2018 is coming to a close. As such, it's only appropriate to look back and see how things went on various fronts. I don't think I've actually done a post like this before, but there's no reason I can't start.
As far as content goes, this year was quite abysmal. You go through the docket where I listed what I had planned and very little of it got done. I was able to keep up with "Dragon Ball Super" until it's end, and I did get my review of "IT part 1" up. I also got started on some of the slated TV shows, but they remain unfinished. I did allude to the idea of doing a post like this in that article, which I'm doing, so I got that done too.
There was literally no progress on the book review front. For crying out loud, "Hearts in Atlantis" remains unfinished. I got no reading done this year. It sucks. That's definitely something I plan on remedying in the coming year, but I'll get to that in tomorrow's post.
Overall, I was averaging about a post a week. For some that might work, but it's not the kind of output that I'm used to. Working two jobs, however, doesn't leave a lot of time, or energy, for this. It's even worse when a good chunk of my content is discussing TV shows. A lot of them piled up, and as a result, shows that should have been done a long time ago are still ongoing for me. It got to the point where I considered just dropping them due to lack of relevance. I mean, I've still got two episodes of "The X-Files" to write up for crying out loud.
One of the good things about Netflix cancelling a vast majority of its Marvel shows is that it will make it easier for me to catch up. I figure I might as well just finish these things up so that we can close the book on them and move on. People probably don't care at this point, but it will at least get them out of the way.
On the financial front, however, 2018 freaking ruled. The thing that hindered content creation did wonders for this "sector". While I'm not remotely close to falling under the "high income" category, my income does exceed my expenses. This allowed me to get my 401K up and running (and I'm maxing it out no less,) set up an IRA, and I even started building a stock portfolio.
I'm definitely planning on carrying that momentum into the next year. With a few other things kicking into gear, I have no doubt that 2019 is going to be freaking amazing. That, however, will be a matter to discuss in tomorrow's "docket/goals" post, where we make a 180 degree turn and move our focus away from the past and begin looking to the future.
Monday, December 31, 2018
Sunday, December 9, 2018
5 Characters Who Should Appear on Supergirl Volume 3: The Final Countdown?
We've done this twice before, so you should know the drill by now. We took a year off, but now it's time to get back to talking about characters who should, in my opinion, appear on CW's "Supergirl". So, without further ado, let's get to it.
1. Kale and Caulifla
The Saiyan/Kryptonian rivalry goes back decades. As such, it's only natural to want to see it brought to the forefront here. Who better to use as rivals to Kara than Dragon Ball's two first female super saiyans?
Now, you might think that things don't line up right. I mean, even the multiverses are incompatible. Well, the fix is simple, have these be the saiyans of Kara's universe. You don't need to introduce kais or gods of destruction, just establish that they are among the many alien species that exist out there in the cosmos.
This allows the writers to take the things that worked, but still take some liberties in terms of appearance (especially in terms of Kale's transformations) and character development. You get the best of both worlds in that regard.
You could go the traditional "space pirate" route, but I think taking a cue from universe 6's more noble breed would be the better way to go. The two wouldn't mean Earth or Kara harm. They could come to Earth looking for a good fight and nothing more. Knowing what Kryptonians can do under a yellow sun, the two arrive to see if that power lives up to the hype. Of course, the intensity would cause Kale to go into berserker form and that would be where the tension and danger come in, as the two try to reign in the uncontrollable saiyan.
Granted,Dragon Ball doesn't have the best track record when it comes to live action material, but one could argue that that is just another reason to do it.
2. Mary Marvel
This is another spot that is largely fueled by a rivalry. Even though both are upstanding paragons of goodness, Superman and Captain Marvel have butted heads many a time. You could do something similar here, or subvert that by having the two become close friends almost instantly. Mary Marvel is sunny as all get out, so it would be hard not to like her.
As to the rest of the Marvel family, you don't even need to worry about them. Just have Mary be the one that Shazam chose as his champion. No deaths or throwing characters in front of a bus, just streamlining. If I recall correctly, the power gets divided when multiple heroes are active at the same time (then again it's been a while so that may have been retconned,) so having just one makes more sense anyway.
3. Doomsday
Sometimes you just need a strong monster thing to punch heroes in the face really hard. Few do that better than Doomsday. In fact, he punches so hard, he killed Superman in their first fight. It is because of this that he makes the list.
Don't get me wrong, Tyler Hoechlin is freaking amazing as Superman. However, I figure DC wants to keep Superman in the forefront in the movies and there seems to be an inability to reach a long term shared arrangement between said movies and the TV shows.
As such, rather than just have him disappear, leaving fans wondering why the characters don't just call Superman when things get heavy, why not have him go out in a blaze of glory?
It would also allow for both an increase in tension (as Kara is robbed of one of her sources of backup) and character development, as she is now pushed further ahead in the list of Earth's primary defenders.
It would also make good fodder for the annual crossover, as Doomsday is the sort of foe who could tangle with a whole squadron of superheroes with little trouble.
4. Steel
With the fall of one hero, comes the rise of another. This is a character I know little about, but that's actually a good thing, as it introduces people to him and gives those curious an idea of how the character works.
I know that he was inspired to take on the role of superhero after Superman's death in the comics, as a way to carry on his legacy. That seems as good an introduction as you need.
The question would, of course, be "would Shaq reprise the role?" Honestly, I have no idea.
With these lists there have been two "traditions" that have emerged. The first is that the last slot is always the hardest to fill, as I usually draw a blank. The second is that each list includes one fairly absurd selection (Comet in the first, and G'Nort in the second.) This list is no different. Not only did I have a hard time coming up with a fifth, but it ended up being a bit more on the silly side, as we'll see when we get to the fifth and final nomination on the list,
5. Scooby Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang
Now, at first glance, you might think that this is forced, that I'm trying too hard. However, if you think about it, the logic behind this pick is quite sound.
For one thing, "Supernatural", another CW show, did a crossover episode last year that went over very well with even the most skeptical of fans.
On top of that, Scooby Doo has a history of teaming up with DC heroes. Back in the day, he and the Mystery Inc. gang teamed up with the dynamic duo to take on the Joker and Penguin, twice. The more recent "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" cartoon even paid homage to it in one episode. I still need to see that one, but I know it's a thing.
There's even a comic being published now that centers on the concept of Scooby and the gang teaming up with various DC superheroes. So this has precedent on multiple fronts.
The crossover could take a cue from "Supernatural" and largely go the animated route, or they could try to CG it up. Either way, a trip to another Earth would likely be essential, so as to keep the whole affair self contained. In either case, seeing Kara interact with the iconic talking great dane seems like a guaranteed home run for television.
That wraps it up. Will there be a fourth list? I highly doubt it, but never say never. I do wonder how much more I can milk this concept, but if some new ideas for potential guests pop into my head, I'll certainly keep the option open.
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1. Kale and Caulifla
The Saiyan/Kryptonian rivalry goes back decades. As such, it's only natural to want to see it brought to the forefront here. Who better to use as rivals to Kara than Dragon Ball's two first female super saiyans?
Now, you might think that things don't line up right. I mean, even the multiverses are incompatible. Well, the fix is simple, have these be the saiyans of Kara's universe. You don't need to introduce kais or gods of destruction, just establish that they are among the many alien species that exist out there in the cosmos.
This allows the writers to take the things that worked, but still take some liberties in terms of appearance (especially in terms of Kale's transformations) and character development. You get the best of both worlds in that regard.
You could go the traditional "space pirate" route, but I think taking a cue from universe 6's more noble breed would be the better way to go. The two wouldn't mean Earth or Kara harm. They could come to Earth looking for a good fight and nothing more. Knowing what Kryptonians can do under a yellow sun, the two arrive to see if that power lives up to the hype. Of course, the intensity would cause Kale to go into berserker form and that would be where the tension and danger come in, as the two try to reign in the uncontrollable saiyan.
Granted,Dragon Ball doesn't have the best track record when it comes to live action material, but one could argue that that is just another reason to do it.
2. Mary Marvel
This is another spot that is largely fueled by a rivalry. Even though both are upstanding paragons of goodness, Superman and Captain Marvel have butted heads many a time. You could do something similar here, or subvert that by having the two become close friends almost instantly. Mary Marvel is sunny as all get out, so it would be hard not to like her.
As to the rest of the Marvel family, you don't even need to worry about them. Just have Mary be the one that Shazam chose as his champion. No deaths or throwing characters in front of a bus, just streamlining. If I recall correctly, the power gets divided when multiple heroes are active at the same time (then again it's been a while so that may have been retconned,) so having just one makes more sense anyway.
3. Doomsday
Sometimes you just need a strong monster thing to punch heroes in the face really hard. Few do that better than Doomsday. In fact, he punches so hard, he killed Superman in their first fight. It is because of this that he makes the list.
Don't get me wrong, Tyler Hoechlin is freaking amazing as Superman. However, I figure DC wants to keep Superman in the forefront in the movies and there seems to be an inability to reach a long term shared arrangement between said movies and the TV shows.
As such, rather than just have him disappear, leaving fans wondering why the characters don't just call Superman when things get heavy, why not have him go out in a blaze of glory?
It would also allow for both an increase in tension (as Kara is robbed of one of her sources of backup) and character development, as she is now pushed further ahead in the list of Earth's primary defenders.
It would also make good fodder for the annual crossover, as Doomsday is the sort of foe who could tangle with a whole squadron of superheroes with little trouble.
4. Steel
With the fall of one hero, comes the rise of another. This is a character I know little about, but that's actually a good thing, as it introduces people to him and gives those curious an idea of how the character works.
I know that he was inspired to take on the role of superhero after Superman's death in the comics, as a way to carry on his legacy. That seems as good an introduction as you need.
The question would, of course, be "would Shaq reprise the role?" Honestly, I have no idea.
With these lists there have been two "traditions" that have emerged. The first is that the last slot is always the hardest to fill, as I usually draw a blank. The second is that each list includes one fairly absurd selection (Comet in the first, and G'Nort in the second.) This list is no different. Not only did I have a hard time coming up with a fifth, but it ended up being a bit more on the silly side, as we'll see when we get to the fifth and final nomination on the list,
5. Scooby Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang
Now, at first glance, you might think that this is forced, that I'm trying too hard. However, if you think about it, the logic behind this pick is quite sound.
For one thing, "Supernatural", another CW show, did a crossover episode last year that went over very well with even the most skeptical of fans.
On top of that, Scooby Doo has a history of teaming up with DC heroes. Back in the day, he and the Mystery Inc. gang teamed up with the dynamic duo to take on the Joker and Penguin, twice. The more recent "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" cartoon even paid homage to it in one episode. I still need to see that one, but I know it's a thing.
There's even a comic being published now that centers on the concept of Scooby and the gang teaming up with various DC superheroes. So this has precedent on multiple fronts.
The crossover could take a cue from "Supernatural" and largely go the animated route, or they could try to CG it up. Either way, a trip to another Earth would likely be essential, so as to keep the whole affair self contained. In either case, seeing Kara interact with the iconic talking great dane seems like a guaranteed home run for television.
That wraps it up. Will there be a fourth list? I highly doubt it, but never say never. I do wonder how much more I can milk this concept, but if some new ideas for potential guests pop into my head, I'll certainly keep the option open.
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