tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post4483330828000052766..comments2024-03-19T10:41:35.976-05:00Comments on Bronze Age Babies: Discuss: Favorite Comic Book Guest Stars Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-4373796505479764002015-02-21T07:38:43.766-06:002015-02-21T07:38:43.766-06:00I always seemed to buy books when Daredevil would ...I always seemed to buy books when Daredevil would show up. One of my all-time favorite guest appearances was Captain America #234-236, when Cap was being mind-controlled and DD jumped in and saved the day. It was a true classic Marvel superhero vs. superhero battle and subsequent team-up. I loved that one so much that I actually recreated one of the panels for an art project when I was in 9th grade.<br /><br />If your curious the panel I redrew and enlarged was from Cap #234, page 15, panel 4. (It's a cool shot of DD swinging toward the 'camera' with some buildings behind him). I think I got an 'A'. :)Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988016825582035390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-70593883964749948802015-02-20T20:07:13.529-06:002015-02-20T20:07:13.529-06:00Hmmm my fave guesters would have to be Spidey, Hul...Hmmm my fave guesters would have to be Spidey, Hulk and Hercules. Spidey because you know Marvel's flagship character would inevitably be involved in any title; besides, ol' webhead always seemed to add bit of good interaction - add a wisecracking teen superhero and watch him play off the other characters.<br /><br />Hulk was also one of my faves. Whenever ol' greenskin popped up you know stuff was gonna go down, and not in a quiet way! As for Herc, well like Karen said the Prince of Power also made an impact with his carefree brawling nature.<br /><br /><br />- Mike 'until Howard the Duck guests on the Punisher' from Trinidad & Tobago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-56061696438577159662015-02-20T17:55:52.274-06:002015-02-20T17:55:52.274-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.ColinBrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995208182158761600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-70362098533914110712015-02-20T17:55:41.233-06:002015-02-20T17:55:41.233-06:00My call is Jack of Hearts, especially during Mantl...My call is Jack of Hearts, especially during Mantlo's Iron Man run but other places too. He was a great visual and his powers complemented other heroes really well.<br /><br />Honourable mention goes to The Impossible Man - always amusing and I treasure his appearance in MTIO #60 for being both funny and touching.ColinBrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995208182158761600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-84353830647347261202015-02-20T16:54:29.998-06:002015-02-20T16:54:29.998-06:00In Roman Polanski's film 'The Fearless Vam...In Roman Polanski's film 'The Fearless Vampire Killers' there's a Jewish vampire who's not deterred by a crucifix but reading the other comments he should have been as long as the person holding it had enough faith - which had never occurred to me (or the film-makers).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-77855656714906162202015-02-20T15:27:39.068-06:002015-02-20T15:27:39.068-06:00The Coyote and Badger...? Suprisingly enough, I do...The Coyote and Badger...? Suprisingly enough, I do recall both of them. Was more into the original Eclipse Coyote, mainly due to an enthusiasm for Marshall Rogers (although preferred Scorpio Rose - just trying to one-up Ewan there!) Early issues of Badger made me laugh, but suspect they may not hold up too well now...<br /><br />Can't imagine a crossover really working though - a lot of those 80s indie characters weren't developed enough to hold their own in a team up. Except Cerebus and Flaming Carrot of course...<br /><br />-sean<br /><br /> <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-64411589525605930822015-02-20T15:17:00.367-06:002015-02-20T15:17:00.367-06:00I think this may be shoe horning in an appearance ...I think this may be shoe horning in an appearance in this category but when Magneto took Xavier's place as head of the Westchester Academy. To me, it was enough of a redefining of his role as well as his character that it just might fit. <br /><br />And with Triton's first appearance in the Avengers, didn't Clint identify him as the guy who spoke at the UN on Subby's behalf or as his ambassador? <br /><br />And speaking of the Avengers, I remember Rick Jones went on just about every Avengers caper for a while there. And there was that constant "Will we make him an Avenger with a costume" and "should Rick's status be the same as Wasp's"? I always thought the Wasp was a founding member? <br /><br />(You took advantage of my trust in you when I was so far away<br />I saw you holding lots of other guys and now you've got the nerve to say<br /><br />That you still want me<br />Well, that's as may be<br />But you gotta stand trial<br />Because all the while<br /><br />I can see for miles and miles<br />I can see for miles and miles<br />I can see for miles and miles and miles and miles and miles<br />Oh yeah).The Prowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047156663144096329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-81653790235467396462015-02-20T15:16:57.482-06:002015-02-20T15:16:57.482-06:00Here's another:
Scott Lang was used nicely in...Here's another:<br /><br />Scott Lang was used nicely in the Bronze Age. His incarnation of Ant-Man made some memorable appearances in Avengers & Iron Man.<br /><br />Other than the Steranko issues, I was never a big fan of Fury, but count me among the fans of "Nick Fury, guest star."<br /><br />J.A. Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15800901321134394272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-15001088603180827362015-02-20T13:41:19.399-06:002015-02-20T13:41:19.399-06:00I love the z-listers
Stingray, Sunfire, and Palad...I love the z-listers<br /><br />Stingray, Sunfire, and Paladin<br /><br />also Lockjaw<br /><br /><br />starfoxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-3099148588467807102015-02-20T13:37:10.664-06:002015-02-20T13:37:10.664-06:00Does Jean DeWolff count as a guest, or a regular m...Does Jean DeWolff count as a guest, or a regular member of the "supporting cast." <br /><br />Mantlo and Milgrom made great use of the Black Cat in SSM. <br /><br />I enjoyed the Bronze Age Drax whenever he showed up in various books. J.A. Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15800901321134394272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-30999384745070655602015-02-20T12:40:11.211-06:002015-02-20T12:40:11.211-06:00I always loved when the Legion of Super-Heroes sho...I always loved when the Legion of Super-Heroes showed up, like when they joined the JLA/JSA crossover in JLA 147 and 148. Something about seeing them interact beyond their title or the usual Superman family was always cool to me (like the Brave & Bold team-up they did with Batman as well).<br /><br />On a lighter note, I like the funny stuff too like David Letterman guesting Avenger 239. Or weird "why would this ever happen" moments like the Badger showing up in Marvel Epic's Coyote series (if anybody else on the planet even remembers that).Ewannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-73428651284256450022015-02-20T12:34:07.759-06:002015-02-20T12:34:07.759-06:00Cloak & Dagger were also part of the Power Pac...Cloak & Dagger were also part of the Power Pack Guest Star experience, yep. Man, Marvel tried so hard to make some iteration of that title catch on. . . and it just never really did. Their origin was so convoluted that having them "drop in" on a book as guest stars was a sure indicator that there'd be a long origin explanation that never conveyed well as expository material. . . <br /><br />HBHumanbellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-39654186337423728122015-02-20T12:27:11.846-06:002015-02-20T12:27:11.846-06:00Moon Knight used to pop up in different places whe...Moon Knight used to pop up in different places when he didn't have his own mag; my first introduction to him was in a MTIO story.<br /><br />At DC, the JLA seemed to get a lot of guest stars: Adam Strange, Phantom Stranger, Black Lightning, Metamorpho, etc.<br /><br />Mike W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-24837483559610652452015-02-20T12:13:52.262-06:002015-02-20T12:13:52.262-06:00Martinex1- looking as you did to 'c'-liste...Martinex1- looking as you did to 'c'-listers, how about Cloak and Dagger? Mostly asso iated with our Friendly you- know- who, but it seems they had some appearances elsewhere too. There was a good Team-Up Annual with them, the New Mutants and Spidey. <br /><br />And Sean, that Dr. Strange/ Doom story sounds like a winner. Have to find a copy...Redartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221459636234713619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-12685218573280014412015-02-20T11:55:13.753-06:002015-02-20T11:55:13.753-06:00I have to leap on what Edo said earlier about Namo...I have to leap on what Edo said earlier about Namor. That guy was everywhere. Invaders, Defenders, an Avengers' stint, Alpha Flight guesting with his wife Marrina, FF appearances, frequently in ASM, in Iron Man more times than I thought, not to mention his own mags, Marvel Team Up, and Two In One. No wonder he's cranky; overtaxed and no recognition as the hardest working king under the sea.<br /><br />But I always liked when another character in Namor's book showed up....Stingray. I know he is a minor C List Character, but I always thought Walt Newell had more potential and enjoyed his guesting in Avengers, Two in One, etc. <br /><br />I liked when Scott Lang's Ant Man guest starred in Iron Man and Avengers and Micronauts.<br /><br />Also, as mentioned Nick Fury popped up often. In the 70's/80's I liked his appearances. Then he just got overused. I preferred when SHIELD was a little more undercover and not into everybody's business.Martinex1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-40473180859248360962015-02-20T11:46:23.164-06:002015-02-20T11:46:23.164-06:00Great comments today. This post started as an ode ...Great comments today. This post started as an ode to Triton and then morphed into a guest star post -that's just the way things work out sometimes! But I always had a fondness for the green Inhuman.<br /><br />Subby was a fun guest star too -he usually was the source of grief for a book's star. Looking back, there were a lot of covers with Subby throwing down with other guys -Thor, Iron Man (a lot), Daredevil, Spidey -just about anyone!<br /><br />Silver Surfer is a good choice too, as is Dr. Strange. I think 'over-powered' characters like them are often better as guest stars than as leads -but haven't we had that discussion?<br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032477453891087135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-49820847533964090282015-02-20T10:57:34.994-06:002015-02-20T10:57:34.994-06:00For the record, I really hated the Dracula vs. X-m...For the record, I really hated the Dracula vs. X-men stories - I just thought mutants and vampires didn't mix.<br />However, I do recall the details being discussed here: Kitty's Star of David did indeed have an effect on Dracula. He felt a burning sensation on his hand when he grabbed her throat and touched it. What didn't work was when Wolverine formed a cross with his claws, because he wasn't a believer; Nightcrawler, a practicing Catholic, then picked up two pieces of wood and made a cross and this managed to ward off the vampire.Edo Bosnarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-59689363591324770402015-02-20T10:38:42.012-06:002015-02-20T10:38:42.012-06:00Hiya
My apologies, source of confusion discovere...Hiya<br /><br />My apologies, source of confusion discovered. Marvel produced a What If comic on that theme with the X-Men becoming vampires with Wolverine as the Lord of the Vampires.<br /><br />It was a convoluted mess typical of the early 90's Marvel.<br /><br />Sorry for the speed bump in the comments.<br /><br />pfgaviganpfgaviganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446007678336988354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-20906698731737049882015-02-20T10:30:54.404-06:002015-02-20T10:30:54.404-06:00Hiya,
Quick question for Humanbelly, if you'r...Hiya,<br /><br />Quick question for Humanbelly, if you're referencing the story where Dracula attacked Storm in regards to Kitty's Star of David being ineffective against the vampire, are you sure? <br /><br />My vague memories regarding that story, didn't particularly care for the death of one of my favorite Tomb of Dracula characters, was that Dracula was able to ignore the crucifix or cross that she held because she had no faith in them but her Star of David was effective against the Undead.<br /><br />If I'm wrong I'm wrong and I apologize in advance.<br /><br />pfgaviganpfgaviganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446007678336988354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-88657756724028344312015-02-20T10:02:29.477-06:002015-02-20T10:02:29.477-06:00We'd be remiss if we didn't mention the JL...We'd be remiss if we didn't mention the JLA/JSA annual team-ups.<br /><br />There, I did.<br /><br />DougDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-82693879748547390822015-02-20T09:58:20.804-06:002015-02-20T09:58:20.804-06:00MY favorite Inhuman, Lockjaw, is a recurring guest...MY favorite Inhuman, Lockjaw, is a recurring guest star in the current Ms. Marvel series (which is amazing, btw - the closest thing to early Spider-Man with a modern sensibility).<br /><br />Of course, Human Torch whenever he showed up in ASM was always great (and I have a related guest post planned for later this year).<br /><br />Currently I am collecting every pre-90s appearance of Brother Voodoo, and what I love about it is that whenever he shows up you know things are about to get weird and dark (and probably ZUMEVBIES! are gonna show up)<br /><br />So that leads to my follow-up question to this post: <b>which are the guest stars whose appearance signaled something serious (or silly and stupid) is about to go down?</b><br /><br />Dr Strange is a clear example. . .<br /><br />P.S. I liked Wolverine with Power Pack. If there is one thing that 90s and later Wolverine got right (and it might be the only thing) was in developing his relationship with kid characters.<br /><br />Dr. Oyolahttp://themiddlespaces.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-30633047864399982662015-02-20T09:49:04.708-06:002015-02-20T09:49:04.708-06:00Thank you much for the recommendation, sean. And ...Thank you much for the recommendation, sean. And my mind's eye is kind of anticipating (and liking) the idea of Mike Mignola's art on that kind of story. <br /><br />I'd forgotten how Man-Thing did indeed have a stretch where he popped up a LOT. Howard the Duck; Incredible Hulk (a couple of times)-- surely a couple of more, yes?<br /><br />And Dracula showed up in the X-Men! Remember? Kitty's Star of David didn't work on 'im. . . and I think Storm got turned? (Wasn't a high-point in the book, IMHO.)<br /><br />You know what, though? I think I'm going to go right back up to the mainstream choice above, and declare good ol' reliable Spidey as my official Favorite guest star. And I think that's because he quickly became one of those characters who seemed to write himself. For the most part, almost all of Marvel's writers were able to capably capture his "voice", so it always felt like it really was "Spidey" popping into another book. This was one of the major, MAJOR fails during the Wolverine-Guest era many years later. EVERYONE got to use him, and NOBODY seemed to have ever read how talked before they got their hands on him. So he often just spouted a laundry list of his "tough-guy" catch-phrase cliche's, or he was completely amped-up on attitude w/ no underlying substance, or he even had no idiosyncratic speech mannerisms at all--- just another interchangeable member of the old JLA, as it were.<br /><br />Say, didn't Supes & Batman go through periods over at DC where they, too, were being used to boost interest in other titles? The oddest one may have been in KAMANDI, where it was actually just Superman's empty uniform that ultimately made the appearance (and yet. . . it was strangely effective. . . )<br /><br />HBHumanbellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-66202969266410422052015-02-20T09:37:27.516-06:002015-02-20T09:37:27.516-06:00David!!
Hawk's CA&F appearance = one of t...David!!<br /><br />Hawk's CA&F appearance = one of the best rubber mask reveals ever!<br /><br />DougDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-67861102606334920032015-02-20T09:36:24.835-06:002015-02-20T09:36:24.835-06:00Hawkeye..!!
MTU 22, CA&F 179.., and Hulk 166 ...Hawkeye..!!<br /><br />MTU 22, CA&F 179.., and Hulk 166 which led into Clint's Defenders stint. I loved the occasional Avenger drop-in in later Defenders issues, like YJ in ishs 23-25.david_bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218727673816200051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-68717014617291756232015-02-20T09:23:37.499-06:002015-02-20T09:23:37.499-06:00Apologies to Edo, who had mentioned the Punisher a...Apologies to Edo, who had mentioned the Punisher above. <br /><br />I got caught not completely reading today's comments. Demerit!<br /><br />DougDoughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.com