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Ajak (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Ajak is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Jack Kirby, Ajak first appeared in '' The Eternals'' #2 (August 1976), he was created by Jack Kirby. The character is usually depicted as a member of the Eternals, a human offshoot race in the Marvel Universe, and as a member of the God Squad. The Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Eternals'' featured Ajak portrayed by actress Salma Hayek. Publication history Ajak first appeared in '' The Eternals'' #2 (August 1976), and was created by Jack Kirby. Fictional character biography Ajak is a member of the Polar Eternals, a band of the near-immortal Eternals whose outpost lay within the Ural Mountains of Russia. Ajak’s earliest known interactions with humanity occurred in Babylon around 2500 BC when he was among the Eternals who clashed with the Deviants and their leader, Warlord Kro. Around 1200 BC, Ajak and his brother Arex were active in Greece where they were known respec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing, publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Comics'' in 1951 and its predecessor, ''Marvel Mystery Comics'', the ''Marvel Comics'' title/name/brand was first used in June 1961. Marvel was started in 1939 by Martin Goodman (publisher), Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics (1950s), Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in June 1961 with the launch of ''The Fantastic Four'' and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and many others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years and decades, was solidified as the company's primary brand. Marvel counts among List of Marvel Comics characters, its characters such well-known superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor, Doc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zuras
Zuras is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as a member of the Eternals who is the uncle of Thanos and Starfox. Publication history Zuras first appeared in ''The Eternals'' #5 (November 1976), and was created by Jack Kirby. Marvel Comics continuity was later retconned so that the character presented as the mythological god Jupiter, introduced in ''Red Raven Comics'' #1 (August 1940), was, in fact, Zuras. Fictional character biography Zuras was born in Titanos, the first city of the Eternals, and is the son of the Eternals Kronos and Daina, and brother of A'Lars (Mentor). With his wife Cybele, he has a daughter Thena and is also the uncle of Thanos and Starfox and the nephew of Uranos. Zuras was a warrior and vied with his brother A'lars (whom he exiled into space) for leadership of the Eternals of Titanos following Kronos' death. Zuras was the first Eternal to form a Uni-Mind by creating the first r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikaris (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Ikaris is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in ''The Eternals'' #1 (July 1976) and was created by Jack Kirby. The character is depicted as a member of a race known as the Eternals. Richard Madden played Ikaris in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, debuting in '' Eternals'' (2021). Publication history Ikaris first appeared in '' Eternals'' #1 (July 1976) and was created by Jack Kirby. Neil Gaiman, with artist John Romita, Jr., created a 2006 miniseries, which helped bring the Eternals' role in the modern Marvel Universe up-to-date. Originally solicited as a six-issue series, an extra issue was added to the run, because, according to editor Nick Lowe, "There was too much story to fit into the structure we set for ourselves. Neil was starting issue five and told me that he might need a seventh issue. He just had too much story to fit in six issues (even with the first and sixth double-sized)". Ikaris also appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entertainment Weekly
''Entertainment Weekly'' (sometimes abbreviated as ''EW'') is an American digital-only entertainment magazine based in New York City, published by Dotdash Meredith, that covers film, television, music, Broadway theatre, books, and popular culture. The magazine debuted on February 16, 1990, in New York City. Different from celebrity-focused publications such as ''Us Weekly'', ''People'' (a sister magazine to ''EW''), and ''In Touch Weekly'', ''EW'' primarily concentrates on entertainment media news and critical reviews; unlike ''Variety'' and ''The Hollywood Reporter'', which were primarily established as trade magazines aimed at industry insiders, ''EW'' targets a more general audience. History Formed as a sister magazine to ''People'', the first issue of ''Entertainment Weekly'' was published on February 16, 1990. Created by Jeff Jarvis and founded by Michael Klingensmith, who served as publisher until October 1996, the magazine's original television advertising soliciting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirby Morrow
Kirby Robert Morrow (1973 – November 18, 2020) was a Canadian actor, comedian and writer. In animation, he was known as the voice of Miroku from ''InuYasha'', its four movies, and '' Inuyasha: The Final Act'', Van Fanel from the Ocean dub of ''Escaflowne'', Cyclops from '' X-Men: Evolution'', Jay from ''Class of the Titans'', Teru Mikami from '' Death Note'', Trowa Barton from ''Mobile Suit Gundam Wing'', Ryo Takatsuki from '' Project ARMS'', Goku from Ocean's dub of '' Dragon Ball Z'' (from Episode 160 onwards), Hot Shot from '' Transformers: Cybertron'' and his main role as Cole from '' LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu''. On camera, he was known for the recurring role of Captain Dave Kleinman from ''Stargate Atlantis''. Life and career Morrow was born in Jasper, Alberta in 1973, and graduated with a degree in theatre at Mount Royal University in Calgary. He worked in Vancouver, British Columbia, for most of his acting career. Death Morrow died at the age of 47 o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forgotten One (character)
The Forgotten One (also known as Hero and Gilgamesh) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in ''The Eternals'' #13 (July 1977) and was created by Jack Kirby. He is a member of the near-immortal hidden race known as the Eternals. He has also been a member of the Avengers. Don Lee portrayed Gilgamesh in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, debuting in '' Eternals'' (2021). Publication history The Forgotten One was created by Jack Kirby, and first appeared in ''The Eternals'' #13 (July 1977). Fictional character biography During his millennia of activity, the adventurer and warrior Forgotten One has used the names of or been mistaken for numerous heroes of myth and legend, including Gilgamesh and Hercules. He became an outcast from his fellow Eternals when their ruler, Zuras, decreed that he had been too proud a meddler in the mortal world and confined him to a sector of Olympus. Eventually the Eternal known as Sprite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sprite (Eternal)
Sprite is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in ''The Eternals'' #9 (March 1977), and was created by Jack Kirby. Although physically a child, Sprite is an Eternal, a member of an ancient and extremely powerful immortal race, who is commonly depicted as a mischievous trickster figure. Since 2019, Sprite has been depicted as alternatively male and female in comics (via the plot element of rebirth) due to their (then-unreleased) depiction as the latter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Lia McHugh portrayed Sprite in the 2021 MCU film '' Eternals'', with Hannah Dodd portraying Sprite's illusionary adult form of "Sandra", and Salma Hayek portraying Sprite disguised as Ajak. Publication history Sprite first appeared in ''The Eternals'' #9 (March 1977), and was created by Jack Kirby. Fictional character biography Sprite is an incorrigible trickster and practical joker, and has been for millennia. Claim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makkari (comics)
Makkari, formerly known as Hurricane and Mercury, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as a member of the Eternals, a race of superhumans in the Marvel Universe. He first appeared in the 1976–78 comic book series ''The Eternals'', where the name was spelled Makarri. He was also a member of the First Line and Monster Hunters. Lauren Ridloff portrays a deaf female version of Makkari in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, debuting in '' Eternals'' (2021). Publication history Originally, Makkari was a character in Jack Kirby's ''The Eternals''. Mark Gruenwald later reintroduced Makkari as a long-running supporting character in the ''Quasar'' series. Hurricane reappears as a member of the Monster Hunters in ''Marvel Universe'' #4 (September 1998), in a story set in the 1950s. By the end of this three-issue story, it turns out the monsters they are hunting are actually Deviants and Hurricane is revealed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skrull
The Skrulls are a fictional race of extraterrestrial shapeshifters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Skrulls first appeared in ''Fantastic Four'' #2 and were created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. They originated from the planet Skrullos and their empire is located in the Andromeda Galaxy. Their infiltration of Earth was a major event in the Marvel Comics universe as shown in the crossover event ''Secret Invasion''. The Skrulls have made numerous appearances in animated television and video games before making their live-action cinematic debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film, '' Captain Marvel'' (2019). Skrulls have also appeared in '' Spider-Man: Far From Home'' (2019) and the Disney+ series ''WandaVision'' and '' What If...?'' (both 2021), and will return in the upcoming series ''Secret Invasion'' (2023). Publication history The Skrulls first appeared in ''Fantastic Four'' #2 and were created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The Skrulls next appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hercules (Marvel Comics)
Hercules is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic Books, the character is based on Heracles of Greek mythology (despite using the name of his Roman equivalent, Hercules). Since his first appearance, he has been a perennial member of the superhero team the Avengers. The character has appeared in various forms of media, including television series and video games. Brett Goldstein portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Thor: Love and Thunder'' (2022). Publication history Hercules was adapted from the Greek mythology hero Heracles by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. The character debuted in '' The Avengers'' #10 (November 1964) as a minion of Immortus, although that appearance was revealed to be an impostor in the limited series ''Avengers Forever'' (December 1998–November 1999). The character's first formal appearance in the Marvel Universe became '' Journey into Mystery Annual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret Invasion
"Secret Invasion" is a comic book crossover storyline that ran through a self-titled eight-issue limited series and several tie-in books published by Marvel Comics from April through December 2008. The story involves a subversive, long-term invasion of Earth by the Skrulls, a group of alien shapeshifters who have secretly replaced many superheroes in the Marvel Universe with impostors over a period of years, prior to the overt invasion. Marvel's promotional tagline for the event was "Who do you trust?". A six-episode television miniseries based on the storyline and produced by Marvel Studios as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is scheduled to be released in 2023 on Disney+. Production and marketing Writer Brian Michael Bendis stated in interviews that the motivation for the invasion is the destruction of the Skrull Empire in the 2007 "Annihilation" storyline. Bendis said the Skrulls believe Earth "is religiously and rightfully theirs," and that there are hints as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thena
Thena (born Azura) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Martin A. Burnstein and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared as Minerva in ''Red Raven Comics'' #1 (August 1940), but was later reintroduced as Thena in ''The Eternals'' #5 (November 1976). She is a member of the Eternals, a race of superhumans in the Marvel Universe. She was also a member of Heroes for Hire. Angelina Jolie portrays Thena in the 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Eternals''. Publication history Thena first appeared in ''The Eternals'' #5 (November 1976). She was created by Martin A. Burnstein and Jack Kirby. Marvel Comics continuity was later retconned so that the character presented as the mythological god Minerva, introduced in ''Red Raven Comics'' #1 (August 1940), was actually Thena. The character appeared in the ongoing series ''The Eternals'', written by Jack Kirby and later in a ''Thor'' storyline that ran from ''Thor'' #291-301,. She b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
