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The Challenge:
Assemble a super team from your favorite films, TV shows, books etc.
Your team must consist of the following:
Team Leader
Warrior
Smartypants
Hottie
Comic Relief
All your superteam members must be from DIFFERENT sources.
Warning, I liked this meme so much that I gacked a bunch of pictures to illustrate, so it may mean slow loading for some.
Team Leader - Hiro Nakamura from Heroes. Because you find one other person more dedicated and pure of heart than Hiro! Plus he's good with people. Ando's followed him halfway across America. He won over his father and played his sister while at a huge disadvantage. He made friends with Charlie real quick and even Nathan likes him! Hiro is awesome and shall lead my team to victory.
Warrior - Ganner Rhysode from the Star Wars Extended Universe. Extra cookies to anyone who's actually heard of him before. Anyway, he's a dude. And had what was quite possibly the most beautiful and impactful death in all of Star Wars. Plus he killed like a thousand guys before he died, and the only way they could off him was to bring in the artillery.
Smartypants & Hottie - I couldn't decide which of these two should have which position - I kept vacillating. So I decided it was fate and they could share both positions, each one taking up the one they're most suited for at the time. So, combined Smartypants/Hottie places are assigned to President Roslin from Battlestar Galactica and the Operative from Firefly. Because they are both smart, gorgeous and terrifying.
AND since I couldn't find a good picture of him as the Operative, you get him in a lovely suit:
Comic Relief - Aeryn Sun. No, seriously. Aeryn Sun. Because she's hucking filarious. When she's trying to be, she's a comic genius. When she's not, well, she's like Batman. Just imagine Batman doing the gardening, or shopping for lemons, or waiting in line at the bank. You know, still all...Batmanned up and stony-jawed. Aah, www.shortpacked.com I am forever grateful to you for teaching me about the joys of Comedy Batman. The point is, Aeryn Sun = Comedy Gold.
And that's my team.
Though if I were allowed to add my own categories I'd expand my squad like this:
Firstly, I'd have to replace Ganner. Which makes me sad because I love Ganner, but I'm not allowed to double-up from the same source. So I'd probably replace him with an X-Man. I know that Wolverine would be the obvious warrior choice, but I always thought he was a little lame, so I'm going with Storm. Movie Storm! Yes, that one. Yes, really. Just look at the picture.
She has the perfect balance of absurdity (again, I refer you to the picture), ludicrousness ("Senator Kelly...is DEAD!"), and actual moments of competance and decent fighting capabilities (mostly in the later films). Plus, I heard a rumour that when negotiating to return for X3, Halle Berry demanded a bigger part and to be able to fly. For that alone, the woman is my hero. I only mourn that those weren't her demands for her latest psychologically intricate, deeply moving drama. If I'm ever in a position to negotiate for anything, those will be my first two demands. Plus, in case it needs reiteration, look at that picture!
Okay, Warriors swapped over, I'd introduce the following new positions:
Medic - Cade Skywalker from the Star Wars Extended Universe. The dude's like a portable debfibrillator! Plus he'd ensure that there was enough manly angst that my Superhero Squad's Comic Series/Film/TV Show was safe from cancellation for years to come.
Or, as he usually looks these days (in all his angsty glory):
Tech Support & Demolitions - Ace from Doctor Who. She has Nitro9. And a boombox. And a rope ladder. And a metal baseball bat. And she's Ace. And if you argue, she'll have you. You toerag.
Espionage & Countersurveillance - the Marquis de Carabas from Neverwhere. The fact that he knows everything already makes his job very easy so he can devote extra time to being stylish. Plus he can add elements of comic relief via his razor-sharp wit when Aeryn Sun's in Batman mode (similarly, Aeryn can add to the Warrior quotient while Storm is off mourning the death of Senator Kelly and learning how to act between X1 and X2 - see? Synergy!)
Public Relations - Gene Hunt from Life on Mars. Because he once uttered the phrase, "She's as nervous as a very small nun at a penguin shoot."
The Thinking Man's Crumpet - Joan Bakewell. Because I might not remember the 60s but I sure as hell can appreciate them!
And that concludes today's game of Fantasy Superhero League!
nightxadeThe Challenge:
Assemble a super team from your favorite films, TV shows, books etc.
Your team must consist of the following:
Team Leader
Warrior
Smartypants
Hottie
Comic Relief
All your superteam members must be from DIFFERENT sources.
Warning, I liked this meme so much that I gacked a bunch of pictures to illustrate, so it may mean slow loading for some.
Team Leader - Hiro Nakamura from Heroes. Because you find one other person more dedicated and pure of heart than Hiro! Plus he's good with people. Ando's followed him halfway across America. He won over his father and played his sister while at a huge disadvantage. He made friends with Charlie real quick and even Nathan likes him! Hiro is awesome and shall lead my team to victory.
Warrior - Ganner Rhysode from the Star Wars Extended Universe. Extra cookies to anyone who's actually heard of him before. Anyway, he's a dude. And had what was quite possibly the most beautiful and impactful death in all of Star Wars. Plus he killed like a thousand guys before he died, and the only way they could off him was to bring in the artillery.
Smartypants & Hottie - I couldn't decide which of these two should have which position - I kept vacillating. So I decided it was fate and they could share both positions, each one taking up the one they're most suited for at the time. So, combined Smartypants/Hottie places are assigned to President Roslin from Battlestar Galactica and the Operative from Firefly. Because they are both smart, gorgeous and terrifying.
AND since I couldn't find a good picture of him as the Operative, you get him in a lovely suit:
Comic Relief - Aeryn Sun. No, seriously. Aeryn Sun. Because she's hucking filarious. When she's trying to be, she's a comic genius. When she's not, well, she's like Batman. Just imagine Batman doing the gardening, or shopping for lemons, or waiting in line at the bank. You know, still all...Batmanned up and stony-jawed. Aah, www.shortpacked.com I am forever grateful to you for teaching me about the joys of Comedy Batman. The point is, Aeryn Sun = Comedy Gold.
And that's my team.
Though if I were allowed to add my own categories I'd expand my squad like this:
Firstly, I'd have to replace Ganner. Which makes me sad because I love Ganner, but I'm not allowed to double-up from the same source. So I'd probably replace him with an X-Man. I know that Wolverine would be the obvious warrior choice, but I always thought he was a little lame, so I'm going with Storm. Movie Storm! Yes, that one. Yes, really. Just look at the picture.
She has the perfect balance of absurdity (again, I refer you to the picture), ludicrousness ("Senator Kelly...is DEAD!"), and actual moments of competance and decent fighting capabilities (mostly in the later films). Plus, I heard a rumour that when negotiating to return for X3, Halle Berry demanded a bigger part and to be able to fly. For that alone, the woman is my hero. I only mourn that those weren't her demands for her latest psychologically intricate, deeply moving drama. If I'm ever in a position to negotiate for anything, those will be my first two demands. Plus, in case it needs reiteration, look at that picture!
Okay, Warriors swapped over, I'd introduce the following new positions:
Medic - Cade Skywalker from the Star Wars Extended Universe. The dude's like a portable debfibrillator! Plus he'd ensure that there was enough manly angst that my Superhero Squad's Comic Series/Film/TV Show was safe from cancellation for years to come.
Or, as he usually looks these days (in all his angsty glory):
Tech Support & Demolitions - Ace from Doctor Who. She has Nitro9. And a boombox. And a rope ladder. And a metal baseball bat. And she's Ace. And if you argue, she'll have you. You toerag.
Espionage & Countersurveillance - the Marquis de Carabas from Neverwhere. The fact that he knows everything already makes his job very easy so he can devote extra time to being stylish. Plus he can add elements of comic relief via his razor-sharp wit when Aeryn Sun's in Batman mode (similarly, Aeryn can add to the Warrior quotient while Storm is off mourning the death of Senator Kelly and learning how to act between X1 and X2 - see? Synergy!)
Public Relations - Gene Hunt from Life on Mars. Because he once uttered the phrase, "She's as nervous as a very small nun at a penguin shoot."
The Thinking Man's Crumpet - Joan Bakewell. Because I might not remember the 60s but I sure as hell can appreciate them!
And that concludes today's game of Fantasy Superhero League!
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Date: 2007-04-05 07:14 am (UTC)I know! Isn't it awesome? For the record - I do actually quite like Storm, but I have a kind of love-hate relationship with Movie!Storm. At least in the first film.
time-travelling motorbike to appear.
I knew I must be missing something not reading those books. Now, at last, I have found it.
If we're having wildly inappropriate PR people then I want Arthur Daley.
I'd be more inclined to put him in charge of finances. Though perhaps that's too sane. Perhaps Arhtur Daley for PR and Gene Hunt in charge of the cash? (Just think of all the backhanders you could get for being a superhero).
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Date: 2007-04-05 03:11 pm (UTC)Yes, me too. I'm ambiguous about Rogue too because MY Rogue punches tanks.
I knew I must be missing something not reading those books. Now, at last, I have found it.
I suspect you'd dislike Ace's characterisation though so I should have non-existant future!Ace send the motorbike back to her younger self without actually appearing in person.
I'd be more inclined to put him in charge of finances
::chokes:: He's not getting anywhere near my team's money!
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Date: 2007-04-06 09:11 am (UTC)See, now I'm stuck with the image of Anna Paquin's Rogue punching a tank and being all like, "Why Bobby, I do declare that was awesome!" Curse you.
I suspect you'd dislike Ace's characterisation though so I should have non-existant future!Ace send the motorbike back to her younger self without actually appearing in person.
Yes, you're not the first person who's said this to me. And I have to say, I'm not a huge fan of the silver catsuit... Perhaps stealing the future motorbike and strapping the boombox to the back of it would be the best thing all around...
::chokes:: He's not getting anywhere near my team's money
Wimp. :p
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Date: 2007-04-05 04:12 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-04-06 09:21 am (UTC)See, I love X-Men but am MUCH more familiar with the films than the comics and cartoons (which always seemed so mamoth to get into).
The thinking process of the above list went like this. "Right, gotta replace the warrior. I'll put in an X-(Wo)Man, cos they're awesome! Who's the best warrior? Probably Wolverine. Dammit. No, wait, Storm! She's awesome, she's totally nails! Oh, wait, Movie!Storm. No, wait, Movie!Storm! HAHAHAHAHA!"
To be fair to Movie!Storm, while she's not that much like "proper" Storm, I do actually quite like her in 2 and especially in 3 where she actually gets lines (having dropped the terrible accent and actually, well, acting) and has a leadership role and does stuff. Her bonding with Nightcrawler is really sweet and by the third film. Well she's just about the only character in that entire movie I'd happily leave my child with (you know, if I had one). So she gets better and becomes a responsible leader (though, you know, still no chain whip *sigh*).
But I have a soft spot for first Movie!Storm because she's just so bad it's good. Or at least, it's hilarious. Partly this is probably down to my boyfriend instilling in me an appreciation and deep enjoyment of B Movies and spectacularly crap Zombie films and bad acting.
So, I love Movie!Storm, just...possibly not for any of the reasons the writers or producers intended.
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Date: 2007-04-07 12:34 am (UTC)If you ever do want to read about the X-Men, I would highly recommend starting with Classic X-Men. It reprints Uncanny, starting where Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Banshee and Nightcrawler join and have to rescue the original team. The Phoenix saga begins shortly thereafter. Lots of 70s/80s cheese involved, but still some powerful storytelling. ANd more importantly, the Classics also include these incredible character back stories that really bring the characters to life and make you just want to hug them. Seriously. Some of the stories are just wow.
Right now? I hear the Joss Whedon books.. Astonishing? Are good. I've read a few and I love his style, but nothing can top the heart and depth of the old stories.
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Date: 2007-04-07 07:16 am (UTC)Aaah, yeah, this I didn't know. That's a bit daft, I thought actors were supposed to research roles. Unless she just mean Storm's bit-part status in the first film? Hmm. I mean, even I know Storm kicks ass, and like I said, my knowledge of non-film X-Men is cursory - built from reading half a dozen comics and watching the cartoon as a kid.
If you ever do want to read about the X-Men, I would highly recommend starting with Classic X-Men. It reprints Uncanny, starting where Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Banshee and Nightcrawler join and have to rescue the original team. The Phoenix saga begins shortly thereafter. Lots of 70s/80s cheese involved, but still some powerful storytelling. ANd more importantly, the Classics also include these incredible character back stories that really bring the characters to life and make you just want to hug them. Seriously. Some of the stories are just wow.
Cool - perhaps I will. I've always wanted to check out the comics but have never really been able to find a good jumping-in point. I can handle 70s & 80s cheesiness. The 80s had a wonderful lack of self-consciousness with regards to what was "cool". People decided things were cool and then because that person believed it so absolutely it was cool! Or perhaps this is just my rose-tinted view through the eyes of childhood. Eh, whatever. I like my imaginary 80s. :)