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Aldrich Killian
Aldrich Killian is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in ''Iron Man (comic book), Iron Man'' vol. 4 #1 (Jan. 2005 in comics, 2005) and was created by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov. Guy Pearce portrayed a retooled version of the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Iron Man 3'' (2013). Publication history Created by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov, the character first appeared in ''Iron Man (comic book), Iron Man'' vol. 4 #1 (Jan. 2005 in comics, 2005). Fictional character biography Dr. Aldrich Killian was a brilliant scientist working for the FuturePharm Corporation in Austin, Texas alongside Dr. Maya Hansen. Together they developed Extremis, a Techno-Organic Virus that completely rewrites the body's genetic code, making entire organs more efficient and giving the body healing abilities in an attempt to create a new super soldier with super human strength, speed, endurance, reflexes and the ability to p ... [...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] |
Mallen (comics)
''Extremis'' is a six-issue story arc from the comic book series ''Iron Man'' (vol. 4), published in issues one through six in 2005 and 2006 by Marvel Comics. It was written by Warren Ellis and illustrated by Adi Granov. ''Extremis'' elevates the status quo for Iron Man, increasing the power of his armor significantly. ''Extremis'' received mostly positive reviews, and it is often listed as one of the best Iron Man stories.Ultimate Bookshelf 2.0: Iron Man Elements of ''Extremis'' were adapted for the film '' |
Unlockable (gaming)
Unlockable content refers to content that is available in video games but not accessible unless something is performed by the player to get access to it. Different genres of games have different styles and options of unlockable content that is standard among their games. The unlockable content varies, and can be as little as a single weapon or enhancement, to more than doubling the playable characters available to the player. Methods Presale exclusives Many games, such as ''Left 4 Dead 2'' and '' Battlefield: Bad Company 2'', offer presales that come with exclusive unlockable content. In order to get these exclusives, one must order the game through the retailer before it is available for sale, with a small deposit to guarantee the game. Once this presale is made, the buyer gets a code to use to get the unlockable content once the game is available. This has been done by many companies worldwide, such as North America's GameStop, UK's Game and many other retailers. Achievements ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MODOK
MODOK (also written as M.O.D.O.K.; an acronym for Mental/Mobile/Mechanized Organism Designed Only for Killing) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first MODOK is George Tarleton, a former employee of Advanced Idea Mechanics (A.I.M.), an arms-dealing organization specializing in futuristic weaponry, who undergoes substantial mutagenic medical experimentation originally designed to increase his intelligence. While successful, the experiments result in him developing a freakishly overdeveloped head and a stunted body, causing the character's signature look and use of a hoverchair for mobility. After the experiments, he kills his creators and takes control of A.I.M. Following Tarleton being split from MODOK, the new independent being dubs himself MODOK Superior, becoming the archenemy of Gwen Poole. IGN's list of the Top 100 Comic Book Villains of All Time ranked MODOK as #100. Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic Books, MODOK ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Official Game
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pepper Potts (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Virginia "Pepper" Potts is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She serves as a supporting character to Iron Man and sometimes a romantic interest of Tony Stark. Created by writers Stan Lee and Robert Bernstein and designed by artist Don Heck, she first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #45 (Sept. 1963). In 2007, she joined the Fifty State Initiative under the code name Hera. In 2009, she assumed the identity of Rescue after being given her own variation of a suit of Iron Man's armor by Tony Stark. The character has appeared in various media adaptations, including video games, animated series, and live-action films. Gwyneth Paltrow portrays Pepper Potts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films ''Iron Man'' (2008), ''Iron Man 2'' (2010), '' The Avengers'' (2012), ''Iron Man 3'' (2013), '' Spider-Man: Homecoming'' (2017), '' Avengers: Infinity War'' (2018), and '' Avengers: Endgame'' (2019). Beth Hoyt voices an alternate version of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Rhodes (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Colonel James "Rhodey" Rhodes, sometimes referred to by his alias, War Machine, and briefly Iron Patriot, is a fictional character primarily portrayed by Don Cheadle (initially by Terrence Howard) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. He is depicted as a U.S. Air Force officer who is the best friend of technological savant Tony Stark. He becomes involved in Stark's heroic efforts, later gaining armor like that of Stark's Iron Man persona, but with heavier weaponry, and becoming a member of the Avengers. Rhodes first appeared in the 2008 film ''Iron Man'' and has since become a central figure in the MCU. As of 2021, he has appeared in eight films, as well as the Disney+ series ''The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'' (2021) and the animated series '' What If...?'' (2021) as an alternate version. Rhodes is set to return in the upcoming series ''Secret Invasion'' (2023), with his story in the show leading into th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matthew Ellis
Matthew or Matt Ellis may refer to: *Matthew Ellis (British musician), pseudonym of novelist Michael Cox *Matt Ellis (Australian musician) (born 1973), Australian singer-songwriter *Matthew Ellis, member of A Hope for Home *Matt Ellis (ice hockey) (born 1981), Canadian ice hockey left winger *Matthew Ellis (police commissioner), Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire Police *Matt Ellis (Family Affairs) This is a list of characters from the British soap opera ''Family Affairs'' listed in alphabetical order by the characters' surnames. A * Scarlett Anderson Scarlett Anderson was played by Cat Simmons during 2005. She seduces Les Boulte ..., a character in the British TV soap opera ''Family Affairs'' * Matthew Ellis (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a fictional president of the United States of America portrayed by William Sadler in the Marvel Cinematic Universe {{hndis, Ellis, Matt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trevor Slattery
Trevor Slattery is a fictional character portrayed by Ben Kingsley in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). An actor hired to portray the legendary terrorist leader of the Ten Rings dubbed " the Mandarin", he first appeared in the film ''Iron Man 3'' (2013) and reprised the role in the Marvel One-Shot ''All Hail the King'' (2014) and in the film ''Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'' (2021), which features the real leader of the Ten Rings, Wenwu. He will also appear in the upcoming ''Wonder Man'' series. General response to the character was mixed, with many comic fans criticizing the character and how his reveal affected the film's Mandarin portrayal, while others defended the twist by noting its social commentary and how it avoided the racist caricature of the comics' Mandarin. Fictional character biography Posing as the Mandarin Slattery is a washed-up, drug-addicted actor hired by Aldrich Killian and the think tank Advanced Idea Mechanics (AIM) to portray the Manda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wenwu
Xu Wenwu ( ; zh, c=徐文武, p=Xú Wénwǔ) is a Character (arts), fictional character portrayed by Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tony Leung in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film franchise, a composite character based on the Marvel Comics characters Mandarin (character), the Mandarin and Zheng Zu, Fu Manchu but lacking the historically negative Yellow Peril stereotypes associated with these characters. In the franchise, Wenwu is the enigmatic and feared leader of the Ten Rings (organization), Ten Rings criminal organization and the father of Shang-Chi (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Shang-Chi and Xialing. Wenwu utilizes the legendary Ten Rings (object), Ten Rings — a set of ten mystical iron rings that grants him immortality and unimaginable power. The Ten Rings organization first appeared in the MCU film ''Iron Man (2008 film), Iron Man'' (2008) and have since been a central part of the MCU. After being impersonated by Aldrich Killian (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Aldrich Killia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandarin (character)
The Mandarin is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the archenemy of Iron Man. The character was created by Stan Lee and designed by Don Heck, first appearing in '' Tales of Suspense'' #50 (Feb. 1964). The character is described as being born in China before the Communist revolution to a wealthy Chinese father and an English aristocratic mother, both of whom died when he was very young. He is characterized as a megalomaniac, attempting to conquer the world on several occasions, yet also possessing a strong sense of honor. The Mandarin is portrayed as a genius scientist and a skilled martial artist. However, his primary sources of power are 10 rings that he adapted from the alien technology of a crashed space ship. Each ring has a different power and is worn on a specific finger. Though his primary obsession is Iron Man, given his high status as a supervillain, he has also come into conflict with Thor, Hulk, Shang-Chi and other superh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ten Rings (organization)
The Ten Rings is a fictional organization in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It is a clandestine criminal organization founded one thousand years ago by the immortal warlord Xu Wenwu and named after his mystical ten rings. An original creation for the MCU, the group's name is an homage to the Mandarin's ten cosmic rings in the Marvel Comics. It appeared in the films ''Iron Man'' (2008), ''Iron Man 2'' (2010), ''Iron Man 3'' (2013), ''Ant-Man'' (2015), and ''Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'' (2021); as well as the One-Shot ''All Hail the King'' (2014) and the miniseries ''Ms. Marvel'' (2022). The Ten Rings were later integrated into mainstream Marvel Universe. Concept and creation Iron Man's Marvel Comics premiere in ''Tales of Suspense'' #39 (cover dated March 1963) was a collaboration between editor and story-plotter Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, story-artist Don Heck, and cover-artist and character-designer Jack Kirby. In his origin story, wealthy industr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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