"Agents of S.H,I.E.L.D"

This is an open letter to anybody who wants read my rambling, geeky thoughts on comics and televised versions regarding Marvel Comics. The new show "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" (for simplicity, "AoS") will be coming to TV soon and I believe that this show is going to be a success. But this show should also be a launching pad to introduce other characters within the Marvel Universe. Examples like Echo, Morbius, White Tiger, Cage and Iron Fist, Daredevil and The Punisher just as examples. What you could potentially have with this series acting as a launchpad for a street version of "The Avengers" based on the "Marvel Knights" formula. It doesn't have to be a big deal with big budgets, but if Marvel Television, Disney, ABC, and the powers that be could work out the logistics of this multi character idea I'm spewing out by the second season or so of AoS, the live action Marvel U just got that much better than DC (which is losing points based on the New 52 reboot).

The "Justice League" movie in 2017- Success in Four Steps

Hi all,

  With the revelation of a "Justice League" movie by 2017, I've been thinking how this could work and it boils down to COHESIVE RELATIVITY; Marvel proved that this indeed works and now I see what DC Comics need to do to get to "Justice League" in the drool zone as being real!

1) 2015 pt. 1: Batman/ Superman

Let these two get their hands dirty at the start because we all know it will end with the two respecting each other. But to make this epic in leading to "Justice League" , you introduce Col. Steve Trevor who will introduce us to Wonder Woman (At the end of the credits). We all know of the DCU trinity, so we also know that her appearance will guarantee a film by 2016.

2) 2015 pt 2: Green Lantern movie

This is my favorite logical thought because we all know who is Green Lantern's best friend.This movie introduces Iris West and... BARRY ALLEN. He too should get his own movie by 2016. GL gets The Hulk and The Incredible Hulk treatment, and also brings in Parademons, and maybe STARRO. By end of his movie, we get Barry caught up in a lab mishap and the Guardians putting Jordan's Sector on watch at the release of something malevolent, thus guaranteeing a 2016 release of three other heroes.

PARADEMONS... Boom Tube

3) 2016: Oreo Cookies, Tiaras, lightning, and... Arthur Curry

The Flash movie will feature either a cameo or mention of Lois and Clark, while Wonder Woman doing the  same for Bruce Wayne. Why? COHESIVE RELATIVITY! These cameos will importantly establish the DCU, as well as hint at the lead-in of "Justice League"

Aquaman has to have his own movie- no ifs, ands, or buts about it. A highly established character like him should be in this incarnation of the League. We need him and John Jones... J'onn J'onzz... Martian Manhunter (lover of all things Oreo), who at the end of Aquman, we see him struggling with a a strong, powerful force affecting his telepathy... and physical state. 

Count 'em... how many heroes is that? SEVEN and that leads to 2017. Seven for 2017.

4) The Justice League Movie

The Guardians, the reporters, the military, the enemies will come after the seven and all the movies leading to this moment will be cohesive in relation to it. And why...? Because they were smart in relating everything together with cameos, casual mentions, and Easter eggs!

I'm excited, but these are my thoughts getting me smiling from ear to ear. What do you think?

The Man of Steel

Potential Spoilers Ahead... 

I loved the movie. Honestly. Truly loved "Man of Steel" and for me there was no comparison to any other versions at all. A spectacular stand alone vision that had me glued to its kinetic action and magnetic visuals. I clearly remember critics in 1978 split on "Superman: The Movie". Some didn't care for the acting, lovey dovey storyline, improbable time paradox action for the lovey dovey storyline... but it didn't matter

It was Superman. The Man of Steel.

Now for the 21st century, with movie technology caught up to finally give us a truly great and deserved Superman story worthy of the franchises in rebooting, but also one that could easily fit into a comic book issue, I have to say I'm looking forward to the sequel.

Nitpickers also had their day with Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy... we fans finally got the bad taste of Joel Schumacher's dismal and colorfully unbalanced direction of George Clooney in the batsuit. "Man of Steel" cleaned our pallates after the acrid directorial love letter to Richard Donner with Brandon Routh from Bryan Singer's command.

For what we Superman fans have been waiting for finally happened: the alien side of an American icon was shown and a universal hero was reforged- all in a battle of might and strength to showcase his incredible powers and to remind us that he's not only a "Strange Visitor from another planet", but also why he's nicknamed "The Man of Steel"- his resolve in protecting this planet is very much pun intended; "steely". Clearly David Goyer wrote a story that could easily translate into a comic book storyline, but he also made it translatable for casual fans.

"Superman: Birthright" and "Superman: Earth One" are indicative influences seen in this movie (read the books if you care to know my references). And strongly there's a moral question of action in the movie... as a fan, we know this very act was done in an issue written and drawn by John Byrne with Superman doing the unthinkable. As a fan, I see what Goyer did and I applaud his efforts and delivery. Also treating Lois as smart and respecting her enough to create an issue of trust and guardianship means no dumbing down of a character that for years had many question "A Pulutzer award winning reporter- how could she not know...?"

As a fan I love this movie as much as I adored the Nolan Batman trilogy. We're in the 21st century and the world is a dark, different place than what it was in 1978. Men still wore fedoras and women wore evening gowns. Dates were over candlelight, smoking was allowed indoors. Gas was under a dollar, typewriters were used, and you dressed professionally for work. Now baseball caps replace fedoras, jeans are the norm for dates, sportsbars beat candlelight, designated smoking sections exist, gas is at times almost $5, smartphones trump the classic writing tool, and dress down day is everyday for most places of employment

My point? We're in the 21st century!!! And we need a hero reflective of these often dark times to instill hope. That is super in train of thought. To be optimistic and have that about you 24/7 is superhuman. But that's why he's called "Superman". From his very first illustrated afventure of clearing a convict's name and saving him from execution, he has done just that- instilled hope. So yes, things were thrown about, it may have reminded some of a "Transformer" movie. The storyline may have lacked humor and the soft light adrenaline swooning flirty love scenes. This is a Superman for us hardcore fans, but it also allows the casual fan to sit next to us. Together we watch, seperately our reactions vary, but unified we can say this- that's Superman on the big screen.

We agree to disagree, but for me in 2013, I was that little boy in a darkened theater in 1978 all over again. And with hope, I saw a man fly and do really incredible, super things. His face and costume are different from back then, but the core of the character is still there.I didn't mind that there weren't red trunks or a yellow belt. That there was no "S forelock". I saw a man do super things and it looked very real! He fought for Truth. He stood for Justice and he proclaimed he was American. And he wore that "S" on his chest well. Today- I reaffirmed my belief in Superman- his ideals and his determination made me stare at the screen in awe, never changing my gaze. This was Superman- the Man of Steel.

I await the sequel.

Infatuation

So... I realize that I've taken a break from actively wanting to pursue anybody or date anyone. But now I think I'm ready to be serious in dating again and it turns out that I do have my eye on someone. I'm excited because there is somebody that I actually really do like a lot. Problem is though I've never even talked to them. I've never seen in person. And briefly in a accidental texted conversation where I hsd butterflies and shaky hands. Somehow, someway I always seem to get this kind of infatuation with women who appear as "damsels".

Women usually getting over an ex-boyfriend, have confidence issues... a plethora of things. I'm not trying to be a Superman and save them- its not what I want or am striving for. What it is and what I'm really wanting-- seeking-- is just someone who really wants me. No fear and no trepidation. They can have kids, grandkids even, or due to circumstances have moved back in with their parents. It's ok- I would assure them of that and honestly... who doesn't come with some baggage?

I guess what I'm really wanting is somebody who can see me thru all my stuff- my issues really and aren't afraid to take a chance. They're eager to see what we can do together. But until then, I fight this lifetime losing battle infatuation.

I crush a lot. What a battle...