|
Cerise (comics)
Cerise is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, in particular those featuring Excalibur and other books of the X-Men franchise. Created by Alan Davis, the character first appeared in ''Excalibur'' #47 (March 1992). Publication history Cerise first appeared in ''Excalibur'' #47 (March 1992), created by Alan Davis. Visually the character was a reuse of a design for a proposed series called ''Warpforce'', pitched to DC Comics by Davis and Paul Neary. When DC passed on the series Davis decided to refine the design and include it in ''Excalibur''. Fictional character biography Cerise is an extraterrestrial from the planet Shaskofrugnon in the Shi'ar Empire. As she has revealed in her first appearance, she is the gene stock of Subruki, Zarstock, and Kuli Ka. She was accidentally transported to Earth after deserting the empire's brutal army, the Ghrand Jhar, refusing to fire upon innocents and as a result causing the death of her crew. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Madureira
Joe Madureira (born December 1974), often called Joe Mad,Smith, Andrew (May 3, 2002). "Canceled Comics Cavalcade Catch-up". ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1485. p. 38 is an American comic book artist and game developer, best known for his work on ''Darksiders'', Marvel Comics' ''Uncanny X-Men'' and his creator-owned comic book ''Battle Chasers''. He is the founder of video game development companies Vigil Games and Airship Syndicate. Madureira's style combines Western comic book influences (most notably the influence of artist Arthur Adams) though it evolved to incorporate heavy influences from Japanese manga and video games.George, Richard (July 21, 2008)"Joe Madureira on Darksiders: Wrath of War" IGN. Page 2. Retrieved September 26, 2018. Early life Joe Madureira was born December 1974, and is of Portuguese descent. He attended the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan. Career At age 16, while still in high school, Madureira started at Marvel Comics as an intern, working und ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gamora
Gamora is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/artist Jim Starlin, the character first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #180 (June 1975). Gamora is the adopted daughter of Thanos, and the last of her species. Her powers include superhuman strength and agility and an accelerated healing factor. She also is an elite combatant, being able to beat most of the opponents in the galaxy. She is a member of the superhero group known as the Infinity Watch. The character played a role in the 2007 crossover storyline " Annihilation: Conquest", becoming a member of the titular team in its spin-off comic, ''Guardians of the Galaxy'', before becoming the supervillain Requiem in the 2018 crossover storylines "Infinity Countdown" and "Infinity Wars". Gamora has been featured in a variety of associated Marvel merchandise. Zoe Saldaña plays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' (2014), ''Guar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catholic Priest
The priesthood is the office of the ministers of religion, who have been commissioned ("ordained") with the Holy orders of the Catholic Church. Technically, bishops are a priestly order as well; however, in layman's terms ''priest'' refers only to presbyters and pastors (parish priests). The church's doctrine also sometimes refers to all baptised (lay) members as the "common priesthood", which can be confused with the ministerial priesthood of the consecrated clergy. The church has different rules for priests in the Latin Church–the largest Catholic particular church–and in the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches. Notably, priests in the Latin Church must take a vow of celibacy, whereas most Eastern Catholic Churches permit married men to be ordained. Deacons are male and usually belong to the diocesan clergy, but, unlike almost all Latin Church (Western Catholic) priests and all bishops from Eastern or Western Catholicism, they may marry as laymen before their ordination as cler ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lilandra Neramani
Lilandra Neramani () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. She is the Empress, or Majestrix, of the Shi'ar Empire and shares a lifelong bond with the leader of the X-Men, Professor X, Charles Xavier. She and Xavier were married, but their marriage was annulment, annulled after the Cassandra Nova incident. As the Empress, Lilandra is protected by the Imperial Guard (Marvel Comics), Imperial Guard, led by Gladiator (Kallark), Gladiator. Lilandra has often been a pivotal secondary character in the X-Men's history, from her participation in the Phoenix (comics), Phoenix Saga, to her role in Grant Morrison, Grant Morrison's experimental and controversial run on ''New X-Men (2001 series), New X-Men''. Her role as one of Professor X's most cherished loves has played a significant part in the development of both characters, as well as many of the plots throughout the X-Men books. Publication hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starjammers
The Starjammers are a fictional team of space pirates appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Starjammers have often appeared in the pages of the ''X-Men'' comic books. The Starjammers first appeared in ''X-Men'' #104 (April 1977) and were created by Dave Cockrum. The name "Starjammers" was created on the basis of the type of sailing ship known as "Windjammer". Concept and creation Dave Cockrum created the Starjammers with the intent of having them star in their own series. However, when he submitted the concept for Marvel's two try-out series, ''Marvel Spotlight'' and ''Marvel Premiere'', he was repeatedly informed that these series were booked for two years solid. Cockrum showed the Starjammers to ''X-Men'' writer Chris Claremont and convinced him to use the characters for this series. In order to provide a plausible excuse for the Starjammers to make repeat appearances in ''X-Men'', they decided to make Corsair, the leader of the Starjammers, be the fat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitty Pryde
Katherine Anne "Kitty" Pryde is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with the X-Men. The character First appearance, first appeared in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #129 (January 1980) and was co-created by writer-artist John Byrne (comics), John Byrne and writer Chris Claremont. A Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutant, Pryde possesses a "phasing" ability that allows her to become intangible. The author, James Kakalios, is a physics professor. Pages 254-255: "With our improved understanding of physics, we can now more accurately describe Kitty Pryde's mutant power as being able to alter her macroscopic quantum wave function, increasing her tunneling probability to near 100 percent at will." Page 255: "How, when she's is 'phasing' and immaterial, can she walk?" This power also disrupts any electrical field she passes through, and lets her simulate levitation (paranormal), levitation. The youngest to join the X-Men, she was first portra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khaos (comics)
Kaecilius Elloe Kaifi Kala Jennifer Kale Noble Kale Kaluu Kamikaze Kamran Kamran is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by G. Willow Wilson and Takeshi Miyazawa and first appeared in ''Ms. Marvel'' (vol. 3) #13 (March 2015). Kamran is a young Pakistani Americans, Pakistani American who discovers his Inhumans, Inhuman heritage Inhumanity (comics), after being exposed to the Terrigen Mists which grants him bio-luminescent abilities. After moving from Houston to Jersey City, Kamran is reintroduced to Kamala Khan whose parents are friends with his, and the two quickly bond over their shared interests. After witnessing Kamala change into her alter ego, Ms. Marvel, Kamran reveals his secret to her, which makes her smitten with him. Kamran offers Kamala a ride to school, but instead kidnaps her and takes her to his boss, the Inhuman crime boss Lineage who hopes to recruit Ms. Marvel into his gang. Ms. Marvel c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
