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Iron Maiden (Marvel Comics)
Iron Maiden (Melina Vostokova (birth name); Melina Von Vostokoff; Мелина Востокова) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Ralph Macchio and George Pérez, she first appears in ''Marvel Fanfare'' #11 (November 1983). The character is Russian and is depicted most notably as an enemy of Black Widow. The character made her live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Black Widow'', portrayed by Rachel Weisz. Publication history Iron Maiden first appeared in ''Marvel Fanfare'' #11 (November 1983), created by Ralph Macchio and George Pérez. Fictional character biography Melina Vostokova was an agent recruited by the Government of the Russian Federation. Feeling she was living in the shadow of Natalia Romanova / Black Widow, Iron Maiden started to develop a deep hatred for her. Eventually, she stopped working for the Government of Russia and became a freelance agent and assassin. Iron Maiden was amon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing, publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Comics'' in 1951 and its predecessor, ''Marvel Mystery Comics'', the ''Marvel Comics'' title/name/brand was first used in June 1961. Marvel was started in 1939 by Martin Goodman (publisher), Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics (1950s), Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in June 1961 with the launch of ''The Fantastic Four'' and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and many others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years and decades, was solidified as the company's primary brand. Marvel counts among List of Marvel Comics characters, its characters such well-known superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor, Doc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rik Levins
Richard "Rik" Levins (October 10, 1950 - June 12, 2010"United States Social Security Death Index," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JBFK-2Y6 : accessed 2 June 2015), Richard J Levins, 12 Jun 2010; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).) was an American comic book artist and penciller, best known for his work on Marvel Comics' '' Captain America'', where he worked with writer Mark Gruenwald for over three years (1991-1994). Other titles he contributed to include Marvels' ''Avengers'', AC Comics' '' Americomics'' and ''Femforce ''Femforce'' is a comic book published by AC Comics that began publication in 1985, detailing the adventures of the titular team: the "Federal Emergency Missions Force" or "Femforce", some of them original creations, while others originated in th ...'', and his own creator-owned series, '' Dragonfly''. Levins died on June 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vibranium
Vibranium () is a fictional metal appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, noted for its extraordinary abilities to absorb, store, and release large amounts of kinetic energy. Mined only in Wakanda, the metal is associated with Black Panther, who wears a suit of vibranium, and with Captain America, who bears a vibranium/steel alloy shield. An alternate isomer of the material known as Antarctic Vibranium or Anti-Metal has appeared in the Savage Land. Publication history Vibranium first appeared in ''Daredevil'' #13 (February 1966), which was written by Stan Lee and illustrated by John Romita. Here, vibranium was seen to be an unusual metallic element with decidedly strange properties. Since that point in Marvel Comics continuity, it has been established that there are a few variations of this element which can be found in isolated regions all around the world. The variation first introduced in ''Daredevil'' #13 eventually became known as Anti-Metal. This vari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reed Richards
Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards) is a superhero character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is a founding member, and the leader, of the Fantastic Four. Richards has a mastery of mechanical, aerospace and electrical engineering, chemistry, all levels of physics, and human and alien biology. ''BusinessWeek'' listed Mister Fantastic as one of the top ten most intelligent fictional characters in American comics. He is the inventor of the spacecraft that was bombarded by cosmic radiation on its maiden voyage, granting the Fantastic Four their powers. Richards gained the ability to stretch his body into any shape he desires. Mister Fantastic acts as the leader and father figure of the Fantastic Four, and although his cosmic ray powers are primarily stretching abilities, his presence on the team is defined by his scientific acumen, as he is officially acknowledged as the smartest man in the Marvel Universe. This is particularly a point of traged ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earth X
''Earth X'' is a 1999 comic book limited series published by American company Marvel Comics. ''Earth X'' was written by Jim Krueger with art by John Paul Leon. Based on Alex Ross' notes, the series features a dystopian version of the Marvel Universe. The series was followed by two sequels, ''Universe X'' and ''Paradise X'', and a prequel, ''Marvels X''. The universe of ''Earth X'' is designated Earth-9997. The ''Earth X'' incarnation of Spider-Man will make his cinematic debut in the 2023 feature film '' Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'', depicted as a member of Miguel O'Hara's Spider-Forces. History ''Earth X'' began in 1997 when '' Wizard'' magazine asked Alex Ross to create a possible dystopian future for Marvel. Ross designed a future where all ordinary humans had gained superpowers, and he examined how some of the most well-known Marvel characters (including Spider-Man, Captain America and the Incredible Hulk) would manage a world where their superhero powers had now ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screen Rant
''Screen Rant'' is an entertainment website that offers news in the fields of television, films, video games, and film theories. ''Screen Rant'' was launched by Vic Holtreman in 2003, and originally had its primary office in Ogden, Utah. ''Screen Rant'' has expanded its coverage with red-carpet events in Los Angeles, New York film festivals and San Diego Comic-Con panels. The associated YouTube channel was created on August 18, 2008, and has over 8.36 million subscribers and over 4,000 videos. In February 2015, ''Screen Rant'' was acquired by Valnet Inc., an online media company based in Montreal, Quebec Quebec ( ; )According to the Canadian government, ''Québec'' (with the acute accent) is the official name in Canadian French and ''Quebec'' (without the accent) is the province's official name in Canadian English is one of the thirte .... ''Pitch Meeting'' The channel previously hosted a video series called ''Pitch Meeting'' by Ryan George that debuted in 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Ellis (comics)
Steve Ellis is an American comic book artist and illustrator who has worked for Wizards of the Coast, DC Comics, Wildstorm, White Wolf, Moonstone Books and Marvel Comics. Career Ellis is the illustrator and co-creator behind ''The Silencers'' (with Fred Van Lente) and ''High Moon'' (with David Gallaher). Steve Ellis’ work has been featured on CD covers, computer games, trading cards, books, RPGs, magazines, toys and comics. Ellis worked for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Wizards of the Coast, and Upper Deck, among other companies. His ''Dungeons & Dragons'' work for Wizards of the Coast includes interior illustrations for '' Libris Mortis'', '' Frostburn'', ''Lords of Madness'', '' Complete Adventurer'', and ''Player's Handbook II''. While acting as penciler and inker for Marvel Comics and DC Comics’ famous properties like Lobo, Iron Man, and Green Lantern, Ellis has spearheaded such new titles as Wildstorm’s Jezebelle and the Marvel/Epic lines’ Crimson Dynamo. He has cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Gallaher
David Matthew Gallaher (born June 5, 1975, in Honolulu) is an American video game writer, graphic novelist, podcaster and editor, known primarily for his work in comics and video games: ''Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint'', '' Vampire: The Masquerade'', ''Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar'', ''High Moon'', ''Box 13'', ''The Only Living Boy'' and 'The Only Living Girl'. His clients include Marvel Comics, the CBLDF, Harris Publications and McGraw-Hill. He also helped create ad campaigns for the New York City Police Department. Early life Gallaher's family did not own a television until he was five years old. The first film he saw was the 1978 ''Superman'' movie. When his family finally obtained a television, he enjoyed '' Shazam!'', ''Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends'', ''Super Friends'', '' The Incredible Hulk'' and ''Batman''. Shortly after, he read his first comic '' Power Man and Iron Fist''. When he was 7, his mother bought a book for Gallaher which featured superhero designs on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ursa Major (comics)
Ursa Major (russian: Большая Медведица, Bol'shaya Medveditsa, Mikhail Uriokovitch Ursus) is a fictional character, a mutant appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been depicted as a member of the Soviet Super-Soldiers. The character appeared as a human in the live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Black Widow'' (2021), portrayed by Olivier Richters. Publication history His first appearance was in '' Incredible Hulk'' (vol. 2) #258, and the character was created by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. Fictional character biography Born in Blagoveshchensk, Mikhail Ursus was one of the first known mutants born in the Soviet Union in the 20th Century to survive past childhood. Up until the time of his birth, the Soviet government had killed all mutants at the first manifestation of their superhuman powers. In Mikhail's case this was at a young age and he was abandoned in the mountains, growing up amongst the animals of the for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crimson Dynamo
Crimson Dynamo (Russian: Багровое Динамо, '; also Красное Динамо (Krasnoe Dinamo)) is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics who have all been powered armor–wearing Russian or Soviet agents who have clashed with the superhero Iron Man over the course of his heroic career. Publication history The Anton Vanko version of Crimson Dynamo first appeared in '' Tales of Suspense'' #46 (Oct. 1963) and was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck. The Boris Turgenov version of Crimson Dynamo first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #52 (April 1964) and was created by Stan Lee, Don Rico, and Don Heck. The Alex Nevsky version of Crimson Dynamo first appeared in '' Iron Man'' #15 (July 1969) and was created by Archie Goodwin and George Tuska. The Yuri Petrovich version of Crimson Dynamo first appeared in ''The Champions'' #7 (Aug. 1976) and was created by Tony Isabella and George Tuska. The Dimitri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Guardian
Red Guardian (Russian: Красный страж, ''Krasnyy Strazh'') is the name of several fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Red Guardian is an identity that was created as the Soviet equivalent of Captain America, although its use has continued after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Aleksei Shostakov incarnation of Red Guardian has made scattered appearances in animated media and video games, with David Harbour portraying him in the 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Black Widow''. Harbour will reprise the role in the upcoming film '' Thunderbolts'' (2024). Fictional character biography Aleksey Lebedev Aleksey Lebedev (Russian: Алексей Лебедев), the Golden Age version of Red Guardian, first appeared in ''Namor, The Sub-Mariner Annual'' #1 (June 1991), created by writers Dana Moreshead and Mike Thomas, and artist Phil Hester. Very little is known of him, but he fought alongside Captain America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Advanced Idea Mechanics
A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) is a fictional criminal organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. In most versions, it is depicted as a think tank of brilliant scientists dedicated to overthrowing the world's governments through technological means. The organization started out as a branch of HYDRA, created by Baron Strucker. Its most notable creations include the Cosmic Cube, Super-Adaptoid, and MODOK; the latter has been depicted as a prominent member of A.I.M., and in some incarnations is the organization's leader. A.I.M. has been featured in several media adaptations, including television series and video games. The organization made its cinematic debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Iron Man 3'' (2013), in this universe headed by Aldrich Killian. Publication history The organization known as A.I.M. first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #146 (July 1966), and was revealed to be a branch of the organization known as THEM in ''Strange ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
