
Monday, January 22, 2018
Blue Beetle and The Silver Surfer Vs. Dr. Doom
Every Marvel movie has been building up to a battle with Thanos, which we are about to finally get in Avengers: Infinity War. Once that mega-storyline concludes, there will need to be another overarching villain for the MCU... and who better than Doctor Doom? Sure, he's tied in with The Fantastic Four, but he has had dust ups with just about every major Marvel hero over the years. Let's hope he finally gets a proper cinematic treatment.
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Wonder Woman and Groo The Wanderer
I'd love to see Groo The Wanderer in animation some day. I remember on TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes back in the 80's, there would be quick little animated bits featuring the artwork of Sergio Aragones when the program was coming in and out of commercials. His style looked perfect in motion, and it would be great to see his signature barbaric creation in cartoon form as well.
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Wolverine Vs. Freddy Krueger
Sure, there's the obvious similarities with the claws, but that's not the only reason I think this would be a cool match up. Logan would have no qualms about going after a killer like Freddy, but how does he stop someone who is already dead? Freddy could torment him in the dreamscape, but how far could he get when his subject can regenerate and has seen it all? The grumpy dialogue alone would be worth the price of the comic.
Friday, January 19, 2018
Green Arrow Vs. Hawkeye in " Skyjacking the Sky-Cycle!"
Green Arrow and Hawkeye have met a bunch of times on the blog - They first met in one of my very earliest STF covers... then they were at odds with a few fellow Avengers along for the tale... Next up they faced off against The Hulk and Solomon Grundy... then it was time to hone their skills... and next they shared an adventure with Black Canary and Mockingbird. , then there was a classic adventure from early in their careers,,, and finally, the last time they battled some robots together...
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Sub-Mariner Vs. Popeye
I'm wondering where The Sub-Mariner will first show up now that Marvel has the rights to use him in the movies. Aquaman will beat him to the punch ans far as a solo underwater hero film is concerned so maybe they will go in another direction and he will show up alongside the Fantastic Four. The whole Reed/Sue/Namor love triangle angle would be perfect for some onscreen drama to add to the action scenes. Of course that means the need to introduce the FF first!
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Erik Larsen,
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Team Up
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Captain Marvel and Adam Strange in: "Subterranean Strike Force!"
I have featured these two space-faring heroes together before - Mar-Vell mourned Adam's "death" in STF #1867, and they first crossed paths in STF #1386... It was correctly pointed out to me that it would be cool to see them side by side with Mar-Vell's original costume. I have to say, I think that Adam Strange's helmet fin looks like it would be the more aerodynamic one!
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Firestorm and Black Goliath
I read with interest that Laurence Fishburne is going to portray Bill Foster in the upcoming Ant-Man and The Wasp. Will he be there in a professional capacity only, or is there a chance that we will see his super-heroic side? Fishburn may be a bit too old an out of shape these days, but Marvel has demonstrated their ability to de-age actors for flashback sequences, so maybe they will surprise us.
Monday, January 15, 2018
Thor Vs. The Composite Superman
Thor: Ragnarok to me felt more like a Guardians of the Galaxy movie than a Thor film, with the emphasis on comedy, colorful visual palette, wacky alien races and classic rock & roll kicking in during the action scenes. It was very enjoyable and well made, but you could definitely feel the influence of James Gunn's movies. The only times where I was really bothered was when the film did not allow some of the heavier moments to sink in before moving on to another joke. Thor lost friends, family, Mjolnir, body parts and his home - but seemed to keep yukking it up the whole way through.
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Batman meets Han Solo & Chewbacca
Star Wars: The Last Jedi seemed to divide fans and critics, and I would have to say that my opinion falls somewhere in the middle. My main issue was that the film felt bloated with some unnecessary elements. The whole Finn/Rose/DJ subplot at the Casino did not work for me and I feel could easily have been jettisoned. I think that the actions of Laura Dern's Holdo character should have been given to Admiral Ackbar, he deserved much better than what he got. While I wish Luke was more proactive, old Jedis becoming hermit loners is in keeping for the series so far. I did like the performances and action sequences (and yes, the Porgs) quite a bit, and I liked Leia's force moment more than most seem to. Hopefully in the next installment the last remaining heroes from the original trilogy - Chewie and the Droids - get a lot more to do.
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Ed Benes,
Han Solo,
Mahmud Asrar,
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Stuart Immonen,
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Team Up
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Doctor Fate Vs. Loki
Many are speculating which characters are going to make it out of Avengers: Infinity War alive, given that a lot of contracts will be up and that this marks the end of Marvel's "Phase Two" plans. I'm thinking at least that this will be the swam song for Tom Hiddleston's Loki. He has appeared more than any other villain in the movie series. Plus the teaser trailer hints at him bringing one of the Infinity Gems to Thanos, which I can imagine leads to a confrontation that won't end well for him.
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