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Captain Wings
The following is a list of Marvel Comics Golden Age characters and teams that first appeared in Marvel Comics during the Golden Age of Comic Books (late 1930s and c. 1950), under both of Marvel's previous names, Timely Comics and Atlas Comics. Characters 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s (pre-''Fantastic Four'' #1) Modern Age Golden Age These characters all appeared after Marvel Comics was established, but were retconned as characters who were active during the Golden Age. Teams See also *'' Marvel: The Lost Generation'' *V-Battalion *Warriors Three The Warriors Three are a group of fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters served as supporting cast members in ''Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor''. The Warriors Three are the Asgard (comics), As ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Marvel Comics Golden Age Characters Golden Age characters, List of Marvel Comics ... [...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] |
Masked Raider
The Masked Raider is an alias of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The original character went by the name of Jim Gardley and appeared in comic books published during the 1930s and 1940s period known as the Golden Age of Comic Books, he was created by writer and artist Al Anders. Jim Gardley was a gunslinger and former rancher active during the American frontier. He was one of the few individuals that held the Eternity Mask for a short period. In Marvel Comics #1000, it was revealed how the Golden Age Masked Raider died and a new character, yet unidentified, had taken up the name. He was in the possession of the Eternity Mask. Publication history Created by writer-artist Al Anders, Jim Gardley first appeared in the Timely Comics' anthology series '' Marvel Comics'' #1 (Oct. 1939), and ran through issue #12 (Oct. 1940) of the by-then retitled ''Marvel Mystery Comics''. The first Western character published by Timely, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slingers (Marvel Comics)
The Slingers are a group of fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They starred in their own eponymous short-lived comic book. Fictional team history The Slingers were four teenage superheroes who had been inspired by Spider-Man. The group first appeared in ''Slingers'' #0, a free promotional comic book included in an issue of ''Wizard''. ''Slingers'' #1 used a controversial sales gimmick: four versions of the first issue were produced, each telling a fourth of the first issue's story from the point of view of one of the four team members. The series failed to sustain sales, despite a small but loyal fan base, and the series was cancelled with issue #12. The team's four members used costumes and codenames that had been used by Spider-Man during the "Identity Crisis" crossover. During "Identity Crisis", Spider-Man was wanted for murder with a five million-dollar reward posted for his capture. Instead of his normal costumed identity, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Marvel
The Black Marvel (Daniel Lyons) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by artist Al Gabriele with an unknown writer, he first appeared in ''Mystic Comics'' #5 (March 1941), published by Marvel's 1930s forerunner Timely Comics during the period fans and historians call the Golden Age of Comic Books. An original version of the Black Marvel named Omar Mosely appeared in '' Spider-Man: The Animated Series'', voiced by Paul Winfield. Publication history The Black Marvel appeared in the multi-character omnibus title ''Mystic Comics'' #5–9 (March 1941 – May 1942). His first-appearance origin story was reprinted in '' Marvel Super-Heroes'' #15 (July 1968). The character also starred in a story in ''All Winners Comics'' #1 (Summer 1941), which was written by Lee and reprinted in ''The Golden Age of Marvel Comics, Vol. 2''. The cover was also reprinted in ''Giant-Size Invaders'' vol. 2 #2 (Dec. 2005). Fictional character biogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Fury
Miss Fury is a fictional superheroine from the Golden Age of Comics. She first appeared as ''The Black Fury'' on April 6, 1941, a Sunday comic strip distributed by the Bell Syndicate, and created by artist June Tarpé Mills (writing as Tarpé Mills).Trina Robbins, ''A Century of Women Cartoonists''. Northampton, Mass.: Kitchen Sink Press, 1993. (pp. 62, 67–70,83).Ron Goulart, ''The Adventurous Decade: Comic Strips in the Thirties''. New Rochelle, N.Y.: Arlington House, 1975, (p.180-1) The strip was retitled ''Miss Fury'' in November 1941. Overview The character's real identity is wealthy socialite Marla Drake. She has no innate superpowers, but gains increased strength and speed when she dons a special skintight catsuit when fighting crime. The panther skin was bequeathed to her by her uncle, who said that it was used by an African witch doctor in voodoo ceremonies. Miss Fury combats several recurring villains, including mad scientist Diman Saraf and Nazi agents Baroness Er ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mad Dog (Marvel Comics)
Mad-Dog (Robert "Buzz" Baxter) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Buzz Baxter's first appearance was in ''Miss America Comics'' #2 (1944), as the boyfriend of Patsy Walker. He continued to appear as a supporting character of Patsy until her comic was cancelled in 1965. He reappeared, alongside Patsy, in ''Amazing Adventures'' #13 (Jul. 1972) and made occasional appearances afterwards. He was revamped as the villain Mad-Dog in ''The Defenders'' #125 (Nov. 1983). Fictional character biography Robert "Buzz" Baxter was born in Centerville, California. He and Patsy Walker were high school sweethearts, and got married shortly after graduation. After high school, he joined the USAF, serving in the Vietnam War, eventually earning the rank of colonel. He later became the security consultant to the Brand Corporation. He began an investigation of the Beast's appearances at the Brand Corporation. While he was wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Mystery Comics
''Marvel Mystery Comics'' (first issue titled simply ''Marvel Comics'') is an American comic book series published during the 1930s–1940s period known to fans and historians as the Golden Age of Comic Books. It was the first publication of Marvel Comics' predecessor, Timely Comics, a division of Timely Publications. In 1949, with the popularity of superheroes having waned, the book was converted into the horror anthology ''Marvel Tales'' from issue #93–159 (Aug. 1949 – Aug. 1957), when it ceased publication. Marvel published a different series of the same name in the 1960s, primarily reprinting Spider-Man stories. Publication history Premiere issue: ''Marvel Comics'' #1 In 1939, pulp magazine publisher Martin Goodman expanded into the newly emerging comic book field by buying content from comics packager Funnies, Inc. On August 31, 1939, his first effort, ''Marvel Comics'' #1 (cover-dated Oct. 1939), from his company Timely Publications, was published. This featured ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
