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Carol Ferris
Caroline "Carol" Ferris is a fictional character appearing in the . She is one of many characters who has used the name Star Sapphire, and was the long-time love interest of Hal Jordan, the Silver Age Green Lantern. In her role as Star Sapphire, Ferris has been active as both a supervillain and, more recently, as a superhero. Her original design was based on Elizabeth Taylor. Carol Ferris made her cinematic debut in the 2011 film ''Green Lantern'', portrayed by Blake Lively. Publication history Carol Ferris first appears in ''Showcase'' #22 and was created by John Broome and Gil Kane. Her Star Sapphire form did not appear until ''Green Lantern'' vol. 2 #16. Fictional character biography Early history Carol Ferris is Ferris Aircraft's vice president,as well as the only child of aerospace mogul Carl Ferris and his wife Christine. She hires Hal Jordan and quickly finds herself attracted to him. He is secretly the superhero Hal Jordan, Green Lantern. However, the young couple's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. (doing business as DC) is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, with their first comic under the DC banner being published in 1937. The majority of its publications take place within the fictional DC Universe and feature numerous culturally iconic heroic characters, such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and Cyborg. It is widely known for some of the most famous and recognizable teams including the Justice League, the Justice Society of America, the Suicide Squad, and the Teen Titans. The universe also features a large number of well-known supervillains such as the Joker, Lex Luthor, the Cheetah, the Reverse-Flash, Black Manta, Sinestro, and Darkseid. The company has published non-DC Universe-related material, including ''Watchmen'', '' V for Vendetta'', '' Fables'' and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guardians Of The Universe
The Guardians of the Universe are a race of extraterrestrial superhero characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Green Lantern. They first appeared in ''Green Lantern'' (vol. 2) #1 (July 1960), and were created by John Broome and Gil Kane. The Guardians of the Universe have been adapted to a number of films, television programs, and video games. The Guardians of the Universe are the founders and leaders of the interstellar law enforcement agency known as the Green Lantern Corps, which they administer from their homeworld Oa at the center of the Universe. The Guardians resemble short humans with blue skin and white hair. They are depicted as being immortal and are the oldest living beings created in the Universe. History Background The Guardians evolved on the planet Maltus, being among the first intelligent life forms in the universe. At this time, they were tall, grayish-blue humanoids with black hair, who roughly resem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jillian Pearlman
Captain Jillian "Cowgirl" Pearlman, USAF, is a fictional character in the . She was created by writer Geoff Johns and artist Carlos Pacheco as a rival to Carol Ferris for the romantic affections of Hal Jordan. Pearlman's original design in the comics was based on actress Kirsten Dunst. Publication history Created by Geoff Johns and Carlos Pacheco, Jillian Pearlman first appeared in ''Green Lantern'' vol. 4, #1 in 2005. Fictional character biography The fourth child of a Texan rancher, Jillian enlists in the United States Air Force after she turns nineteen. Her sharp wit, attitude, and Texan accent earn her the call sign "Cowgirl".''Green Lantern Secret Files and Origins'' #1 Jillian meets Hal Jordan's alter-ego, Green Lantern, after he saves her life when the engine of her jet, an X-2020, is failing and later meets Jordan face to face at Edwards Air Force Base. Jordan and Jillian feel a romantic attraction to each other, and eventually realize that they have a lot in common.''Gree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebirth
Rebirth may refer to: Religion * Reincarnation, the migration of a deceased person's spirit or consciousness to a newborn body ** Rebirth in Buddhism ** Rebirth in Hinduism * Regeneration (theology), a concept in Christian theology ** Born again (Christianity) ** Resurrection of the dead, a term referring to an event by which a person, or people are resurrected Music * ''R.EBIRTH'', a 2016 mixtape by Ravi * ''Rebirth'' (Jimmy Cliff album), 2012 * ''Rebirth'' (Lil Wayne album), 2010 * ''Rebirth'' (EP), a 2009 EP by SS501 * ''The Rebirth'', a 2009 album by Bobby V * ''Rebirth'' (Jennifer Lopez album), 2005 * ''Rebirth'' (Masami Okui album), 2004 * ''Rebirth'' (Keith Sweat album), 2002 * ''Rebirth'' (Gackt album), 2001 * ''Rebirth'' (Angra album), 2001 * ''Rebirth'' (Pain album), 1999 * Rebirth (Aka Moon album), an Aka Moon album * ''Rebirth'' (Billy Childs album), a studio album by Billy Childs * Rebirth Brass Band, a New Orleans brass band * The Rebirth (band), a Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spectre (comics)
The Spectre is the name given to several fictional antiheroes who have appeared in numerous comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in ''More Fun Comics'' #52 (February 1940). He was created by Jerry Siegel and Bernard Baily, although several sources attribute creator credit solely to Siegel, limiting Baily to being merely the artist assigned to the feature. Publication history Golden Age version The Spectre debuted in ''More Fun Comics'' #52 (February 1940) when hard-boiled cop Jim Corrigan, on his way with his fiancée Clarice to their engagement party, is murdered by thugs who stuff him into a barrel filled with cement and then throw it into a body of water. His spirit is refused entering into the afterlife, however, and he is sent back to Earth by an entity referred to only as "the Voice" to eliminate evil. The Spectre seeks bloody vengeance against Corrigan's murderers in grim, supernatural fashion. One of them was turned into a skeleton upon touc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackest Night
"Blackest Night" is a 2009–10 American comic book crossover storyline published by DC Comics, consisting of an eponymous central miniseries, written by Geoff Johns and penciled by Ivan Reis, along with a number of tie-in issues. ''Blackest Night'' involves Nekron, a personified force of death who reanimates deceased superheroes and seeks to eliminate all life and emotion from the universe. Geoff Johns has identified the series' central theme as emotion. The crossover was published for eight months as a limited series and in both the ''Green Lantern'' and '' Green Lantern Corps'' comic titles. Various other limited series and tie-ins, including an audio drama from Darker Projects, were published. Background The storyline was first mentioned at the conclusion of the "Sinestro Corps War" in ''Green Lantern'' (vol. 4) #25. As the war between the Green Lantern and Sinestro Corps reaches its climax, the four Green Lanterns of Earth— Hal Jordan, Guy Gardner, John Stewart, and Kyl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinestro
Thaal Sinestro () (or simply Sinestro) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, particularly those featuring Green Lantern. Sinestro is a former Green Lantern Corps member who was dishonorably discharged for abusing his power. He is the archnemesis of Hal Jordan and founder of the Sinestro Corps. Sinestro has appeared in various forms of non-comics media including shows, films, and video games, and he made his live-action debut in the 2011 film ''Green Lantern (film), Green Lantern'', played by Mark Strong. Publication history The character was created by John Broome (writer), John Broome and Gil Kane, and first appeared in ''Green Lantern'' (vol. 2) #7 (August 1961). In 2009 in comics, 2009, IGN ranked Sinestro as the 15th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time. Fictional character biography Green Lantern Sinestro is born on the planet Korugar in space sector 1417. His dedication to preserving order originally manifests in his previous c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
