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Last Hero Standing
''Last Hero Standing'' is a 5-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics in 2005. The series was written by Tom DeFalco and drawn by Pat Olliffe (who also co-plotted the series). The series stars many characters from the MC2 universe, such as A-Next and the Fantastic Five. Although these characters existed prior to this miniseries, Marvel wished to reintroduce them to the public quickly following the success of '' Spider-Girl'' in digest size format. The series was released weekly and then reprinted as a trade paperback. Plot summary While "joy-hunting" together in Canada, Wild Thing is shocked when her father Wolverine is kidnapped in front of her eyes. Elsewhere across the world, one of the Ladyhawk sisters is abducted as well. These events get the attention of the Watcher Uatu. After the first appearances of the original Fantastic Four, and the defeat of Loki which caused the creation of the first group of Avengers, a new line of heroes have emerged in a ... [...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; Pseudonym, alias: Logan and Weapon X) is a Character (arts), fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, mostly in association with the X-Men. He is a Mutant (Marvel Comics), 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 (comics), Avengers. The character appeared in the last panel of ''The Incredible Hulk (comic book), The Incredible Hulk'' #180 before having a larger role in #181 (cover-dated November 1974 in comics, 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 jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Urich
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Phil may refer to: * Phil (given name), a shortened version of masculine and feminine names * Phill, a given name also spelled "Phil" * Phil, Kentucky, United States * ''Phil'' (film), a 2019 film * -phil-, a lexical fragment, used as a root term for many words * Philippines, a country in Southeast Asia, frequently abbreviated as ''PHIL'' * Philosophy, abbreviated as "phil." * Philology, abbreviated as "phil." See also * Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) * Doctor of Philosophy (D.Phil or Ph.D) * University Philosophical Society, known as "The Phil" * * Big Phil (other) * Dr. Phil (other) * Fil (other) * Fill (other) * Philip (other) * Philipp * Philippa * Philippic * Philipps Philipps is an English, Dutch, and German surname meaning "lover of horses". Derivative, patronym, of the more common ancient Greek name "Philippos and Philippides." Notable people with this surname are: "Philipps" has also been a shortened versi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thing (comics)
Benjamin Jacob Grimm, also known as The Thing, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a founding member of the Fantastic Four. The Thing was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and he first appeared in ''The Fantastic Four'' #1 (cover-dated Nov. 1961). Known for his trademark rocky appearance, he has superhuman strength, a sense of humor, and the battle cry "It's clobberin' time!" Thing's speech patterns are loosely based on those of Jimmy Durante. Michael Bailey Smith played Ben Grimm in his human form, while Carl Ciarfalio played the Thing in ''The Fantastic Four'' film from 1994, Michael Chiklis portrayed the Thing in the 2005 film ''Fantastic Four'' and its 2007 sequel '' Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer''. Jamie Bell acted the part in ''Fantastic Four'' (2015). Publication history Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ''The Fantastic Four'' #1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Jane Watson
Mary Jane "MJ" Watson is a Character (arts), fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr., and made her first appearance in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #25 (June 1965 in comics, 1965). Since then, she has gone on to become Spider-Man's main love interest and later his wife. Mary Jane is the most famous and prominent love interest of Spider-Man, Peter Parker due to their long history, as she is also represented in most Spider-Man media and adaptations. Although she made a brief first appearance in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #25 with a plant obscuring her exterior, as part of a then-long-running recurring gag about Aunt May attempting to set Peter up with her friend's "nice girl" niece, Mary Jane's first official face reveal was a cameo appearance in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #42 (November 1966 in comics, 1966). Designed and drawn by John Romita Sr., her entrance is regarded as one of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scarlet Witch
Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. Her first appearance was in ''The X-Men'' #4 (March 1964) in the Silver Age of Comic Books. Originally said to have the ability to alter probability, the Scarlet Witch has been depicted as a powerful sorceress since the 1980s and on occasion has become powerful enough to alter reality by tapping into greater energy sources. The Scarlet Witch is first depicted as a reluctant supervillain along with her twin brother, Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver, both founding members of the Brotherhood of Mutants. A year after her debut, she joined the Avengers superhero team and ever since has often been depicted as a regular member of that or related teams (such as the West Coast Avengers and Force Works). In 1975, she married her android teammate Vision, later using borrowed magical forces to make herself preg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Man
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The character made his first appearance in ''Tales of Suspense'' #39 (cover dated March 1963), and received his own title in ''Iron Man (comic book), Iron Man'' #1 (May 1968). In 1963, the character founded the Avengers (comics), Avengers superhero team with Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor, Hank Pym, Ant-Man, Wasp (comics), Wasp and the Hulk. A wealthy American business magnate, playboy (lifestyle), playboy, Philanthropy, philanthropist, inventor and ingenious scientist, Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark suffers a severe chest injury during a kidnapping. When his captors attempt to force him to build a weapon of mass destruction, he instead creates a Iron Man's armor, mechanized suit of armor to save his life and escape captivity. Later, Stark develops his suit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain America
Captain America is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by cartoonists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''#Golden Age, Captain America Comics'' #1 (cover dated March 1941) from Timely Comics, a predecessor of Marvel Comics. Captain America was designed as a patriotic supersoldier who often fought the Axis powers of World War II and was Timely Comics' most popular character during the wartime period. The popularity of superheroes waned following the war, and the ''Captain America'' comic book was discontinued in 1950, with a short-lived revival in 1953. Since Marvel Comics revived the character in 1964, Captain America has remained in publication. The character wears a costume bearing an Flag of the United States, American flag motif (visual arts), motif, and he carries a Captain America's shield, nearly-indestructible shield that he throws as a projectile. Captain America is the alter ego ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darkdevil
Darkdevil (Reilly Tyne) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character primarily appears in the "Marvel Comics 2, MC2" future of the Marvel Universe. He was created by Tom DeFalco and Pat Olliffe and first appeared in Spider-Girl (Mayday Parker), ''Spider-Girl'' #2 (November 1998 in comics, 1998). Fictional character biography Reilly Tyne is the son of Ben Reilly#MC2, Ben Reilly (Alternative versions of Spider-Man#MC2, Spider-Man's clone) and Elizabeth Tyne. Before he reached his teens, his inherited powers began to manifest but brought with them clonal degeneration. Kaine Parker#MC2, Kaine, the degenerated first clone of Peter Parker, found him, and placed him within a regeneration tank to slow the process. Kaine's efforts were for two goals: to resurrect Daredevil (Marvel Comics character)#MC2, Daredevil, who had previously died saving Kaine, and to heal Tyne. Kaine summoned the demon Zarathos#MC2, Zarathos, which attempted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Green Goblin
The Green Goblin is the alias of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first and best-known incarnation Norman Osborn, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, is generally regarded as one of the archenemies of the superhero Spider-Man, along with Doctor Octopus and Venom. Originally a manifestation of chemically induced insanity, others such as Harry Osborn would take on the persona. The Green Goblin is a Halloween-themed supervillain whose weapons resemble bats, ghosts, and jack-o'-lanterns and in most incarnations uses a hoverboard or glider to fly. Comics journalist and historian Mike Conroy writes of the character: "Of all the costumed villains who've plagued Spider-Man over the years, the most flat-out unhinged and terrifying of them all is the Green Goblin." The Green Goblin has appeared in numerous media adaptations of Spider-Man over the years, including films, animated television series, and video games. Norman and Harry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers are a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in '' The Avengers'' #1 (cover-dated Sept. 1963), created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby. Labeled "Earth's Mightiest Heroes", the original Avengers consisted of Iron Man, Ant-Man, Hulk, Thor and the Wasp. Captain America was discovered trapped in ice in issue #4, and joined the group after they revived him. The Avengers are an all-star ensemble cast of established superhero characters from the Marvel 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 their team, with the team being central to their identity. The Avengers were created to create a new line of books to sell and to cross-promote Marvel Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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