Post by brawl2099 on Mar 14, 2012 12:21:16 GMT -5
Hello all-
So it's been a while since I've done one of these. I figure since that's the case, might as well go EPIC, no?
SQUADRON SUPREME
There are so many things you could do with the Squadron. Really, we've seen a variety of takes and versions of them. They started life as (more or less) a JLA parody/homage, and were later incorporated into the regular Marvel Universe. So what exactly could you do with a Squadron series?
First of all, you can go with established continuity, in which the original Squadron (or a version similar to the originals) recently returned to their universe not long after Heroes Return to find it dominated by corporations. Although they overthrew that threat, there's no easy rebound from a conquered planet. What happens from there?
You could have a portion of the Squadron return to the core Marvel Earth some unknown reason. They could be here to save their world, or ours, a threat of any sort. However, since they're pretty much the JLA, you'd be able to write the story of the League trapped on the Marvel Earth.
Lastly, you could reboot the Squadron, a la Supreme Power, and give the MAU their own unique version of this classic team.
The best part about all of this is that since they're in an alternate universe, you can go absolutely balls-out with them. Make the story as epic as possible. You have the entire Squadron-U at your disposal. Use it!
FIRELORD
I have to admit, when I saw Firelord as a suggestion on the MA submissions page, I was a bit puzzled. All I really know about the guy is that he's a former herald of Galactus and he has an awesome visual. When I thought about it though, it makes sense. Check out his background first (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firelord_%28comics%29 )... It's okay, I'll wait...
Okay, you back now? So this guy is a former member of the Nova Corps that became a Herald of Galactus, then essentially became a cosmic protector. He's got several fingers in several different storytelling pots that could be a lot of fun. You could have him return to Xandar and rejoin the Nova Corps, then have his past as a herald come back to haunt him, and so on... Considering that he's a relatively blank slate too, you could really do a lot to flesh him out and have a lot of big, exciting adventures with him.
THE INHUMANS
So this one is kind of interesting. The Inhumans are currently broken up a bit, with Medusa serving as an Avenger and Crystal's active role as the First Lady of Genosha. As intelligent as Black Bolt is though, don't you think he has something up his sleeve with that? What I'd really like to see with the Inhumans is a story that takes advantage of the scope of what they are. These are people altered by the Kree to have incredible abilities, that live on the Moon, with magical power-granting mists and have connections to literally every part of the Marvel Universe. What could you do with that?
First of all, exploit the fact that Crystal and Medusa aren't actively living with the rest of the Royal Family at the moment. I can only imagine that the Royal Family minus those two would be a harder, harsher group. Second, introduce a new character or three. With those two out of the picture to a degree, maybe there are some other Inhumans we could see. Maybe Karnak or Gorgon has a girlfriend. What if Maximus had an equally intelligent but exponentially less-crazy daughter? Have some fun with that!
As for the story... they're massively powerful super-humans living on the moon! Maybe the UN could recruit them to be Earth's first line of defense against alien threats, in exchange for leaving them alone. Maybe you go the opposite route with a human conspiracy plotting to get rid of them. Maybe a zealous young Inhuman wants to share the Terrigen Mists with humanity, and the Royal Family has to try to stop them. The sky's really the limit, as it should be.
So, I need to ask, as I always do, why aren't you writing this yet?
So it's been a while since I've done one of these. I figure since that's the case, might as well go EPIC, no?
SQUADRON SUPREME
There are so many things you could do with the Squadron. Really, we've seen a variety of takes and versions of them. They started life as (more or less) a JLA parody/homage, and were later incorporated into the regular Marvel Universe. So what exactly could you do with a Squadron series?
First of all, you can go with established continuity, in which the original Squadron (or a version similar to the originals) recently returned to their universe not long after Heroes Return to find it dominated by corporations. Although they overthrew that threat, there's no easy rebound from a conquered planet. What happens from there?
You could have a portion of the Squadron return to the core Marvel Earth some unknown reason. They could be here to save their world, or ours, a threat of any sort. However, since they're pretty much the JLA, you'd be able to write the story of the League trapped on the Marvel Earth.
Lastly, you could reboot the Squadron, a la Supreme Power, and give the MAU their own unique version of this classic team.
The best part about all of this is that since they're in an alternate universe, you can go absolutely balls-out with them. Make the story as epic as possible. You have the entire Squadron-U at your disposal. Use it!
FIRELORD
I have to admit, when I saw Firelord as a suggestion on the MA submissions page, I was a bit puzzled. All I really know about the guy is that he's a former herald of Galactus and he has an awesome visual. When I thought about it though, it makes sense. Check out his background first (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firelord_%28comics%29 )... It's okay, I'll wait...
Okay, you back now? So this guy is a former member of the Nova Corps that became a Herald of Galactus, then essentially became a cosmic protector. He's got several fingers in several different storytelling pots that could be a lot of fun. You could have him return to Xandar and rejoin the Nova Corps, then have his past as a herald come back to haunt him, and so on... Considering that he's a relatively blank slate too, you could really do a lot to flesh him out and have a lot of big, exciting adventures with him.
THE INHUMANS
So this one is kind of interesting. The Inhumans are currently broken up a bit, with Medusa serving as an Avenger and Crystal's active role as the First Lady of Genosha. As intelligent as Black Bolt is though, don't you think he has something up his sleeve with that? What I'd really like to see with the Inhumans is a story that takes advantage of the scope of what they are. These are people altered by the Kree to have incredible abilities, that live on the Moon, with magical power-granting mists and have connections to literally every part of the Marvel Universe. What could you do with that?
First of all, exploit the fact that Crystal and Medusa aren't actively living with the rest of the Royal Family at the moment. I can only imagine that the Royal Family minus those two would be a harder, harsher group. Second, introduce a new character or three. With those two out of the picture to a degree, maybe there are some other Inhumans we could see. Maybe Karnak or Gorgon has a girlfriend. What if Maximus had an equally intelligent but exponentially less-crazy daughter? Have some fun with that!
As for the story... they're massively powerful super-humans living on the moon! Maybe the UN could recruit them to be Earth's first line of defense against alien threats, in exchange for leaving them alone. Maybe you go the opposite route with a human conspiracy plotting to get rid of them. Maybe a zealous young Inhuman wants to share the Terrigen Mists with humanity, and the Royal Family has to try to stop them. The sky's really the limit, as it should be.
So, I need to ask, as I always do, why aren't you writing this yet?
