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Eddie March
The Freak (Eddie March) is a fictional character associated with Iron Man appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was introduced as a boxer who looked up to Tony Stark, and called himself "Iron Man" in the ring. Publication history Eddie March is the second Marvel Comics character to use the Freak name. Like the first, Happy Hogan, Eddie March was another friend of Tony Stark. He wore Iron Man's armor in ''Invincible Iron Man'' #21 (Jan 1970), in a fight against the Crimson Dynamo. He was the first African-American to wear Iron Man's armor. Eddie March first appears as the Freak in ''Iron Man'' #67 (April 1974), by Mike Friedrich and George Tuska. Fictional character biography While wearing the Iron Man armor, Eddie March is badly injured in a fight with Thor Thor (; from non, Þórr ) is a prominent god in Germanic paganism. In Norse mythology, he is a hammer-wielding æsir, god associated with lightning, thunder, storms, sacred trees and grove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Man (comic Book)
''Iron Man'' is the name of several comic book titles featuring the character Iron Man and published by Marvel Comics, beginning with the original ''Iron Man'' series that debuted in 1968. Publication history Volume 1 The character made his first appearance in ''Tales of Suspense'' #39 ( cover dated March 1963). After issue #99 (March 1968), the ''Tales of Suspense'' series was renamed ''Captain America''. An Iron Man story appeared in the one-shot issue '' Iron Man and Sub-Mariner'' #1 (April 1968), before the "Golden Avenger" made his solo debut with ''Iron Man'' #1 (May 1968). The series' indicia gives its copyright title as ''Iron Man'', while the trademarked cover logo of most issues is ''The Invincible Iron Man''. Artist George Tuska began a decade-long association with the character with ''Iron Man'' #5 (Sept. 1968). Writer Mike Friedrich and artist Jim Starlin's brief collaboration on the ''Iron Man'' series introduced Mentor, Drax, Starfox, and Thanos in issue #55 ... [...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] |
David Anthony Kraft
David Anthony Kraft (May 31, 1952 – May 19, 2021) was an American comic book writer, publisher, and critic. He was primarily known for his long-running journal of interviews and criticism, ''Comics Interview'', as well as for work for Marvel Comics in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Writing career Before his comics career, Kraft worked as a Music journalism, rock and roll journalist. In September 1976, he became editor of ''FOOM'' with issue #15, Marvel's self-produced fan magazine, lasting as editor until the magazine's final issue (#22) in 1978. Known for his offbeat approach, Kraft first made a name for himself as a comic book author with his work on Marvel Comics' ''The Defenders (comic book), The Defenders'', particularly the 1977 "Scorpio Saga" story-arc (issues #46, 48–50). In ''The Defenders'', Kraft wrestled with large philosophical issues: the temptations of power, the Cold War and nuclear power, sibling rivalry, and growing old alone. Scorpio also listened to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rich Buckler
Rich may refer to: Common uses * Rich, an entity possessing wealth * Rich, an intense flavor, color, sound, texture, or feeling ** Rich (wine), a descriptor in wine tasting Places United States * Rich, Mississippi, an unincorporated community * Rich County, Utah * Rich Mountain (other) * Rich Township, Cook County, Illinois * Rich Township, Anderson County, Kansas * Rich Township, Lapeer County, Michigan Elsewhere * Er-Rich, Morocco, a town * Rich River, Victoria, Australia People * Rich (given name), often short for Richard * Rich (surname) Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional characters * DS Terry Rich, a character in the British soap opera ''EastEnders'' * Rich, a character in the American sitcom television series ''The Hogan Family'' * Rich Halke, a character in the TV sitcom '' Step by Step'' * Rich Hardbeck, a character in the British television series ''Skins'' * Richie Rich (comics), a fictional character Music * Rich, half of the American co ... [...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] |
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] |
Tony Stark
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'' #1 (May 1968). In 1963, the character founded the Avengers superhero team with Thor, Ant-Man, Wasp and the Hulk. A wealthy American business magnate, playboy, 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 mechanized suit of armor to save his life and escape captivity. Later, Stark develops his suit, adding weapons and other technological devices he designed through his company, Stark Industries. He uses the suit and successive versio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happy Hogan (comics)
Harold Joseph "Happy" Hogan is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is usually depicted as a supporting character in stories featuring Iron Man / Tony Stark, for whom he works as a chauffeur, bodyguard, and personal assistant. Happy is close friends with his employer, and is among the first people in the Marvel Universe to discover his identity as the armored superhero. He is also the father of the Teen Abomination, and was married to Pepper Potts. Hogan earned the ironic nickname "Happy" during his boxing days from his reluctance to smile. Director Jon Favreau portrays Happy Hogan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films '' Iron Man'' (2008), ''Iron Man 2'' (2010), ''Iron Man 3'' (2013), '' Spider-Man: Homecoming'' (2017), '' Avengers: Endgame'', '' Spider-Man: Far From Home'' (both 2019), and '' Spider-Man: No Way Home'' (2021). Favreau also voices alternate reality versions of the character in the Disney+ animated series '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crimson Dynamo
Crimson Dynamo (Russian: Багровое Динамо, '; also Красное Динамо (Krasnoe Dinamo)) is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics who have all been powered armor–wearing Russian or Soviet agents who have clashed with the superhero Iron Man over the course of his heroic career. Publication history The Anton Vanko version of Crimson Dynamo first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #46 (Oct. 1963) and was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck. The Boris Turgenov version of Crimson Dynamo first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #52 (April 1964) and was created by Stan Lee, Don Rico, and Don Heck. The Alex Nevsky version of Crimson Dynamo first appeared in ''Iron Man'' #15 (July 1969) and was created by Archie Goodwin and George Tuska. The Yuri Petrovich version of Crimson Dynamo first appeared in ''The Champions'' #7 (Aug. 1976) and was created by Tony Isabella and George Tuska. The Dimitri Bukharin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Friedrich
Mike Friedrich (; born March 27, 1949) is an American comic book writer and publisher best known for his work at Marvel and DC Comics, and for publishing the anthology series ''Star*Reach'', one of the first independent comics. He is also an artists representative. His notable works include runs as the regular writer of DC's ''Justice League of America'' and Marvel's ''Iron Man''. Biography Early life and career Mike Friedrich, who is unrelated to fellow Silver Age of Comics writer Gary Friedrich, entered comics professionally after years of writing to DC letter columns in the 1960s and developing a mail acquaintanceship with the famously responsive editor Julius Schwartz. "My letter-writing began around the time the 'new look' Batman was introduced, though I'd been a fan of Julie's for two or three years before then. A couple of years later it turned into a bit of correspondence as Julie began to send short replies," Friedrich recalled.Text of Mike Friedrich statements at S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Tuska
George Tuska (; April 26, 1916 – October 16, 2009),George Tuska at the Social Security Death Index via FamilySearch. Retrieved on 5 March 2013. Note George Tuska at the Lambiek Comiclopedia erroneously gives death date as October 15 who early in his career used a variety of pen names including Carl Larson, was an American comic book and newspaper comic strip Comics artist, artist best known for his 1940s work on various Captain Marvel (DC Comics), Captain Marvel titles and the crime fiction series ''Crime Does Not Pay (comics), Crime Does Not Pay'' and for his 1960s work illustrating Iron Man and other Marvel Comics characters. He also drew the DC Comics newspaper comic strip ''The World's Grea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Man's Armor
Iron Man's armor is a fictional, powered exoskeleton appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is built and worn by billionaire Iron Man#Fictional character biography, Tony Stark when he assumes the identity of the superhero Iron Man. The first armor, which was created in the story by Stark and Ho Yinsen, was designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, and first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #39 (March 1963). In the fictional multiverse, the appearance of Stark's armor has radically changed over the years, either as a result of modifications made by Stark or specialized armors created for specific situations. In real life, it changed as different artists took over the series and decided to change it to what they wanted. Overview Stark's suits are each unique in design and purpose. They are made of incredibly strong, fictional materials bolstered by a Force field (science fiction), force field. Every suit has a self-contained environment, assorted onb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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