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Adrian Chase
Adrian Chase is an antihero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is the second DC character to bear the name Vigilante. The character made his live-action debut in the Arrowverse series ''Arrow'', portrayed by Josh Segarra. In the DC Extended Universe television series ''Peacemaker'', he is played by Freddie Stroma. Publication history Created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez, Adrian Chase first appeared in his civilian identity in '' The New Teen Titans'' #23 (September 1982), before debuting as Vigilante in ''The New Teen Titans Annual'' #2 (August 1983). Chase later appeared in his own ''Vigilante'' series. Fictional character biography Adrian Chase was a New York City district attorney working on part with the resident team, the Teen Titans. He sought justice his own way as the anti-hero Vigilante after his wife Doris Chase and their children were killed by Scarapelli mobsters. Chase was initially shown taking pains to make sure he did ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983 In Comics
Events and publications * Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird found Northampton, Massachusetts-based Mirage Studios. * Chicago-based First Comics makes a strong entry into the publishing field, putting out four ongoing titles, ''American Flagg!'', ''E-Man'', '' Jon Sable Freelance'', and ''Warp!''; featuring the talents of such established creators as Howard Chaykin, Mike Grell, Frank Brunner, and Joe Staton. * DC Comics acquires most of Charlton Comics' "Action Hero" superhero characters — including Blue Beetle, Captain Atom and The Question — from the failing publisher. * Long-time comics publisher Warren Publishing declares bankruptcy. * Publicly traded Archie Comics acquired by Richard Goldwater (son of original Archie co-founder John L. Goldwater) and Michael Silberkleit, returning the publisher to private ownership. * Noble Comics, original publisher of ''Justice Machine'', ceases publication. Texas Comics picks up the title, publishing the ''Justice Machine Annual'', feat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |