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Extraño
Extraño is a superhero magician appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Joe Staton, he first appeared in ''Millennium'' #2 (January 1988). Extraño is noted for being the first openly gay superhero in DC Comics. Originally a character affiliated with the Green Lantern mythos, the character in recent stories is instead cast as a sorcerer in the DC Universe, serving as the magical ally of Midnighter and later both leader and founder of leader of Justice League Queer, a loose network for LGBTQ superheroes who can call on each other for superheroic and personal support. Publication history Extraño first appeared in ''Millennium'' #2, created by Steve Englehart and artist Joe Staton as an openly gay character. While the character originally never said the word "gay" in the comic, one writer states: "Extraño embodied nearly every stereotype of a gay man. He was flamboyant and colorful, and he referred to himself in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justice League Queer
Justice League Queer, or JLQ, is a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Justice League Queer was an ad-hoc team of LGBTQIA+ heroes formed by Gregorio de la Vega to fight off Eclipso when he attacked a pride parade. The team is a variation on one of DC's long-running properties, the Justice League (originally and sometimes still known as the Justice League of America, commonly abbreviated as "JLA"). The JLQ was originated by Andrew Wheeler and Luciano Vecchio. Publication history DC introduced the concept as one of 16 entries in a bracket tournament called Round Robin, which was announced on DC's Twitter account on March 31, 2021. The public voted for pitches they would like to see as a six-issue miniseries. JLQ was eliminated in the first round. The inclusion of JLQ in a tournament generated criticism from those who felt that it gave people a platform to anonymously reject representation in comics, "effectively a referendum on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnighter And Apollo
''Midnighter and Apollo'' is a six-issue American comic book limited series published by DC Comics. It is written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Fernando Blanco, with covers by ACO. The series debuted in October 2016 and finished in March 2017. The story takes some time after the end of ''Midnighter'', with Midnighter and Apollo having gotten back together. Following a battle with demons, Apollo's soul is dragged to Hell and Midnighter attempts to bring him back. The series was announced shortly after the cancellation of ''Midnighter'', that came with the end of ''The New 52'' continuity and the ''DC Rebirth'' relaunch. With this series, Orlando wanted to explore the romantic relationship between Midnighter and Apollo, as they had only recently gotten back together when ''Midnighter'' was cancelled and believed a comic focusing on the same-sex relationship of two superheroes was necessary. Due to the violent content and profanity present within the comic, the series was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnighter & Apollo
''Midnighter and Apollo'' is a six-issue American comic book limited series published by DC Comics. It is written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Fernando Blanco, with covers by ACO. The series debuted in October 2016 and finished in March 2017. The story takes some time after the end of ''Midnighter'', with Midnighter and Apollo having gotten back together. Following a battle with demons, Apollo's soul is dragged to Hell and Midnighter attempts to bring him back. The series was announced shortly after the cancellation of ''Midnighter'', that came with the end of ''The New 52'' continuity and the '' DC Rebirth'' relaunch. With this series, Orlando wanted to explore the romantic relationship between Midnighter and Apollo, as they had only recently gotten back together when ''Midnighter'' was cancelled and believed a comic focusing on the same-sex relationship of two superheroes was necessary. Due to the violent content and profanity present within the comic, the series was rat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Guardians
The New Guardians were a DC Comics superhero team featured in the short-lived eponymous series ''The New Guardians''. It was a spin-off from the ''Millennium'' event and ran for twelve issues, from 1988 through 1989, before being canceled. It is also the name of the group of characters who appeared in the series. The characters first appeared in ''Millennium'' #1, (January 1988), written by Steve Engelhart and drawn by Joe Staton. The series has since gained infamy among comic fans due to the second issue, which features " Snowflame", a supervillain who gained powers from the use of cocaine. History The New Guardians, who were also initially known as the Chosen, were a group of people selected by a Guardian of the Universe named Herupa Hando Hu and a Zamaron named Nadia Safir in the DC Comics crossover ''Millennium''. These "Chosen" were then given powers by their selectors. Members of the Chosen were selected from several nationalities to form a superhero group representative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lords Of Chaos And Order
The Lords of Chaos and Order are a complementary group of fictional supernatural entities appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. While alluded to since ''1st Issue Special'' #9 (December, 1975), the group would make their first physical appearance in ''DC Special Series'' #10 (1978). While the group is commonly associated with ''Doctor Fate'' titles, they also appear prominently in other comic titles. Depicted as powerful beings of magic representing concepts of order and chaos, both groups eternally struggle for supremacy. The Lords of Chaos are plotting to invoke kali yuga (a period where chaos dominates existence) while the Lords of Order work to prevent it. Both groups are also sometimes depicted as being balanced by entities known the Balancers (also referred to as the Lords of Eternal Balance), disallowing both sides from destroying each other. All sides can empower agents to act on their behest. The group has been adapted in media, having made appearances ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tasmanian Devil (DC Comics)
Tasmanian Devil is a fictional character, a superhero in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in '' Super Friends'' #7. His first canon appearance is ''Infinity, Inc.'' #32 (November 1986). He is unrelated to the Looney Tunes character, although both characters are owned by divisions of WarnerMedia. Fictional character biography Hugh Dawkins is a born metahuman with the ability to turn into a supernaturally large and intelligent Tasmanian Devil, in a fashion similar to a werewolf. An alternate origin has jokingly been offered, claiming that Hugh's mother was a were-Tasmanian Devil who raised him in a Tasmanian Devil cult, which gave him a Tasmanian Devil amulet after selling his soul to a Tasmanian Devil and injecting him with a radioactive Tasmanian Devil musk from a race of alien Tasmanian Devils which gave him his powers. While Hugh is a pacifist, his alter ego of the Tasmanian Devil is aggressive and bestial. His parents had a hard time with him until he saved his father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnighter
Midnighter is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books first published by WildStorm and later DC Comics once it absorbed the former. The character was created by writer Warren Ellis and artist Bryan Hitch. The character made his first appearance in ''Stormwatch (comics), Stormwatch'' (vol. 2) #4, titled "A Finer World (Part 1 of 3)" (February 1998). He went on to appear in various ''Authority'' books and other series, as well as his own eponymous ongoing series. Midnighter is best known as a member of the rogue superhero team The Authority (comics), the Authority. He and his husband, Apollo (comics), Apollo, have also been interpreted as a parallel of the Batman/Superman World's Finest Team, World's Finest partnership. In an interview for ''Comic Values Annual'' (1999), edited by Alex G. Malloy, Warren Ellis described Midnighter as "The Shadow by way of John Woo". Midnighter is rarely seen without his costume and mask. Recurring themes in Midnighter's adventures ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tasmanian Devil (comics)
Tasmanian Devil is a fictional character, a superhero in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in ''Super Friends'' #7. His first canon appearance is '' Infinity, Inc.'' #32 (November 1986). He is unrelated to the Looney Tunes character, although both characters are owned by divisions of WarnerMedia. Fictional character biography Hugh Dawkins is a born metahuman with the ability to turn into a supernaturally large and intelligent Tasmanian Devil, in a fashion similar to a werewolf. An alternate origin has jokingly been offered, claiming that Hugh's mother was a were-Tasmanian Devil who raised him in a Tasmanian Devil cult, which gave him a Tasmanian Devil amulet after selling his soul to a Tasmanian Devil and injecting him with a radioactive Tasmanian Devil musk from a race of alien Tasmanian Devils which gave him his powers. While Hugh is a pacifist, his alter ego of the Tasmanian Devil is aggressive and bestial. His parents had a hard time with him until he saved his father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Englehart
Steve Englehart (; born April 22, 1947) is an American writer of comic books and novels. He is best known for his work at Marvel Comics and DC Comics in the 1970s and 1980s. His pseudonyms have included John Harkness and Cliff Garnett. Early life Steve Englehart majored in psychology at Wesleyan University, where he was a member of The Kappa Alpha Society, earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969. He had served in the United States Army, but was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War. Career Marvel Comics Englehart's first work in comics was as an art assistant to Neal Adams on a 10-page story by writer Denny O'Neil in Warren Publishing's black-and-white horror comics magazine ''Vampirella'' #10 (March 1971). After briefly serving as a member of the Crusty Bunkers,Greg Theakston, Theakston, Greg and Kevin Nowlan, Nowlan, Kevin, et al., at Englehart started working as a full-time writer. He began with a co-writing credit, with Gardner Fox, on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New York Times
''The New York Times'' (''the Times'', ''NYT'', or the Gray Lady) is a daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to comprise a declining 840,000 paid print subscribers, and a growing 6 million paid digital subscribers. It also is a producer of popular podcasts such as '' The Daily''. Founded in 1851 by Henry Jarvis Raymond and George Jones, it was initially published by Raymond, Jones & Company. The ''Times'' has won 132 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any newspaper, and has long been regarded as a national " newspaper of record". For print it is ranked 18th in the world by circulation and 3rd in the U.S. The paper is owned by the New York Times Company, which is publicly traded. It has been governed by the Sulzberger family since 1896, through a dual-class share structure after its shares became publicly traded. A. G. Sulzberger, the paper's publisher and the company's chairman, is the fifth generation of the family to head the pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gustines, George Gene
George Gene Gustines (born 1971) is a journalist who is the managing editor of ''T'', a magazine of ''The New York Times''. As a journalist, he has written for the "New Jersey", Circuits (technology), "Escapes", "The City", "Television" and "Arts and Leisure" weekly sections, and the daily National, "Culture" and "Business" sections of the ''Times''. Gustines joined the staff of ''The New York Times'' in 1991. Personal life Gustines is the son of Aida and Jorge Gustines. A longtime resident of New York City, Gustines lives with his partner, Steven Schack. Partial bibliography Reviews * "Books of the Times: A Bittersweet Tale of Father and Daughter." (Review of Alison Bechdel's ''Fun Home ''Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic'' is a 2006 graphic memoir by the American cartoonist Alison Bechdel, author of the comic strip ''Dykes to Watch Out For''. It chronicles the author's childhood and youth in rural Pennsylvania, United States, fo ...: A Family Tragicomic'') ''The New York T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entropy (DC Comics)
Krona is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Publication history Krona first appeared in '' Green Lantern'' Vol. 2 #40 (Oct. 1965) and was created by writer John Broome and artist Gil Kane. Fictional character biography Born on Maltus, Krona is an Oan, scientist who became obsessed with observing the origins of the universe itself, despite an ancient legend that said discovering that secret would cause a great calamity. Krona constructs a machine that pierces the temporal barrier and views the beginnings of time itself. Krona catches a glimpse of the hand of creation depositing the speck that would become the entire cosmos. His machine explodes at that instant, and the universe is shattered causing the creation of the Multiverse as the universe replicates into an infinite number of parallel universes. At this same moment, the Anti-Matter Universe is created, unleashing evil into the cosmos; thus, the Monitor and the Anti-Monitor are born. As punishmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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