tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-188560222024-03-19T02:40:55.202+10:30Secret Wars on Infinite Earths: The Comic Book Fight Club<b>Secret Wars on Infinite Earths</b>: Dedicated to reliving and reviewing the best and worst of superhero slugfests. Some ask who WOULD win in a fight? We're asking who DID!Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.comBlogger1292125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-33236309633289335152024-01-21T02:52:00.007+10:302024-01-21T02:53:58.315+10:30ANNA WILLIAMS versus LING XIAOYU & PANDA
Blood Feud Part 1 of 4 (Titan)
Where: Tekken: Blood Feud #1 When: June 2017Why: Cavan Scott How: Andie Tong
The Story So Far...Running through the streets of Kyoto -- Ling Xiaoyu and her pet Panda narrowly avoid being run down by a speeding vehicle! They're the target of a professional manhunt, but G-Corporation paramilitary agents aren't the only Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-7405087366834620782024-01-12T18:42:00.005+10:302024-01-13T18:59:45.132+10:30KRAVEN THE HUNTER versus SPIDER-MAN
The Coffin (Marvel)
Where: Web of Spider-Man #31 When: October 1987Why: JM DeMatteis How: Mike Zeck
The Story So Far...Sergei Kravinoff is an old man. A man sustained by herbs & roots and an iron will. A man whose family left behind a Russia with no room for his aristocratic dynasty. Whose only purpose now is to pursue the wild hunt.Kraven the Hunter has Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-64793003682318554372024-01-03T22:28:00.004+10:302024-01-09T18:24:42.723+10:30COVER TO COVER: 2023 TOP FEATURED FIGHTS!
Happy new year! Season 2023 of the Secret Wars on Infinite Earths has officially concluded, meaning we gather once again to rank the best battles in an order determined by your views & votes! Check out the Featured Fight Recap for a complete list of last year's entries and their order of publication -- this one is all about determining the Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-87046998278045936502023-12-29T03:19:00.003+10:302024-01-12T21:35:16.643+10:30ANNUAL PUNCH-UP: 2023 RANKINGS RECAPWeaving through every entry on Secret Wars on Infinite Earths is the constant thread of the Fight Club Rankings! Nestled at the bottom of every new battle are live updates to characters' positions -- but only here can we see the true consequence of another year of wins & losses!Season 2023 faced the usual challenges, but we had some strong and interesting Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-13337887717240711122023-12-28T02:37:00.005+10:302023-12-28T02:37:37.643+10:30ANNUAL PUNCH-UP: 2023 FEATURE FIGHT RECAPNovember ends the Secrets Wars on Infinite Earths year, and although we had a quiet end to Season 2023, there were still plenty of memorable entries throughout the run, including some personal favourites!What were the best battles of the most recent bouts? Now's the time to help lock-in our Greatest Hits of 2023 by revisiting your favourites from the list Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-35011520474835450942023-10-29T03:39:00.007+10:302024-01-12T18:43:56.631+10:30NEW WARRIORS & THOR versus JUGGERNAUT
The New Warriors (Marvel)
Where: Thor #412 When: Mid-December 1989Why: Tom DeFalco How: Ron Frenz & Joe Sinnott
The Story So Far...As Loki convinces the ranks of the world's deadliest super-villains to exchange resources & opponents in a series of coordinated "Acts of Vengeance" -- he saved the most unstoppable surprise challenger for his Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-51226159250869005032023-10-28T01:30:00.004+10:302023-10-28T17:27:29.718+10:30LIZARD versus SPIDER-MAN
Face-to-Face With... The Lizard! (Marvel)
Where: Amazing Spider-Man #6 When: August 1963Why: Stan Lee How: Steve Ditko
The Story So Far...When a walking, talking lizardman emerges from the Florida everglades to threaten the local citizenry -- news quickly spreads to New York City and the pages of the Daily Bugle, which run with a headline challenging none other than Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-11716422815274624912023-10-13T23:57:00.002+10:302023-10-13T23:59:02.374+10:30GREEN LANTERN versus BATMAN
Gray Life Gray Dreams (DC)
Where: Justice League #5 When: September 1987Why: Keith Giffen & JM DeMatteis How: Kevin Maguire
The Story So Far...A nefarious scheme hatched by Darkseid and his evil minions turned public opinion against the once celebrated ranks of the costumed super-heroes, but when they rise to the challenge of violent mobs, a new Justice League is Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-48952403615964858392023-08-26T02:11:00.013+09:302023-08-27T01:07:51.144+09:30OMAC PROJECT versus BLUE BEETLE
Brother's Keeper (DC)
Where: Blue Beetle #7 When: November 2006Why: John Rogers How: Cully Hamner
The Story So Far...Before the Second World War; a man named Dan Garrett retrieved a mysterious blue scarab from the tomb of Pharaoh Kha-Ef-Re -- transforming him into the daring mystery man known as Blue Beetle!Upon his death, the scarab passed to the hands of his Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-82373604334902483482023-08-18T19:19:00.006+09:302023-08-19T16:49:33.247+09:30SKRULLS versus WOLVERINE
Eve of Destruction (Marvel)
Where: X-Men #90 When: July 1999Why: Alan Davis & Terry Kavanagh How: Alan Davis
The Story So Far...When a trans-dimensional being called Ejulp recruits the X-Men to defend his domain from the unstoppable Juggernaut -- he inadvertently flings them through time & space to a long time ago on a distant planet!Confusion abounds as the Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-46559113620208007502023-07-30T00:42:00.004+09:302023-07-31T17:55:29.817+09:30GORILLA GRODD versus THE FLASH TRIO
Beyond The Super-Speed Barrier! (DC)
Where: DC Special Series #11 When: 1978Why: Cary Bates How: Alex Saviuk
The Story So Far...An ordinary night in the lives of three civilians becomes a bizarre mystery as each is summoned to don their identities as The Flash and Kid Flash of two worlds -- and race to meet in a single, solitary location on an Earth-1 Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-64808031049772281872023-07-09T19:38:00.005+09:302023-07-12T19:23:56.073+09:30GREEN LANTERNS versus HOUSE OF ZOD
Zod's Will Part One: First Contact (DC)
Where: Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #37 When: March 2018 Why: Robert Venditti How: Rafa Sandoval
The Story So Far...The Guardians of the Universe have reinstated their post as overseers for the Green Lantern Corps, and while John Stewart contemplates quitting the ranks over a history of indiscretions, Hal Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-11428471124540139602023-06-16T22:26:00.005+09:302023-06-17T23:35:09.481+09:30CHUN-LI versus BLANKA
Battle 03: Recall (Tokuma)
Where: Street Fighter II #2 When: August 1994Why: Masaomi Kanzaki How: Masaomi Kanzaki
The Story So Far...The crime-riddled island of Shad is a modern metropolis that plays host to some of the greatest fighters in the world. The best among them will meet in the Third Annual Grand Fight, advancing to the stadium stage by proving themselves under Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-40194312514708824352023-06-04T02:07:00.024+09:302023-06-04T03:33:45.262+09:30THE SPOT versus SPIDER-MAN
Breakin'! (Marvel)
Where: Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #100 When: March 1985 Why: Al Milgrom How: Al Milgrom
The Story So Far...From a skyscraper overlooking Manhattan, Wilson Fisk employs a staff of scientists working to develop super-powers to bestow upon loyal agents, serving to maintain his grip on New York City's organized crime.One such recipient was Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-90949235694719191892023-05-26T21:27:00.005+09:302023-05-29T01:32:14.736+09:30KANG versus SPIDER-BOY
Too Many Heroes -- Too Little Time! (Marvel/DC)
Where: Spider-Boy Team-Up #1 When: June 1997Why: RK Sternsel How: Ladronn
The Story So Far...When twin primordial entities recollected their dissipated conscious energies and regained each other's notice -- they turned to pit the warriors of their respective universes against one another in a battle to the death!In an effort Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-46849160988790628692023-05-12T19:03:00.014+09:302023-06-11T20:51:52.329+09:30FLIPSIDE versus SPIDER-MAN
Bugaboo (Marvel)
Where: Spider-Man 2099 #30 When: April 1995Why: Peter David How: Roger Robinson
The Story So Far...In the year 2099: corporations battle for control over market share and literal dominion of entire districts. That's the fate of the town of Nightshade when it comes under attack from Alchemax Corporate Raiders!The Spider-Man of the future does his best Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-24850126613674164382023-05-08T18:14:00.002+09:302023-05-08T18:17:03.655+09:30APOCALYPSE versus HIGH EVOLUTIONARY
Unnatural Selection (Marvel)
Where: X-Factor Annual #3 When: 1988Why: Louise Simonson How: Terry Shoemaker
The Story So Far...Since the 1920s, Dr. Herbert Wyndham has held a fascination for genetics and evolution. Experimentation on his own makeup transformed him into the brilliant High Evolutionary, whose agenda to advance humanity has led to many amazing Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-2137703878260190142023-04-28T20:58:00.004+09:302023-04-29T16:06:53.436+09:30AVENGERS versus INFINITY WATCH
Warlock Must Die! (Marvel)
Where: Warlock and The Infinity Watch #27 When: April 1994 Why: Jim Starlin How: Tom Grindberg
The Story So Far...While Adam Warlock attempts to use the combined Infinity Gems of Soul, Mind, and Power to unlock the lost memories of teammate Maxam -- he has no idea forces are conspiring to destroy he and The Infinity Watch!US Senator Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-8713503381531046892023-04-14T21:20:00.003+09:302023-04-17T21:52:40.274+09:30MARVEL WOMAN & THE FALLEN versus GREEN GOBLIN & MAN-SPIDER
Goblins in the Night (Marvel)
Where: Mutant X #5 When: February 1999Why: Howard Mackie How: Tom Raney
The Story So Far...Panic fills the streets of Manhattan as an army of goblin creatures spread terror at the command of The Green Goblin! Just another nasty surprise from the alternate reality that has become Havok's new home!In Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-10245057757345930572023-04-10T22:12:00.002+09:302023-04-10T22:18:25.217+09:30CAPTAIN MARVEL versus WONDER WOMAN
Hellfire's Web (DC)
Where: War of the Gods #1 When: September 1991Why: George Pérez How: George Pérez & Cynthia Martin
The Story So Far...The gods must be mad! Turmoil grips the returned deities of New Olympus as they travel to Themyscira to recruit a champion most favoured to fight a coming war on their behalf: Princess Diana -- Wonder Woman!From beyond Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-15927472019451911662023-03-25T01:52:00.017+10:302023-03-25T20:29:27.674+10:30BLACK ADAM versus JUSTICE SOCIETY
Thunderstruck (DC)
Where: JSA #27 When: October 2001Why: Geoff Johns How: Rags Morales
The Story So Far...In ancient times Teth-Adam was considered a champion, but the Black Marvel has a long road to walk if he's to undo centuries of damage and restore his reputation as a hero.Submitting himself to the Justice Society of America, Black Adam begins probationary Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-21188806701579214732023-03-18T00:04:00.009+10:302023-03-18T03:27:51.396+10:30CAPTAIN MARVEL & SQUADRON OF JUSTICE versus SEVEN DEADLY ENEMIES OF MAN
The Seven Deadly Enemies of Man (DC)
Where: Power of Shazam #11 When: January 1996
Why: Jerry Ordway How: Pete Krause
The Story So Far...The Wizard Shazam has been taken captive and held in the depths of the Netherworld by his evil demon daughter Lady Blaze. Only a powerful magic can restore him to The Rock of Eternity Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-76602018744562579872023-03-03T23:02:00.004+10:302023-03-04T06:44:34.914+10:30BEAST, CANNONBALL & KARMA versus SPIRAL
Bad Karma (Marvel)
Where: Beast #1 When: May 1997Why: Keith Giffen How: Cedric Nocon
The Story So Far...For too long the young mutant Karma has sought her missing brother & sister. Drawn into the seedy underbelly of Madripoor during her search -- she returns to New York City intent on taking matters into her own hands.Karma telepathically possessesMike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-87274159781606030112023-02-28T23:59:00.358+10:302023-05-29T01:42:18.930+09:30RANK & FILE: TOP 10 - BLACK HISTORY MONTH
For an American medium like comic books: so-called "Black" History is comics history and it's told across decades of four-colour adventures! Any self-respecting fanboy knows there's no shortage of hard hitting heroes & villains that fit the bill, but who are the best? With February being Black History Month it seemed like a good time to take Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18856022.post-23689142538596071572023-02-19T00:52:00.006+10:302023-02-19T02:37:41.600+10:30ULTRON versus THE VILLAINS
The War Begins (Marvel)
Where: Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1 When: May 1984 Why: Jim Shooter How: Michael Zeck
The Story So Far...In a distant corner of space comes the existence of a sophisticated station suddenly populated with the confused ranks of many of Earth's mightiest heroes!Abducted by an unknown force -- these Avengers, X-Men, and more await the Mike Haseloffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13245812535350962900noreply@blogger.com0