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Heroes In Crisis
''Heroes in Crisis'' is an American comic book limited series published by DC Comics. It is written by Tom King and illustrated by Clay Mann. ''Heroes in Crisis'' follows the "Crisis" naming convention of prior DC crossovers, but is billed as a murder-mystery. The series was published between September 2018 and May 2019. The entire storyline received mixed reviews, with critics praising the art but heavily criticizing the pacing, the ending, and the treatment of Wally West. Publication history ''Heroes in Crisis'' is a nine-issue limited series written by Tom King—who has worked on DC Vertigo titles, '' Batman'', and ''Mister Miracle''—and illustrated by Clay Mann. It was published by DC Comics; cover art was provided by Mann, J. G. Jones, Mark Brooks, and Francesco Mattina. The series follows the "Crisis" naming conventions of prior DC crossovers, but unlike prior "Crisis" events, ''Heroes in Crisis'' did not focus on a cosmic threat. Instead, it expands on a concept ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clay Mann
Clay Mann is an American comic book artist who has worked for Valiant, Marvel, and DC Comics. He has a twin brother named Seth Mann who works primarily as his inker. Bibliography Interior comic work includes: *''X-Men Unlimited'' vol. 2 #13: "A Wonderful Life" (with Damon Hurd, anthology, Marvel, 2006) *''Four'' #29-30 (with Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Marvel, 2006) *'' Marvel Adventures: Fantastic Four'' #21-24 (with Fred Van Lente, Marvel, 2007) *''Heroes for Hire'' vol. 2 #9-14 (with Zeb Wells and Alvin Lee (#14), Marvel, 2007) *''Ultimate X-Men'' #96: "Absolute Power, Part Three" (with Aron Eli Coleite and Brandon Peterson, Ultimate Marvel, 2008) *''The Immortal Iron Fist'' #14: "The Seven Capital Cities of Heaven: Round 7" (with Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, Kano and Tonči Zonjić, Marvel, 2008) *''Daredevil'' vol. 2 #111: "Lady Bullseye, Part One" (with Ed Brubaker, Marvel, 2008) *'' Dark Reign: Elektra'' #1-5 (with Zeb Wells, Marvel, 2009) *'' Thor: Man of War'' (with Matt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Brooks (comics)
Mark Brooks is an American comic book artist. For his cover art, he was awarded the Inkpot Award in 2014. He has produced designs for a line of Marvel figures manufactured by Sideshow Collectibles. Career Brooks' first published work was in 10th Muse, written by Marv Wolfman for Image Comics, in which he penciled the Atlas back-up stories in 2001. His first cover art was a variant for the Atlas #1 one-shot for Avatar Press. His other early work includes Transformers: More Than Meet the Eyes for Dreamwave Productions, G.I Joe vs. the Transformers for Devil's Due Publishing, and Ultraman Tiga for Dark Horse Comics. In 2004, Brooks penciled and provided the cover art for a number of issues of Marvel Age Spider-Man, his first collaboration with Marvel. He then worked on Cable & Deadpool for two issues before moving on to illustrate the first arc of Amazing Fantasy (vol.2) featuring Anya Corazon. He signed an exclusive contract with Marvel the same year. He worked on various proje ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunfire (comics)
Gunfire is a fictional DC Comics superhero and freelance anti-terrorist operative. He first appeared in ''Deathstroke Annual'' #2 (October 1993), created by Len Wein and Steve Erwin and was one of the "New Bloods", several superpowered individuals introduced during the 1993 DC Comics '' Bloodlines'' crossover event. Fictional character biography During the '' Bloodlines'' crossover, Venev, one of the alien parasites, emerges in Paris and senses power nearby in the form of Deathstroke the Terminator. She follows him to the Van Horn company building, and on the way attacks and slays the owner of the company. Andrew Van Horn, the man's son, is also attacked and seemingly killed. Venev notes how he has a "familiar taste". Andrew soon awakens and, realizing that a creature is inside the building slaughtering his employees, creates a suit of technological armor and follows the trail of bodies. He encounters Deathstroke whom he attacks, thinking him responsible for the carnage, although ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagoon Boy
Lagoon Boy is a fictional superhero published by DC Comics. His name and appearance are references to the title character from the classic horror feature film ''Creature from the Black Lagoon''. Publication history Lagoon Boy first appeared in ''Aquaman'' vol. 5 #50 (December 1998) and was created by Erik Larsen. Fictional character biography No writer has yet provided an origin story for Lagoon Boy. In his first appearance, he is allowed into Atlantis as part of an attempt by Aquaman to make Atlantis more open to those living outside the city by granting them citizenship. His presence is met with protests by many elitist Atlanteans. Lagoon Boy comes to the citizenship ceremony on the day of Aquaman and Queen Mera's marriage. While there he befriends Blubber, a humanoid whale with a genius IQ, and his assistant Sheeva the Mermaid. ''Aquaman'' #54 reveals that the three characters have begun calling themselves "The Land-Lovers" as they were underwater creatures who were fascinated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isaiah Crockett (comics)
Isaiah Crockett (currently known as Hot Spot, formerly Joto, and originally named Slagger, Issaiah) is a character appearing in media published by DC Comics. The character is a superhero and former member of the Teen Titans. Publication history Isaiah Crockett first appeared in ''Teen Titans'' (vol. 2) #1, and was created by Dan Jurgens. Fictional character biography Isaiah's mother was already pregnant with him when she married Judge Crockett, who was unaware that the unborn child was half-alien (part Human and part H'San Natall). At age 16, Isaiah qualified to enter college, but on his first day at Ivy University, he and two other students (Toni Monettia who would later become Argent, and Cody Driscoll who would later become Risk) were abducted by the H'san Natall. Also abducted was The Atom, who was caught in the energy stream as well. On board the alien ship, they rescued the Earth girl who would later become Prysm, and from there they escaped. During these events, the studen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commander Steel
Commander Steel (also known as Captain Steel, Citizen Steel and Sergeant Steel) is the name of three superheroes appearing in comics by the American publisher DC Comics, all members of the same family. The first Steel appeared in ''Steel, The Indestructible Man'' #1 (1978), and was created by Gerry Conway and Don Heck. His stories were set in World War II. The two later characters called Steel are his grandsons. Nate Heywood / Steel, his grandfather Henry Heywood / Commander Steel, and Nate's father Hank Heywood all appear in ''Legends of Tomorrow'', portrayed by Nick Zano, Matthew MacCaull, and Thomas F. Wilson respectively. Publishing history Steel first appeared in a series set in 1939, ''Steel: The Indestructible Man'', written by Captain America writer Gerry Conway. The series was canceled after five issues, and Steel later made a guest-appearance in ''Justice League of America''. Steel was also a member of the World War II era ''All-Star Squadron'' team. He made a prom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Jay (comics)
Blue Jay (real name Jay Abrams) is a DC Comics superhero and a former member of the Champions of Angor, also known as the Justifiers. He has the ability to shrink to tall and grow blue wings that allow him to fly. Blue Jay is a homage to the Marvel Comics character Henry Pym, Yellowjacket. He first appeared in ''Justice League of America'' #87 (February 1971). Fictional character biography The three primary members of the Champions of Angor who survive the trip to Earth were Blue Jay, Silver Sorceress (an homage to the Scarlet Witch), and Wandjina (comics), Wandjina (an homage to Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor). The creation of these characters is a corollary to Roy Thomas' characters within the Squadron SupremeIn Homage – Marvel At DC (I) (a Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roy Harper (comics)
Roy Harper is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Roy is one of DC's most longstanding characters, originating in 1940s comics as Speedy (DC Comics), Speedy, the teen sidekick of the superhero Green Arrow. Like his mentor Green Arrow, Roy is a world-class archer and athlete who uses his exceptional marksmanship to fight crime. Along with other prominent DC Comics superhero sidekicks, he goes on to become a core member of the superhero group the Teen Titans. As an adult, Roy casts off his Speedy identity to establish himself as the superhero Arsenal, and later takes on the name Red Arrow to symbolise his coming-of-age and having become an equal of Green Arrow as he joins the Justice League. In addition to continuing to serve on occasion as one of the Titans, Roy has had leading roles in the superhero groups the Seven Soldiers of Victory, the Outsiders (comics), Outsiders, Checkmate (comics), Checkmate, the Justice League, and the Red Hood and the Ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |