Squadron Supreme... Or Sinister?

[Snoop Dogg]

excited for hyperion namor gladiator and thor to pile up and make a man-meat mountain

[Ravin' Ray]

I'm still pissed that Robinson had Zarda from Earth-712 be the only survivor of her Squadron Supreme as it seems her reality was not restored post Secret Wars. Gruenwald's 80's series really established that SS into Marvel lore and unless someone revives them it would be a pity not to see them again.

[ed2962]

By the way, I can understand it if this was a one-time joke, but why is DC Comics allowing Marvel to keep using so evident ripoffs of their greatest characters?

Rumor has it that back when in the 80's, DC's lawyers did have talk with Marvel's over Mark Gruenwald's mini-series. Supposedly after having the story explained to them, they were satisfied that the SS wouldn't cross the line as far as trademark infringement or confusing the marketplace.

[ed2962]

Because DC has never used pastiches of Marvel characters right?

They have almost a mini-line of them with their "Black Metal" spin-offs!

[Digifiend]

I'm still pissed that Robinson had Zarda from Earth-712 be the only survivor of her Squadron Supreme as it seems her reality was not restored post Secret Wars. Gruenwald's 80's series really established that SS into Marvel lore and unless someone revives them it would be a pity not to see them again.

As of Fantastic Four's most recent #1, ALL universes have been restored. Even Ultimate is back.

[PhoenixThanos]

I have always wanted Thundra to replace Power Princess

[Michael Watkins]

By the way, I can understand it if this was a one-time joke, but why is DC Comics allowing Marvel to keep using so evident ripoffs of their greatest characters?

*cough* Brightburn *cough*

[Michael Watkins]

Night Thrasher? He was dead at the time. Got revived during Contest of Champions, which ran at the same time as Squadron Supreme.

not sure what you're saying. did you read what I wrote? Quote Originally Posted by Michael Watkins View Post

"i still think Dwayne Taylor could do more with the Nighthawk identity than the others. they didn't even need to create Joaquin Pennysworth.


what i'm talking about potential. I didn't put a time frame on it. and Joaquin wasn't even part of the last Squadron. he was completely forgotten about; hence, his creation wasn't entirely necessary. they could have developed Dwayne instead of killing him.

[Michael Watkins]

There are so many versions of this team at this point my interest has severely waned.

there's no problem with not being interested in the concept. but there being multiple version is kind of a strange reason. there are multiple versions of Moon Knight. personally, I think they should stop using the parallel universe versions and just create a legitimate 616 Squadron. there is literally no rule that says that these characters can't be created or be existing citizens of the default marvel universe. as someone pointed out to me before, Kyle Richmond is a 616 Nighthawk.

[Michael Watkins]

I have a feeling that this Squadron will somehow break free of Mephisito --- and probably sacrifice themselves to save the world -- thereby possibly 'earning' resurrection down the road. I am really digging the current story.

I have always though Thundra should have been the Squadron Earth's female member (Power Princess was just too on the nose --

whoo boy. if Power Princess is on the nose, what is Thundra? doesn't she preside over an amazon society and wield a chain (instead of a lasso)? how is she less on the nose than Zarda?

[Digifiend]

Thundra did end up replacing the evil Warrior Woman on Robinson's team.

[davew128]

As of Fantastic Four's most recent #1, ALL universes have been restored. Even Ultimate is back.

I don't agree with that take. It was clear that universes were being built, but the limitation was Franklin's imagination. He has no knowledge of these other realities.

[Thor-Ul]

They have almost a mini-line of them with their "Black Metal" spin-offs!

Yes, they did. Ghost Rider, Fantastic Four (x2), Punisher/Black Widow, (Original) Defenders, Hulk, Spider-Man, all them had their Metal version.
And don't forget the Multiversity Avengers.

[Digifiend]

I don't agree with that take. It was clear that universes were being built, but the limitation was Franklin's imagination. He has no knowledge of these other realities.

Not true. Reed knew.

[Zero Hunter]

The Squadron works best for me when they are on their own Earth with just an occasional crossover.