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Day Of Vengeance
''Day of Vengeance'' is a six-issue comic book Limited series (comics), limited series written by Bill Willingham, with art by Justiniano and Walden Wong, published in 2005 by DC Comics. Publication history ''Day of Vengeance'' is one of four limited series leading up to DC Comics' ''Infinite Crisis'' event. It focuses on the Spectre (DC Comics character), Spectre and other magical beings of the DC Universe, especially a hastily-formed group known as the Shadowpact. The series has tie-ins to other ongoing DC Comics series, including ''Justice Society of America, JSA'' #73-75 and #77 and ''Etrigan the Demon, Blood of the Demon'' #6-7. It is a prelude to ''Infinite Crisis'' #1. The events of this series were preceded by the story arc teaming Superman and Captain Marvel (DC Comics), Captain Marvel from ''Action Comics'' #826, ''Adventures of Superman (comic book), The Adventures of Superman'' #639 and ''Superman (vol. 2), Superman'' #216. Plot summary The seduction of the Spectre Je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walt Simonson
Walter Simonson (born September 2, 1946) is an American comic book writer and artist, best known for a run on Marvel Comics' ''Thor'' from 1983 to 1987, during which he created the character Beta Ray Bill. He is also known for the creator-owned work '' Star Slammers'', which he inaugurated in 1972 as a Rhode Island School of Design thesis. He has also worked on other Marvel titles such as ''X-Factor'' and ''Fantastic Four'', on DC Comics books including ''Detective Comics'', '' Manhunter'', ''Metal Men'' and '' Orion'', and on licensed properties such as ''Star Wars'', ''Alien'', ''Battlestar Galactica'' and '' Robocop vs. Terminator''. Simonson has won numerous awards for his work and has influenced artists such as Arthur Adams and Todd McFarlane. He is married to comics writer Louise Simonson, with whom he collaborated as penciller on ''X-Factor'' from 1986 to 1989, and with whom he made a cameo appearance in the 2011 ''Thor'' feature film. Early life Walter Simonson was born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Comics
''Action Comics'' is an American comic book/Comic anthology, magazine series that introduced Superman, one of the first major superhero characters. The publisher was originally known as National Allied Publications, and later as National Comics Publications and as National Periodical Publications, before taking on its current name of DC Comics. Its original incarnation ran from 1938 to 2011 and stands as one of the longest-running comic books with consecutively numbered issues. The second volume of ''Action Comics'' beginning with issue #1 ran from 2011 to 2016. ''Action Comics'' returned to its original numbering beginning with issue #957 (Aug. 2016). Publication history The Golden Age Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster saw their creation, Superman (also known as Kal-El, originally Kal-L), launched in Action Comics 1, ''Action Comics'' #1 on April 18, 1938 (cover dated June), an event which began the Golden Age of Comic Books. Siegel and Shuster had tried for years to find a publish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oblivion Bar
This page list the locations in the DC Universe, the shared universe setting of DC Comics. Sites * the Arrowcave – The former base of operations of the Green Arrow and Speedy. * Avernus Cemetery – A burial ground located in Central City for the enemies of the Flash known as the Rogues; it is in a hidden location. * the Batcave – The headquarters of Batman. Located directly beneath Wayne Manor. * Burnside – A borough of Gotham City that is connected to Gotham by the Burnside Bridge. Burnside Heights is the trendy neighborhood in Burnside where ''The New 52'' version of Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) lives. * the Casanova Club – A nightclub owned by Alex Logue in Newcastle, England. It was there that a demon was summoned and John Constantine failed to save a young girl who was taken to Hell. * Crime Alley – The most dangerous area of Gotham City, where Thomas and Martha Wayne were killed by Joe Chill during a mugging. * the ''Daily Planet'' Building – The home office of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackbriar Thorn
B'wana Beast Baby-Doll Bad Samaritan The Bad Samaritan (alias Zviad Baazovi) is a supervillain, and enemy of the Outsiders who first appeared in ''The Outsiders'' #3 (January 1986). He is a former Soviet spymaster who became a neutral party after the cold war, to which became a valued asset for Checkmate. Bad Samaritan in other media Zviad Baazovi appears in ''Young Justice'', voiced by Yuri Lowenthal. This version has psychic powers, and is a Markovian ambassador and member of the Light. Bane Baron Bedlam Baron Blitzkrieg Barrage Barrage is the name of a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Phillip Karnowski is a criminal who originally fought Maggie Sawyer and lost his right arm in the process. While incarcerated at Stryker's Island, Karnowski gained some favors from his fellow inmates where he built a high-tech armor that included an energy cannon arm that replaced his lost right arm. With this armor, Karnowski became Barrag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragman (comics)
Ragman (Rory Regan), nicknamed the "tattered tatterdemalion of justice",''Ragman'' #1-5. DC Comics, September 1976-July 1977. is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He was originally created by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Joe Kubert in 1976. Originally presented as a man of Irish descent, the character was revised to have Jewish heritage (his family name originally being Reganiewicz) and a connection to the Golem of Prague (a figure of Jewish folklore) in a 1991 mini-series by Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming, Pat Broderick, and Anthony Tollin.''Ragman'' (vol. 2) #1-8. DC Comics, July 1991 to March 1992. The same mini-series established Ragman's costume as a "Suit of Souls", repeatedly drawing him into conflict with mystical threats and granting him the power and skills of the souls it has collected. The suit sometimes desires to collect new souls, forcing Ragman to exert great will if he doesn't wish the suit to do so. In his original stor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enchantress (DC Comics)
The Enchantress is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bob Haney and Howard Purcell, the character made her first appearance in '' Strange Adventures'' #187 (April 1966). June Moone is a freelance artist who becomes possessed by an entity originally known only as The Succubus. The resutling merge resulted in the Enchantress, a powerful sorceress considered to be one of the most dangerous black magic practicioners in the DC Universe. The character has often been depicted as both a villain and anti-hero, establishing herself as a member of various teams such as Shadowpact, the Suicide Squad, & Sentinels of Magic. In more recent continuities, she is often cast as an ally and adversary for the Justice League Dark and a re-occuring member of the Suicide Squad. The Enchantress would make an appearance in mainstream media, portrayed by Cara Delevingne in the 2016 film ''Suicide Squad (film), Suicide Squad'' as both June Moone and the Ench ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hal Jordan
Harold "Hal" Jordan, one of the characters known as Green Lantern, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created in 1959 by writer John Broome and artist Gil Kane, and first appeared in ''Showcase'' #22 (October 1959). Hal Jordan is a reinvention of the previous Green Lantern who appeared in 1940s comic books as the character Alan Scott. Hal Jordan is a former fighter pilot who works for Ferris Aircraft as a test pilot, a member and occasionally leader of an intergalactic police force called the Green Lantern Corps, as well as a founding member of the Justice League, DC's flagship superhero team, alongside well-known heroes such as Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. He fights evil across the universe with a ring that grants him a variety of superpowers, but is usually portrayed as one of the protectors of Sector 2814, which is the sector where Earth resides. His powers derive from his power ring and Green Lantern batte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebirth
Rebirth may refer to: Religion * Reincarnation, the migration of a deceased person's spirit or consciousness to a newborn body ** Rebirth in Buddhism ** Rebirth in Hinduism * Regeneration (theology), a concept in Christian theology ** Born again (Christianity) ** Resurrection of the dead, a term referring to an event by which a person, or people are resurrected Music * ''R.EBIRTH'', a 2016 mixtape by Ravi * ''Rebirth'' (Jimmy Cliff album), 2012 * ''Rebirth'' (Lil Wayne album), 2010 * ''Rebirth'' (EP), a 2009 EP by SS501 * '' The Rebirth'', a 2009 album by Bobby V * ''Rebirth'' (Jennifer Lopez album), 2005 * ''Rebirth'' (Masami Okui album), 2004 * ''Rebirth'' (Keith Sweat album), 2002 * ''Rebirth'' (Gackt album), 2001 * ''Rebirth'' (Angra album), 2001 * ''Rebirth'' (Pain album), 1999 * Rebirth (Aka Moon album), an Aka Moon album * ''Rebirth'' (Billy Childs album), a studio album by Billy Childs * Rebirth Brass Band, a New Orleans brass band * The Rebirth (band), a Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arkham Asylum
The Elizabeth Arkham Asylum for the Criminally Insane (), commonly referred to as Arkham Asylum, is a fictional psychiatric hospital/prison, named after the city of Arkham which appeared first in the stories of H. P. Lovecraft, and later appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in stories featuring the superhero Batman. It first appeared in ''Batman'' #258 (October 1974), written by Dennis O'Neil with art by Irv Novick. The asylum serves as a psychiatric hospital for the Gotham City area, housing patients who are criminally insane, as well as select prisoners with unusual medical requirements that are beyond a conventional prison's ability to accommodate. Its high-profile patients are often members of Batman's rogues gallery. History Located in Gotham City, Arkham Asylum is where Batman's foes who are considered to be mentally ill are brought as patients (other foes are incarcerated at Blackgate Penitentiary). Although it has had numerous administra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Identity Crisis (DC Comics)
''Identity Crisis'' is a seven-issue comic book Limited series (comics), limited series published by DC Comics from June to December in 2004. It was created by writer Brad Meltzer and the artistic team of penciller, penciler Rags Morales and inker Michael Bair. Publication history One of DC's top-selling series, the first issue was released in June 2004 in comics, 2004 and was ranked first in comic book sales for that period with pre-order sales of 163,111. The second issue saw a decline in sales and ranked third in comic book sales in July period with pre-order sales of 129,852. The story also adheres to the continuity changes introduced by ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' and ''Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!'', as heroine Wonder Woman was retroactive continuity, retconned out of the pre-Crisis JLA. In all further references to the JLA's pre-Crisis adventures, including its origin story and the Secret Society incident, Wonder Woman is replaced by Black Canary. Following ''Infinite Cris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sue Dibny
Susan Dibny (née Dearbon) is a fictional character from DC Comics associated with the Elongated Man. Created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino, the character first appeared in ''Flash'' vol. 1 #119 (March 1961). In 2004, she became a flashpoint for discussions of women in comics when a highly controversial storyline was published (set in the post-'' Zero Hour'' continuity) in which she is murdered and revealed to have been raped by Doctor Light in the past. Sue Dearbon appears in live action portrayed by Natalie Dreyfuss starting in the sixth season of the Arrowverse television series '' The Flash''. Fictional character biography Sue is the wife of hero Ralph Dibny, the Elongated Man. She is a brunette socialite from Westchester County, New York, United States. She has at times worked for the Justice League as an administrator. Ralph and Sue share a very loving relationship. They met when Ralph crashed her debutante ball, using the pretense of jewel thieves to catch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atom (Ray Palmer)
The Atom (comics), Atom (Raymond "Ray" Palmer) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by editor and co-plotter Julius Schwartz, writer Gardner Fox and penciler Gil Kane. The Atom was one of the first superheroes of the Silver Age of Comic Books and debuted in ''Showcase (comics), Showcase'' #34 (October 1961). The Atom has been played in various TV series by Alfie Wise and John Kassir. Ray Palmer (Arrowverse), He was played by Brandon Routh in ''Legends of Tomorrow'' in the shared DC Arrowverse on The CW. His character first appeared in the third season of ''Arrow (TV series), Arrow''. Publication history The Atom debuted in ''Showcase (comics), Showcase'' #34 (cover-dated Oct. 1961) from the DC Comics precursor, National Comics.''Showcase'' #34 at the Grand Comics Database. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
