tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post116128766695295405..comments2024-02-25T21:57:57.876-08:00Comments on "Seven Hells!": I Suck.Devon Sandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08223057696498728357noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-35735776619737668452007-02-15T18:28:00.000-08:002007-02-15T18:28:00.000-08:00The brain and leader-type:The ChiefThe muscle:Powe...The brain and leader-type:<BR/>The Chief<BR/><BR/>The muscle:<BR/>Power Girl<BR/><BR/>The magic:<BR/>Zatanna<BR/><BR/>The speedster:<BR/>XS<BR/><BR/>The sneak:<BR/>Huntress<BR/><BR/>The wildcard:<BR/>Rex the Wonder DogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161781780583666402006-10-25T06:09:00.000-07:002006-10-25T06:09:00.000-07:00I think a good writer can make ANY combination of ...I think a good writer can make ANY combination of characters work.<BR/><BR/>That being said, here are my five:<BR/><BR/>Mary Marvel-As powerful as Wonder Woman, gets her abilities from magic, which can come in handy, and is really smart on top of it. Would be an encouraging person to have around, too, with her positive attitude and all.<BR/><BR/>Dr. Light II-A brilliant scientist AND powerful enough to ventilate the Anti-Monitor. A take-no-crap-from-nobody lady with international contacts, to boot.<BR/><BR/>Amazing Man II-I know he's considered deceased, but his powers leave the door open for an easy resurrection (did I just type that?). The guy's powers are so versatile! He can absorb other people's powers and turn into any substance he touches. He played a key role in taking down the Overmaster, a guy powerful enough to blow up the Earth. Definitely a dude I'd want on my squad.<BR/><BR/>Mister Miracle-Can get the team out of any trap or other jam they might happen to get into. Has New Genesis technology, including a Mother Box, a Multi-Cube, and a Boom Tube. Can call in guys like Orion, Lightray, not to mention his spouse Barda if backup is needed.<BR/><BR/>Echo-You might be wondering, "Um...who? What you talkin' 'bout, Anonymous?" She's a long-forgotten DC character, a rock star who is also a superhero. She can reflect any force directed against her back at its source. Ideally, she's pretty much invincible. I don't know why the heroes didn't look her up in the ol' Rolodex when Superboy Prime was rampaging through the universe. Plus she can carry a tune, which is never a bad thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161615021150921732006-10-23T07:50:00.000-07:002006-10-23T07:50:00.000-07:00Travis Clevinger! Good choice!Travis Clevinger! Good choice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161569982462742272006-10-22T19:19:00.000-07:002006-10-22T19:19:00.000-07:00Travis Clevenger (from Bloodhound), Mister Miracle...Travis Clevenger (from Bloodhound), Mister Miracle, Mark Shaw, Odd Man and King Faraday.<BR/><BR/>Not because they are a particularily good team, but I would singlehandedly induce a global freakout if they were fighting gorillas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161542151958348152006-10-22T11:35:00.000-07:002006-10-22T11:35:00.000-07:00Mister Terrific, to lead the team.Mary Marvel, to ...Mister Terrific, to lead the team.<BR/><BR/>Mary Marvel, to fly around, hit things, and draw a few extra male readers.<BR/><BR/>Zatanna, because she rocks. I think she and Mary would get along well, too.<BR/><BR/>The All-New Atom, both for the versatility of his powers, and the quality of his character.<BR/><BR/>John Stewart, since you can't go wrong with a Green Lantern, and his star is rising after Justice League/JLU.<BR/><BR/>Wildcat, for the rugged manliness he lends to everything he does.<BR/><BR/>Captain Atom, because someone will need to develop their powers to an omnipotent peak, before dying dramatically and taking the villain with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161398319654881882006-10-20T19:38:00.000-07:002006-10-20T19:38:00.000-07:00Kid EternityHe can summon an army from the biggest...Kid Eternity<BR/>He can summon an army from the biggest names in history<BR/><BR/>Captain Boomerang<BR/>Because he's so damn cool<BR/><BR/>Mr. Terrific<BR/>All in the name, baby<BR/><BR/>Dizzy<BR/>Bad-ass<BR/><BR/>Tempest<BR/>Covers the magic, firepower, psychic and purple eye color aspects needed for any team<BR/><BR/>Damage<BR/>When you need something broke, go to the expertAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161392737717418862006-10-20T18:05:00.000-07:002006-10-20T18:05:00.000-07:00Metamorpho - versatile, smart; Mr. Terrific - real...Metamorpho - versatile, smart; <BR/><BR/>Mr. Terrific - really really smart, a leader;<BR/><BR/>Question - clever, sees things from a different angle; <BR/><BR/>Zauriel - more powerful than Hawkman, used to dealing with BIG events, used to work for God;<BR/><BR/>Mr. Miracle - smart, can get them out of any jams the team is in;<BR/><BR/>Zatanna - magic smarts, powerful magic, fishnets. (Besides, Mr. Terrific is going to need to shack up with somebody).<BR/><BR/>I tried so hard to keep Hawkman here (millenia of experience, can fill the Mr. Hyde role on the team), but considering what happened when he led the JSA into Khandaq, I figured I'd comprimise and combine him with Captain Marvel to get Zauriel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161382711504168582006-10-20T15:18:00.000-07:002006-10-20T15:18:00.000-07:00I think there should be a team of "misters":Mister...I think there should be a team of "misters":<BR/><BR/>Mister Majestic (strength+power)<BR/>Mister Terrific (brains)<BR/>Mister Miracle (escape artist)<BR/>Mister E (occult knowledge)<BR/>Mister Scarlet (just for the hell of it)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161375614432165322006-10-20T13:20:00.000-07:002006-10-20T13:20:00.000-07:00I'd go with...Tuatara: the ability to look ahead i...I'd go with...<BR/><BR/>Tuatara: the ability to look ahead in time an hour or so to see the likely outcome of a particular course of action would be very helpful in an extinction-level sh*tstorm.<BR/><BR/>Flying Fox: you need a mystic guy (or gal), plus he fought as a boy in WWII with the Young All-Stars so he's seen it all.<BR/><BR/>Mary Marvel: because you need a heavy-hitter and everyone else is picking Captain Marvel.<BR/><BR/>Wildfire: because he's my favorite Legionaire.<BR/><BR/>Pinky the Whiz Kid: because you've got to be an over-achiever to be a successful superhero with a name like that.<BR/><BR/>Platinum: because she deserves to be known as more than just the female robot in love with her creator.<BR/><BR/>This team would would be horribly ineffective and certain cannon-fodder, but if the big-bad were written as completely incompetent at critical junctures and if a duex-ex machina or two were thrown in, they could save the world!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161367912271446282006-10-20T11:11:00.000-07:002006-10-20T11:11:00.000-07:00OK, if the universe is really in peril, and you ab...OK, if the universe is really in peril, and you absolutely, positively have to stop the Ultimate Big Bad, and the JLA is dead...<BR/><BR/>My "New Ultramarines of America" would be (my apologies to the Justice League):<BR/><BR/><B>Mon-El</B> for Superman<BR/>Kryptonian level powers without pesky weaknesses, thanks to Brainiac 5's lead serum. Team leader- he is infinitely strategic and patient, thanks to his 1000 year exile in the Phantom Zone. He can think hundreds of moves ahead.<BR/><BR/><B>Oracle</B> for Batman<BR/>Props to those who chose Mr. Terrific, he's a good choice too. But Batman's strengths are not the physical, especially for a cosmic-level event. Oracle has experience and insight no one else can match. She doesn't have to get anywhere near the danger to be a threat.<BR/><BR/><B>Big Barda</B> for Wonder Woman<BR/>Does this really need an explanation?<BR/><BR/><B>Rebis</B> for Flash<BR/>The Negative Energy being can move at extraordinary speeds and can do heavy damage. Rebis is also familiar with the weird side of the DCU.<BR/><BR/><B>Dr. Fate</B> for Green Lantern<BR/>Heavy hitter with a magic object and versatile powers. Done.<BR/><BR/><B>Metamorpho</B> for Martian Manhunter<BR/>Wish I though of him first, but he seems to be a natural for this role by acclimation.<BR/><BR/><B>Animal Man</B> for Aquaman<BR/>Really powerful. Creative, and a really cool jacket. Everyone loves him, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161366201038676942006-10-20T10:43:00.000-07:002006-10-20T10:43:00.000-07:00From Vertigo? Global threat? :DSANDMAN!Then uh Spe...From Vertigo? Global threat? :D<BR/>SANDMAN!<BR/><BR/>Then uh Spectre Swamp Thing Zatanna and uhhh Frankenstein. Because he's awesome.Zaratustrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16303623125302942679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161361502415147562006-10-20T09:25:00.000-07:002006-10-20T09:25:00.000-07:00Hmmmmmmm.Hm.Hmmmm.Aztek, Sand, Stargirl, the new B...Hmmmmmmm.<BR/><BR/>Hm.<BR/><BR/>Hmmmm.<BR/><BR/>Aztek, Sand, Stargirl, the new Blue Beetle, Impulse, Animal Man, and Matter-Eater Lad.<BR/><BR/>That should do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161361279776737782006-10-20T09:21:00.000-07:002006-10-20T09:21:00.000-07:00Here's mine:John Constantine Black Adam (Killed th...Here's mine:<BR/><BR/>John Constantine <BR/><BR/>Black Adam (Killed the spirit of Nazism with his two bare hands. That says a lot about a man's abilities in my book.)<BR/><BR/>Power Girl (If she can survive two Crisis' she can survive anything)<BR/><BR/>John Stewart (Knows about extinction level events after helping to prevent one and causing one.)<BR/><BR/>Mr. Miracle <BR/><BR/>Mr. TerrificDevon Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223057696498728357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161354665153295552006-10-20T07:31:00.000-07:002006-10-20T07:31:00.000-07:00My six...Mr. Terrific - For those third smartest m...My six...<BR/><BR/>Mr. Terrific - For those third smartest man/invisible to technology <BR/><BR/>Kilowog - After the Green Lanterns from Earth who is more iconic. <BR/><BR/>Lobo - Because every team needs a jerk on it<BR/><BR/>Firestorm- I know everyone else has him. <BR/><BR/>Swamp Thing - He represents the world itself. Does that make him a "gobbler"<BR/><BR/>Starman - Because no one knows what it means to be a hero like someone who never wanted to be one.Benhatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15566748348707733724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161339307615615392006-10-20T03:15:00.000-07:002006-10-20T03:15:00.000-07:00Ragnell, I'm in awe! The Star Sapphire thing is g...Ragnell, I'm in awe! The Star Sapphire thing is <I>genius!</I>, truly "Seven Soldiers"! But, I'm switching my own "C.M." to Captain Marvel Jr. because I have these qualms about C.M. himself being too much of a "world-gobbler".<BR/><BR/>Wanna come? That blue suit is pretty nifty...<BR/><BR/>Can I just say again that I think the nomination of Star Sapphire is <I>genius</I>?<BR/><BR/>You're right: possibly too much beer on my part. Apologies.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous, I am about to comment on you! After I sleep. First approximation: you're nuts. But in a good way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161336978701357852006-10-20T02:36:00.000-07:002006-10-20T02:36:00.000-07:00Prez Rickard, 'cause he can always use his iconic ...Prez Rickard, 'cause he can always use his iconic strengh to boost all performances to "truth, justice and the american way". If being totalled away from the COIE means "dead", we can put in the blender... Snapper Carr. Powerless, but with the needed big heart. Doc Magnus, 'cause he has sheer genious and he's unpredictable and carries a very dramatic prozac addiction that can make the performance more interesting. Firestorm, 'cause he's both a rookie both a scientist, and even if only for one week, he led the Justice League, and the year later scored with the chick and saved the world. Almost. Mister Terrific 'cause he's the man of a thousand talents, a Renaissance man who can know everything useful in a mission. Plus, Zatanna as the cute damsel with sheer powers and uncanny abilities. She can do all the magic tricks in her bag, plus, if you need the damsel in distress, a tranquillizer dart straight in her neck (or a garrote, an ancient muteness spell, a bout of laryingitis, some superglue into her snacks...), an hidden cell in the villain base and you'll have a mute damsel in distress ready to be saved. Then I'll end all with an experienced powerhouse... Iron Munro is still quite strong. He's old too, but his age doesn't prevent him to bend steel, share some old trick with the youngsters, and Terrific could do all the thinking. Plus, he's not affected by K, only by his rash way of thinking, so he can be useful to blow up covers like the younger Firestorm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161334340331738842006-10-20T01:52:00.000-07:002006-10-20T01:52:00.000-07:00John Constantine, Captain Marvel, Deadman, Star Sa...John Constantine, Captain Marvel, Deadman, Star Sapphire (The real one's not dead, she's just married), and Swamp Thing.Ragnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373059673228550524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161331874904066092006-10-20T01:11:00.000-07:002006-10-20T01:11:00.000-07:00Oooooh!Mr. Terrific!Yes!Oooooh!<BR/><BR/>Mr. Terrific!<BR/><BR/>Yes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161326619568657472006-10-19T23:43:00.000-07:002006-10-19T23:43:00.000-07:00Metamorpho - his versatility would be a major plus...Metamorpho - his versatility would be a major plus.<BR/><BR/>Firestorm - see everyone else's reasons. He's just perfect for this kind of team.<BR/><BR/>Lady Blackhawk - Mobility, support, and damn good in a fight.<BR/><BR/>Wonder Girl - flying powerhouse, every team needs one.<BR/><BR/>Uncle Sam - powerhouse and major morale boost in one. Would be the natural leader, except in this case he'd defer to:<BR/><BR/>Mr. Terrific - brains, fighting experience, and leadership experience, with the invisible-to-tech thing as icing on the cake. The brains are the most important aspect; with his scientific know-how, he'd probably know more about Metamorpho and Firestorm's potential than they do, and he'd bump them up into a whole new world of effectiveness.Steven Hardinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284038131114271077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161325496235640732006-10-19T23:24:00.000-07:002006-10-19T23:24:00.000-07:00Me, I'd go with random/ill-defined shady powers, '...Me, I'd go with random/ill-defined shady powers, 'cause they seem to be do any damn thing: Nightshade.<BR/><BR/>Eldritch Puissance (great name for a band, by the way): Dr. Fate.<BR/><BR/>Muscle: Captain Marvel.<BR/><BR/>Deadman, for sneaky get-your-enemy-to-perform-a-triple-lutz-for-no-discernable-reason-ishness.<BR/><BR/>And Count Vertigo. 'Cause of the name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161325387919106462006-10-19T23:23:00.000-07:002006-10-19T23:23:00.000-07:00Me, I'd go with random/ill-defined shady powers: N...Me, I'd go with random/ill-defined shady powers: Nightshade.<BR/><BR/>Eldritch Puissance (great name for a band, by the way): Dr. Fate.<BR/><BR/>Muscle: Captain Marvel.<BR/><BR/>Deadman, for sneaky get-your-enemy-to-perform-a-random-triple-lutz-for-no-discernable-reason-ishness.<BR/><BR/>And Captain Vertigo. 'Cause of the name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161324247990895922006-10-19T23:04:00.000-07:002006-10-19T23:04:00.000-07:00Jonah Hex - cuz sometimes ya just need a well plac...Jonah Hex - cuz sometimes ya just need a well placed bulletAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161320351302670872006-10-19T21:59:00.000-07:002006-10-19T21:59:00.000-07:00It's just occurred to me: this isn't League of Ex...It's just occurred to me: this isn't League of Extraordinary Gentlemen at all, it's Seven Soldiers.<BR/><BR/><I>"If, let's say, an extinction level event happens within the DC Universe and it wasn't necessarily a "job" for The Justice League, what characters would I use?"</I><BR/><BR/>That's Seven Soldiers in a nutshell!<BR/><BR/>My all-human anti-ninja-gorilla team: Lois Lane, Niles Caulder, the JLU Question, Adam Strange, Ditko's Rac Shade, Batgirl II, and Green Arrow II.<BR/><BR/><I>Nah!</I><BR/><BR/>Still like my other seven better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161308430662352372006-10-19T18:40:00.000-07:002006-10-19T18:40:00.000-07:00"but I think John Constantine still has demon bloo..."but I think John Constantine still has demon blood running through his veins."<BR/><BR/>He lost that quite a while ago.Shawn Levasseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189939336684616140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12109838.post-1161307993335325582006-10-19T18:33:00.000-07:002006-10-19T18:33:00.000-07:00"Like, say you're dealing with aliens. I know Dead..."Like, say you're dealing with aliens. I know Deadman can possess Etrigan, but could he take over a Dominator?"<BR/><BR/>He can, and he has. (In the "Invasion" mini-series)Shawn Levasseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189939336684616140noreply@blogger.com