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Collector (comics)
Collector (Taneleer Tivan) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Don Heck, the character first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #28 (May 1966), during the Silver Age of Comic Books, and has been a recurring antagonist in various storylines over the course of the ensuing decades. Different versions of the character have been adapted into various feature films, animated television series, video games, and other properties. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the character was portrayed by Benicio del Toro in the films '' Thor: The Dark World'' (2013), ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' (2014), and '' Avengers: Infinity War'' (2018), and in the Disney+ television series '' What If...?'' Publication history The Collector first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #28 (May 1966), and was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck. Fictional character biography Taneleer Tivan is one of the Elders of the Universe and is close to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Avengers (comic Book)
Avenger, Avengers, The Avenger, or The Avengers may refer to: Arts and entertainment In the Marvel Comics universe * Avengers (comics), a team of superheroes ** Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a central team of protagonist superheroes of "The Infinity Saga" **Avengers (comics) in other media * The Avengers (comic book), several titles * '' The Avengers: United They Stand'', also known as ''The Avengers'', a 1999 animated TV series * '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'', a 2010 animated TV series * ''The Avengers'' (2012 film), or ''Marvel's The Avengers'' ** ''The Avengers'' (soundtrack) * ''The Avengers'' (video game), planned for 2012 but unreleased * ''Marvel's Avengers'' (video game), 2020 Fictional characters * Avenger (comics), a fictional character in Magazine Enterprises comic book ''The Avenger'' * Avenger (pulp-magazine character), in ''The Avenger'' 1939–1942 * Avenger, in visual novel video game ''Fate/hollow ataraxia'' * Avenger, in 1960s TV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grandmaster (Marvel Comics)
The Grandmaster (En Dwi Gast) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #69. The Grandmaster is one of the ageless Elders of the Universe and has mastered most civilizations' games of skill and chance. Different media appearances depict him as the Collector's brother. Jeff Goldblum portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Thor: Ragnarok'' (2017) and in a cameo during the closing credits of ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' (2017). Additionally, Goldblum voices alternate universe versions in the animated series '' What If...?'' (2021). Publication history The Grandmaster first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #69 (Oct. 1969). The character was created by Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema. Fictional character biography Although his exact origin is unknown, he is one of the oldest living beings in the universe, coming from one of the first intelligent races to evolve after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carina (comics)
The Elders of the Universe are a group of supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Collector was the first Elder to appear, and featured in '' The Avengers'' #28 (May 1966), but the idea that he was a member of a group known as the Elders was not introduced until ''The Avengers'' #174 (Aug. 1978). Fictional history The Elders of the Universe are the last survivors of otherwise extinct races. Each discovered that they had potentially infinite lifespans, dependent on maintaining the will to continue living. They are thus known for their personal obsessions (such as collecting, contests of strategy or strength, and various fields of study), each of which is pursued fanatically. While the characters are not truly cosmic entities, all have achieved some cosmic level of power and knowledge related to their particular pursuit. The first encounter with the heroes of Earth occurs when the Collector came to Earth seeking to expand his collection. Late ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korvac
Korvac is the name of a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appears in '' Giant-Size Defenders'' #3 (Jan. 1975) and was created by Steve Gerber and Jim Starlin. Publication history Michael Korvac debuted in '' Giant-Size Defenders'' #3 (1975) with no first name given, and according to creator Gerber: "The character really was a throwaway, created for one story. And I never intended to bring him back, because, among other things, I hated the name! I still think it sounds more like a vacuum cleaner than a villain". However, Roger Stern and Len Wein felt that Korvac, being a native of the 31st century, made a natural adversary for the Guardians of the Galaxy, and wrote a story in ''Thor Annual'' #6 (1977) which was intended to set him up in that role. The Guardians of the Galaxy's own series, ''Marvel Presents'', was cancelled before ''Thor Annual'' #6 was published, cutting off Stern's plans to use Korvac there. Korvac instead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Korvac Saga
Korvac is the name of a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appears in '' Giant-Size Defenders'' #3 (Jan. 1975) and was created by Steve Gerber and Jim Starlin. Publication history Michael Korvac debuted in '' Giant-Size Defenders'' #3 (1975) with no first name given, and according to creator Gerber: "The character really was a throwaway, created for one story. And I never intended to bring him back, because, among other things, I hated the name! I still think it sounds more like a vacuum cleaner than a villain". However, Roger Stern and Len Wein felt that Korvac, being a native of the 31st century, made a natural adversary for the Guardians of the Galaxy, and wrote a story in ''Thor Annual'' #6 (1977) which was intended to set him up in that role. The Guardians of the Galaxy's own series, ''Marvel Presents'', was cancelled before ''Thor Annual'' #6 was published, cutting off Stern's plans to use Korvac there. Korvac instead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glob (comics)
The Glob is the name of different fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The first Glob debuted in ''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #121 (Nov. 1969), and was created by Roy Thomas and Herb Trimpe. Roy Thomas has stated that the character was a conscious imitation of the Heap. Thomas intended to call the character the Shape, but editor Stan Lee thought that name sounded too feminine, and insisted on the name "the Glob". The second Glob debuted in ''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #389 and was created by Tom Field and Gary Barker. Fictional character biography Joseph "Joe" Timms Joe Timms was born in Miami, Florida. Timms is a petty criminal who escaped from prison to see his dying wife, until he drowned in the swamp bog for several years. Then, nuclear waste brought him back to life as a large, slimy, and shambling monster named the Glob, with immense strength, but with very little brainpower. It terrorized Betty Ross, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Man-Thing
The Man-Thing (Dr. Theodore "Ted" Sallis) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writers Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Gerry Conway and artist Gray Morrow, the character first appeared in ''Savage Tales'' #1 (May 1971), and went on to be featured in various titles and in his own series, including ''Adventure into Fear''. Steve Gerber's 39-issue run on the series is considered to be a cult classic. The Man-Thing is a large, slow-moving, empathic, humanoid swamp monster living in the Florida Everglades near a Seminole reservation and the fictional town of Citrusville in Cypress County (also fictional), Florida. The character made its live-action debut in the film ''Man-Thing'' (2005), played by Conan Stevens. He later appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television special ''Werewolf by Night'' (2022), motion-captured by Carey Jones and with Jeffrey Ford providing additional vocalizations. Publication history As descri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Man
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The character made his first appearance in ''Tales of Suspense'' #39 (cover dated March 1963), and received his own title in ''Iron Man (comic book), Iron Man'' #1 (May 1968). In 1963, the character founded the Avengers (comics), Avengers superhero team with Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor, Hank Pym, Ant-Man, Wasp (comics), Wasp and the Hulk. A wealthy American business magnate, playboy (lifestyle), playboy, Philanthropy, philanthropist, inventor and ingenious scientist, Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark suffers a severe chest injury during a kidnapping. When his captors attempt to force him to build a weapon of mass destruction, he instead creates a Iron Man's armor, mechanized suit of armor to save his life and escape captivity. Later, Stark develops his suit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Pym
Dr. Henry Jonathan "Hank" Pym () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by penciller Jack Kirby, editor-plotter Stan Lee and writer Larry Lieber, the character first appeared in ''Tales to Astonish'' #27 (January 1962). The character, a scientist that debuted in a standalone science-fiction anthology story, returned several issues later as the original iteration of the superhero Ant-Man with the power to shrink to the size of an insect. Alongside his crime-fighting partner-wife, Janet van Dyne, he goes on to assume other superhero identities, including the size-changing Giant-Man and Goliath; the insect-themed Yellowjacket; and briefly the Wasp. He is a founding member of the Avengers superhero team as well as the creator of the robotic villain, Ultron. Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic Books, Hank Pym has since been featured in several Marvel-endorsed products such as animated films, video games, and television series. M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thor (Marvel Comics)
Thor Odinson is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is based on the Thor, Norse mythological god of the same name, the Asgard (comics), Asgardian List of thunder gods, god of thunder whose enchanted hammer Mjolnir (comics), Mjolnir enables him to fly and manipulate weather, among his #Powers and abilities, other superhuman attributes. A founding member of the superhero team the Avengers (comics), Avengers, Thor has a host of List of Thor (Marvel Comics) supporting characters, supporting characters and List of Thor (Marvel Comics) enemies, enemies. Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic Books, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #83 (August 1962) and was created by artist Jack Kirby, writer Stan Lee, and scripter Larry Lieber. The character has starred in several ongoing series and Limited series (comics), limited series, and appears in all volumes of the Avengers series. The charact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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