Some readers may be fortunate to remember the evocative 80s action cartoonDefenders Of The Earth.
If so, its likely that you recall it fondly.
The three series that brought these characters to life all began between 1934 and 1936.
Indeed Mandrake is sometimes billed as the first modern, empowered, superhero.
The idea of bringing theDefenders Of The Earthtogether was simply shimmering in cult potential.
This is why its almost a shame that this same potential is first channelled into an average 1980s cartoon.
Its a pretty good show for the pop in of show it was an 80s childrens action cartoon.
Of the remaining three Defenders the writers seem to have trouble differentiating two of them Phantom and Lothar.
So whilst being a bit of light fun the series never really delivers on the promised potential.
Parker even finds a particularly pleasing way of getting around the issue of Lothar and Phantoms similar skill sets.
There can be no doubt thatKings Watchis the story that the potential ofDefenders Of The Earthhas always deserved.
In the post-Avengers Assembleworld with even DC scrabbling to catch-up this seems like an obvious step to make.
HoweverKings Watchshould be the blueprint, if not the basis, for the silver screen adventures of our heroes.
Obviously the story has clear cinematic potential but there are also strong commercial and logistical opportunities.
One can only hope that somewhere in Hollywood that someone might see and seize this opportunity.
