The Squadron Supreme Was Years Ahead Of Its Time! | Behind The Panel

The Squadron Supreme Was Years Ahead Of Its Time! | Behind The Panel | SYFY WIRE

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3 жыл бұрын

Back in the mid-1980s, a 12-issue maxi-series tackled complex issues about superheroes and the role they can and should play in their fictional worlds. It was dark, violent and a complete departure from most of the mainstream comics of that era.
No, we’re not talking about Watchmen. This is about another groundbreaking series - Squadron Supreme!
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The Squadron Supreme Was Years Ahead Of Its Time! | Behind The Panel | SYFY WIRE

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@justinfive4206 3 жыл бұрын

I read this when it came out in the 80s. Probably my favorite run of that decade. I was a DC fanboy and couldn't believe Marvel had just done the best Justice League story ever. I've turned tons of people onto this series over the years and have always been sincerely thanked afterward. The most slept on book of the past 40 years!

@DrexelRivers 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most underrated works in comics. It never got the true exposure it deserves but if you read it you can’t help but be pulled in the story ! Honestly this comic series would make a incredible live action series

@MegaWubba_89 3 жыл бұрын

Kevin Feige have plan for the Squadron Supreme in the MCU!

@Carnerd101 3 жыл бұрын

How could you not compare it to DC's Injustice? A totalitarian Superman vs. Freedom Fighter Batman

@29Lanakila 3 жыл бұрын

the first time I learned about the Squadron Supreme was in Avengers Assemble. maybe not the best way to be introduced to the series, but got me interested enough to look up the characters

@andimcgaw 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the series but I always thought a different art style would have taken it to another level

@sustelsuk 3 жыл бұрын

Sure people love the boys but Gimme squadron supreme any day

@oliverortiz8507 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased the series during its initial run. It was different from everything else at the time. It made me think and look at superheroes in a new light. I forgot that it pre-dated WATCHMEN. This series does deserve to stand among those great comics mentioned.

@gregorykiernan7849 2 жыл бұрын

I remember this run when it came out in the 80's. Nuke's story arc was probably the one that impacted me the most. Interesting and tragic in all it's aspects...it was probably the most human side of the story.

@MrQdiddy85 Жыл бұрын

Squadron Supreme needs their own ongoing series set in their own universe even better if it's the SUPREME POWER version

@needhamcomics6370 3 жыл бұрын

when I first heard about Squadron Supreme I think it was in Wizard magazines directors cut sort of thing. They also listed the final fight among their most brutal comic fights. Then Marvel started their Supreme story and I wanted to see the original that Alex Ross did a cover for. I loved it. I cast voices in my head.

@udasu 3 жыл бұрын

This was around the time of Secret War, US Agent Cap and the Hobgoblin. Was riveted to the Squadron Supreme story, even though the art was inconsistent. Also enjoyed Kingdom Come - these themes are timeless.

@alexphillips4644 3 жыл бұрын

I was fortunate enough to have read Squadron Supreme last summer from the library. About 4 months later I was able to get my hands on a copy for myself to enjoy reading.

@MrQdiddy85 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve long been a fan of the squad and even the first 12 issues of squadron supreme and a little bit of all of their various series