The first Mortal Kombat movie may not have set many records, but it was a movie based on a video game that actually did fairly decent.
So when they did a sequel naturally they tossed out everything that made the first film work. How would I have handled it?
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Animation Block: Lupin the Third
Having heard of the passing of the famed manga creator Monkey Punch, and being on an old school anime kick, why not take a look at his famed creation?
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Street Fighter: The Movie or why I don't write for a living
The 1994 Street Fighter film has been mocked by gaming fans since it came out, but again assuming I had a position in Hollywood and a time machine, how would I have done it?
Friday, March 15, 2019
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, or why I don't write for movies
Star Trek V does get a bad rep, although it does deserve it. So, what if I was able to talk William Shatner down back in the late 80's?
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Star Trek: Generations, or why I don't write for movies
Keeping in line with my remake of Star Trek: The Next Generation, how would I have handled the TNG's big screen debut?
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Bring on the Bad Guys: Count of Conquest
Real name: Count of Conquest
A.K.A.: Lord Conquest
First appearance: Wonder Woman I#2 (September 1942)
Abilities: Astral projection, inspiring conquest
Quotes: "Give me ten ambitious, ruthless slaves like Hitler and I'll keep the Earth soaked with blood from now on!"
Worst act: Starting World War II
Created by: William Moulton Marston (script), Harry G. Peter (pencils/inks)
We're going to end this year's Bring on the Bad Guys with an earlier foe, who didn't make a solo effort until later. The Count of Conquest was one of Mars's lieutenants (along with the Duke of Deception and the Earl of Greed) who focused on conquest.
Yup, that info at the top is correct. In the DC universe, World War II was started by the Count talking to the leaders of the Axis. He had quite a few stories, but was usually paired alongside the Duke and Earl. His solo efforts ended much the same as his fellows, although he did posses a giant to fight Wonder Woman.
Not a huge fan, as the mystic inspiration does absolve too much (and was thankfully ignored by later writers) and he's too similar to the Duke and Mars too.
I hope you've enjoyed this romp through the Golden Age.
A.K.A.: Lord Conquest
First appearance: Wonder Woman I#2 (September 1942)
Abilities: Astral projection, inspiring conquest
Quotes: "Give me ten ambitious, ruthless slaves like Hitler and I'll keep the Earth soaked with blood from now on!"
Worst act: Starting World War II
Created by: William Moulton Marston (script), Harry G. Peter (pencils/inks)
We're going to end this year's Bring on the Bad Guys with an earlier foe, who didn't make a solo effort until later. The Count of Conquest was one of Mars's lieutenants (along with the Duke of Deception and the Earl of Greed) who focused on conquest.
Yup, that info at the top is correct. In the DC universe, World War II was started by the Count talking to the leaders of the Axis. He had quite a few stories, but was usually paired alongside the Duke and Earl. His solo efforts ended much the same as his fellows, although he did posses a giant to fight Wonder Woman.
Not a huge fan, as the mystic inspiration does absolve too much (and was thankfully ignored by later writers) and he's too similar to the Duke and Mars too.
I hope you've enjoyed this romp through the Golden Age.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Bring on the Bad Guys: Doctor Psycho
Real name: Edgar Cizko
A.K.A.:
First appearance: Wonder Woman I#5 (July 1943)
Abilities: Telepathy, mind control, mental illusions
Quotes: "Don't be afraid-I won't kill you! Death is too good for you!"
Worst act: Murder
Created by: William Moulton Marston (script), Harry G. Peter (pencils/inks)
One of the longer lasting foes the Amazing Amazon encountered, Doctor Psycho has been fighting against the Amazon way in every era. Unlike the Cheetah, Doctor Psycho's never had a successor. Nope, this guy is a one man legacy.
His origin has its basis with the Duke of Deception. The Duke is tasked by Mars; who seems a bit upset by women helping with the war effort, to discredit all women everywhere. In the diminutive researcher the Duke finds his man.
Psycho's proper origin begins when he was framed in college for stealing radium from the university. His fiancé Marva is seeing Big Man on Campus Ben Bradley behind her intended's back and they conspire to get him out of the picture. Bradley hunches down and Marva reports him as the thief. Ruined and imprisoned, Psycho stews for years. Getting out, he gets revenge. Bradley bites it and confesses, throwing Marva under the bus with his last breath. Psycho hypnotizes her and discovers he can summon ectoplasm through Marva. With that he can craft physical bodies around his own.
The Duke puts a few whispers in his ear and soon Psycho is touring the country, claiming to summon the spirit of George Washington. 'George' (Psycho covered in ectoplasm) then commands women to get out of the war effort and back into the kitchens. Wonder Woman exposes him and from there his hatred of women narrowed into an all consuming hatred of Wonder Woman.
He didn't have that many appearances in the golden age, but he did show up in the Silver, Bronze, and even today's DC. His philosophy makes him the perfect opposite to Wonder Woman.
A.K.A.:
First appearance: Wonder Woman I#5 (July 1943)
Abilities: Telepathy, mind control, mental illusions
Quotes: "Don't be afraid-I won't kill you! Death is too good for you!"
Worst act: Murder
Created by: William Moulton Marston (script), Harry G. Peter (pencils/inks)
One of the longer lasting foes the Amazing Amazon encountered, Doctor Psycho has been fighting against the Amazon way in every era. Unlike the Cheetah, Doctor Psycho's never had a successor. Nope, this guy is a one man legacy.
His origin has its basis with the Duke of Deception. The Duke is tasked by Mars; who seems a bit upset by women helping with the war effort, to discredit all women everywhere. In the diminutive researcher the Duke finds his man.
Psycho's proper origin begins when he was framed in college for stealing radium from the university. His fiancé Marva is seeing Big Man on Campus Ben Bradley behind her intended's back and they conspire to get him out of the picture. Bradley hunches down and Marva reports him as the thief. Ruined and imprisoned, Psycho stews for years. Getting out, he gets revenge. Bradley bites it and confesses, throwing Marva under the bus with his last breath. Psycho hypnotizes her and discovers he can summon ectoplasm through Marva. With that he can craft physical bodies around his own.
The Duke puts a few whispers in his ear and soon Psycho is touring the country, claiming to summon the spirit of George Washington. 'George' (Psycho covered in ectoplasm) then commands women to get out of the war effort and back into the kitchens. Wonder Woman exposes him and from there his hatred of women narrowed into an all consuming hatred of Wonder Woman.
He didn't have that many appearances in the golden age, but he did show up in the Silver, Bronze, and even today's DC. His philosophy makes him the perfect opposite to Wonder Woman.
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