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Post by dbutler69 on Apr 5, 2022 15:56:47 GMT -5
This week pays homage to the rivalry of two major fandoms that both start with "star". From their earliest comic book forms, I present to you... Gold Key Star Trek versus Marvel Star WarsI love those Gold Key Star Trek covers, but I still have to go with Marvel star Wars. I've only read a few of the Star Treks. They were decent, but nothing great, and the earlier issues weren't too faithful to the TV series. Star Wars, having lasted so long, of course had plenty of ups and downs, but had some very good stretches, so I have to go with that.
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Post by dbutler69 on Apr 5, 2022 15:58:41 GMT -5
So just a refresher, the Star Wars series ran for about 3 years in the late 70's and those were key years of the run. The Gold Key Star Trek series wrapped up its run during those same years, plus older issues could be found for reading. There were some of us who really did consume both at the same time before any later Star Trek came along. I know I did. But if you don't like the match-up this week, never let it be said the Supercat can't accommodate. I'm sure this one can bring us all together Gladiator vs. Mr. TI don't know, but Mr T's Saturday Morning cartoon was actually pretty decent, except for that annoying kid who kept trying to act like Mr T. Gladitor does have a cool visual, though. Dave Cockrum sure could design 'em!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2022 17:46:55 GMT -5
So just a refresher, the Star Wars series ran for about 3 years in the late 70's and those were key years of the run. The Gold Key Star Trek series wrapped up its run during those same years, plus older issues could be found for reading. There were some of us who really did consume both at the same time before any later Star Trek came along. I know I did. Oh yeah, they overlapped for Star Wars' first two years... I was just trying to throw some light on the "forgotten" Star Trek series, and find it interesting that they were essentially produced by the same bunch. All good, I just couldn't resist having a little fun with Mr. T, but actually I thought it was a good call mentioning the "forgotten" series! I don't remember if I've ever read that actually.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2022 17:50:14 GMT -5
Gladiator would win in a fight, definitely. That should be the logical deduction! And yet, somehow Batman has beaten Superman before... (summoning my best Clubber Lang voice) "I pity the fool who doesn't believe I'm the winner in this showdown!"
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2022 17:56:23 GMT -5
Gladitor does have a cool visual, though. Dave Cockrum sure could design 'em! Absolutely, Cockrum was the master of character design! I still remember debating in my mind for years whether Gladiator was based on Superboy/Superman or Mon-El. And then when it was explained ("Kallark"), it seemed so obvious.
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Post by tonebone on Apr 5, 2022 19:36:19 GMT -5
Oh yeah, they overlapped for Star Wars' first two years... I was just trying to throw some light on the "forgotten" Star Trek series, and find it interesting that they were essentially produced by the same bunch. All good, I just couldn't resist having a little fun with Mr. T, but actually I thought it was a good call mentioning the "forgotten" series! I don't remember if I've ever read that actually. It wasn't great. I love it for nostalgia, but, objectively, it was meh. There's an IDW "ombnibus" of the series, which has the worst reproduction ever put on paper.... Here is an example, and not even a really bad one. There were some pages that were barely legible.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 5, 2022 20:04:52 GMT -5
I have the Checker ones.. they're definitely better, but it's not the whole series
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Post by Chris on Apr 6, 2022 1:26:51 GMT -5
Gladiator never produced public service announcements that transcended the bounds of art (or sanity).
Although in fairness, neither T nor Gladiator presented much in the way of "artwork."
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2022 6:11:25 GMT -5
Going to try just serving a softball this week... Fantasti-Car vs. the Batmobile (any incarnation of each)...who has the cooler hero ride?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2022 6:27:28 GMT -5
The Fantasti-Car is no doubt practical, but rather nondescript. Batmobile (all incarnations) all the way!
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Post by EdoBosnar on Apr 11, 2022 6:50:16 GMT -5
Well, you mentioned any incarnation of the Batmobile, so that's the automatic winner because it is a scientifically proven fact that there is no means of conveyance cooler than the original '66 Batmobile:
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2022 6:57:05 GMT -5
Well, you mentioned any incarnation of the Batmobile, so that's the automatic winner because it is a scientifically proven fact that there is no means of conveyance cooler than the original '66 Batmobile: Nothing - and I mean nothing - beats any 70s Batmobile…
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Apr 11, 2022 7:56:47 GMT -5
Well, you mentioned any incarnation of the Batmobile, so that's the automatic winner because it is a scientifically proven fact that there is no means of conveyance cooler than the original '66 Batmobile: This is the correct answer. And the coolest car ever.
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Post by Prince Hal on Apr 11, 2022 8:49:58 GMT -5
Oh, yeah, Batmobile, for sure. Any version will do. Here's acool pne...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2022 8:57:04 GMT -5
Prince Hal - I was just re-reading that issue in my "Batman in the Fifties" collection. My favorite part is the "mobile crime lab" in the back section which is basically a desk!
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