Crisis of Infinite Episodes - The Water Beast

So, apparently Black Manta did appear on Super Friends prior to his induction into the Legion of Doom. I have no idea why he was just Manta, or why he opted for olive green garb, yet I must admit in any color I like the swagger in his step.

A Third Iron Man Movie Announced for 2013!

Iron Man: Rise of Technovore, and feature length anime has joined Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United, the just announced CG / traditional animation hybrid, and of course, Iron Man 3 for the 2013 release slate. Marvel describes the direct to video film as follows:

Crisis of Infinite Episodes - Game of Chicken

I know the Wonder Twins have alternate travel strategies as they did the camel / water bucket in their last appearance but here they were back to the trusty eagle bucket combo before ultimately saving the day with the trusty walrus ice ramp. Now remember kids, NEVER play chicken with a boat and a waterfall. I guess I need to replan my afternoon.

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Crisis of Infinite Episodes - Animal Man: Train

Overall, I also thought this second Animal Man short was good, but I had two main problems. While one of my criticisms may be unfair, the other is justified. The first is basically just a problem with the way this was aired immediately after another Animal Man short. By the end of this short, I had heard "Animal Maaaaan" four times in under a minute. That hook quickly lost its zing. Again, this may not be fair since its only really a problem if the short is watched in a certain context.

The second problem is that there is a difference between being oblivious to the disaster at hand ala Bank Robbery, and just leaving someone to die as was the case here. If the short was going to imply that Animal Man saved a cow over a woman, fine. But stick with that instead of somehow allowing the woman tied on train tracks to escape just to make a comedic point. I still like the style, but this was not quite as much fun as the first.

Crisis of Infinite Episodes - Safety (Bicycling II)

Unlike cars, its actually unsafe to practice "hands free" on a bike. Thanks Batman. About those helmets, I am still awaiting bike safety part III.

Marvel Aims to Unite Heroes in a New Animated Movie

After kicking off an age of direct to video animated films with Ultimate Avengers in 2006, Marvel eventually shelved the line after it ended on the whimper that was Thor: Tales of Asgard. In the meantime, DC has moved to a three a year release schedule that is still holding strong. Well, thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we now know of plans for Marvel to get back in the game with Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United.

Crisis of Infinite Episodes - Attack of the Giant Squid

Another underwater team-up for Supes and Aqs saw the duo fighting against a possible solution for world hunger in the form of a giant squid with growth inducing ink. And what are the chances that a guy named Dr. Pisces would be interested in fish? What a coinkydink.

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Series Count: (29 of 60)