The Forgotten Heroes and The Watcher

 

Sad to say, most of these heroes are still somewhat forgotten.  Growing up, I enjoyed reading their adventures whenever I would come across them.  There were a few Animal man short cartoons about a decade ago and Rick Flag has appeared in the DCU, but I'm still waiting for the rest to find their way out of the comics pages. Cave Carson's rope is attached to a spaceship, in case you're wondering.

Doctor Strange and Raven

 

Dr. Strange is one to talk, at least the movie version!  Wasn't he left years ago compromised by the evil influence of the Darkhold, complete with a third eye?  I haven't heard that he is in Avengers: Doomsday, so maybe we'll have to wait for him to get a third movie to see a resolution to that plot twist.

Mister Miracle and The Hulk

 

Scott Free is known for being able to get out of any trap, using wits and gadgetry.  The Hulks just smashes his way through any obstacles.  It would be cool to see them working together in a great escape.

Hourman and The Rocketeer

 

The Rocketeer is a movie I like to rewatch every few years.  It still holds up amazingly well, the performances, plot and score still engage me. There are a few greenscreen flying sequences that have not stood the test of time but, that's about the only complaint I have.  I'd love to see a remastered version where those effects are cleaned up.

The Destroyer and Doctor Fate

 

There were no shortage of giant monsters running around in the Gold and Silver Age of comics.   Good thing there also were just as many mystery men in operation to tackle these menaces!  

Superman and Killraven

 

Killraven was one of those properties that I was aware of but never got around to checking out.  I didn't really get that costume of his.  I guess he wanted to protect his left shoulder, but wasn't as concerned with the rest of his torso?  Also, thigh-high buccaneer boots seem like a pain to walk around in, let alone run in.

Atom and The Wasp in: "Behind the 8-Ball!"

 

I love the Gil Kane-designed costume for The Atom.  Recent appearances of Ray Palmer have him sporting a new suit, but nothing compares to the classic original look for me.

The Atom and The Wasp have shared some previous adventures on the blog - They first crossed paths in STF #216... they fought back an Inch High Insurgency in STF #768... they faced off against The Cannoneer in STF #1646... they battled Kang and Chronos with Ant-Man in STF #1844, and are both members of Microforce...

Cyborg Vs. The Borg

 

Some of the best stories on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager revolved around The Borg. They are a great villain creation, and I'd love to see them facing off against a tech-based hero like Cyborg.

Doc Samson and Green Arrow & Hawkman

 

I used to enjoy the bickering back and forth between Ollie and Carter in Justice League of America.  Could Doc Samson help them to reconcile?  It might be fun to find out!

Wildcat and Tintin

 

Apparently a script has been written for a Tintin sequel to be directed by Peter Jackson. I had given up on this, as it had originally been announced when the first movie came out back in 2011.  I really hope the new movie gets made and I can't wait to see how it looks after being quite impressed by the visuals in Stephen Spielberg's take 15 years ago.

Mary Marvel and Typhoid Mary

 

Despite sharing a first name, these two could not be more different from one another.  It would be fun to see them face off, with their clashing styles.

Robin Vs. The Vulture

 

That Adrian Toomes just can't stop picking on teenagers!  Let's hope that Dick Grayson has some tricks up his short sleeves to make up for his lack of wings!

Phantom Stranger and Thor

A tale of Gods and Monsters to be sure.  It's interesting that the body hopping Ultra-Humanite wound up in such a hairy form, given that he was Superman's original bald headed foe - before Luthor lost his locks.

Judge Dredd, Adam Strange and She-Hulk

 

Three quite different heroes from three different comic universes thrown together in one wild adventure - I'd read it, just to find out what's going on!  It would be fun to see all of their personalities clash.

Batman and Speed Racer in "The Mechanics!"

 

Ah, the Whirly-Bat.  It looked so cool but seemed so dangerous.  What if Batman stood up before the propellers were off?  And doesn't his flapping cape aver get caught in the blades?  It was like an accident waiting to happen.  Batman and Speed Racer previously met on the blog way back in 2010, one of my earliest covers...

Swamp Thing and Tigra

 

 A new Swamp Thing movie has been discussed but can't seen to get off the ground.  Director James Mangold has expressed interest in directing, which is an encouraging sign.  Hopefully any delays and setbacks are due to a desire to get a script and direction for the property just right.  

Creature Commandos and The Beast

 

Creature Commandos is coming back for a second animated season and I will be interested to see where the story goes.  Will any more DCU characters be introduced?  Will it connect to the upcoming Man of Tomorrow at all?  The Beast was just back in the second season of X-Men '97, and will be back in live action soon, as Part of Avengers: Doomsday.  Hopefully, he'll get some great moments and won't just be set dressing for the more popular heroes.

Steel and The Mandalorian

 

I missed The Mandalorian and Grogu in theatres - my local cinema closed down and now I'm about 40 minutes away from the next closest one.  Even though I thought the third season of the series was a step down from the first two, I do enjoy the characters and look forward to checking out their new adventure once it hits Disney+ in a few more weeks.

The Warriors Three and Superman

 

It's time for another all-Kirby classic!  The Warriors Three got the short end of the stick in the MCU, but who says they can't battle on here in the pages of STF?

The Punisher and The Equalizer

 

In addition to getting a new aged up T'Challa Jr. in the next Black Panther movie, Denzel Washington is said to have a role in it.  Washington is one of my all time favorite actors and he has hinted that this may be his final performance, so I can't wait to see what he and director Ryan Coogler have in store.  Thanks to Brian C, a Patron of this Blog, for suggesting this pairing!