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Comanche (comics)
Comanche is a fictional villain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is frequently seen with his partner in crime Shades. Comanche appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series ''Luke Cage'', played by Thomas Q. Jones. Publication history Comanche first appeared in ''Luke Cage, Hero for Hire'' #1 (June 1972), created by Archie Goodwin and George Tuska. Fictional character biography Born as Darius Jones, Comanche was a young street thug growing up in Harlem where he became a skilled archer and marksman. Comanche was recruited into a gang called the Rivals, which also consisted of Carl Lucas, Willis Stryker, and Shades. As a member of the Rivals, Shades engaged in a fight with a rival gang called the Diablos and many other gangs while also committing petty crimes and working for crime lord Sonny Caputo. Shades and Comanche were later arrested by the police and sentenced to Seagate Prison, where they were tortured by the ruthless prison guard Albe ... [...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] |
Marvel Knights
Marvel Knights is an imprint of Marvel Comics that contained standalone material taking place inside the Marvel Universe ( Earth-616). The imprint originated in 1998 when Marvel outsourced four titles (''Black Panther'', ''Punisher'', '' Daredevil'' and ''Inhumans'') to Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti's company Event Comics; Event hired the creative teams for the Knights line while Marvel published them. History In 1998, Marvel Comics, which had just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, asked Quesada and Palmiotti to work for Marvel in a more exclusive capacity, and contracted them and their Event Comics partners to produce a line of Marvel books dubbed ''Marvel Knights''. As editors of Marvel Knights, Quesada and Palmiotti worked on a number of low-profile characters such as ''Daredevil'', ''Punisher'', ''The Inhumans'' and ''Black Panther'',Glaser, Brian. "Q+A: Joe Quesada". ''Visual Arts Journal''. School of Visual Arts. Fall 2011. pp. 50–55. encouraging experimentation and using ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Cage (season 1)
The first season of the American streaming television series ''Luke Cage'', which is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, follows a former convict with superhuman strength and unbreakable skin who fights crime in Harlem, New York. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and other television series of the franchise. The season was produced by Marvel Television in association with ABC Studios, with Cheo Hodari Coker serving as showrunner. Mike Colter stars as Cage, reprising his role from the series ''Jessica Jones''. He is joined by principal cast members Mahershala Ali, Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, Erik LaRay Harvey, Rosario Dawson, and Alfre Woodard. ''Luke Cage'' entered development in late 2013, and Colter was cast, to appear in ''Jessica Jones'' and star in ''Luke Cage'', in December 2014. Production took place in New York City from September 2015 to March 2016, with the season exploring race and politics while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Cage (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
''Luke Cage'' is an American streaming television series created for Netflix by Cheo Hodari Coker, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films of the franchise, and is the third in a series of shows that connect with the crossover miniseries '' The Defenders''. Mike Colter stars as Luke Cage, a former convict with superhuman strength and unbreakable skin who now fights crime. Simone Missick, Theo Rossi, Rosario Dawson, and Alfre Woodard also star. Colter reprises his role from the series '' Jessica Jones'', while Dawson returns after portraying the character Claire Temple in the other Marvel Netflix series. Mahershala Ali and Erik LaRay Harvey also star in the first season, while Gabrielle Dennis and Mustafa Shakir joined the cast for the second season. In addition to original characters, several characters from other MCU Netflix series appear in the series, along with other charact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netflix
Netflix, Inc. is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service and production company based in Los Gatos, California. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, it offers a film and television series library through distribution deals as well as its own productions, known as Netflix Originals. As of September 2022, Netflix had 222 million subscribers worldwide, including 73.3 million in the United States and Canada; 73.0 million in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, 39.6 million in Latin America and 34.8 million in the Asia-Pacific region. It is available worldwide aside from Mainland China, Syria, North Korea, and Russia. Netflix has played a prominent role in independent film distribution, and it is a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). Netflix can be accessed via web browsers or via application software installed on smart TVs, set-top boxes connected to televisions, tablet computers, smartph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Daily Register
''The Daily Register'' and ''The Eldorado Daily Journal'' are sister daily newspapers published in Harrisburg, Illinois, United States. They are owned by Paddock Publications, and managed locally by Southern Illinois Media Group (SILMG). Both papers cover sections of Saline County, Illinois, including Carrier Mills, Eldorado, Harrisburg and Stonefort. They share an office and staff based in Harrisburg. History ''The Register'' was founded in 1915. In 1922, Roy L. Seright and his wife, Daisy, of Louisville, Kentucky purchased the paper, after being persuaded by local businessmen. After Roy died in 1931, Daisy took over as publisher, but left the day-to-day operations to a man named Curtis Small. Small was general manager until his death in 1980. At that time, Curtis’ son, Roy, assumed his duties with the newspaper. In May 1987, Daisy's grandson, Roy M. Seright, replaced her as chairman and publisher. According to the Library of Congress, beginning in the 1800s (exact year unk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Ben Donovan
Big Ben Donovan is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Donovan was portrayed by Danny Johnson in the Marvel Television series '' Daredevil'' and ''Luke Cage'', set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Publication history Big Ben Donovan first appeared in ''Luke Cage, Hero for Hire'' #14 and was created by Steve Engelhart and Billy Graham. Fictional character biography Big Ben Donovan is a large man that is close to in height. Mrs. Jenks hired him to settle the last of Mr. Jenks' affairs. When Mrs. Jenks would be giving Big Ben Donovan the payoff, he drunkly went after Mrs. Jenks who ran to the office of Luke Cage. This led to a fight between Luke Cage and Big Ben Donovan which ended with Big Ben Donovan surrendering upon the misunderstanding being cleared up. Big Ben Donovan agreed to help Luke Cage out in any way. Big Ben Donovan later witnessed Mrs. Jenks' confession of killing a reporter named Phil Fox (who was actually kil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Man (Victor Alvarez)
Power Man (Victor Alvarez) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the third person to use the Power Man alias after Erik Josten and Luke Cage. Publication history The character first appeared in ''Shadowland: Power Man'' #1, part of Marvel's 2010 " Shadowland" crossover and was created by Fred Van Lente and Mahmud Asrar. The character subsequently appeared in a spin-off mini-series, '' Power Man and Iron Fist'', the following year. Power Man would then appear in "The Chosen", a story in the anthology comic '' Fear Itself: The Home Front''. Power Man appeared as a supporting character in ''Avengers Academy'' beginning with issue #21 (Jan 2012), making occasional appearances throughout the series. Starting in September 2013, he appears as one of the lead characters in the Marvel NOW! relaunch of ''Mighty Avengers''. Fictional character biography Victor Alvarez was first introduced as a teenager from the neighborhood of Hell's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spear (comics)
Spear is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Spear first appeared in '' Power Man'' #28 and was created by Don McGregor and Frank Robbins. His full name was revealed in '' Fear Itself: Fellowship of Fear'' #1. Fictional character biography Jasper Daniels is the brother of a convict named Jack Daniels and an unnamed brother who operated as Mangler. When Jack was dying of an inoperable brain tumor, he was a candidate for the "Power Man" experiments. When Jack couldn't survive the early "Power Man" experiments, Spear blamed Dr. Noah Burstein and began developing identities that would serve him in his quest to avenge his brother. Spear watched Noah Burnstein from the shadows. Noah noticed him, but did not say anything to Power Man. Spear fired on Dr. Burnstein while he was walking with Luke Cage and Claire Foster so that he can fight with Luke Cage. Despite Luke Cage's best efforts, Spear managed to do a near ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dontrell Hamilton
Dontrell "Cockroach" Hamilton is the name of a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is most closely related to Luke Cage, one of the early black Marvel superheroes. Publication history The character first appears in ''Luke Cage, Power Man'' #28 (December 1975), produced by Don McGregor, George Tuska, and Vinnie Colletta. Fictional character biography Growing up in Harlem, Dontrell was petrified by the night's noise. However, over time, he gradually become accustomed to them, besides the cockroaches that infested his home. These early experiences lead to an affinity for cockroaches and "Cheese Snipz". Later in life, Hamilton turns to a life of crime, becoming a mob enforcer (alias "Cockroach") for Ray "Piranha" Jones. During an investigation of Dontrell, Power Man is attacked by Dontrell and Ray's men at the Harlem River docks. Power Man is eventually knocked out and carried back to Ray's penthouse, but breaks free ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheshire Cat (comics)
Cheshire Cat is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Cheshire Cat first appeared in '' Power Man'' #37 and was created by Marv Wolfman, Ron Wilson, and Ed Hannigan. Fictional character biography A crime lord called Big Brother summoned Cheshire Cat over from Los Angeles to help him against a rival crime lord called Baron.''Power Man'' #38 Working as an informant, he told Big Brother where Power Man could be found. Cheshire Cat followed Luke Cage and informed Big Brother that he survived his fight with Chemistro II, which was being witnessed by Baron's henchman Checkpoint Charlie. Power Man later stormed Big Brother's hideout, where he confronted Big Brother and Cheshire Cat. Cheshire Cat watched Power Man and Big Brother's fight while also being present when Big Brother told Power Man about Baron. After Power Man left, Cheshire Cat and Big Brother discuss their plans to have Power Man destroy Baron. Cheshir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chemistro
Three characters have taken the moniker of the supervillain Chemistro appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The Curtis Carr version of Chemistro first appeared in ''Luke Cage, Hero for Hire'' #12 and was created by Steve Englehart and George Tuska. The Archibald Morton version of Chemistro first appeared in ''Power Man'' #37 and was created by Marv Wolfman and Ron Wilson. The Calvin Carr version of Chemistro first appeared in ''Power Man and Iron Fist'' #93 and was created by Kurt Busiek and Ernie Chan. Fictional character biography Curtis Carr Curtis Carr was born in Kansas City, Kansas. While working as a chemist and research scientist for Mainstream Motors, he created an "alchemy gun" capable of transmuting matter from one form to another by an unknown process (wood to glass, etc.). Horace Claymore, the company's president, was impressed until Curtis voiced his intent to keep the device. Claymore argued that since the gun was mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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