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Fawcett Comics
Fawcett Comics, a division of Fawcett Publications, was one of several successful comic book publishers during the Golden Age of Comic Books in the 1940s. Its most popular character was Captain Marvel, the alter ego of radio reporter Billy Batson, who transformed into the hero whenever he said the magic word "Shazam!". Other characters published by Fawcett include Captain Video, Hopalong Cassidy, Ibis the Invincible, Bulletman and Bulletgirl, Spy Smasher, Captain Midnight, Phantom Eagle, Mister Scarlet and Pinky, Minute-Man, Commando Yank and Golden Arrow. Aside from the better known superhero books, Fawcett also published a short-lived line of horror comics during the early 1950s, a string of titles which included '' This Magazine Is Haunted'', ''Beware! Terror Tales'', ''Worlds of Fear'', ''Strange Suspense Stories,'' and ''Unknown World''. Other genres included teenage humor ''(Otis and Babs),'' cartoon animal ''(Hoppy the Marvel Bunny),'' romance ''(Sweethearts),'' war ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superhero
A superhero or superheroine is a stock character that typically possesses ''superpowers'', abilities beyond those of ordinary people, and fits the role of the hero, typically using his or her powers to help the world become a better place, or dedicating themselves to protecting the public and fighting crime. Superhero fiction is the genre of fiction that is centered on such characters, especially, since the 1930s, in American comic books (and later in Hollywood films, film serials, television and video games), as well as in Japanese media (including kamishibai, tokusatsu, manga, anime and video games). Superheroes come from a wide array of different backgrounds and origins. Some superheroes (for example, Batman and Iron Man) derive their status from advanced technology they create and use, while others (such as Superman and Spider-Man) possess non-human or superhuman biology or study and practice magic to achieve their abilities (such as Zatanna and Doctor Strange ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibis The Invincible
Ibis the Invincible is a fictional character originally published by Fawcett Comics in the 1940s and then by DC Comics beginning in the 1970s. Like many magician superheroes introduced in the Golden Age of Comics, Ibis owes much to the popular comic strip character Mandrake the Magician. A second Ibis, successor of the first, was introduced in 2007. Publication history The original Ibis first appeared in ''Whiz Comics'' #2 (February 1940), and was created by Bob Kingett. When superheroes declined in popularity in the early 1950s, Ibis and the other Fawcett characters ceased publication. One Ibis story shortly thereafter was reprinted by Charlton Comics. The Fawcett characters were later licensed and eventually bought outright by DC Comics in the 1970s. The second Ibis first appeared in '' Helmet of Fate: Ibis the Invincible'' #1 (January 2007), and was created by Tad Williams and Phil Winslade. Fictional character biography Prince Amentep Ibis begins his life as Amentep, a prince ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
War Comics
War comics is a genre of comic books that gained popularity in English-speaking countries following World War II. History American war comics Shortly after the birth of the modern comic book in the mid- to late 1930s, comics publishers began including stories of wartime adventures in the multi-genre omnibus titles then popular as a format. Even prior to the U.S. involvement in World War II after the attack at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, comic books such as '' Captain America Comics'' #1 (March 1941) depicted superheroes fighting Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. Golden Age publisher Quality Comics debuted its title ''Blackhawk'' in 1944; the title was published more or less continuously until the mid-1980s. In the post-World War II era, comic books devoted solely to war stories began appearing and gained popularity in the United States and Canada through the 1950s, the 1960s, and 1970s, i.e. covering the time periods of the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The titles tended to concentrate o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romance Comics
Romance comics is a comics genre depicting strong and close romantic love and its attendant complications such as jealousy, marriage, divorce, betrayal, and heartache. The term is generally associated with an American comic books genre published through the first three decades of the Cold War (1947–1977). Romance comics of the period typically featured dramatic scripts about the love lives of older high school teens and young adults, with accompanying artwork depicting an urban or rural America contemporaneous with publication. The origins of romance comics lie in the years immediately following World War II when adult comics readership increased and superheroes were dismissed as ''passé''. Influenced by the pulp magazine, pulps, radio soap operas, newspaper comic strips such as ''Mary Worth'', and adult confession magazines, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created the flagship romance comic book ''Young Romance'' and launched it in 1947 to resounding success. By the early 1950 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cartoon Animal
Talking animals are a common element in mythology and folk tales, children's literature, and modern comic books and animated cartoons. Fictional talking animals often are anthropomorphic, possessing human-like qualities (such as bipedal walking, wearing clothes, and living in houses). Whether they are realistic animals or fantastical ones, talking animals serve a wide range of uses in literature, from teaching morality to providing social commentary. Realistic talking animals are often found in fables, religious texts, indigenous texts, wilderness coming of age stories, naturalist fiction, animal autobiography, animal satire, and in works featuring pets and domesticated animals. Conversely, fantastical and more anthropomorphic animals are often found in the fairy tale, science fiction, toy story, and fantasy genres. Utility of talking animals in fiction The use of talking animals enables storytellers to combine the basic characteristics of the animal with human behavior, to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horror Comics
Horror comics are comic books, graphic novels, black-and-white comics magazines, and manga focusing on horror fiction. In the US market, horror comic books reached a peak in the late 1940s through the mid-1950s, when concern over content and the imposition of the self-censorship Comics Code Authority contributed to the demise of many titles and the toning down of others. Black-and-white horror-comics magazines, which did not fall under the Code, flourished from the mid-1960s through the early 1980s from a variety of publishers. Mainstream American color comic books experienced a horror resurgence in the 1970s, following a loosening of the Code. While the genre has had greater and lesser periods of popularity, it occupies a firm niche in comics as of the 2010s. Precursors to horror comics include detective and crime comics that incorporated horror motifs into their graphics, and early superhero stories that sometimes included the likes of ghouls and vampires. Individual horror stor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Line (comics)
A line is a concept in western comic books which denotes a specific group of publications by a publisher. Sometimes taking place in a separate continuity or more loose continuity (such as Vertigo by DC Comics) or exploring a kind of subject matter and or genre which the publisher does not want to involve in their main franchise or so called "universe". Often lines which explore more "realistic" or "dark" subject matters are published under a companies sub imprints (such as Ultimate Marvel or MAX by Marvel Comics) to distinguish it from their main superhero lines. Sometimes a line can be published under an imprint but not always be part of a larger continuity within their imprint (such as ''The Punisher'' MAX line which is not in continuity with most other Marvel Max titles). A line can consist of several different titles, ongoing series, limited series, one-shots, annuals, specials or trades and be by many different artists but are advertised and marketed as part of the line. So ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Arrow (comics)
Golden Arrow or Golden Arrows may refer to: Film * ''Golden Arrow'' (1935 film), Italian drama * ''The Golden Arrow'' (1936 film), American comedy * ''Golden Arrow'' (1949 film), British comedy * ''The Golden Arrow'' (1962 film), Italian peplum genre adventure Sports * Golden Arrow (seaplane), 1929 Schneider Trophy racing aircraft; official name Gloster VI *Golden Arrows, South African football club founded 1943; full name Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. Transportation *Golden Arrow Bus Services, South African commuter bus operator in Cape Town; founded 1861 * ''Golden Arrow'' (train), English luxury train which connected London and Dover between 1926 and 1972 * ''Golden Arrow'' (Pennsylvania Railroad train), American passenger service between 1929 and 1946 *Golden Arrow (car), British land speed record racer driven in 1929 by Henry Segrave * Abaris Golden Arrow, home-built aircraft design by Abaris Aircraft planned in 1990s Other *The Golden Arrow prayer, prayer of Reparation r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minute-Man
Minute-Man (real name Jack Weston) is a superhero appearing in comics published Fawcett Comics and later DC Comics. Publication history Named after the minutemen of the American Revolution and sporting a costume inspired by the American flag, he was originally published by Fawcett Comics in ''Master Comics'' #11-49 (February 1941 - April 1944). He also had his own self-titled comic for three issues published from summer 1941 to spring 1942. Along with other Fawcett characters, he was purchased by DC Comics and made brief appearances in the '' Shazam!'' comics in 1976, and the ''Power of Shazam!'' comic in 1995 and 1996. Fictional character biography During World War II, Jack Weston is an army private in prime physical condition who dons a patriotic costume and becomes the Minute-Man, a "One Man Army" who combats enemy agents. His double identity is known to his superior officer, General Milton, who sends the Minute-Man on unsanctioned missions behind enemy lines. Minute-Man is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mister Scarlet And Pinky
Mr. Scarlet and Pinky the Whiz Kid are two duo fictional comic book superheroes connected to each other, and first introduced in ''Wow Comics''. The superheroes were originally published by Fawcett Comics and later by DC Comics. The original Mister Scarlet was Brian Butler debuting in ''Wow Comics'' #1 (cover-dated Winter 1940-41), and was created by France Herron and Jack Kirby while Pinky Butler (Brian's son) became his sidekick, Pinky the Whiz Kid. After Brian's death, Pinky takes over the role as Mr. Scarlet in DC's continuity. Pinky Butler premiered in the fourth issue of ''Wow Comics'' and was created by Otto Binder and Jack Binder. Fictional character biography Brian Butler Publication history Mr. Scarlet, created by writer France Herron and artist Jack Kirby debuted in Fawcett Comics' ''Wow Comics'' #1 (Winter 1940-41) and was the cover feature for five issues of that anthology comic. He later appeared in Fawcett's ''Mary Marvel'' #9 (February 1947). After the Fawcett pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantom Eagle
Phantom Eagle is the name used by two fictional aviator heroes appearing in American comic books. The first character to use the name was teenaged Mickey Malone, a young aviator who appeared in the 1940s in Fawcett Comics publications depicting contemporaneous World War II adventures. The second and better-known character, created in the 1960s by Marvel Comics, was Karl Kaufman, the American son of German parents, who became a masked World War I ace. Fawcett Comics Publication history The first Phantom Eagle was introduced by uncredited creators in Fawcett Comics' ''Wow Comics'' #6 (cover-dated July 1942), during the period fans and historians call the Golden Age of Comic Books. Following his debut, the Phantom Eagle appeared in every issue of ''Wow Comics'', and by the final issue, #69 (August 1948) was a sidekick to Commando Yank. His primary writer-artist was Marc Swayze. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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