Theoretical Spoiler: Flash’s Zoom Could Be…

The Flash — “Enter Zoom” | Photo: Dean Buscher/The CW © 2015 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved.

   Zoom. Who, on Earth-2, could Zoom be? While at work today I heard an interesting theory from one of my managers that began a very short trip to the identity of Zoom. My manager was in the ballpark but it just didn’t add up. Why would Zoom not just take Barry out, himself? What is the purpose of blackmailing other metas to do his dirty work? Obviously Barry can thwart his plans, whatever they may be.

   For a possible “Spoiler” read more…

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Supergirl on CBS is Sci-Fi Fun! All of a sudden Mondays don’t seem so bad any more.

   Supergirl is a lighthearted, good time. Melissa Benoist is awesome at playing a quirky, sometimes dorky and awkward Kara Danvers. The scope of the show seems a bit small at times but I am betting that once the popularity of it increases, so too with the budget. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for Kara next week 🙂

   All of a sudden Mondays don’t seem so bad any more.

Vintage Collection: Ultraman | ウルトラマン Family Poster Set (circa 1970’s)

   Back in the early 80’s, 1981-ish, I had a “friend”. Well I thought he was a friend. I was more his friend than he was mine. That is either here nor there. He let me borrow this awesome poster set while he borrowed a prized comic book of mine. It was a Captain America that I had picked up from 7-11 the week before. It was drawn by one of my favorite artists, John Byrne. Many times I attempted to make contact with this kid, but he had moved away. He stayed in contact with a few others I knew but blew me off.

   In hindsight, I got the better part of the deal, obviously. Heck, I replaced that copy of Captain America vol. 1 #254. Couple that with what I am about to share, well I think I came out on top. I don’t know a lot about the set but it features the Ultraman Family up to that point in time. It also shows a ton of the monsters (kaiju) that they fought.

   With no further ado, I present to you the ultimate Henshin Heroes (no offense, Kamen Riders), Tsuburya’s very own…

ULTRAMAN, err men, errrrr people.

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Gallery: Superheroes Done Right

   So there I was, again, searching through random image on Google when I came up with the idea to do a post about the WORST attempts at live action Superhero shows ever. Well, I found several lists along with images and the world has enough negative posts about everything.

   I decided to post a few images of, what I feel to be, the best executions of  superhero(ish) characters to make it to the small screen. I won’t list (Green) Arrow, the Flash, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., or the bad-assness of Dare Devil, since they all go without saying that they are some of the best shows to date based on comic book material. So without further ado I bring you, in no particular order, my favorite heroes that can be found on television.

The Power of Isis

Rex Smith played Daredevil in the late 80’s. Recognise the suit?

Guy Williams as Zorro!

I still love this show.

Beastmaster was an okay show.

Yes. This is going to be a great show. Trust me.

This fits the spirit of the superhero show.

The Kato show… oh I mean the Green Hornet 😉

Super Spies rank right up there as well. Wild, Wild West.

Hayley Atwell in Agent Carter (2015)

Before Reeve there was Reeves.

Campy, yes, but still a fun show to enjoy OR make fun of.

Tw of the best heroes ever, Mr. Tom Baker, the fourth Doctor and Liz Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith 🙂

Doctor Fate (Brent Stait) and Stargirl (Britt Irvin) Smallville Justice League episode

Xena. Nuff Said.

Man From Atlantis from 1977

Justin Hartleys Green Arrow and Michael Shanks Hawkman Smallville Justice League episode

Ultraman! The show responsible for my ultra geekness!

Still a classic.

My first crush. ^_^

Tarzan was always a favorite show of mine in the early 1970’s.

I don’t remember much about this show, except that it impressed me when I was in the sixth grade.

Bionic Woman

The Monster Squad was another favorite. Supernatural Superheroes.

The #Flash Finale On The CW

Grant Gustin as The Flash

Pepsi Super Series Collection The Flash (Moon) Glass 1976

   The Flash finale on the CW network hit ALL of the right buttons. This was the fledgling show’s opening swing and it hit home-run after home-run. Ever since Grant Gustin’s (@grantgust ) introduction as Barry Allen, on the Arrow, I’ve been excited about this show. It works. The inclusion of John Wesley Shipp (@JohnWesleyShipp), the original Flash from the 1990’s, as Barry’s father is one of many nods to the past. Not only the old show received the hat tip, the comics were heavily referenced. The Flash is a love letter to the character’s fan base and an open door with flashing welcome sign to those who know next to nothing about him.

My anatomy isn’t quite right but here is my Flash…

   You don’t have to watch each episode to enjoy them either. Unlike some shows, if you can keep up at any point then you are along for the fun ride. It has a very Babylon 5 vibe to the way the stories are set up and is quite possibly THE best live action show I’ve seen on TV… ever. This is coming from a Trekker/Trekkie and hardcore Marvel fan.

   WB needs to see how this show is built and rethink their humorless dick policy for their theatrical releases. Barry doesn’t take everything to seriously. He cracks wise and a smile quite often.

   If you want to be entertained at a fast pace, do yourself a favor and watch the first season of The Flash. Head over to read Rob Bricken’s take on io9:

Hey Other Comic Book Shows, The Flash Finale Just Kicked Your Ass!

   As Cisco said, May the Speed Force be with you.

The Flash — “Power Outage” — Image FLA107b_0086b — Pictured (L-R): Jesse L. Martin as Detective Joe West and Grant Gustin as Barry Allen — Photo: Diyah Pera/The CW — © 2014 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved.

The Flash — “Tricksters” — Image FLA117A_0031b — Pictured: Mark Hamill as James Jesse — Photo: Diyah Pera/The CW — © 2015 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved.

The Flash — “The Man in the Yellow Suit” — Image FLA109a_0013b — Pictured (L-R): Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow and Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon — Photo: Jack Rowand/The CW — © 2014 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved.

The Flash — “The Nuclear Man” — Image FLA113B_0354b — Pictured Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon — Photo: Cate Cameron/The CW — © 2015 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved.

The Flash — “Fastest Man Alive” — Image FLA102c_0010b — Pictured: Candice Patton as Iris West — Photo: Cate Cameron/The CW — © 2014 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved.

The Flash — “Power Outage” — Image FLA107c_0044b — Pictured (L-R): Danielle Panabaker as Caitlin Snow, Tom Cavanagh as Dr. Harrison Well, and Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon — Photo: Diyah Pera/The CW — © 2014 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved.

The Flash — “The Nuclear Man” — Image FLA113B_0235b — Pictured (L-R): Carlos Valdes as Cisco Ramon and Jesse L. Martin as Detective Joe West — Photo: Cate Cameron/The CW — © 2015 The CW Network, LLC. All rights reserved.