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After over four decades reading comics, I've read a lot of series which went in one eyeball and out the other, others which I'm not sure made it as far as the eyeball, and others which I can still quote chapter and verse one without having to think about it.

One of the series in that last category is the original run of Power Pack.

I mention, and repost this, now because episode 12 of the podcast "Unpacking The Power of Power Pack" (Think of a "Jay and Miles Xplain the X-Men" or "Titan up the Defence" approach to Power Pack) scored quite the coup is having, as their first ever guest interview, none other than artist and co-creator of Power Pack, June Brigman.

I've heard Louise Simonson discuss it in some detail, but this is the first time I've ever heard the other half of the creative duo speak. You can listen to it on I-Tunes, Stitcher etc or download it on their website. I would strongly recommend this episode in particular as listening to creators discuss their process is always fascinating, and June Brigman is a delight.

For those unfamiliar with the titles it's the adventures of what have to count as the youngest team of superheroes ever, their shapeshifting living spaceship and their magical alien sea-horse who thinks Earth should survive because of "Alice in Wonderland".

From 1984, and a longbox it took me a while to find, comes, issue 1 of...

(Approximately 12 pages from a 36 page issue, and three panels from #3)

( Saving their parents - and the world - in their jim-jams! )

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This theme is perhaps a little superceded for some by the recent slates of Marvel and DC movies, which may have made some people’s dreams come true already.

On the other hand, maybe it didn’t and there’s some long overlooked character you would LOVE to see turned into a movie.

Alas, my tendency to overthink things kicked in and I realised that in terms of a movie, I was looking for something very specific.

There are many series I think deserve their own TV series (live action or animated) that’s a lot easier for me to think of, since it would allow for more characters and more development.

Amethyst is just begging for a proper cartoon series (Whether you go Masters of the Universe style, or a little more serious take a la Legend of Korra), the story of a world hopping magical girl in a dimension where gemstones have powers seems like a winner.

The New Mutants has teen drama and powers and as long as they avoid some of the unfortunate choices they made in the 1990’s “Generation X” TV movie, it could be great.

The Jack Knight Starman might be fun, as a low key superhero cum businessman, though I'd worry it might get a bit Smallville "Monster of the Week".

A Madame Xanadu anthology supernatural show could be great, as she offers advice through her card readings to people who come to her shop to ask her help with supernatural situations, and the results of them following, or not following, her advice… perhaps with guest appearances by the Phantom Stranger if things get REALLY out of hand.

No, my final choice was one that surprised even me, but as soon as I thought of it, it just clicked…

It’s Captain Marvel….

No not that Captain Marvel, the OTHER Captain Marvel

No not that one either, the OTHER other one

And probably not that one either, I mean, CAPTAIN MARVEL

( You know.... Monica Rambeau )

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At the end of FF #3, Scott Lang proposed that the Future Foundation's mission was to "End Doom."

( This is what happens next )

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Gotta say, I'm developing a soft spot for this little terror. :D

( Attention! Invading Alien Scum! )

Current Mood: chipper

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Well, we've had some serious stuff on here lately, and that's fine and dandy of course, but I believe in leavening that mix with some fun, and in this case, it's the adventures of what have to count as the youngest team of superheroes ever, their shapeshifting living spaceship and their magical alien space horsey who thinks Earth should survive because of "Alice in Wonderland".

From 1984, and a longbox it took me a while to find, comes, issue 1 of...

(Approximately 12 pages from a 36 page issue, and three panels from #3)

( Saving their parents - and the world - in their jim-jams! )

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FF#1 came out this week.

It was amazing.

iFanboy made it their pick of the week, giving Hickman an FF hat-trick of the death issue, the final issue and the first issue that they made pick of the week.

There's some cracking ideas in this, and the new status quo is being developed nicely.

Because FF doesn't just stand for ( Future Foundation... )

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Four scans from Fantastic Four #579.

( Read more... )

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This is my 1st post here, so I hope this is all legal. I didn't find any of these here in s_d 2.0, but I'm not sure about the original.

I just read "X-Men and Power Pack: The Power of X" and had to share some cute scans.

( No spoilers, just cuteness! )

Current Mood: amused

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