NEW GAME: Honorary members of Spectrum

by **chrisbishop** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 9:14 pm

This one just popped into my mind, and I couldn't resist adding it!

Once upon a time, Peter Parker - as many people will know as being Spider-man - ended up with a clone of himself in the comic book. That clone took on the name BEN REILLY (Ben, being the first name of Peter's beloved murdered uncle, and Reilly, the last name of his Aunt May). And that clone, as comic story has it, would eventually become a super-hero of his own...

He went on under the name THE SCARLET SPIDER, before meeting his untimely death.

by **doc gold** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:02 pm

How about the SCARLET Pinpernel?? The ladyes favourite wasnt he??? ;-$

by **Marion** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:28 pm

Well, the Scarlet Pimpernel was the very first recruit, as listed by Colonel Chris, and I am assuming this chap is the same one? I believe his alter-ego was supposed to be a dandy and a man about town.... :wink:

by **doc gold** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:18 pm

Ahhh right, sorry didnt read all of the replys :cry:

But yes he is the one and same.

by **hazel** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 10:40 am

To give Captain Magenta a little help on the "insider knowledge of crime" front: Auric Goldfinger, from the James Bond novel Goldfinger.

by **chrisbishop** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:18 am

I had to make some research for information on this entry. Having said that, I'll probably hunt down the DVD now...

THE BLACK WHIP, a character from a 1944 serial entitled 'Zorro's Black Whip'. Aside from the title, Zorro is never mentioned in the serial, but the hero is indeed a mask avenger, not unlike Zorro himself. However, there's something different in this story as the Black Whip is... a woman! The original Black Whip having been killed right at the start of the story, it is his sister who takes the role, to fight evil and bring criminals to justice.

by **hazel** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:40 pm

Venturing into the real world for a minute: Callum Blue.

Mr Blue has already been mentioned in this forum, as a possible live-action casting for Captain Black (p14 of Who could be the star?)

by **chrisbishop** » Wed Jul 20, 2011 6:08 pm

A Bad Blue - now something to look forward to! He was certainly a good vilain as Smallville's Zod!

Speaking of villains - here's a possible allied for Captain Black: the infamous BLACKBEARD, the real-life pirate who's character had been so richly performed by Ian McShane in the last Pirates of the Caribbean movie!

by **Marion** » Sun Jul 24, 2011 7:49 pm

Did you know that Nelson Mandela was called 'the Black Pimpernel' during the time he was on the run from the South African authorities due his ability to disguise himself and escape? Can he count as an agent?

by **chrisbishop** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 12:28 pm

President Mandela certainly can!

Another character that might be an interesting - if somewhat weird! - addition. His name doesn't include a colour as such, but hey! the mention of that name is enough to associate him to one colour... and he did sing "It's not easy being green".

Ladies and gentlemen, I nominate one of my all-time favourite characters, KERMIT THE FROG!

by **hazel** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 1:11 pm

Animals have long played their part in law enforcement and the armed forces. There is no reason for Spectrum to be different. Therefore, I would like to present Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

by **chrisbishop** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 2:54 pm

Okay - let's continue with this idea, then!

I just re-watched the movie "Rio" last night, and it occurs to me that the main character of the movie could be a very nice addition to our animal staff - perhaps as a mascot, even!

I'm adding BLU, the Blue Macaw to our list (And do watch the movie - it's so cute!)

by **Marion** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 3:43 pm

Not an animal, but what about Snow White - with or without the 7 dwarves - to join Lady Ochre amongst the female Captains?

by **Elentari** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 10:51 am

Elentari wrote:Well I was beaten to the punch with Robin Hood and Will Scarlet, so I didn't think I could come up with something...but it's odd what the brain suddenly remembers at 2am while trying to get to sleep.

Nancy Wake - born in New Zealand, brought up in Australia, was a British agent working with the French Resistance in World War II. The Gestapo called her The White Mouse.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Wake

Just a footnote to my post. Nancy Wake passed away today age 98.

by **Marion** » Mon Aug 08, 2011 1:11 pm

Yes, I heard that on the radio news this morning. They referred to her codename as well.

Along with Snow White - but from another fairy tale - is Rose Red. :wink: