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List Of Asian Superheroes
This is a list of Asian superheroes. Central Asian Kazakhstan * Khan from ''Guardians'' East Asian Chinese *Aero (Marvel Comics) * Auric from Gamma Flight (Marvel Comics) * Black Widow (Monica Chang) (Marvel Comics) *Blink (from '' X-Men: Days of Future Past'' and '' The Gifted'') (Marvel Comics) *Captain China, created by Chi Wang from Excel Comics *Cassie Chan from the ''Power Rangers'' universe *Grace Choi from the Outsiders (DC Comics) *Claw from Primal Force (DC Comics) *Collective Man (Marvel Comics) * Dr. Mirage from Valiant Comics *Dragonmage from the Legion of Super-Heroes (DC Comics) * Gloss from the New Guardians (DC Comics) *Great Ten (DC Comics) * The Green Turtle - first Asian American superhero *I Ching (DC Comics) * Jade (Jade Yifei) (DC Comics) *Jubilee from the X-Men (Marvel Comics) * Green Lantern (Kai-ro) from the ''Batman Beyond'' animated series (DC Comics) *Liu Kang from the ''Mortal Kombat'' video game series * Kato from the ''Green Hornet'' TV series (Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Asia
Central Asia, also known as Middle Asia, is a subregion, region of Asia that stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west to western China and Mongolia in the east, and from Afghanistan and Iran in the south to Russia in the north. It includes the former Soviet Union, Soviet republics of the Soviet Union, republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, which are colloquially referred to as the "-stans" as the countries all have names ending with the Persian language, Persian suffix "-stan", meaning "land of". The current geographical location of Central Asia was formerly part of the historic region of Turkestan, Turkistan, also known as Turan. In the pre-Islamic and early Islamic eras ( and earlier) Central Asia was inhabited predominantly by Iranian peoples, populated by Eastern Iranian languages, Eastern Iranian-speaking Bactrians, Sogdians, Khwarezmian language, Chorasmians and the semi-nomadic Scythians and Dahae. After expansion by Turkic peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Primal Force
''Primal Force'' was a comic book series published by DC Comics from October 1994 to December 1995 and ran for 15 issues. The series starred the Leymen, a magic-themed superhero team in the DC Universe. The series premiered with ''Primal Force'' #0 (October 1994; the "zero" issue number is a result of the '' Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!'' crossover event during which the series debuted) and ended with issue #14 (December 1995). Members * Doctor Mist – the team leader; a.k.a. Maltis or Nommo * The Claw II – Young John Chan was the second man to bear the name the Claw. * The Golem * Jack O'Lantern III * Meridian * The Red Tornado * The Black Condor II – joined in ''Primal Force'' #7 * Will Power William "Will" Steven Power (born 1 March 1981) is an Australian motorsports driver who currently competes in the IndyCar Series, driving for Team Penske. He is the 2014 and 2022 IndyCar Series champion and the 2018 Indianapolis 500 champion. ... – joined in ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, first appearing in Uncanny X-Men, ''The X-Men'' #1 by artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby and writer/editor Stan Lee in 1963. Although initially cancelled in 1970 due to low sales, following its Giant-Size X-Men, 1975 revival and subsequent direction under writer Chris Claremont, it became one of the most recognizable and successful franchises of Marvel Comics. They have appeared in numerous books, X-Men in television, television shows, the 20th Century Fox X-Men (film series), ''X-Men'' films, and List of video games featuring the X-Men, video games. The ''X-Men'' title may refer to the superhero team itself, X-Men (comic book), the eponymous comic series, or the broader franchise including List of X-Men comics, various solo titles and team books such as the New Mutants, Excalibur (comics), Excalibur, and X-Force. In the Marvel Universe, Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutants are humans who are born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jubilee (comics)
Jubilation "Jubilee" Lee is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Marc Silvestri, the character first appeared in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #244 (May 1989). Jubilee is a member of the human subspecies known as mutants, born with superhuman abilities. She can generate pyrotechnic energy blasts from her hands. Introduced as an orphaned "mall rat" from Beverly Hills, Jubilee joined the X-Men in the early 1990s, becoming the team's youngest member and often playing a sidekick role to her father-figure, Wolverine. Jubilee eventually joined the junior team Generation X, and was a prominent character in the 1990s ''X-Men'' animated series. In late 2004, Marvel launched a self-titled six-part limited series for Jubilee set in Los Angeles, written by Robert Kirkman. In early 2011, she appeared in the four-part limited series ''Wolverine and Jubilee'', written ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jade (comics)
Jade (Jennifer-Lynn Hayden) is a superhero in the . She first appeared in ''All-Star Squadron'' #25 in September 1983. She is the daughter of Alan Scott and Rose Canton and the twin sister of Obsidian. Jade appears in the second and third season of '' Stargirl'' on The CW network played by Ysa Penarejo. Background Jade is the daughter of the first (Earth) Green Lantern, Alan Scott, and Rose Canton, a.k.a. the Thorn. Jade's twin brother is Todd James Rice, a.k.a. Obsidian. Jade is a founding member of Infinity, Inc. She has worked with the Justice League and the Justice Society of America. She is also a member and leader of the Outsiders. After being given a power ring (a spare one), she joined the Green Lantern Corps. The Green Lantern Corps had been resurrected and Jade was the first female Green Lantern from Earth. Jade's romantic interests are Henry "Hank" King, Jr. and Kyle Rayner. She was ranked 34th in ''Comics Buyer's Guide's'' "100 Sexiest Women in Comics" list. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Ching (comics)
I Ching (often spelled I-Ching) is a fictional, blind martial artist published by DC Comics. He first appeared in ''Wonder Woman'' #179 (November 1968), and was created by Denny O'Neil and Mike Sekowsky. The character was created to further the editorial plans to reboot ''Wonder Woman's'' premise and characters. Fictional character biography Pre-''Crisis'' I Ching is the last surviving member of an ancient sect, whose monastery was hidden high in the mountains. Their task was to maintain ageless knowledge lost centuries past - a time when men concluded that magic and science are different. Only the sect knew that they are two sides of the same coin. The temple contained several precious gems and metals. Desiring this treasure, Doctor Cyber sent agents to raid the temple. During this attack, all members of the temple were murdered with the sole exception of I Ching, who managed to escape with serious injuries. Around this time, Wonder Woman surrendered her powers to remain in "Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Green Turtle
The Green Turtle is a superhero originally published by Rural Home Publications. He first appeared in '' Blazing Comics'' (1944), and was created by Chinese-American cartoonist Chu F. Hing. While the original run of the character lasted only five issues, the Green Turtle is notable for three factors. First, during WWII, the stories represented the Chinese in U.S. popular media as heroic partners fighting the Axis. One issue begins with the banner 美國及中華民國 (the United States united with the Chinese Republic), and features a U.S. general joining Chinese guerrillas in battle. During the war, U.S. depictions of the Pacific theatre were typically racialized; the "Yellow Peril" stereotypes applied to the Japanese were originally anti-Chinese and portrayed Asians as racial enemies of Western civilization. Second, the character is often identified as the first Asian-American comic book hero. These factors inspired a contemporary graphic novel on the Green Turtle, ''Shadow Hero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Ten
The Great Ten (Shi Hao Xia) or (十豪侠) are a team of Chinese comic book superheroes in the DC Comics Universe, who are sponsored by the government of the People's Republic of China. Appearing in comics published by DC Comics, they were introduced in '' 52'' #6 (June 2006), and were created by Grant Morrison, J. G. Jones, and Joe Bennett. Several of the characters have a basis in Chinese mythology. Unlike conventional superhero monikers, their names are close to literal translations from the Chinese language. Publication history Grant Morrison explained the background to his creation of the team, in a pitch which also contained the outline for the Super Young Team: The Great Ten returned in their own title, in 10-issue monthly mini-series, beginning in early November 2009 and produced by writer Tony Bedard and artist Scott McDaniel, with covers by Stanley Lau. Fictional team biography First appearing in ''52'' #6, the Great Ten's actions are hampered by bureaucracy. Thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Guardians
The New Guardians were a DC Comics superhero team featured in the short-lived eponymous series ''The New Guardians''. It was a spin-off from the ''Millennium'' event and ran for twelve issues, from 1988 through 1989, before being canceled. It is also the name of the group of characters who appeared in the series. The characters first appeared in ''Millennium'' #1, (January 1988), written by Steve Engelhart and drawn by Joe Staton. The series has since gained infamy among comic fans due to the second issue, which features " Snowflame", a supervillain who gained powers from the use of cocaine. History The New Guardians, who were also initially known as the Chosen, were a group of people selected by a Guardian of the Universe named Herupa Hando Hu and a Zamaron named Nadia Safir in the DC Comics crossover ''Millennium''. These "Chosen" were then given powers by their selectors. Members of the Chosen were selected from several nationalities to form a superhero group representative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloss (comics)
Gloss is a superhero published by DC Comics created by Steve Engelhart and Joe Staton who first appeared in ''Millennium'' #2 (January 1988). Fictional character biography The creators of the Green Lantern Corps, the Guardians, had planned to create their successors, a race of new Guardians on Earth, so one of their number met a female alien called a Zamaron. The two channeled their powers into the " Millennium Project", gathering ten individuals together, teaching them about the nature of the cosmos, and endowing them with immortality and metahuman powers. One of these was a young woman from China named Xiang Po, to whom the Guardians gave the power to draw energy from the Earth's "Dragon Lines" (or ley lines). She became Gloss (and a redhead), and joined the other heroes the Guardians had made in the team named the New Guardians. When the then powerless Guy Gardner comes to the team's island home in order to take over, she becomes so disgusted with his crass ways she ends up thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legion Of Super-Heroes
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 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 reboots during its run. The original version was replaced with a new rebooted version following the events of the " Zero Hour" storyline in 1994 and another rebooted team was introduced in 2004. A fourth version of the team, nearly identical to the origi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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