How Mini-Comics Revived a Canceled He-Man/TMNT Crossover

This week at CBR, I look at new He-Man and TMNT minicomics by the great Freddie E. Williams II, fulfilling the promise of a scrapped comic crossover.  

When Spider-Man: The Animated Series Brought Morbin' Time to Fox Kids

 

This week at CBR, I revisit Morbius' animated debut, which maybe convinced Hollywood the public desperately wanted more of ol' pug-nose. 

Skybound's Cobra Commander #1 Confronts a Lingering G. I. Joe Controversy

 

An area of continuity that's divided G. I. Joe fans for over 30 years has now resurfaced. I look at Skybound's Cobra Commander #1 this week at CBR. 

Psylocke's Shocking Connection to a Deadly X-Men Foe

 

An alt-reality version of Psylocke has lived in the 616 continuity for decades, but apparently, only her creator's noticed. I explore a stunning revelation from Chris Claremont this week at CBR. And, hey, on a related note, you can check out my archive of "X-Men Revolution" reviews at this link (assuming Blogger hasn't screwed them up over the years.)

Did Image's G. I. Joe Relaunch 'Malfunction' Early?

 

Joes and Cobras united against a Battle Android Trooper! Heavy Duty "vs." Roadblock! No more "Toma"hawk! I revisit this week at CBR. 

Was The Hulk's Cancelled '90s Film a Lost Classic?

 

A '90s Hulk film had big names attached, massive animatronics, and an unbelievable post-credits cameo. What happened? I revisit this week at CBR.

How Justice League Unlimited Took Inspiration from an Alan Moore Classic

 

As the JLU's Cadmus storyline concluded, Alan Moore's "final" Superman story inspired a disturbing villain team-up. I revisit this week at CBR.

Was Mumm-Ra the ThunderCats' Greatest Ally All Along?

 

WildStorm's ThunderCats revival explored some daring ideas, like a team-up with Mumm-Ra, who might be their biggest fan. I continue my retrospective this week at CBR.

The (Very) '90s Attempt to Kill Superman with Superman Reborn

 

Following Christopher Reeve's departure, Warners tried to adapt Death of Superman in the era of grunge, but the project fell apart. I examine the near-disaster of a screenplay this week at CBR. 

How Image's G. I .Joe Marched out of the 1980s

 

With the loss of superstar cover artists, Image's G. I. Joe faced increased competition during the boom of '80s revival comics. I continue my Devil's Due retrospective at CBR this week. 

Was Dreamwave's Transformers Ongoing A Big Zero?

 

In 2004, Dreamwave gave fans a Transformers: Generation One ongoing, but internal troubles prematurely ended the series. I look back at the debut zero issue this week at CBR.

Justice League Unlimited's Greatest Foe is…Uncle Sam?

This week at CBR I'm wrapping up my retrospective on Justiced League Unlimited's Cadmus arc, examining why ol' Uncle Sam can't leave our heroes alone. 

The Wildly Expensive '90s Fantastic Four Film Nixed by Fox

 

This week at CBR, I look at the Fantastic Four film we could've gotten in the '90s -- and I don't mean the Roger Corman movie!

The Cat vs. Dog Dynamics of ThunderCats: Dogs of War

 

A new Nostalgia Snake! In 2003, Chew co-creator John Layman assumed writer duties on Wildstorm's third ThunderCats series, moving the cast decades beyond the cartoon. I examine the first chapter this week at CBR.

When Justice League Unlimited Invited Fans to "Question Authority"

 

I revisit one of the Question's finest appearances, and an overall highlight of Justice League Unlimited, this week at CBR. And if anyone cares, I'm not responsible for that "problematic" line in the blurb -- I have no problems with this noble truth-seeker!

The '60s Camp Insanity of Batman Meets Godzilla

 

A proposed follow-up to 1966's Batman: The Movie would've sent Adam West to Japan to face...Toho's King of the Monsters? I look at Batman Meets Godzilla (an actual pitch from 1966) this week at CBR.

The Villainous, Post-Image Masters of the Universe Revamp

 

I conclude my look at the Robert Kirkman days of Masters of the Universe comics this week at CBR, published just as a little book called The Walking Dead was getting off the ground... 

The Forgotten Walking Dead/ Masters of the Universe Mash-Up

 

This week at CBR, I look back at Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore's pre-Walking Dead project, a Masters of the Universe special that humanized the most buffonish of '80s henchmen.