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Ghost (Marvel Comics)
Ghost is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is a genius inventor and hacker who wears a battle suit that allows him to become invisible and intangible. Although he started out as an adversary of the superhero Iron Man, Ghost has also been depicted as an antihero and member of the Thunderbolts. The character has been substantially adapted from the comics into various forms of media, including animated television series and video games. Hannah John-Kamen portrays a female adaptation of Ghost named Ava Starr in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Ant-Man and the Wasp'' (2018), whose powers instead stem from a failed attempt to replicate Hank Pym's quantum technology. John-Kamen will reprise the role in the upcoming film '' Thunderbolts'' (2024). Publication history Created by David Michelinie and Bob Layton, the character first appeared in ''Iron Man'' #219 (June 1987). Originally a supervillain to Iron Man, Ghost ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossbones (comics)
Crossbones (Brock Rumlow) is a supervillain appearing in American comic book, American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as an adversary of Captain America, and played a part in his the Death of Captain America, assassination. The character has been adapted into multiple forms of media, most notably being portrayed by Frank Grillo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films ''Captain America: The Winter Soldier'' (2014), ''Captain America: Civil War'' (2016), and ''Avengers: Endgame'' (2019). Additionally, Grillo voices alternative versions in the Disney+ animated series ''What If...? (TV series), What If...?'' (2021). Publication history Created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Kieron Dwyer, Crossbones first made a cameo appearance in ''Captain America (comic book), Captain America'' #359 (October 1989) as a shrouded figure watching from the shadows, making a full appearance during the "Bloodstone Hunt" storyline in issue #362. He has appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justin Hammer
Justin Hammer is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as a villainous entrepreneur, head of Hammer Industries and a frequent adversary of the superhero Iron Man. As he explains in his first major appearance, he is the reason why many of Iron Man's supervillain enemies have access to extremely advanced technology and why these foes use their equipment for violent crimes instead of profiting by bringing the designs to market. Hammer reveals that the villains are his underworld mercenaries, secretly armed and contractually obliged to fulfill missions against Hammer's competitors and enemies, such as Tony Stark. Sam Rockwell portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Iron Man 2'' (2010), and the short film ''All Hail the King''. Publication history Justin Hammer first appeared in '' Iron Man'' #120 (March 1979), and was created by David Michelinie, John Romita Jr., and Bob Layton. Layton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spymaster (comics)
Spymaster is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Spymaster is a Marvel Comics supervillain, who is a recurring foe to Iron Man. He is a master of industrial espionage. His identity has changed several times over the years. The first appearance of the character is in ''Iron Man'' #33 (Jan 1971), and he was created by Allyn Brodsky, Don Heck, and Stan Lee. Fictional character biography Original Spymaster The original Spymaster was a costumed freelance industrial spy, saboteur, and assassin with advanced weaponry. He was a master of espionage, and died without revealing his true identity, although it is known that he was once a boxer. He and his team of assistants, the ''Espionage Elite'', were hired by the criminal organization the Zodiac to infiltrate Stark Industries and steal all of company owner and genius inventor Tony Stark's secrets. His efforts were stopped by Stark's alter-ego, the armored superhero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roxxon Energy Corporation
The Roxxon Energy Corporation (otherwise known as the Roxxon Oil Company, Roxxon Oil Corporation, Roxxon Corporation or simply Roxxon) is the name of a fictional massive petroleum industrial conglomerate in the Marvel Universe appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The company is depicted as having been run by various executives who are typically ready and eager to use any underhanded and illegal option to secure profits, up to and including violent crimes. As such, Roxxon is a consistent opponent of various superheroes. The company has appeared in various media adaptations as well as many television shows and films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Publication history The Roxxon Energy Corporation first appeared in ''Captain America'' #180 (December 1974), and was created by Steve Englehart and Sal Buscema. Fictional company history Originating sometime during the early 20th century as Republic Oil & Gas Co. and having rebranded itself at various time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Board Of Directors
A board of directors (commonly referred simply as the board) is an executive committee that jointly supervises the activities of an organization, which can be either a for-profit or a nonprofit organization such as a business, nonprofit organization, or a government agency. The powers, duties, and responsibilities of a board of directors are determined by government regulations (including the jurisdiction's corporate law) and the organization's own constitution and by-laws. These authorities may specify the number of members of the board, how they are to be chosen, and how often they are to meet. In an organization with voting members, the board is accountable to, and may be subordinate to, the organization's full membership, which usually elect the members of the board. In a stock corporation, non-executive directors are elected by the shareholders, and the board has ultimate responsibility for the management of the corporation. In nations with codetermination (such as Germ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moonstone (comics)
M-11 Originally known as the Human Robot, the character was given the name "M-11" in the 2006 to 2007 ''Agents of Atlas'' miniseries as an allusion to its first appearance in '' Menace'' #11 from Marvel Comics' 1950s predecessor, Atlas Comics. In an alternate reality from mainstream Earth, a scientist's newly created robot is programmed by the scientist's greedy business manager to murder the scientist. The incomplete robot, however, continues through with his directive to "kill the man in the room", and kills the business manager when the man enters. The robot then leaves the house, programmed to "kill the man in the room" but ultimately falls off a pier into the sea and short-circuits. Gideon Mace Jason Macendale Mach-VI Machete Ferdinand Lopez Alfonso Lopez Mariano Lopez Machine Man Machine Teen Machinesmith Al MacKenzie Moira MacTaggart Mad Dog Mad Dog Rassitano Mad Jim Jaspers Sir James "Mad Jim" Jaspers is a char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Osborn
Norman Osborn is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #14 (July 1964) as the first and best-known incarnation of the Green Goblin, as well as being generally regarded as the archenemy of Spider-Man, alongside Doctor Octopus and Venom. Osborn is depicted as an amoral industrialist head of science conglomerate Oscorp and the father of Harry Osborn, the best friend of Spider-Man's alter ego Peter Parker. Osborn, in part as a reaction to the death of his wife, maintains a cold disposition and is obsessed with attaining as much power as possible. As a result, he treats his son coldly and openly favors Peter for his intellect, leading Harry to often try and compensate. In his origin, Norman was exposed to an experimental formula which enhanced his physical abilities and intellect, but also drove him to insanity. As the Gobli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heroic Age (comics)
The Heroic Age is a 2010 comic book branding that ran through a number of books published by Marvel Comics. It began in May 2010, marking a major change in the status quo of the Marvel Universe after the events of the "Siege" crossover event, similarly to how " The Initiative" and " Dark Reign" dealt with the aftermath of "Civil War" and "Secret Invasion", respectively. Publication history Marvel publisher Dan Buckley stated that the Heroic Age was intended to be more constrained in its scope than previous initiatives: The initiative began in May 2010's ''Avengers'' #1, which reunited Iron Man, Captain America (both Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes), Thor, and Hawkeye as teammates. The same month saw the start of a four-issue comics anthology limited series called ''Age of Heroes'', with Kurt Busiek writing the lead story. The idea behind the series is that, according to Tom Brevoort, "seeing as how Heroic Age will impact on characters both large and small, we thought it might be f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Reign (comics)
Dark Reign is a 2008 to 2009 comic book branding used by Marvel Comics. It deals with the aftermath of the "Secret Invasion" storyline, which leads to a shift of power in the Marvel Universe toward Norman Osborn. The title refers to Osborn's rise to national power and the ramifications thereof. Joe Quesada, then-editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, stated that "Dark Reign is not really an event, it's what's happening in the Marvel Universe." He believes that "Dark Reign leads to an interesting place in the Marvel Universe. I think you'll see a pulling back at the end of Dark Reign, but you'll understand at the end of it what we were trying to get to." Publication history The story-line begins with the release of ''Secret Invasion: Dark Reign,'' a one-shot Brian Michael Bendis (writer) and Alex Maleev (art), in December 2008. It continued in standalone mini-series and some individual issues of ongoing Marvel Comics titles throughout 2009. Selected ongoing Marvel titles were temporar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supervillain
A supervillain or supercriminal is a variant of the villainous stock character that is commonly found in American comic books, usually possessing superhuman abilities. A supervillain is the antithesis of a superhero. Supervillains are often used as foils to present a daunting challenge to a superhero. In instances where the supervillain does not have superhuman, mystical, or alien powers, the supervillain may possess a genius intellect or a skill set that allows them to draft complex schemes or commit crimes in a way normal humans cannot. Other traits may include megalomania and possession of considerable resources to further their aims. Many supervillains share some typical characteristics of real world dictators, gangsters, mad scientists, trophy hunters, corrupt businesspeople, serial killers, and terrorists, often having an aspiration of world domination. Notable supervillains The Joker, Lex Luthor, Doctor Doom, Magneto, Brainiac, Deathstroke, the Green Goblin, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phase 5
Phase 5, Phase V or Phase Five may refer to: * Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Five, an in-development group of superhero films and television series * Phase5, a hardware manufacturer for the Amiga computer * Deployment phase 5, a final deployment phase of a U.S. Marine Corps reconnaissance force * Pandemic phase 5 An influenza pandemic is an epidemic of an influenza virus that spreads across a large region (either multiple continents or worldwide) and infects a large proportion of the population. There have been Influenza pandemic#Influenza pandemics, si ..., the second highest level of a pandemic alert * Phase 5, Mohali, a residential area of Mohali, Punjab {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
