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Lethal Legion
The Lethal Legion is the name of seven teams of fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The first version of the Lethal Legion appeared in '' The Avengers'' #78 (Jul. 1970). The second version of the Lethal Legion appeared in ''Avengers'' #164 (Oct. 1977) The third version in ''West Coast Avengers'' vol. 2, #1 (Oct. 1985). The fourth version appeared in ''Marvel Age Annual'' #1 (1985). The fifth version of the Lethal Legion appeared in ''Avengers West Coast'' #98 (Sep. 1993) The sixth version of the Lethal Legion appeared in the limited series ''Dark Reign: Lethal Legion'' #1 (Aug. 2009). History Grim Reaper's Lethal Legion The original Lethal Legion are formed by the villain Grim Reaper (the brother of Avenger Wonder Man) and consisted of Man-Ape, Power Man, Living Laser, and Swordsman. Man-Ape attacks Captain America, but is beaten back by the Avengers. However, he captures the Black Panther's girlfriend Monic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fictional Characters
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, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village ( , , ) is a neighborhood on the west side of Lower Manhattan in New York City, bounded by 14th Street to the north, Broadway to the east, Houston Street to the south, and the Hudson River to the west. Greenwich Village also contains several subsections, including the West Village west of Seventh Avenue and the Meatpacking District in the northwest corner of Greenwich Village. Its name comes from , Dutch for "Green District". In the 20th century, Greenwich Village was known as an artists' haven, the bohemian capital, the cradle of the modern LGBT movement, and the East Coast birthplace of both the Beat and '60s counterculture movements. Greenwich Village contains Washington Square Park, as well as two of New York City's private colleges, New York University (NYU) and The New School. Greenwich Village is part of Manhattan Community District 2, and is patrolled by the 6th Precinct of the New York City Police Department. Greenwich Village has underg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulldozer (comics)
Bulldozer (Henry Camp) is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. His daughter, Marci Camp, also takes up the mantle. The character made his live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series '' She-Hulk: Attorney at Law''. Publication history Henry Camp first appeared in '' The Defenders'' #17 (November 1974) and was created by Len Wein and Sal Buscema. Marci Camp first appeared in '' Fantastic Four'' (vol. 5) #3-4. She was created by James Robinson and Leonard Kirk. Fictional character biography Henry Camp Henry Camp was born in Topeka, Kansas. He was a Master Sergeant in the United States Army before being dishonorably discharged. Soon after, he entered a life of crime and was later caught and sent to Ryker's Island Prison. He then became cellmates with Dirk Garthwaite, also known as the Wrecker. Garthwaite, together with Camp and two other inmates at Ryker's Island Prison, Dr. Eliot Franklin and Brian P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batroc The Leaper
Georges Batroc the Leaper (french: Batroc le Sauteur) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #75, 1966. He is a mercenary and a master of the French form of kick-boxing known as savate, commonly depicted as an adversary of Captain America, and a mentor of Gwen Poole. Batroc's name derives from the word batrachia, a classification of amphibians that includes frogs, which also plays on the stereotype of calling French people frogs. The character was played by Georges St-Pierre in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Captain America: The Winter Soldier'' (2014) and the Disney+ miniseries '' The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'' and animated series '' What If…?'' (both 2021). Publication history Batroc, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appeared in '' Tales of Suspense'' #75 in March 1966. He has reappeared in various ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attuma
Attuma is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is an Atlantean nomadic warlord who is usually depicted as an enemy of Namor the Sub-Mariner, and is the father of the superhero Andromeda. He believes he is the prophesied conqueror of the Atlantean Empire. Alex Livinalli portrays Attuma in his live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'' (2022). Publication history Attuma first appeared in ''Fantastic Four'' #33 (1964), and was created by Stan Lee (writer) and Jack Kirby (artist). Fictional character biography Attuma was born as a member of a tribe of barbaric Atlanteans, who were banished from Atlantis ages ago. For unknown reasons Attuma was born with strength, endurance, and speed far superior to those of any normal Atlantean. Attuma quickly became leader of his tribe and declared that he would conquer the city of Atlantis as an ancient prophecy predicted. Attuma had an illegitimate daug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Williams (comics)
Keith Williams (born September 16, 1957) is an American comic book and comic strip artist. He is best known for illustrating The Phantom ''The Phantom'' is an American adventure comic strip, first published by Lee Falk in February 1936. The main character, the Phantom, is a fictional costumed crime-fighter who operates from the fictional African country of Bangalla. The char ... for over a decade together with George Olesen. He also worked on Superman with John Byrne. Since Paul Ryan took over the Phantom strip, Williams has mainly worked in comic books, like '' Kolchak: The Night Stalker'','' Buckaroo Banzai'' and'' Domino Lady'' from Moonstone Books. References * * 1957 births Living people American comics artists {{Comic-strip-creator-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurt Busiek
Kurt Busiek ( ) (born September 16, 1960) is an American comic book writer. His work includes the '' Marvels'' limited series, his own series titled ''Astro City'', a four-year run on '' The Avengers, Thunderbolts'' and '' Superman.'' Early life Busiek was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He grew up in various towns in the Boston area, including Lexington, where he befriended future comic book creator Scott McCloud. Busiek did not read comics as a youngster, as his parents disapproved of them. He began to read them regularly around the age of 14, when he picked up a copy of '' Daredevil'' #120 (April 1975). This was the first part of a continuity-heavy four-part story arc; Busiek was drawn to the copious history and cross-connections with other series. Throughout high school and college, he and McCloud practiced making comics. The pair also contributed to comics hobbyist publications like NMP's '' Comics Feature''. During this time, Busiek had many letters published in comic boo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Age
''Marvel Age'' was a promotional comic book-sized magazine from Marvel Comics published from 1983 to 1994. Basically a comic-length edition of the Bullpen Bulletins page, ''Marvel Age'' contained previews of upcoming Marvel comics, as well as interviews with comics professionals and other features, including occasional original comic strips. It is also notable for early work by Marvel writers such as Peter David and Kurt Busiek. Publication history ''Marvel Age'' published 140 issues, four annuals, two preview issues, and two specials during its eleven-year run. Regular features of Marvel Age included: * Coming Attractions — listings all of Marvel books on sale by the week they were supposed to come out * News Watch — An expansion of the gossipy news items featured in Bullpen Bulletins pages * Behind the Line — Marvel editors writing about the business from their side of the creative process * A regular humor comic by Fred Hembeck poking fun at Marvel's history and charact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultron
Ultron () is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, and initially made his debut as an unnamed character in '' The Avengers'' #54 (July 1968), with his first full appearance in '' The Avengers'' #55 (August 1968). He is a self-aware and highly intelligent artificial intelligence who develops a god complex and a grudge against his creator Hank Pym. His goal to destroy humanity in a nearsighted attempt at creating world peace has brought him into repeated conflict with the Avengers. Ultron's physical body is made of a durable alloy, and he has manifested various superpowers. These vary between different stories but generally include superhuman strength, speed, and agility, flight, and energy projection. The character usually operates alone or accompanied by legions of copies of his own robotic form known as Ultron Drones. However, Ultron has also been part of several sup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nekra
Nekra is a mutant supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Steve Gerber and Ross Andru for the 1973 comic book ''Shanna the She-Devil''. She is a mutant caused by an atomic explosion at the Los Alamos Proving Grounds, as was the mutant supervillain Mandrill. Publication history Nekra first appeared in ''Shanna the She-Devil'' #5 (August 1973), and was created by Steve Gerber and Ross Andru. The character subsequently appears in ''Marvel Two-In-One'' #3 (May 1974), ''Daredevil'' #109–112 (May–August 1974), ''Spider-Woman'' #13–16 (June–July 1979), #50 (June 1983), ''West Coast Avengers'' #2 (October 1985), ''The Vision and the Scarlet Witch'' #1–2 (October–November 1985), #12 (September 1986), ''Web of Spider-Man'' #46 (January 1989), ''Alpha Flight'' #79–80 (December 1989–January 1990), ''Avengers Spotlight'' #29 (February 1990), ''Avengers West Coast'' #65 (December 1990), and the graphic novel ''Aveng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Talon (comics)
The Black Talon is the name of a number of supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Desmond Drew first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #173 (April 1974) and was created by Gene Colan and Len Wein. The successor to Drew named Samuel David Barone wore the same costume as the original and was an ally of the Grim Reaper, operating in the New Orleans area. He first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #152 (Oct. 1976), created by Gerry Conway and John Buscema. Fictional character biography Black Talon (Pascal Horta) The first Black Talon was Pascal Horta, a painter who lost his hand in an auto accident. Undergoing experimental surgery, he was given the hand of an African-American serial killer, "Strangler Burns", who was put to death. The serial killer blood in his new hand overcame Horta's peaceful nature and drove him to commit murders. Pascal Horta first appeared in ''Captain America Comics'' #9, in 1941. He was created by Otto Binder a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whirlwind (comics)
Whirlwind is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The character first appeared in ''Tales To Astonish'' #50 (Dec. 1963) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Fictional character biography David Cannon was born in Kansas City, Missouri. After discovering his mutant power to move at great speeds at an early age, he turns to a life of crime. This eventually brings Cannon, using his first alias as the Human Top and pursuing his career as a jewel thief, into conflict with Giant-Man and the Wasp on several occasions. Defeated each time, Cannon then redesigns his costume and adopts the alias of "Whirlwind", and adopts the identity of Charles Matthews, chauffeur of Janet van Dyne. Whirlwind joined the supervillain group the second Masters of Evil, and participated in a plot to destroy the Avengers. He joined the third Masters of Evil, and participated in a Vermont battle against the Avengers. With Batroc the Leaper an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
