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John Moore (cartoonist)
John Francis Moore is a comic book writer known for stints as writer on such Marvel comics series as ''X-Force'', ''X-Factor'', ''Doom 2099'' and ''X-Men 2099''. He also wrote ''Elseworld's Finest'' and co-wrote '' Batman/Houdini: The Devil's Workshop'' with Howard Chaykin for DC's Elseworlds series, and was the writer for Howard Chaykin's ''American Flagg!'' series. Bibliography DC Comics *''The Batman Chronicles'' #11 (1998) *'' Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight'' #42-43 (1993) *'' Batman/Houdini: The Devil's Workshop'' Original Graphic Novel (1993) *''Batman: Family'' #1-8 (2002–2003) *''Batman: Poison Ivy'' (1997) *''Batman/Scarecrow 3-D'' #1 (1998) *''Birds of Prey: Batgirl/Catwoman'' (2003) *''Birds of Prey: Catwoman/Oracle'' (2003) *'' Catwoman vol. 2'' #92-94 (2001) *''Chronos'' #1-11, #1000000 (1998–1999) *''Detective Comics'' #773-775 (2002) *''Elseworld's Finest'' #1-2 (1997) *''Fate'' #0-4 (1994–1995) *''Legends of the DC Universe 80-Page Giant'' #1 (1998) ... [...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] |
Wolverine (character)
Wolverine (birth name: James Howlett; alias: Logan and Weapon X) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, mostly in association with the X-Men. He is a mutant who possesses animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, a powerful regenerative ability known as a healing factor, and three retractable claws in each hand. Wolverine has been depicted variously as a member of the X-Men, X-Force, Alpha Flight, the Fantastic Four, and the Avengers. The character appeared in the last panel of ''The Incredible Hulk'' #180 before having a larger role in #181 (cover-dated November 1974). He was created by Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas, writer Len Wein, and Marvel art director John Romita Sr. Romita designed the character's costume, but the character was first drawn for publication by Herb Trimpe. Wolverine then joined a revamped version of the superhero team the X-Men, where eventually writer Chris Claremont, artist Dave Cockrum, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bronwyn Carlton
Bronwyn Carlton is an American comic book author, editor, and radio DJ. She has written a number of DC Comics titles, including ''Catwoman'' and '' The Books of Faerie'', as well as the Paradox Press imprint title, '' The Big Book of Death. '' She has worked as an editor for both DC and Marvel. At DC, she worked on both the Paradox Press and Piranha Press imprints. At Marvel, she worked on the Marvel Knights line. In 2008, she was featured in the documentary film ''Guest of Cindy Sherman''. She is also a DJ for WFMU, a free-form radio station in New Jersey. She has hosted various shows since late 1988. These include "Truck Stop Tea Party" and hosted "Sportsy Talk with Bronwyn C. & Jim the Poet." Carlton has spoken publicly about her experience with "prosopagnosia" ("face blindness"), and is an advocate for recognition of that condition as a disability. Personal life Ms. Carlton attended Reed College in Portland, Oregon, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in psychology/ani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos Pacheco
Carlos Pacheco Perujo (14 November 1961 – 9 November 2022) was a Spanish comics penciller. After breaking into the European market doing cover work for Planeta De Agostini, he gained recognition doing work for Marvel UK, the England-based branch of Marvel Comics, for his work on the ''Spider-Man'' magazine ''Dark Guard''. He then began doing work for the American-based Marvel and DC Comics, where he was one of the first Spanish-born artists to make a major impact in that country, attaining popularity for his work on ''Avengers Forever'', ''JLA/JSA: Virtue and Vice'', ''X-Men: Legacy'', ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four'', ''Green Lantern (comic book), Green Lantern'', and ''Captain America''. He contributed to some high-profile storylines published by the Big Two, including 2009's "Final Crisis" at DC and 2013's "Age of Ultron" at Marvel. Outside of corporate-owned comics, he reunited with his ''Avengers Forever'' collaborator, writer Kurt Busiek, to produce throug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Claremont
Christopher S. Claremont (; born November 25, 1950) is a British-born American comic book writer and novelist, known for his 17-year stint on '' Uncanny X-Men'' from 1975 to 1991, far longer than that of any other writer,Claremont, Chris. ''Marvel Age Special: X-Men Anniversary Magazine'' vol. 1, #1 (Sept. 1993). during which he is credited with developing strong female characters as well as introducing complex literary themes into superhero narratives, turning the once underachieving comic into one of Marvel's most popular series. During his tenure at Marvel, Claremont co-created numerous X-Men characters, such as Rogue, Psylocke (Betsy Braddock), Kitty Pryde/Shadowcat, Phoenix, The Brood, Lockheed, Shi'ar, Shi'ar Imperial Guard, Mystique, Destiny, Selene, Reverend William Stryker, Lady Mastermind, Emma Frost, Tessa, Siryn, Jubilee, Rachel Summers, Madelyne Pryor, Moira MacTaggert, Lilandra, Shadow King, Cannonball, Warpath, Mirage, Wolfsbane, Karma, Cypher, Sab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Edginton
Ian Edginton is a British comic book writer, known for his work on such titles as ''X-Force'', '' Scarlet Traces'', '' H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds'' and ''Leviathan''. Career Ian Edginton is known for his steampunk/ alternate history work (often with the artist D'Israeli) and is the co-creator of '' Scarlet Traces'', a sequel to '' H. G. Wells' The War of the Worlds'', which they later went on to adapt in turn, and ''The Great Game'', a sequel to ''Scarlet Traces''. For ''2000 AD'' he has written ''Leviathan'', '' Stickleback'' and, with art by Steve Yeowell, '' The Red Seas'' as well as one-off serials such as '' American Gothic'' (2005). ''Scarlet Traces'' was an idea he had when first reading ''The War of the Worlds'', its first few instalments appeared on Cool Beans website, before being serialised in the ''Judge Dredd Megazine''. Also, '' The Red Seas'' was initially going to be drawn by Phil Winslade and be the final release by Epic, but Winslade was still tied up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeph Loeb
Joseph "Jeph" Loeb III () is an American film and television writer, producer and comic book writer. Loeb was a producer/writer on the TV series ''Smallville'' and ''Lost'', writer for the films '' Commando'' and ''Teen Wolf'', and a writer and co-executive producer on the NBC TV show '' Heroes'' from its premiere in 2006 to November 2008.Cynthia Littleton. "'Heroes' duo get the ax" ''''; November 2, 2008 In 2010, Loeb became Executive Vice President of Marvel Television. A four-time |
Palace Guard
''Palace Guard'' is an American crime drama television series that was briefly broadcast by CBS from October 18 to November 1, 1991, as part of its 1991 fall lineup. It was produced by Stephen J. Cannell. Synopsis ''Palace Guard'' is the story of a reformed jewel thief and cat burglar, Tommy Logan ( D. W. Moffett), who, after serving three years in prison, is released on parole and accepts an offer to become the head of security for the posh Palace Hotel chain. There are two reasons for this somewhat unusual job offer: Logan had previously enjoyed great success in stealing from the high-class clientele of the Palace chain, and therefore he would understand how to prevent others from doing so; and Tommy was the illegitimate son of the chain's owner, Arturo Taft (Tony Lo Bianco), though Taft did not reveal this to Logan. The show centers primarily around the working relationship between Logan and his new boss, Christy Cooper (Marcy Walker), the hotel chain's vice-president of Publ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viper (TV Series)
''Viper'' is an American action- adventure television series about a special United States task force set up by the federal government to fight crime in the fictional city of Metro City, California that is perpetually under siege from one crime wave after another. The weapon used by this task force is an urban assault vehicle that masquerades as a Dodge Viper RT/10 roadster and coupe (later, the Viper GTS). The series takes place in "the near future". The primary brand of vehicles driven in the show were Chrysler or subsidiary companies. The series ran on NBC for one season in 1994 before being revived two years later for three more seasons of first-run syndication. Reruns of the series have appeared on Sci-Fi Channel and USA Network. The Viper Defender "star car" was designed by Chrysler Corporation engineers unlike most Hollywood film/television cars that are usually customized by film picture designers. The exterior design of the car was produced by Chrysler stylist St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Human Target (1992 TV Series)
''Human Target'' is an American action drama television series broadcast by ABC in the United States. It is based on the DC comic book character of the same title created by Len Wein and Carmine Infantino, and developed for television by Danny Bilson and Paul DeMeo. The seven-episode series premiered on July 20, 1992, and last aired on August 29 the same year. The more recent 2010 Fox television series of the same name, is also based on the ''Human Target'' character. Synopsis The series follows the adventures of Christopher Chance (Rick Springfield), a Vietnam War vet turned bodyguard and private investigator who uses advanced technology and sophisticated makeup to assume the identity of his client, becoming a ''human target''. In a departure from the original comic book stories, Chance flies from job to job in a large, gizmo-laden stealth aircraft known as the Blackwing. Additionally, he is assisted by computer expert Philo Marsden ( Kirk Baltz), Blackwing pilot Jeff Carly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superboy (TV Series)
''Superboy'' is an American television series based on the fictional DC comic book character Superman's early years as Superboy. The show ran from 1988–1992 in syndication. It was renamed ''The Adventures of Superboy'' at the start of the third season. Production history The ''Superboy'' series was brought to the screen by executive producers Ilya and Alexander Salkind, the producers of the first three ''Superman'' films and the 1984 ''Supergirl'' film. This series and the release of the 1988 ''Superman'' animated series on CBS coincided with the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Superman character that year. Ironically, the series came about a year after DC Comics had "erased" the character of Superboy from their continuity in the ''Man of Steel'' reboot by John Byrne. Nevertheless, the show went on in October 1988 with John Haymes Newton playing the lead role of Superboy/Clark Kent, along with Stacy Haiduk as love interest Lana Lang and Jim Calvert as Clark's college ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Flash (1990 TV Series)
''The Flash'' is an American television series developed by the writing team of Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo that aired on CBS from September 20, 1990 to May 18, 1991. It is based on the DC Comics character Barry Allen / Flash, a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds. ''The Flash'' starred John Wesley Shipp as Allen, along with Amanda Pays, and Alex Désert. Multiple references to the series have been made on the 2014 ''Flash'' television series, including Shipp portraying multiple characters. Shipp also reprised his role as Barry Allen from this series in the crossover " Elseworlds", which established ''The Flash'' as existing on a parallel Earth to the Arrowverse series called Earth-90. Summary Barry Allen, a forensic scientist working for the Central City police, is struck by lightning and doused in chemicals in his lab. He develops superspeed and creates a superhero identity for himself to fight crime: The Flash. Research scientist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
