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Granny Goodness
Granny Goodness is a fictional supervillain published by DC Comics. Granny Goodness made her live-action debut in the final two seasons of ''Smallville'', and she was portrayed by Nancy Amelia Bell and Christine Willes. Granny Goodness made her first live-action film appearance in ''Zack Snyder's Justice League'', portrayed by CGI. Publication history Modeled after Phyllis Diller, Granny Goodness first appeared in ''Mister Miracle'' #2 (May 1971) and was created by Jack Kirby. Fictional character biography Granny Goodness did not begin as one of the higher-level residents of Apokolips, but was instead one of the "Lowlies"–the brutally oppressed peasant class. She was removed from her parents and trained to be one of Darkseid's "Hounds" (his elite soldiers). One part of their training was to train their dog; Goodness named hers Mercy. Through combat and training, the two bonded. As the final step of her initiation into life as a Hound, she was told to kill her beloved pet. Ins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg; August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was an American comic book artist, writer and editor, widely regarded as one of the medium's major innovators and one of its most prolific and influential creators. He grew up in New York City and learned to draw cartoon figures by tracing characters from comic strips and editorial cartoons. He entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s, drawing various comics features under different pen names, including Jack Curtiss, before ultimately settling on Jack Kirby. In 1940, he and writer-editor Joe Simon created the highly successful superhero character Captain America for Timely Comics, predecessor of Marvel Comics. During the 1940s, Kirby regularly teamed with Simon, creating numerous characters for that company and for National Comics Publications, later to become DC Comics. After serving in the European Theater in World War II, Kirby produced work for DC Comics, Harvey Comics, Hillman Periodicals a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highfather
Highfather (Izaya the Inheritor) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. An integral part of Jack Kirby's Fourth World mythos, Highfather is a New God, leader of the planet New Genesis and the positive counterpart to the evil Darkseid.''The Multiversity Guidebook'' #1 (Mar. 2015) Publication history Highfather was created by Jack Kirby and first appeared in ''The New Gods'' #1 (March 1971). The character played a significant role in ''The Great Darkness Saga'', a 1982 storyline in ''The Legion of Super-Heroes''. His name is a phonetic variant of the Old Testament prophet Isaiah. Highfather thematically resembles the Norse god Odin (who was known as the all-father). Fictional character history Izaya the Inheritor was originally a warrior and leader of New Genesis. In a key moment of his life, he unwillingly played an important role in the schemes of Darkseid, heir to the throne of Apokolips. Darkseid manipulated his own uncle Steppenwo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Stewart (comics)
John Stewart, one of the characters known as Green Lantern, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics and was the second African-American superhero to appear in DC Comics. The character was created by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams, and first appeared in ''Green Lantern'' (Volume 2) #87 (December 1971/January 1972). Stewart's original design was based on actor Sidney Poitier. The character is primarily voiced by Phil LaMarr in the DC Animated Universe (DCAU). David Ramsey portrays a character named John Diggle (né Stewart) / Spartan in the Arrowverse television series franchise, who is indicated to become a Green Lantern in the series finale of the former series. Wayne T. Carr was cast as John Stewart in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) director's cut ''Zack Snyder's Justice League'' (2021), although his scenes were cut from the initial release of the film. Publication history John Stewart debuted in ''Green Lantern'' vol. 2 #87 (December 1971/Jan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kraken (character)
References to the fictional kraken are found in film, literature, television, and other popular culture forms. Comics In various comics, particularly DC Comics, DC and Marvel Comics, multiple creatures have been named Kraken (character), Kraken. The List of The Umbrella Academy characters#Number Two / The Kraken (Diego Hargreeves), Kraken from ''The Umbrella Academy'' was named so after the kraken (sea monster) as he has the ability to breathe under water. In the Walt Disney Productions, Disney comic series "Tamers of Nonhuman Threats", the Kraken appears in the fifth story, "Let's Get Kraken". In this story, the Kraken has a natural enemy, the sperm whale. The kraken is an aquatic monster that has appeared in many comics publications. A Kraken was featured in the story "The Kraken" in issue #49 of ''Adventures into the Unknown'' by American Comics Group, ACG in 1953. ''Champion Comics'' #5 (March 1940, Harvey Comics), ''Monster Hunters'' #10 (Oct. 1977, Charlton Comics), ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alpha Lantern
Green Lantern Corps is the name of a fictional intergalactic law enforcement organization appearing in comics published by DC Comics. They patrol the farthest reaches of the DC Universe at the behest of the Guardians of the Universe, Guardians, a race of immortals residing on the planet Oa. According to DC continuity (fiction), continuity, the Green Lantern Corps has been in existence for three billion years. Currently operating amongst the 3600 "sectors" of the universe, there are 7204 members (known commonly as Green Lanterns). There are two lanterns for every sector, with the exception of sector 2814, which has six members. Each Green Lantern is given a Power ring (DC Comics), power ring, a weapon granting the use of incredible abilities that are directed by the wearer's own willpower. Publication history In 1959, during a revival of the popularity of superhero comics in America, DC Comics' editor Julius Schwartz decided to reinvent the 1940s superhero character Green Lantern a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
