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Corporation (comics)
The Corporation is a fictional organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The Corporation first appeared in ''Deadly Hands of Kung Fu'' #23-24 (April–May 1976), and was created by Bill Mantlo and Gil Kane. A different version of the same organization first appeared in ''Captain America'' #213-214 (September–October 1977) by Jack Kirby. Fictional organization history The Corporation was a nationwide criminal-political organization run like a business. The Corporation has employed a large number of operatives in its schemes. Employees Leaders * Senator "Kligger" Stivak * Curtiss Jackson * Filippo Ayayla * Veda * Karl Malus * Veil Agents * Blue Streak * Carnation * Coldfire * Conquer Lord * Constrictor * Contract * Doctor Faustus * Jonathan Hemlock''Marvel Premiere'' #44 * Kangaroo (Brian Hibbs) * Manslaughter Manslaughter is a common law legal term for homicide considered by law as less culpable than murder. The d ... [...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] |
Deadly Hands Of Kung Fu
Deadly may refer to: * Deadliness, the ability to cause death Arts and entertainment * ''Deadly'', a 2011 novel by Julie Chibbaro * ''Deadly'', a children's book series by Morris Gleitzman and Paul Jennings * ''Deadly'' (Australian TV series), an Australian children's television cartoon series * ''Deadly'' (film), a 1991 Australian film * ''Deadly'' (franchise), a British wildlife TV documentary series * Deadly Awards, also known as The Deadlys, awards for excellence given to Indigenous Australians for achievement in music, sport, entertainment and community * ''Karla'' (film), a 2006 American movie originally titled ''Deadly'' Other uses * Alan Dedicoat (born 1954), BBC announcer nicknamed "Deadly" * Deadly, a word in Aboriginal Australian English meaning excellent, similar to "wicked" or "awesome" in English slang See also * Lethal (other) *Deadly Nannas, Australian singing group *Uncle Deadly (Muppet), a Muppets character * "Too Deadly", an episode of ''Wapos Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg; August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was an American comic book artist, writer and editor, widely regarded as one of the medium's major innovators and one of its most prolific and influential creators. He grew up in New York City and learned to draw cartoon figures by tracing characters from comic strips and editorial cartoons. He entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s, drawing various comics features under different pen names, including Jack Curtiss, before ultimately settling on Jack Kirby. In 1940, he and writer-editor Joe Simon created the highly successful superhero character Captain America for Timely Comics, predecessor of Marvel Comics. During the 1940s, Kirby regularly teamed with Simon, creating numerous characters for that company and for National Comics Publications, later to become DC Comics. After serving in the European Theater in World War II, Kirby produced work for DC Comics, Harvey Comics, Hillman Periodicals a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Comic Book
An American comic book is a thin periodical originating in the United States, on average 32 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publication of ''Action Comics'', which included the debut of the superhero Superman. This was followed by a superhero boom that lasted until the end of World War II. After the war, while superheroes were marginalized, the comic book industry rapidly expanded and genres such as horror, crime, science fiction and romance became popular. The 1950s saw a gradual decline, due to a shift away from print media in the wake of television and the impact of the Comics Code Authority. The late 1950s and the 1960s saw a superhero revival and superheroes remained the dominant character archetype throughout the late 20th century into the 21st century. Since 1934 and since 1939 two most comic book publishers of DC Comics and Marvel Comics. DC and Marvel comic book publishers, when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Mantlo
William Timothy Mantlo (born November 9, 1951) is an American comic book writer, primarily at Marvel Comics. He is best known for his work on two licensed toy properties whose adventures occurred in the Marvel Universe: ''Micronauts'' and ''Rom'', as well as co-creating the characters Rocket Raccoon and Cloak and Dagger. An attorney who worked as a public defender, Mantlo was the victim of a hit-and-run accident in 1992 and has been in institutional care ever since. Early life Bill Mantlo was born in Brooklyn, New York City, the oldest of three sons of William W. and Nancy Mantlo. Growing up as a comics fan, Mantlo attended Manhattan's High School of Art & Design. In college at the Cooper Union School of Art,"Micromails: Meet the Micro-Makers: Bill Mantlo," ''Micronauts'' #7 (Marvel Comics, July 1979). he focused on painting and photography. Following his graduation, Mantlo held various civil service positions and worked as a portrait photographer. Career Comics A connect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gil Kane
Gil Kane (; born Eli Katz ; April 6, 1926 – January 31, 2000) was a Latvian-born American comics artist whose career spanned the 1940s to the 1990s and virtually every major comics company and character. Kane co-created the modern-day versions of the superheroes Green Lantern and the Atom for DC Comics, and co-created Iron Fist and Adam Warlock with Roy Thomas for Marvel Comics. He was involved in the anti-drug storyline in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #96–98, which, at the behest of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, bucked the then-prevalent Comics Code Authority to depict drug abuse, and ultimately spurred an update of the Code. Kane additionally pioneered an early graphic novel prototype, '' His Name Is... Savage'', in 1968, and a seminal graphic novel, ''Blackmark'', in 1971. In 1997, he was inducted into both the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame and the Harvey Award Jack Kirby Hall of Fame. Biography Early life and career Gil Kane was born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Broker (character)
Power Broker is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The "Power Broker" concept was devised by Mark Gruenwald as a satire on the public obsession with health and fitness. Publication history The Curtiss Jackson version of Power Broker first appeared in ''Machine Man'' #6 (September 1978) and was created by Roger Stern and Sal Buscema. The second version of Power Broker first appeared in '' Avengers: The Initiative Annual'' #1 (January 2008) and was created by Dan Slott and Christos N. Gage. Fictional character biography Curtiss Jackson Curtiss Jackson was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He became a professional criminal and an executive with the criminal organization known as the Corporation. As a member of the Corporation, Jackson attempts to take control of Machine Man. With Eugene Stivak, Moonstone, and the Vamp, he later battles Captain America, Marvel Man, the Falcon, and the Hulk. Jackson kidnaps Trish Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl Malus
Dr. Karl Malus () is a fictional mad scientist and criminal appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He played a part in the origins of Armadillo, Hornet, Falcon II, and many other characters. Dr. Karl Malus appeared in the second season of the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series ''Jessica Jones'', portrayed by Callum Keith Rennie. Publication history Malus first appeared in ''Spider-Woman'' #30 (Sept. 1980) and was created by Michael Fleisher, Steve Leialoha and Jim Mooney. He was featured several times opposite of Captain America and Sam Wilson as Captain America. He was also briefly a member of the Frightful Four. Fictional character biography Karl Malus was born in Mud Butte, South Dakota. He became a surgeon and researcher. He was later the founder of the Institute for Supranormality Research and became a criminal scientist. In his first appearance, Malus was performing illegal medical experiments on human beings, funded by the criminal Enfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Streak (comics)
Blue Streak is the name of three supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Blue Streak first appeared in ''Captain America'' #217-218 (Jan.–Feb. 1978), created by Roy Thomas, Don Glut, and John Buscema. He was killed by the Scourge of the Underworld in ''Captain America'' #318 (June 1986). Fictional character biography Don Thomas In ''Captain America'' #217 S.H.I.E.L.D. decides to put together a group of Super-Agents, of which Blue Streak becomes a member. Later in Captain America #218 Captain America outed Blue Streak as a spy for the Corporation. After the events of issues #217-218, Justin Hammer re-designed Blue Streak's equipment and funded his operations. After leaving prison, the Blue Streak led a successful career as a professional criminal in the American Midwest. Blue Streak was contacted by Gary Gilbert about the serial killings of super-villains. Blue Streak was invited to join an underground network to locat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Constrictor (comics)
Constrictor is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The Frank Payne version of Constrictor made his first appearance in ''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #212 (1977) and was created by Len Wein and John Romita Sr., then drawn in his first issue by Sal Buscema. The character went on to feature as a supervillain in ''Captain America'' #228-229, #231 (1978–1979), ''Iron Man'' #126-127 (1979), '' Power Man & Iron Fist'' #66 (1980), ''Captain America'' Annual #5 (1981), ''Power Man & Iron Fist'' #78, #84 (1982), ''Captain America'' #281-283 (1983), #309-311 (1985), ''Fantastic Four'' #334 (1989), ''Marvel Comics Presents'' #74, #86-87. #89-92 (1991), ''The New Warriors'' Annual #2 (1992), ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' Annual #12 (1992), ''Web of Spider-Man ''Web of Spider-Man'' is the name of two different monthly comic book series starring Spider-Man that have been published by Marvel Comics since 1985 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Faustus (comics)
Doctor Faustus (Johann Fennhoff) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted usually as an adversary of Captain America. An Austrian psychiatrist and criminal mastermind who employs psychological manipulation of his enemies, the character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in ''Captain America'' #107 (November 1968). Johann Fennhoff appeared in the first season of the Marvel Cinematic Universe TV series '' Agent Carter'', portrayed by Ralph Brown. Publication history Faustus' name comes from the famous character of Christopher Marlowe's Renaissance play ''The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus'' about a man who sold his soul to Lucifer in exchange for 24 years of service from a devil called Mephistophiles in order to gain all knowledge. This character predates the Christopher Marlowe play, in the legend built around the real-life Johann Georg Faust. Fictional character biography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kangaroo (comics)
Kangaroo is the name of two fictional characters, supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Both are noted for their leaping ability. Publication history The Frank Oliver version of Kangaroo was introduced in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #81 in 1970. The Brian Hibbs version of Kangaroo was first seen in '' Cage'' #13 in 1993 and made his debut in ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' #242 in 1997. Fictional character biography Frank Oliver Frank Oliver was born in Sydney, Australia. As a young man, he studied kangaroos in his native Australia. Oliver lived, ate and traveled with the kangaroos, developing a leaping ability that rivaled the animals he studied. Seeing an opportunity to make money, Oliver decided to parlay his new-found leaping abilities into a boxing career. His superior speed and agility allowed him to best opponents time and again. During one match, Oliver jump-kicked one opponent in the face, severely injuring his opponent. Facing crimina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
