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Invisible Kid
Invisible Kid is the name of two fictional characters, comic book superheroes in the DC Comics universe, and a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries. Publication history The first Invisible Kid debuted alongside Chameleon Boy and Colossal Boy in ''Action Comics'' #267 by Jerry Siegel and Jim Mooney. He was introduced as a new member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Lyle Norg The first Invisible Kid was Lyle Norg, an early member of the Legion who gained his powers from a chemical serum he invented. He first appeared in ''Action Comics'' #267. His scientific aptitude meant he got along well with the super-intelligent Brainiac 5. His abilities made him a valuable asset to the Legion Espionage Squad, of which he was a permanent member. Norg also served one term as Legion Leader. He was killed by the monster Validus of the Fatal Five in ''Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes'' #203 (July/August 1974). Many years later, during the "Five Year Gap" foll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Character (arts)
In fiction, a character (or speaker, in poetry) is a person or other being in a narrative (such as a novel, play, radio or television series, music, film, or video game). The character may be entirely fictional or based on a real-life person, in which case the distinction of a "fictional" versus "real" character may be made. Derived from the Ancient Greek word , the English word dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in '' Tom Jones'' by Henry Fielding in 1749. From this, the sense of "a part played by an actor" developed.Harrison (1998, 51-2) quotation: (Before this development, the term ''dramatis personae'', naturalized in English from Latin and meaning "masks of the drama," encapsulated the notion of characters from the literal aspect of masks.) Character, particularly when enacted by an actor in the theatre or cinema, involves "the illusion of being a human person". In literature, characters guide readers through their stories, helpi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Planets
The Legion of Super-Heroes is a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino, the Legion is a group of superpowered beings living in the 30th and 31st centuries of the , and first appears in ''Adventure Comics'' #247 (April 1958). Initially, the team was closely associated with the original Superboy (Kal-El), Superboy character (Superman when he was a teenager), and was portrayed as a group of time travelers. Later, the Legion's origin and back story were fleshed out, and the group was given its own monthly comic. Eventually, Superboy was removed from the team altogether and appeared only as an occasional guest star. The team has undergone two major reboot (fiction), reboots during its run. The Legion of Super-Heroes (1958 team), original version was replaced with a Legion of Super-Heroes (1994 team), new rebooted version following the events of the "Zero Hour: Crisis in Time, Zero Hour" st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shrinking Violet (comics)
Salu Digby, also known as Shrinking Violet, Violet, and Atom Girl, is a fictional character, a superhero and Legion of Super-Heroes member in the DC Universe's 30th and 31st centuries. She comes from the planet Imsk and has the power to shrink to tiny size, as do all Imsk natives. Publication history Shrinking Violet first appeared in ''Action Comics'' #276 and was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Jim Mooney. Fictional character biography Zero Hour Pre-Zero Hour In the original pre-''Zero Hour (comics), Zero Hour'' continuity, she was the thirteenth person to join the Legion of Super-Heroes. She first appeared in ''Action Comics'' #276 (1961). She tried out for membership at the same time as Sun Boy and Bouncing Boy. At that same tryout, Supergirl and Brainiac 5 joined the Legion. Shrinking Violet joined the Legion later, as did her fellow applicants Sun Boy and Bouncing Boy. Despite her shyness, Shrinking Violet, known as Vi to her teammates, served as an exemplary Legio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cosmic Boy
Cosmic Boy (Rokk Krinn) is a fictional Character (arts), character, a comic book superhero in the 30th and 31st centuries of the DC Comics DC Universe, Universe. He is a founding member of the Legion of Super-Heroes, and was the original leader in all incarnations of the Legion. Publication history Cosmic Boy first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #247 (April 1958) and was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Fictional character biography Original Cosmic Boy is a founding member of the Legion of Super-Heroes, along with Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl, and he has the superhuman ability to generate magnetic fields. Cosmic Boy's brother, Pol, eventually joined the Legion as Magnetic Kid, but died during the "Magic Wars". Cosmic Boy is one of the few Legionnaires ever to have his own miniseries, which ran for four issues in the mid-1980s as a spin-off of the ''Legends (comics), Legends'' cross-over. In the pre-Zero Hour: Crisis in Time, Zero Hour Legion, Cosmic Boy was romantical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Science Police
The Science Police is a fictional law enforcement agency in the , active in the 21st, 30th and 31st centuries. The organization has also appeared in the '' Legion of Super Heroes'' animated series, the ''DC Universe Online'' video game, and the ''Supergirl'' television series. Fictional history 30th and 31st centuries In the 30th and 31st centuries, the Science Police is under the jurisdiction of the United Planets and has divisions on each world within the U.P. Its headquarters are on Earth in the city of Metropolis. The Science Police has a professional working relationship with the Legion of Super-Heroes, with Shvaughn Erin serving as the SP's liaison to the Legion. Legionnaires Colossal Boy, Saturn Girl, Magno and Kinetix have all served with the Science Police at one time or another. 21st century In the 21st century, the Science Police serve the Federal government of the United States, with divisions in Metropolis and Midway City.'' Superman'' #677 (August 2008) The Scie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chemical King
Chemical King is the name of two characters in the DC Comics universe. The first was Mr. Lambert, who was murdered under the direction of Alfred Stryker in " The Case of the Chemical Syndicate", the feature story of ''Detective Comics'' #27. The second character named Chemical King was a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th century. Fictional character biography Chemical King was born Condo Arlik on the planet Phlon, the son of Darvon Arlik, (though some sources state he is from the planet Valdow). He is a mutant with power to act as a human catalyst; he can slow down or speed up chemical reactions. Chemical King's name is first mentioned in the " Adult Legion" story in ''Adventure Comics'' #354, where it is engraved on a memorial statue which read that Chemical King had died sacrificing his life to prevent World War VII. The adult Legion stories were believed to be true glimpses of the Legion's future, and it was not until years later that they were revealed to belong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
