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Hawkworld
''Hawkworld'' is a comic book series published by American company DC Comics from 1989 to 1993. The initial storyline was published as a three-issue mini-series and then, based on the high sales and interest level generated by this limited series, launched as an ongoing monthly book. Katar Hol and Shayera Thal were rebooted in the prestige format limited series. Publication history The three-issue limited series written and drawn by Timothy Truman and inked by Enrique Alcatena was published in 1989. The ongoing series lasted for four years (1990–1993) and included 32 issues, along with 3 annuals. Timothy Truman contributed to the plotting of the first six issues, which were scripted by John Ostrander. Ostrander was the sole credited writer for the remainder of the series. After the ''Hawkworld'' ongoing series ended in 1993, a new series simply named ''Hawkman'' (vol. 3) picked up the story line and ran from 1993 to 1996. Ostrander wrote the first six issues of this new serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawkman (Katar Hol)
Hawkman (Katar Hol) is a DC Comics superhero. He is the Silver Age, Bronze Age and New 52 Hawkman. Created by Gardner Fox and Joe Kubert, he first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #34 (February–March 1961). There are two versions of Katar Hol, the Silver Age/ Pre-Crisis version and the post-''Hawkworld''/Post-Crisis version. Publication history The Silver Age Hawkman (Katar Hol) was first introduced in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #34 by artist Joe Kubert and writer Gardner Fox. At this time DC had already rebooted many of its characters such as the Flash and Green Lantern. Hawkman's first appearance sold well and spawned five more tryout issues in ''The Brave and the Bold''. During these issues, he teamed up with his wife, Hawkgirl, to battle foes on earth as well as on his home planet Thanagar. After Hawkman had concluded his appearances in ''The Brave and the Bold'', he starred in a side strip within ''Mystery in Space''. He appeared in four issues of this serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timothy Truman
Timothy Truman (born February 9, 1956) is an American writer, artist and musician. He is best known for his stories and Wild West-style comic book art, and in particular, for his work on '' Grimjack'' (with John Ostrander), ''Scout'', and the reinvention of Jonah Hex, with Joe R. Lansdale. Biography Truman was born in 1956 in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia. After graduating from Gauley Bridge High School in 1974, he attended the Columbus College of Art and Design while also attending West Virginia University. From 1979 to 1981 he attended The Kubert School in New Jersey. He currently lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and was an instructor at the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design from 2003 to 2006. Roleplaying games After graduation, he moved to New York City and worked in the fantasy role-playing game industry for a few years providing illustrations for various companies, including working for TSR, Inc. as a staff illustrator. Along with Flint Henry, Truman co-authored ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawkman (Carter Hall)
Hawkman (Carter Hall) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is the first character to use the name Hawkman. There are two separate origins of Carter Hall; the Golden Age origin and the Post-Hawkworld (or current) origin. The character made its live-action debut in the television series ''Smallville'', played by Michael Shanks. He also appeared in the Arrowverse crossover " Heroes Join Forces" and in ''Legends of Tomorrow'', played by Falk Hentschel. Hawkman appears in the DC Extended Universe film ''Black Adam'' (2022), played by Aldis Hodge. Publication history The character first appeared in ''Flash Comics'' #1 (January 1940), created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville. Fictional character biography Golden Age origin In the days of ancient Egypt, Prince Khufu was engaged in a feud with his rival, the Hungarian priest Hath-Set, who captured Khufu and his consort Chay-Ara, and killed them. In 1940, Khufu reincarnates a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Byth
B'wana Beast Baby-Doll Bad Samaritan The Bad Samaritan (alias Zviad Baazovi) is a supervillain, and enemy of the Outsiders who first appeared in ''The Outsiders'' #3 (January 1986). He is a former Soviet spymaster who became a neutral party after the cold war, to which became a valued asset for Checkmate. Bad Samaritan in other media Zviad Baazovi appears in ''Young Justice'', voiced by Yuri Lowenthal. This version has psychic powers, and is a Markovian ambassador and member of the Light. Bane Baron Bedlam Baron Blitzkrieg Barrage Barrage is the name of a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Phillip Karnowski is a criminal who originally fought Maggie Sawyer and lost his right arm in the process. While incarcerated at Stryker's Island, Karnowski gained some favors from his fellow inmates where he built a high-tech armor that included an energy cannon arm that replaced his lost right arm. With this armor, Karnowski became Barr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawkman
Hawkman is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville, the original Hawkman first appeared in ''Flash Comics'' #1, published by All-American Publications in 1940. Several incarnations of Hawkman have appeared in DC Comics, all of them characterized by the use of archaic weaponry and by large, artificial wings, attached to a harness made from the special Nth metal that allows flight. Most incarnations of Hawkman work closely with a partner/romantic interest named Hawkgirl or Hawkwoman. Hawkman is most often depicted as human archaeologist Carter Hall—the modern-day reincarnation of an ancient Egyptian prince named Khufu—or as Thanagarian police officer Katar Hol from the planet Thanagar. The character is generally regarded as having one of the most confusing backstories of any in DC Comics, due to a series of reinventions over the years following DC's 1985 series ''Crisis o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Ostrander
John Ostrander (born April 20, 1949) is an American writer of comic books, including ''Suicide Squad'', '' Grimjack'' and '' Star Wars: Legacy''. Career Ostrander studied theology with the intent of becoming a Catholic priest, but now describes himself as an agnostic. Originally an actor in the Organic Theater Company in Chicago, Ostrander moved into writing comics in 1983. His first published works were stories about the character "Sargon, Mistress of War", and appeared in the First Comics series '' Warp!'', based on a series of plays by that same Chicago theatre company. He and Timothy Truman co-created the character Grimjack, who originally appeared in a backup story in the First Comics title, '' Starslayer'', before receiving his own title. Just prior to entering the comics industry, Ostrander had a supporting character named for him in '' The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl'' series. His friend, writer Paul Kupperberg, incorporated him into the Supergirl storyline in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lion-Mane
L-Ron La Dama La Dama is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. La Dama is a leading figure in El Paso's criminal underworld who was nothing more than an urban legend. Anyone who crosses her will find out how real she is. Her true identity is Amparo, the aunt of Jaime Reyes' friend Brenda del Vacchio. After Brenda was hospitalized by the thugs that were defeated by Blue Beetle, La Dama was in the shadows as she tells the hospital staff to treats Brenda's friends as well. La Dama dispatches Diviner to test Blue Beetle and recruit him to her cause. This mission ends in failure. Amparo talks with Brenda at the restaurant La Petit Monde about her relationship with Jaime. Blue Beetle and the Posse work to spring Posse member Probe from La Dama's prison Warehouse 13 where they encounter La Dama's minion Headmaster. During the fight which also attracted the attention of Peacemaker and Phantom Stranger, Blue Beetle has his encounter La Dama and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brightest Day
''Brightest Day'' is a 2010–11 crossover storyline published by DC Comics, consisting of a year-long comic book maxiseries that began in April 2010, and a number of tie-in books. The story is a direct follow-up to the ''Blackest Night'' storyline that depicts the aftermath of the events of that storyline on the DC Universe. Plot At the end of the 2009–2010 ''Blackest Night'' storyline, 12 deceased heroes and villains are resurrected for some unknown purpose. The events of ''Brightest Day'' follow the exploits of these characters as they seek to learn the secret behind their return to life. Assignments ''Brightest Day'' #7 revealed that the 12 resurrected must complete an individual assignment given to them by the White Lantern Entity. If they are successful, their lives will be fully returned. * Professor Zoom the Reverse-Flash helped release Barry Allen from the Speed Force (mentioned in '' The Flash: Rebirth'' #4). * Jade balanced the darkness (shown in ''Justice Leagu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justice League
The Justice League (also known as The Justice League of America) are a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The team first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #28 (March 1960). The team was conceived by writer Gardner Fox as a revival of the Justice Society of America, a similar team from DC Comics from the 1940s which had been pulled out of print due to a decline in sales. The Justice League is an all-star ensemble cast of established superhero characters from DC Comics' portfolio. Diegetically, these superheroes usually operate independently but occasionally assemble as a team to tackle especially formidable villains. This in contrast to certain other superhero teams such as the X-Men, whose characters were created specifically to be part of the team, with the team being central to their identity. The cast of the Justice League usually features a few highly popular characters who have their own solo books, such as Superman and Batma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
