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Cardiac (comics)
Cardiac (Elias Wirtham) is a fictional character, appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer David Michelinie and penciller Erik Larsen and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #342 in December 1990. Wirtham is portrayed as an anti-hero, once a physician and surgeon, he was driven to become a vigilante after the death of his brother Joshua, which he sees as being caused by corporate greed. He has upgraded his physical body, replacing his heart with a beta-particle reactor which allows him to channel energy through a vibranium weave mesh under his skin. This has given him enhanced speed, agility, and reflexes as well as being able to channel the energy through his fists. His unyielding approach to justice has bought him into conflict with a number of heroes, most notably Spider-Man. Publication history Created by writer David Michelinie and penciller Erik Larsen, he first appeared as Elias Wirtham in ''The Amazing Spider ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Superior Spider-Man
''The Superior Spider-Man'' is a superhero comic book series published by Marvel Comics that ran between January 2013 and September 2014. It was written by Dan Slott, with artwork by Ryan Stegman, Humberto Ramos, and Giuseppe Camuncoli. The series continues from the events of the 2012 storyline "Dying Wish", in which Peter Parker is killed off and replaced with his nemesis Otto Octavius, who swapped consciousnesses with Parker and left him to die in his decaying body to ensure his own survival. However, Octavius becomes inspired by Parker's dying wish to have a new Spider-Man protect New York City, and decides to take on the mantle himself, becoming a better Spider-Man than Parker ever was, and a better man than Octavius. The series is a continuation of the long running series ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', which concluded with ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #700. ''The Superior Spider-Man'' also crosses over into other Spider-Man titles such as ''Avenging Spider-Man'' and its supersed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nerve Gas
Nerve agents, sometimes also called nerve gases, are a class of organic chemicals that disrupt the mechanisms by which nerves transfer messages to organs. The disruption is caused by the blocking of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter. Nerve agents are acetylcholinesterase inhibitors used as poison. Poisoning by a nerve agent leads to constriction of pupils, profuse salivation, convulsions, and involuntary urination and defecation, with the first symptoms appearing in seconds after exposure. Death by asphyxiation or cardiac arrest may follow in minutes due to the loss of the body's control over respiratory and other muscles. Some nerve agents are readily vaporized or aerosolized, and the primary portal of entry into the body is the respiratory system. Nerve agents can also be absorbed through the skin, requiring that those likely to be subjected to such agents wear a full body suit in addition to a respirator. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fear Itself (comics)
"Fear Itself" is a 2011 crossover comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics, consisting of a seven-issue, eponymous miniseries written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Stuart Immonen, Wade Von Grawbadger, and Laura Martin, a prologue book by writer Ed Brubaker and artist Scot Eaton, and numerous tie-in books, including most of the X-Men family of books. "Fear Itself" was first announced by then-Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, Executive Editor Tom Brevoort and X-Men group editor Axel Alonso at a press conference held at Midtown Comics Times Square on December 21, 2010. The story, whose title is a reference to the famous quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself", depicts the various superheroes of the Marvel Universe contending with the Serpent, an Asgardian fear deity who causes global panic on Earth, and who seeks to reclaim the throne of Asgard he contends was usurped by his brother, Odin, father to Thor, when the latter v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Kolins
Scott Kolins is an American illustrator, writer, and creator of multiple different superhero and science fiction comic books. His main credits are as a penciler but he is an established inker as well as colorist and has some credits as a writer. Early life Kolins' interest in drawing and comics began at age 10 as an avid comic book reader in the late 1970s. He studied at The Joe Kubert School in Dover, New JerseyInterview with Scott Kolins NovaPrimePage. Career In the 1980s, he worked under Dennis Jensen, and then under Kim DeMulder and . After studying at the Kubert school, Kolins got a job with |
Ronald Byrd
Ronald is a masculine given name derived from the Old Norse ''Rögnvaldr'', Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges (2006) p. 234; Hanks; Hodges (2003) § Ronald. or possibly from Old English '' Regenweald''. In some cases ''Ronald'' is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic '' Raghnall'', a name likewise derived from ''Rögnvaldr''. The latter name is composed of the Old Norse elements ''regin'' ("advice", "decision") and ''valdr'' ("ruler"). ''Ronald'' was originally used in England and Scotland, where Scandinavian influences were once substantial, although now the name is common throughout the English-speaking world. A short form of ''Ronald'' is ''Ron''. Pet forms of ''Ronald'' include ''Roni'' and ''Ronnie''. ''Ronalda'' and ''Rhonda'' are feminine forms of ''Ronald''. '' Rhona'', a modern name apparently only dating back to the late nineteenth century, may have originated as a feminine form of ''Ronald''. Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges (2006) pp. 230, 408; Hanks; Hodges (2003) § Rhona. The names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Flamini
Anthony Flamini (born October 3, 1978) is an American freelance comic book writer. He served as Head Writer and Coordinator for the "Civil War: Battle Damage Report" and "Civil War Files." He wrote three volumes of short stories and profiles as part of the Marvel Comics adaptation of Stephen King's Dark Tower series which have since been collected in the Dark Tower Omnibus. He also contributed to the development of the world of Planet Hulk and the histories/biographical information of several members of Big Hero 6. Comics work Writer *''All-New Iron Manual'' #1 (with art by Greg Land, Eliot R. Brown & Jeffrey Huet, 2008, collected in ''Iron Manual TPB Vol 1'', 2008, ) *''All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z'' #1-12 *''All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z: Update'' #1-3 *'' Annihilation: The Nova Corps Files'' (with art by Andrea Di Vito & Laura Villari, 2006, collected in '' Annihilation: Book Three HC'', 2007, ) *'' Big Hero 6, vol. 2'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Initiative
The Initiative may refer to: * The Initiative (company) The Initiative is an American video game development company based in Santa Monica, California. As a Division (business), division of Xbox Game Studios, the company was founded in 2018 to build AAA games for the Xbox consoles and Windows. The com ..., a video game development company based in Santa Monica * " The Initiative", an episode of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' * '' Civil War: The Initiative'', a comic book branding as well as a one-shot comic book {{DEFAULTSORT:Initiative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solo (Marvel Comics)
James Bourne, also known as Solo is a fictional character, appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in ''Web of Spider-Man'' #19 in October 1986 and was created by writer David Michelinie and artist Marc Silvestri. A former citizen of the United States who renounced his citizenship, Solo works as a bodyguard and counter-terrorism operative. He is a master hand-to-hand combatant and expert marksman, and utilises a range of conventional weapons, although he also possesses limited teleportation abilities, allowing him to "jump" from place to place for short distances. He is known for his catchphrase, "While Solo lives, terror dies!" Publication history Solo first appeared in ''Web of Spider-Man'' #19 (October 1986). He was created by writer David Michelinie and artist Marc Silvestri. Solo has had his own self-titled 4-issue limited series in 1994, which guest-starred Spider-Man. After appearing in '' Deadpool and the Mercs for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolverine (character)
Wolverine (birth name: James Howlett; alias: Logan and Weapon X) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, mostly in association with the X-Men. He is a mutant who possesses animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, a powerful regenerative ability known as a healing factor, and three retractable claws in each hand. Wolverine has been depicted variously as a member of the X-Men, X-Force, Alpha Flight, the Fantastic Four, and the Avengers. The character appeared in the last panel of ''The Incredible Hulk'' #180 before having a larger role in #181 (cover-dated November 1974). He was created by Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas, writer Len Wein, and Marvel art director John Romita Sr. Romita designed the character's costume, but the character was first drawn for publication by Herb Trimpe. Wolverine then joined a revamped version of the superhero team the X-Men, where eventually writer Chris Claremont, artist Dave Cockrum, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghost Rider (Daniel Ketch)
Ghost Rider (Daniel "Danny" Ketch) is a fictional Character (arts), character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the third Marvel character to don the identity of Ghost Rider, after Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze), Johnny Blaze (the first supernatural Ghost Rider and brother to Danny) and the Western comics, Western hero known as the Phantom Rider, who used the name in 1967. Publication history The third Ghost Rider debuted in ''Ghost Rider (comic book), Ghost Rider'' vol. 3 #1 (May 1990). The series ended with a cliffhanger in vol. 3 #93 (Feb. 1998). Marvel finally published the long-awaited final issue nine years later as ''Ghost Rider Finale'' (Jan. 2007), which reprints vol. 3 #93 and the previously unpublished #94. Ketch appears in the current ''Ghost Rider'' series alongside Johnny Blaze. In support of the series, Ketch received his own miniseries titled ''Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch'', written by Simon Spurrier. Fictional character biography Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze)
Ghost Rider (Johnathon Blaze) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the second Marvel character to use the name Ghost Rider, following Carter Slade (the Western comics hero later known as the Phantom Rider) and preceding Daniel Ketch, Alejandra Jones, and Robbie Reyes. The character's story begins when motorcycle stuntman Johnny Blaze becomes bound to the Spirit of Vengeance Zarathos after making a deal with Mephisto to spare his surrogate father. With his supernatural powers, Johnny seeks vengeance as the "Ghost Rider". The character has been featured in various media adaptations, such as television series, feature films, and video games. Johnny Blaze was portrayed by Nicolas Cage in the films ''Ghost Rider'' (2007) and '' Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance'' (2011), and by Tom McComas in the fourth season of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' (2017). Publication history Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightwatch (comics)
Nightwatch, also known as Nighteater, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He exists in Marvel's main shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. Publication history Nightwatch's alter ego, Dr. Kevin Barry Trench, first appeared in 1993, in ''Web of Spider-Man'' #97. Trench went and took on the Nightwatch identity two issues later, in ''Web of Spider-Man'' #99. Most of his appearances came in the 1990s in various titles starring Spider-Man and in his own short-lived, self-titled key series. One of his more prominent roles was in the Maximum Carnage crossover, a fourteen-part miniseries that ran in the ''Spider-Man'' titles in 1993. The character returned in a 2014-2015 storyline in '' She-Hulk'', in which he was retroactively revealed as originally being a supervillain known as Nighteater. Fictional character biography Original appearances Doctor Kevin Trench, upon witnessing a costumed man seemingly die battling some te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
