Jan 28, 2015 the legends of history recommended for you 16. The warlock hour network podcasts covering entertainment. A year behind the lines in todays nfl by john feinstein, league of denial. These are available to license for books, magazines, merchandise, newsletters, presentations and websites. Its a bird, its a plane its superman, earning the title of americas favorite superhero, according to new research. Marvels nfl superpro is the 90s comic that never should.
Over four chapters, the story tells the tale from the perspective of a fan who was in stands back then, and is still in stands today. Get the best deals on superpro comic when you shop the. As he reminisces, he realizes that the things that made 1968 so. Nfl superpro was a shortlived comic book series published by marvel comics, centered on phil grayfield, an ex national football league nfl player who. In 1991 marvel and the nfl decided to team up to create a new superhero. Im comparing nfl superstars to comic book superheroes. Lot of 10 marvel comic books punisher, iron man, nfl superpro. Nfl news cartoon directory the worlds largest online collection of news related cartoons and comics, all searchable in directory form. Nfl superpro fought football themed heroes such the time manipulator instant replay, players with roid rage, and a kickerninja. The nfl branched out into comic books in the early 1990s when marvel comics created the character nfl superpro. Superpro is a superhero in the marvel universe and star of the shortlived comic book nfl superpro. Mughelli, who was a twotime nfl pro bowl pick, teamed up with illustrator matt bahr to create gridiron green. Tom brady by dan wetzel is great book for young readers, featuring comicstyle animation of the patriots super bowl 51 comeback around the story of bradys rise to greatness.
The new york jets 50th anniversary of the 1968 championship team uses the comic book form to tell the inspiring story of the jets super bowl iii championship. In this one, phil grayfield gets doused with chemicals which turned him into a nearinvincible. Front cover has football scene showing marvel comic book characters advancing toward reader. Written by evan skolnick, with art by jose delbo and mike decarlo. Jan 27, 2015 marshawn lynch is easily the coolest player on the seahawks and probably in my top 5 current players in the entire league my other 4, by the way, are eli, obj, watt, and obj. Dec 25, 2019 in the long history of sports cards and comic books, nfl superpro is probably one of the most gimmicky ideas to come along. This is where i take a look back at various odd, unusual or noteworthy comic books that were published during that decade. Mar 28, 2017 however, other than famous cameos, comic books have also tried to crossover with sports in another way the sportsbased super character.
Marvel comics and the nfl once teamed up for a bizarre series that is widely considered as one of the worst comic books of all time. Long before video games, the national football league. Marvels nfl superpro is the 90s comic that never shouldve. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The behindthescenes story of the games creation and growth is more interesting than most of the actual super bowl games have been, and author don weissa longtime executive in the nfl office who oversaw super bowl operations for decadesoffers the definitive insider. In the long history of sports cards and comic books, nfl superpro is probably one of the most gimmicky ideas to come along.
The nfl comics and cartoons collected from thirtyfive of the best cartoonists. The nfl and marvel once teamed up for a terrible comic. In this one, phil grayfield gets doused with chemicals which turned him into a nearinvincible superhero. No one really cared about it though and the result was a flop. I hope he continues to find ways to piss off the nfl, and if the seahawks win the super bowl, i hope he wins mvp, gets on the podium, and grabs his junk right before shaking goodells hand and getting the trophy, all on national television. Marvel 50 comic lot nfl super pro secret defenders silver surfer sleepwalker.
The nfl also promoted superpro at some events by using a mascot. However, other than famous cameos, comic books have also tried to crossover with sports in another way the sportsbased super character. Written by comic book writer and editor fabian nicieza, nfl superpro tells the story of a rising football star named phil grayfield. After retiring, the fourtime pro bowl running back decided to stay in his adopted hometown, where he lives a life of peace, comic books and video games. Jul 11, 2019 bengals running back rodney anderson loves collecting comics and watching the rise of superhero movies as much as he enjoys breaking tackles and hearing the roar of the crowd on the football field.
Mar 11, 2020 its a bird, its a plane its superman, earning the title of americas favorite superhero, according to new research. Feb 02, 2020 this is where i take a look back at various odd, unusual or noteworthy comic books that were published during that decade. So, view our 2,000 comics or other nfl superpro comics. Posted in nfl talk plus, warlock hour network tagged buffalo bills, football, green bay packers, kansas city chiefs, keith, nfc championship, nfl, nfl talk, ray, san francisco 49ers, sports, statistics, super bowl, super bowl liv, super sunday, warlock hour leave a reply. Weve hit that time of year before free agency where i can start hitting on things that the playoffs prevented me from getting to when they happened. The behindthescenes story of the games creation and growth is more interesting than most of the actual super bowl games have been, and author don weissa longtime executive in the nfl office who oversaw super bowl operations for decadesoffers the definitive insider account in the making.
That said, rex ryans book, despite being poorlywritten and irrationally pro mark sanchez, it actually kinda entertaining. Find the value of the marvel comic nfl superpro volume 1. Published by marvel comics, it inadvertently became one of the most controversial comic books of the 1990s. Lets start with the coaching search and the hilarious fate of josh mcdaniels. See more ideas about nfl, football art and sports art. These books have no business appearing anywhere on this list. For november 1, 1970 game between the baltimore colts and the miami dolphins that took place at the baltimore memorial stadium.
Superpro is a superhero in the marvel universe and star of the shortlived comic book nfl superpro origin edit. Large marvel nfl superpro comic and super pro super bowl special magazines. Whie visiting a scientific genius, sports reporter and former athlete phil grayfield stumbled across a robbery. Since marvel and the nfl teamed up to produce comic book covers of some prospective nfl draftees, there appears to be a friendly working relationship between the nfl and marvel comics, which could theoretically open the door for superpros return at some point. The comics main character, obasi, is a professional football player and an. Superpro goes wild in this issue, featuring the work of buzz dixon.
Nfl superpro was a shortlived comic book series published by marvel comics, centered on phil grayfield, an ex national football league nfl player who survives a freak accident and wears a nearindestructible football uniform. Considering marvels total cultural dominance and the numerous public relations. Marshawn vs the nfl the draw play a football comic by. The comic book is called the protectors and its the brainchild of bears defensive lineman, israel. From poor writing to crossing over two groups comic book enthusiasts and football players with absolutely nothing in common, its probably for the best that phil grayfield hung up his football uniformsuperhero suitwhatever the hell you call it for good. Superpro fights mobsters in order to clear the name of a friend whos. Superpro tackles soccer and environmental issues when he confronts ripsaw in the amazon rain forest.
Click on any image to see links to licensing and related cartoons. The comic book and character was widely panned and only 12 issues of the comic book were printed. Produced in collaboration with the nfl and written by fabian nicieza and artist jose delbo, the series started. Lot of 10 marvel comic books punisher, iron man, nfl superpro, force works.
You bet your life, script by fabian nicieza, pencils by jose delbo, inks by mike decarlo. That said, rex ryans book, despite being poorlywritten and irrationally promark sanchez, it actually kinda entertaining. Barkley, comic books have had big name sports crossovers. Please look at the pictures to see the physical condition of the item and to see what all comes with the listing. A more available kids book is goodnight patriots of the popular goodnight series for those under five, the perfect bedtime read. Get a great deal with this online auction for comic books presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. Issues annual special giantsize kingsize super special graphic novel prestige format hard cover soft cover trade paper back no. This is one of those strange concepts in comics where a product is attempted to be merged with a comic book character. Nfl superpro was another marvel attempt at a sportsthemed comic book. Nfl superpro was a shortlived comic by marvel comics, produced in. See more ideas about nfl, football memes and patriots football. Nfl superpro and the characters in his book were considered to be. Nfl superpro and the characters in his book were considered to be the most shameless marketing ploys in marvel history. The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs hhmi biointeractive video duration.
Jets, marvel unveil super bowl iii anniversary comic book. The scientist then gave him a specially designed suit to stop the robbers and was allowed to keep it, which he used to fight crime as superpro. If you havent gathered it yet, nfl superpro has been called perhaps the worst comic book ever created. Moore was jealous because grayfield stole his show all the time which slowly turned him crazy. Bengals running back rodney anderson loves collecting comics and watching the rise of superhero movies as much as he enjoys breaking tackles and hearing the roar of the crowd on the football field. Nfl superpro told the story of phil grayfield, an aspiring football player whos career is. Nov 28, 2016 in 1991 marvel and the nfl decided to team up to create a new superhero.
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