Archive for the ‘Underrated Underdogs’ Category
T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #1: What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been
Posted by: Robert Bazz on: November 11, 2010
Much like the old characters from Charlton, Fawcett, Milestone, and MLJ Comics, DC has recently acquired the full rights to the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents team and is folding them into the DCU in their own title. Before I get into a review of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #1, however, I should probably tell you a bit about their [...]
Machine Man: Jack Kirby, Meet Stanley Kubrick
Posted by: Robert Bazz on: September 14, 2010
Even if you’ve never read or seen 2001: A Space Odyssey, chances are pretty good you know about HAL 9000 and his shenanigans. Something you probably didn’t know, however, was that it apparently took place on Earth-616. “What the hell are you talking about?” asked the entire Internet. Well, from 1976 to 1982, Marvel would [...]
Follow Me For I Am… The Phantom Stranger!
Posted by: Preston Wheatley on: June 4, 2010
Hi, folks! Jonny here. The Underrated Underdogs feature has always been one of my favorites at High Five. Rob and Maggie know a lot about that stuff and I always love it when they review some old character I’ve never heard of. I have always wanted to review my own underdog, and a year into [...]
Ma Hunkel: America’s First Lady Hero
Posted by: Robert Bazz on: June 2, 2010
When I say the name “Red Tornado,” you undoubtedly assume I’m talking about DC’s modern incarnation, a big red robotic wind elemental guy from Rann who wants nothing more than to be human and love on his family. Well, come on! This is the DC Universe, where every character ever is part of some long, [...]
How is Brian Braddock Not A Bigger Deal?
Posted by: Maggie_C on: November 9, 2009
I mean, maybe I’ve just been more exposed to British culture than most American kids, thanks to growing up with a British stepfather (Captain Britain was born in Essex, by the way. What UP, parents who read our blog?) but how is Captain Britain not more popular in the States, or even in the UK? [...]
Comet the Super-Horse: Creepiest Sidekick Ever
Posted by: Robert Bazz on: November 3, 2009
Normally, I’m a pretty open minded dude. You’d be pretty hard pressed to mention something to me that either puts me off or grosses me out. But, I’ll be damned, it turns out that DC Comics figured out how to do it through one of its Silver Age characters, Comet the Super-Horse. Comet was a [...]
Detective Chimp: Well, He Certainly Lives Up to His Name
Posted by: Robert Bazz on: October 23, 2009
I know I promised this article like, a month ago in that post about the apes, but bear with me, I’ve been busy. Also, I forgot. Also, shut up. I freaking love Detective Chimp. Wait, why do I love Detective Chimp? Is it the fact he’s a raging alcoholic? That he is a member of [...]
Abigail Brand: Nick Fury with Depth Perception (also, Boobs)
Posted by: Maggie_C on: October 8, 2009
I love Abigail Brand. I’ve wanted to dye my hair green ever since she first showed up during Whedon’s Astonishing X-Men run as the head of S.W.O.R.D. – the CIA to S.H.I.E.L.D.’s FBI – with her alien-green hair and sweet sunglasses. Whedon’s golden-touch when it comes to kick ass female characters was turned to eleven [...]
Angel and Beak: A Testament to the Benefits of Unplanned Teenage Pregnancy
Posted by: Robert Bazz on: September 22, 2009
Angel and Beak: A Testament Towards the Benefits of Unplanned Teeange Pregnancy There are few titles that I loved as much as Morrison’s “New X-Men.” It pretty much had everything: intriguing new characters (fuck yeah, Xorn!), heartbreak (oh no, Xorn!), betrayal (man, fuck you, Xorn). And of these new characters, there are three who ultimately [...]
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