Monday, December 30, 2019

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Songbook: New Years Eve 2020 Playlist


New Years Eve 2020 Songbook Playlist:
1. Bent - Always [3:47] (2000)
2. Faithless - We Come 1 [4:01] (2001)
3. Underworld - Two Months Off [3:59] (2002)
4. Pet Shop Boys - Miracles [4:00] (2003)
5. Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out [4:00] (2004)
6. Gorillaz - Dare [4:48] (2005)
7. Hot Chip - Boy From School [4:07] (2006)
8. Bjork - Earth Intruders [3:51] (2007)
9. MGMT - Time To Pretend [4:18] (2008)
10. Sia - You've Changed [3:13] (2009)
11. The Japanese Popstars feat. Jon Spencer - Destroy [3:22] (2010)
12. Chromeo - Night By Night [3:51] (2011)
13. Loreen - Euphoria [3:13] (2012)
14. Nine Inch Nails - Came Back Haunted [4:16] (2013)
15. Banks - Brain [3:51] (2014)
16. Dave Gahan & Soulsavers - All of This and Nothing [4:20] (2015)
17. Woodkid - Land of All [5:20] (2016)
18. Sofi Tukker - Johny [2:37] (2017)
19. Grimes - We Appreciate Power [5:42] (2018)
20. Hatari - Hatrid mun sigra [3:00] (2019)

Songbook Xtended: Dirty Jeans



Magic Dirt - Dirty Jeans (2000) [Original Post]

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Infinite Wars: Anti-Monitor vs Supergirl & Superman

ANTI-MONITOR versus SUPERMAN, DOCTOR LIGHT & SUPERGIRL
Beyond The Silent Night (DC)
Where:
Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 When: October 1985 Why: Marv Wolfman & Robert Greenberger How: George Perez

The Story So Far...
Manifesting on a moon of the anti-matter universe of Qward: The Anti-Monitor channeled that dimension's energies into fulfilling its ultimate domination. Sensing his equivalent, The Monitor, in a positive universe, he then set his sights on inter-dimensional conquest that resulted in their mutual dormancy for eons.

This slumber was broken by the experimental hubris of scientist Kell Mossa, who inadvertently roused the Monitors while attempting to learn the secrets of the universe. This allowed Anti-Monitor to enact a plot to destroy all universes comprising positive matter. Thus begins the Crisis on Infinite Earths!

Scouring the multiverse, The Monitor assembles heroic powers to fight the threat of existential annihilation. With some worlds now saved, Mossa channels positive and negative matter to guide the heroes through the universal membrane -- to confront the verge of the Anti-Monitor's hidden fortress!


Thursday, December 26, 2019

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Sunday, December 08, 2019

Friday, December 06, 2019

Songbook Xtended: Last I Heard



Thom Yorke - Last I Heard (... He Was Circling The Drain) (2019) [Original Post]

Sunday, December 01, 2019

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Infinite Wars: Marvel Family vs Earth-One

MARVEL FAMILY versus EARTH-ONE HEROES
3 Earths! 3 Deaths! (DC)
Where:
Crisis on Infinite Earths #6 When: September 1985 Why: Marv Wolfman How: George Perez

The Story So Far...
When Psycho-Pirate is imbued with enhanced powers by the Anti-Monitor, his emotion-manipulating influence can now span three entire worlds!

While Earth-X, Earth-Four, and Earth-S are besieged by a destructive wave of anti-matter -- the Psycho-Pirate turns heroes into agents of their world's own demise!

On Earth-S, the Marvel Family are stoked into a blind rage that convinces them the red skies of impending doom have been created by their former allies from Earth-One! It's up to Supergirl, Wonder Woman, and the Teen Titans to fend off this world's
mightiest mortals long enough to save it!

Songbook Xtended: Theme From Gutbuster



Bentley Rhythm Ace - Theme From Gutbuster (2000) [Original Post]

Thursday, November 28, 2019

Monday, November 25, 2019

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Infinite Wars: Demogoblin vs Carnage Family

DEMOGOBLIN versus CARNAGE, SHRIEK & DOPPELGANGER
Team Venom: Maximum Carnage, Chapter Four (Marvel)
Where:
Spider-Man #35 When: June 1993
Why: David Michelinie How: Tom Lyle

The Story So Far...
The escape of Carnage & Shriek from the Ravencroft Institute has turned Manhattan into a killing field!

The best efforts of Spider-Man, Cloak, and Dagger ended with the apparent death of the latter heroine, and brutal physical and mental injuries for the surviving pair. Even the arrival of Venom from across the country couldn't slow the murderous rampage of Carnage, Shriek, and Doppelganger through Central Park!

The first line of defense may have failed, but an unlikely predator has caught the scent of these sinful killers. Having already waylaid an injured Spider-Man; the deadly Demogoblin has picked up the trail of Doppelganger and intends to reclaim his former ally while claiming the lives of his sinful companions!

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Friday, November 15, 2019

Infinite Wars: Penguin vs Green Arrow

PENGUIN versus GREEN ARROW
"Crisis in Eternity!" (DC)
Where:
Justice League of America #135 When: October 1976 Why: E. Nelson Bridwell & Martin Pasko How: Dick Dillin & Frank McLaughlin

The Story So Far...
King Kull, ancient Lord of Beast-Men, has devised a means to penetrate the fabric of space and time to invade The Rock of Eternity! Trapping the gods within in a state of molecular slow-motion, he begins his revenge on the humanity that supplanted him -- but not unopposed!

The fleet of foot god of speed, Mercury, escaped The Rock of Eternity moments before King Kull's attack, allowing him to traverse the multiverse to recruit the Justice League of Earth-One, the Justice Society of Earth-Two, and the Squadron of Justice of Earth-S!

King Kull has recruited his own small army of allies to bedevil the heroes of three worlds. Acting under the orders the Atlantean Queen Clea; Penguin and Ibac work to construct a machine that will restore her reign -- only to be set upon by the two-man force of Green Arrow and Spy Smasher!

Sunday, November 10, 2019

Saturday, November 09, 2019

Infinite Wars: Sabretooth vs Mister Sinister

SABRETOOTH versus MISTER SINISTER
Death by Drowning! (Marvel)
Where:
Uncanny X-Men #221 When: September 1987 Why: Chris Claremont How: Marc Silvestri

The Story So Far...
The whirlwind romance between Scott Summers and Madelyne Pryor harbors a dark secret. From the shadows, a mysterious figure has been secretly influencing and exploiting their lives for a grand design only he knows!

Mister Sinister is intent on erasing all trace of Madelyne Pryor-Summer's existence, but when his mercenary team The Marauders attempt to carry out the execution, they were thwarted by their frequent arch-nemeses -- The X-Men!

While the uncanny redhead recuperates in hospital; Mister Sinister must receive his Marauders in defeat. Toying with the removal of one of their hearts as motivation to avoid future failure, Sinister instead inspires the ire of the feral Sabretooth! Now he aims to bite the hand that feeds him!


Original Full Post: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/11/sabretooth-versus-mister-sinister.html

Friday, November 08, 2019

Thursday, November 07, 2019

Wednesday, November 06, 2019

Monday, November 04, 2019

Saturday, November 02, 2019

TrailerClub: The Craft



The Craft (1996) [Original Post]

Infinite Wars: Spider-Man vs Demogoblin

SPIDER-MAN versus DEMOGOBLIN
Demons on Broadway: Maximum Carnage Chapter 3 (Marvel)
Where:
Amazing Spider-Man #378 When: June 1993
Why: David Michelinie How: Mark Bagley

The Story So Far...
Symbiote-wearing serial killer Cletus Kasady escaped from maximum security at the Ravencroft Institute, carving a bloody path as his alter-ego Carnage!

Having forged a twisted bond with Shriek and the razor-fanged Doppelganger; Carnage is set on painting the town red with Spider-man's blood -- and the innards of anyone else unfortunate enough to come across his killer family's path!

When Spider-Man was kicked from a high-rise rooftop during a skirmish with Shriek and Doppelganger, he inadvertently found his first allies in Cloak and Dagger. Alas, their intervention quickly came at the ultimate price when Dagger was seemingly destroyed in battle with the villains!

Nursing broken ribs and a crushing sense of responsibility, Spider-Man must return to the New York City skyline alone in order to hunt his out-of-control lethal foes. He'll stop at nothing to defeat them, but he didn't count on running in to another of his most dangerous enemies: Demogoblin!


Original Post: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/11/spider-man-versus-demogoblin.html

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Monday, October 28, 2019

Sunday, October 27, 2019

Friday, October 25, 2019

Infinite Wars: Swamp Thing vs Scarecrow

SWAMP THING versus SCARECROW
Urban Jungle (DC)
Where:
Swamp Thing #19 When: June 2013
Why: Charles Soule How: Kano

The Story So Far...
A mysterious figure known as The Seeder has been leading Swamp Thing on a grim quest across the globe. As champion of The Green, it has been Swamp Thing's solemn duty to restore balance by destroying the lush crops created in unnatural environments.

Weary of his mission after destroying a war torn tropical rainforest in the Sahara; Swamp Thing seeks the solace of the man-made cities he left behind in his former life. Thus, he travels the network of The Green to arrive in Metropolis, where night has fallen, and the Botanical Garden sits quietly nestled within the concrete jungle.

The solitary, after hours walk reconnects him with fond memories of past visits when Alec Holland was a mere grad student. He hears rustling excitement shimmering through the trees as their defender walks near, but the rats gnawing at banyan roots aren't the only threat. An interloper has broken in to prune samples of a rare poisonous flower -- The Scarecrow!

TrailerClub: Blade



Blade (1998) [Original Post]

Thursday, October 24, 2019

Monday, October 21, 2019

Sunday, October 20, 2019

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Infinite Wars: Blade vs Morbius

BLADE versus MORBIUS
Return to Terror! (Marvel)
Where:
Fear #24 When: October 1974
Why: Steve Gerber How: Craig Russell

The Story So Far...
After adventuring to a realm called The Land Within; Morbius the Living Vampire finds himself stranded on a distant planet called Arcturus IV.

Caught between warring factions of hideous mutants and barbarian androids, Morbius stages a daring escape with the help of a mutant named Lord I. Together, the escaping duo plot a course for Earth on board the last known starship of an ancient fleet. Their mission: to defeat the sinister alien cabal known as The Caretakers -- Lord I's ancient ancestors!

Weeks of interstellar travel brings the starship to a crash landing on Earth, but with his bloodlust driving him to feast on his ally, Morbius arrives alone under the watchful gaze of a deadly new opponent: The Vampire Slayer - Blade!


Original Post: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/10/blade-versus-morbius.html

TrailerClub: Fright Night



Fright Night (1985) [Original Post]

Songbook Xtended: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face



Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (1972) [Original Post]

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Friday, October 11, 2019

Infinite Wars: Solomon Grundy vs Poison Ivy

SOLOMON GRUNDY versus POISON IVY
Married On A Wednesday (DC)
Where:
Solomon Grundy #3 When: July 2009
Why: Scott Kolins How: Scott Kolins

The Story So Far...
In the 19th century, Gotham City was home to a wicked soul named Cyrus Gold. Responsible for murder and misery, he was cursed upon death to forever rise from his Slaughter Swamp grave as the beast Solomon Grundy!

Caught in an endless cycle of death and rebirth, the shambling monster is forever drawn to new acts of evil as an unstoppable undead creature - until now..?

A mysterious force has given Cyrus Gold seven days to end his curse, but dark forces conspire to prolong the agony of Solomon Grundy! He was bedeviled by The Demon and delayed by Bizarro, but after surviving his most recent battle, Cyrus Gold replaces his monstrous alter-ego in the clutches of Poison Ivy!


Original Post: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/10/solomon-grundy-versus-poison-ivy.html

TrailerClub: Flatliners



Flatliners (1990) [Original Post]

Wednesday, October 09, 2019

Tuesday, October 08, 2019

Saturday, October 05, 2019

Infinite Wars: Hobgoblin vs Moon Knight

HOBGOBLIN versus MOON KNIGHT
Half Life (Marvel)
Where:
Marc Spector: Moon Knight #32 When: November 1991 Why: JM DeMatteis & Howard Mackie How: Ron Garney

The Story So Far...
Before he became the avenging fist of Khonshu: Marc Spector lived the life of a soldier of fortune. In that career he made the acquaintance of Jason Macendale - the mercenary who would assume the identity of Hobgoblin.

In his pursuit for greater powers, Jason Macendale sought a deal with the demon N'Astirh. For his hubris he was infused with a demonic entity that greatly enhanced him, but also slowly began to assume control of his body. Now Macendale is helpless as the demon seeks vengeance against sinners starting with a list of mercenaries that has led him to the palatial estate of Marc Spector - Moon Knight!


Original Post: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/10/hobgoblin-versus-moon-knight.html

TrailerClub: Frankenstein



Frankenstein (1931) [Original Post]

Friday, September 27, 2019

Infinite Wars: Avengers vs Nebula

AVENGERS versus NEBULA

Doomsday Plus One! (Marvel)
Where:
Avengers #315 When: March 1990
Why: John Byrne How: Paul Ryan & Tom Palmer

The Story So Far...
As strange energy fluxes begin to hit the Avengers; an emergency distress call from Starfox draws Iron Man and Vision to investigate in space. Their fate is unknown when the remaining heroes of Avengers Mansion are pummeled with an energy wave that eradicates existence!

Safely sealed inside a section of the rebuilt mansion thanks to Sersi; Captain America, Thor, Jarvis, and Spider-Man desperately scramble for answers, and a means to survive the infinite vacuum of nothingness!

Recalibrating their limited hardware, Spider-Man discovers another structure floating in the void! When Sersi attempts to make telepathic contact with the PolyDyne Industries survivors -- she's rocked by pure evil! Bridging the gulf with Thor's hammer, the Avengers discover the culprit: the space pirate - Nebula!


Original Post: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/09/avengers-versus-nebula.html

TrailerClub: Punch-Drunk Love



Punch-Drunk Love (2002) [Original Post]

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Saturday, September 07, 2019

Infinite Wars: Batman vs Red Hood

BATMAN versus RED HOOD
The Killing Joke (DC)
Where:
Batman: The Killing Joke When: May 1988
Why: Alan Moore How: Brian Bolland

The Story So Far...
So this guy walks into a bar... He had a plum job working as a Lab Assistant for Ace Chemicals, but all he wants to be is a comedian. So what did he do? Up and quit his job to line up an audition! Only catch is: His girl Jeannie is waiting at home -- six months pregnant in a cruddy one-room apartment with the rent overdue!

So this guy goes to his audition with everything on the line. He's real nervous. He blows a punch line. He's dead! Nobody's laughing! The dream is over before it even began! He goes back home and all Jeannie can say is "oh". Guy feels like a total loser! She makes some joke about him being good in bed, but now all this guy can think about is needing cash. So where's he gonna come up with the loot? That's the joke!

After running around town humiliating himself the guy winds up right back where he started: Ace Chemicals! Only this time it's after hours, and a couple of mobsters convinced him to put on a tuxedo and red dome to guide them to the card store next door. It was bound to go bad, but at least it'll make a great story!


Original Post: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/09/batman-versus-red-hood.html

Thursday, September 05, 2019

Saturday, August 24, 2019

Infinite Wars: Carnage Family vs Spider-Man, Cloak & Dagger

DOPPELGANGER, SHRIEK & CARNAGE versus SPIDER-MAN, CLOAK & DAGGER
Darklight: Maximum Carnage, Part 2 (Marvel)
Where:
Web of Spider-Man #101 When: June 1993 Why: Terry Kavanagh How: Alex Saviuk

The Story So Far...
Incarceration in the Ravencroft Institute's maximum security facility proved a temporary stay when serial killer Cletus Kasady was reunited with his alien symbiote.

Carnage's escape from Ravencroft was a total bloodbath, but not everyone who crossed his path that day was part of the massacre. He found a kindred spirit in the villainess Shriek, forging a homicidal relationship that soon became a family with the adoption of the six-armed, razor-fanged Doppelganger!

News of the escape prompts Spider-Man to take to the New York City skyline, but a chance encounter with Shriek & Doppelganger leaves the web-slinger worse for wear at the bottom of a building! Rescued by Cloak & Dagger, the web-slinger has much needed back-up as the villains close-in for Round 2!


Full Article: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/08/carnage-family-versus-spiderman-cloak-dagger.html

TrailerClub: 2010: The Year We Make Contact



2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984) [Original Post]

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Friday, August 16, 2019

Infinite Wars: Hellfire Club vs X-Men vs Nimrod

HELLFIRE CLUB versus X-MEN
Salvation (Marvel)
Where:
Uncanny X-Men #209 When: September 1985 Why: Chris Claremont How: John Romita Jr & P Craig Russel

The Story So Far...
Tensions between the Hellfire Club and X-Men reach breaking point when the X-Man of the future, Rachel Summers, infiltrates the Inner Circle to avenge a fallen comrade by assassinating their Black Queen!

The attempt on Selene's life ends with a killing blow, but it's Wolverine executing lethal force against the renegade Summers. True to her mantle as Phoenix, however, the young mutant refuses to die, sending the Hellfire Club on a hunt for the wounded girl in Central Park!

The X-Men engage the Inner Circle in a battle for their teammate, but they aren't the only interested parties! As the heroes struggle to stay above ground, another threat descends from the sky: the Sentinel of the future - Nimrod!


Full Article: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/08/hellfire-club-versus-x-men-salvation.html

Songbook Xtended: Love... Thy Will Be Done



Martika - Love... Thy Will Be Done (1991) [Original Post]

Monday, August 12, 2019

Friday, August 02, 2019

Infinite Wars: Huo Li vs Shang-Chi

HUO LI versus SHANG-CHI
Once Upon a Time in Wan Chai (Marvel)
Where:
Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu One-Shot (B&W) #1 When: November 2009 Why: Mike Benson How: Tomm Coker & CP Smith

The Story So Far...
Shang-Chi is no stranger to the watchful gaze of unseen enemies. Over the course of two days in Hong Kong, he has felt the lingering presence of a cold stare at his back.

As ally to MI-6, Shang-Chi has amassed many nemeses while striking against the global criminal organizations employed by his father - the villainous Dr. Fu Manchu!

This mysterious watcher has come to test Shang-Chi's renowned mastery of kung fu, but his reasons for the challenge run much deeper than mere martial supremacy. Once again the past has come back to prey upon the master of kung fu, but this time the blood ties belong to the man called Huo Li!


Full Article: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/08/huo-li-versus-shang-chi.html

TrailerClub: The Transporter



The Transporter (2002) [Original Post]

Friday, July 26, 2019

Infinite Wars: Spider-Man vs Mysterio

SPIDER-MAN versus MYSTERIO
Media Blizzard Part 3 of 3: Unplugged (Marvel)
Where:
Spider-Man #65 When: February 1996 Why: Howard Mackie How: John Romita Jr & Tom Morgan

The Story So Far...
MysteryVision is the hottest name in must-see TV, earning unprecedented ratings as the fastest-growing network to hit New York City cable providers!

The critics can't seem to stand it, but that hasn't stopped viewers of all ages beating a path to tune-in to its lineup of highly unusual programming! So, what's the secret to broadcaster Randolph Hines' success?..

Spider-Man discovers a stolen DIT chip is behind MysteryVision after finding its inventor mesmerized by his television! Professor Ramirez's highly advanced "Digital Imagery Transmission" technology can convert thought into broadcast, replacing an entire production team with one man's vision!

An unannounced trip to the dilapidated theatre housing MysteryVision's offices soon reveals the mastermind behind it all: Mysterio has at last found his medium and is reaping success through subliminal manipulation! The new Spider-Man must meet his old foe head-on if he's to free the minds of NYC!


Full Article: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/07/ben-reilly-versus-mysterio.html

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Saturday, July 13, 2019

Infinite Wars: Daredevil vs Mysterio

DAREDEVIL versus MYSTERIO
Guardian Devil Part Seven: The Devil's Demon (Marvel)
Where:
Daredevil #7 When: May 1999
Why: Kevin Smith How: Joe Quesada

The Story So Far...
Matt Murdock has found himself caught in a struggle between heaven and hell - or so he's been told.

It all began when a frightened teenager entrusted him with her child. The infant is purported to be the second-coming of The Redeemer, announced by angels -- but the demon Mephisto says it's all a lie!

Struggling through ominous scripture, demonic visitation, and the death of Karen Page, Daredevil is at last ready to discover the truth: He has been the private audience for an illusion created by Mysterio!


Full Article: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/07/daredevil-versus-mysterio.html

Friday, July 05, 2019

Infinite Wars: Spider-Man vs Mysterio

SPIDER-MAN versus MYSTERIO
The Menace of... Mysterio! (Marvel)
Where:
Amazing Spider-Man #13 When: June 1964
Why: Stan Lee How: Steve Ditko

The Story So Far...
When Spider-Man suddenly turns to a life of midnight robbery: J. Jonah Jameson touts his scathing editorials as vindicated. With the public turning against him, and no way to safely consult a psychologist without risking his secret identity -- even Peter Parker is beginning to doubt his own wall-crawling alter-ego's innocence!

Enter - Mysterio: A strange, bubble-domed individual who arrives unannounced at the Daily Bugle!

Mysterio claims to be a hero who's disguised himself to prevent threats to his family from the criminal underworld. He aims to use his incredible powers to stop Spider-Man's crime wave -- asking only that the newspaper print an invitation to the Brooklyn Bridge before he disappears in a puff of smoke!

Spider-Man answers the rendezvous in the hopes of learning the truth about his sudden crisis of identity. Mysterio has no interest in talking, though. This eerie new "hero" is only interested in using his "powers" to destroy Spider-Man!


Full Article: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/07/spider-man-versus-mysterio.html

Tuesday, July 02, 2019

Monday, June 24, 2019

Friday, June 21, 2019

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Wednesday, June 05, 2019

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Monday, May 20, 2019

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Monday, May 13, 2019

Friday, May 10, 2019

Tuesday, May 07, 2019

Saturday, May 04, 2019

Friday, May 03, 2019

Infinite Wars: Avengers vs Thanos

AVENGERS versus THANOS
(Marvel)
Where:
Free Comic Book Day Civil War II #1 When: May 2016 Why: Brian Michael Bendis How: Jim Cheung

The Story So Far...
An Inhuman known as Ulysses Cain may hold the secrets to the impending future! In an effort to verify his ominous visions, Inhuman Queen Medusa accompanies him to The Triskelion for further testing under the watchful eye of Black Panther and The Ultimates.

Upon his arrival, Ulysses is suddenly confronted with a glimpse into an oncoming threat: Thanos is coming!

The Mad Titan aims to claim a Cosmic Cube from Project PEGASUS, but as he teleports towards their secluded Mount Athena base in New York -- a powerful assembly of Avengers prepares to greet him with extreme prejudice!


Full Article: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/05/avengers-versus-thanos.html

Thursday, May 02, 2019

Monday, April 29, 2019

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Saturday, April 20, 2019

Friday, April 19, 2019

Infinite Wars: Hellboy vs Camazotz

HELLBOY versus CAMAZOTZ
Hellboy in Mexico or, a Drunken Blur (Dark Horse)
Where:
Hellboy in Mexico When: May 2010
Why: Mike Mignola How: Richard Corben

The Story So Far...
On mission in Mexico in 1982; Hellboy and Abe Sapien take shelter from the heat in an abandoned villa. Inside, a wall of photographs and news clippings tell the weaving tale of various superstars of lucha libre, surprisingly, including a trio photographed in the company of Hellboy!

HB shares the story of a grim experience he had in 1956, when he and two rookie BPRD agents -- Hendricks and Murphy -- were sent to Mexico to make a dent in the dense supernatural activity troubling the desert. It was in one of these small towns that Hellboy first encountered the triplets on a tour of the wrestling circuit, where they earned food and money for alcohol.

The trios path changed when before a match they visited a local church, only to find the priest murdered by undead horrors that plagued the area. The brothers saw a vision of the Virgin Mary that told them to leave their life of wrestling, and turn their powers to the vanquishing of monsters. Thus, they teamed up with Hellboy, who had been abandoned by his BPRD colleagues, who were too disturbed by what they'd seen to remain with the organization.

The monster-hunting foursome made merry times as they dealt defeat to the devilish fiends lurking the desert, but their drinking would leave one of the brothers unstuck. Stumbling into the night, Esteban was attacked and abducted by the dark vengeful forces that lurked in the gloom. Hellboy and the remaining two enmascarados interrogated and tortured the night creatures for information, but turn up nothing until a poster of a horrific new wrestler emerges. A bloody challenge is painted in red over a photograph of an ancient temple: El le espera Hellboy. ¡Venga solo! He waits for you, Hellboy. Come alone!

Thus, Hellboy enters the ring to meet the challenge of his lost friend. Esteban is no more. Now there is only -- ¡Camazotz!


Full Article: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/04/hellboy-versus-camazotz.html

Songbook Xtended: Run On For A Long Time



Bill Landford & The Landfordaires - Run On For a Long Time (1949) [Original Post]

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Monday, April 15, 2019

Saturday, April 13, 2019

Infinite Wars: Justice League vs Captain Marvel

JUSTICE LEAGUE versus CAPTAIN MARVEL
Seduction of the Innocent (DC)
Where:
Underworld Unleashed #3 When: Late December 1995 Why: Mark Waid How: Howard Porter

The Story So Far...
What is the price of the heart's desire? The devil Neron has waged a campaign of temptation and corruption in an effort to amass immortal souls. With his growing power he seeks the ultimate prize: the corruption of a pure soul!

Having empowered an army of villains who accepted his offer, it seems Neron has achieved his goal when Superman disappears, and evil sweeps the Earth. Thus, a team of heroes volunteers to descend into the depths of Hell itself!

Guided by Blue Devil, the heroes face increasing challenges as they descend through each layer. Only their mightiest make it to the underworld throne of Neron himself, but in doing so, they face the greatest challenge of all: the darkness that dwells deep within them!


Full Article: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/04/justice-league-versus-captain-marvel.html

Friday, April 12, 2019

Sunday, April 07, 2019

Infinite Wars: Captain Marvel vs Captain Sivana

CAPTAIN MARVEL versus CAPTAIN SIVANA
"With One Magic Word" (DC)
Where:
DC Comics Presents Annual #3 When: 1984
Why: Roy Thomas, Julius Schwartz, Gil Kane & Joey Cavalieri How: Gil Kane

The Story So Far...
Captain Marvel may've thwarted the wicked designs of Doctor Sivana hundreds of times before -- but this time the mad scientist has a plan to even the playing field!

Years of research have uncovered a way to mesmerize the Wizard Shazam, granting Sivana full license over The Rock of Eternity, and the magics that power Captain Marvel! Thus, he is able to invent a device capable of splitting the mystic lightning that transforms Billy Batson -- siphoning its pantheon of powers for himself!

When the villain threatens to vaporize every major city in the United States unless Captain Marvel faces him -- the trap is sprung! While Captain Marvel unwittingly leaps into action with a brand new set of feeble foibles, his usual sextet of legendary abilities now powers Captain Sivana!!


Full Article: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/04/captain-marvel-versus-captain-sivana.html

Saturday, April 06, 2019

Wednesday, April 03, 2019

Tuesday, April 02, 2019

Monday, April 01, 2019

Monday, March 25, 2019

Saturday, March 23, 2019

Infinite Wars: Lobo vs Superman

LOBO versus SUPERMAN
Blood Brawl (DC)
Where:
Adventures of Superman #464 When: March 1990 Why: Dan Jurgens How: Dan Jurgens & Art Thibert

The Story So Far...
Superman's gladiatorial exploits on Warworld have spread the legend of his strength across the galaxy! As fallen champion Draaga embarks upon a determined quest for redemption; prospects of a main event rematch have space pundits placing their bets across the universe -- inviting unlikely new contenders!

Talk of Superman's reputation proved a professional and personal insult to the bar crawling mercenary: Lobo! Now the Main Man is headed to Earth to prove he's the best there is at what he does by killing The Man of Steel! Tracking Superman to the South Pole, Lobo and his drunken buddies are crashing The Fortress of Solitude for a fight to the death!


Full Article: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/03/lobo-versus-superman.html

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Friday, March 15, 2019

Infinite Wars: Thor vs Conan the Barbarian

THOR versus CONAN
What If Thor of Asgard Had Met Conan the Barbarian? (Marvel)
Where:
What If? #39 When: June 1983
Why: Alan Zelenetz How: Ron Wilson

The Story So Far...
Victorious in battle with the Frost Giants of Jotunheim: Thor, God of Thunder, followed his wicked half-brother into a cavernous labyrinth. In search of the mischief-making Loki, Thor chose a path that led him backwards through time, into the realm of Troy during the Trojan War.

This was but one course of history, but what of the path not taken? In another reality, Thor chose a different tunnel, one that led him to ancient age of Hyboria! There, his memory was lost and godly powers diminished, making him prone to the wanted warrior-thief stalking Corinthia: Conan The Barbarian!


Full Article: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/03/thor-versus-conan.html

Songbook Xtended: A Violent Yet Flammable World



Au Revoir Simone - A Violent Yet Flammable World (2007) [Original Post]

Saturday, March 09, 2019

Friday, March 08, 2019

Infinite Wars: Ms Marvel vs The Collective

MS MARVEL versus THE COLLECTIVE
(Marvel)
Where:
New Avengers #17 When: May 2006
Why: Brian Michael Bendis How: Mike Deodato Jr

The Story So Far...
When a mysterious energy force from space destroys North Pole, Alaska -- a lone survivor emerges from the burning wreckage. This entity comes to be known as The Collective as it begins a march across Canada, brutally defeating the first line of defense: Alpha Flight!

With The Collective making its way toward the United States; SHIELD Director Maria Hill is forced to reluctantly enlist the aide of Tony Stark and the newest formation of The Avengers!

As The Collective reaches Cleveland, Iron Man is there to greet it with gentle inquiry. For a moment, The Collective stops its path of destruction and attempts to communicate, but the situation quickly escalates when Ms. Marvel arrives -- attacking in response to the distress call put out by the Avengers!


Full Article: https://secretearths.blogspot.com/2019/03/ms-marvel-versus-collective.html

Songbook Xtended: Voodoo People



The Prodigy - Voodoo People (1994) [Original Post]

Thursday, March 07, 2019

Tuesday, March 05, 2019