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List Of Marvel Comics Superhero Debuts
Lists of the debut appearances of superhero characters by Marvel Comics. Debuts 1939–1949 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Kate Bishop: HawkeyeandCassie: (Currently: Stinger/Former: Stature) , style="text-align:center;", 2005 (April)Cassie First True Appearance: 1979 (April) , style="text-align:center;", Allan Heinberg, Jim Cheung , style="text-align:center;", '' Young Avengers'' Vol 1 #1 Cassie First True Appearance: ''Marvel Premiere'' #47 , - , style="text-align:center;", Victor Mancha , style="text-align:center;", Former: Kid Justice , style="text-align:center;", 2005 (April) , style="text-align:center;", Brian K. Vaughan, Adrian Alphona , style="text-align:center;", ''Runaways'' Vol. 2 #1 , - , style="text-align:center;", Shuri , style="text-align:center;", Currently: Aja-AdannaFormer: Black Panther , style="text-align:center;", 2005 (May) , style="text-align:center;", Reginald Hudlin, John Romita Jr. , style="text-al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superhero
A superhero or superheroine is a stock character that typically possesses ''superpowers'', abilities beyond those of ordinary people, and fits the role of the hero, typically using his or her powers to help the world become a better place, or dedicating themselves to protecting the public and fighting crime. Superhero fiction is the genre of fiction that is centered on such characters, especially, since the 1930s, in American comic books (and later in Hollywood films, film serials, television and video games), as well as in Japanese media (including kamishibai, tokusatsu, manga, anime and video games). Superheroes come from a wide array of different backgrounds and origins. Some superheroes (for example, Batman and Iron Man) derive their status from advanced technology they create and use, while others (such as Superman and Spider-Man) possess non-human or superhuman biology or study and practice magic to achieve their abilities (such as Zatanna and Doctor Str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zuras
Zuras is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as a member of the Eternals who is the uncle of Thanos and Starfox. Publication history Zuras first appeared in '' The Eternals'' #5 (November 1976), and was created by Jack Kirby. Marvel Comics continuity was later retconned so that the character presented as the mythological god Jupiter, introduced in '' Red Raven Comics'' #1 (August 1940), was, in fact, Zuras. Fictional character biography Zuras was born in Titanos, the first city of the Eternals, and is the son of the Eternals Kronos and Daina, and brother of A'Lars (Mentor). With his wife Cybele, he has a daughter Thena and is also the uncle of Thanos and Starfox and the nephew of Uranos. Zuras was a warrior and vied with his brother A'lars (whom he exiled into space) for leadership of the Eternals of Titanos following Kronos' death. Zuras was the first Eternal to form a Uni-Mind by creating the fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain America Comics
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 appeared in ''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 American flag motif, and he carries a nearly-indestructible shield that he throws as a projectile. Captain America is the alter ego of Steve Rogers, a frail young artist enhanced to the peak of human perfection by an experiment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg; August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was an American comic book artist, writer and editor, widely regarded as one of the medium's major innovators and one of its most prolific and influential creators. He grew up in New York City and learned to draw cartoon figures by tracing characters from comic strips and editorial cartoons. He entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s, drawing various comics features under different pen names, including Jack Curtiss, before ultimately settling on Jack Kirby. In 1940, he and writer-editor Joe Simon created the highly successful superhero character Captain America for Timely Comics, predecessor of Marvel Comics. During the 1940s, Kirby regularly teamed with Simon, creating numerous characters for that company and for National Comics Publications, later to become DC Comics. After serving in the European Theater in World War II, Kirby produced work for DC Comics, Harvey Comics, Hillman Periodica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Simon
Joseph Henry Simon (October 11, 1913 – December 14, 2011) was an American comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Simon created or co-created many important characters in the 1930s–1940s Golden Age of Comic Books and served as the first editor of Timely Comics, the company that would evolve into Marvel Comics. With his partner, artist Jack Kirby, he co-created Captain America, one of comics' most enduring superheroes, and the team worked extensively on such features at DC Comics as the 1940s Sandman (Wesley Dodds), Sandman and Sandy the Golden Boy, and co-created the Newsboy Legion, the Boy Commandos, and Manhunter (comics), Manhunter. Simon and Kirby creations for other comics publishers include Boys' Ranch, Fighting American and the Fly (Archie Comics), Fly. In the late 1940s, the duo created the field of romance comics, and were among the earliest pioneers of horror comics. Simon, who went on to work in advertising and commercial art, also founded the satire, sat ... [...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] |
Marvel Mystery Comics
''Marvel Mystery Comics'' (first issue titled simply ''Marvel Comics'') is an American comic book series published during the 1930s–1940s period known to fans and historians as the Golden Age of Comic Books. It was the first publication of Marvel Comics' predecessor, Timely Comics, a division of Timely Publications. In 1949, with the popularity of superheroes having waned, the book was converted into the horror anthology ''Marvel Tales'' from issue #93–159 (Aug. 1949 – Aug. 1957), when it ceased publication. Marvel published a different series of the same name in the 1960s, primarily reprinting Spider-Man stories. Publication history Premiere issue: ''Marvel Comics'' #1 In 1939, pulp magazine publisher Martin Goodman expanded into the newly emerging comic book field by buying content from comics packager Funnies, Inc. On August 31, 1939, his first effort, ''Marvel Comics'' #1 (cover-dated Oct. 1939), from his company Timely Publications, was published. This featured ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vision (Aarkus)
Vision (Aarkus) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by the writer Joe Simon and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared during the Golden Age of comic books in '' Marvel Mystery Comics'' #13 (Nov. 1940), published by Marvel predecessor Timely Comics. Publication history The Vision debuted in a short comic story in ''Marvel Mystery Comics'' #13 (Nov. 1940), and continued as a regular feature in that superhero anthology through issue #48 (Oct. 1943). He also starred in an eight-page story in ''Kid Comics'' #3 (no month given; previous issue dated Summer 1943). Five decades later, he appeared in a flashback story in the superhero-team series ''The Invaders'' vol. 2, #3 (July 1993), set during World War II. He returns with the other Invaders in the miniseries ''Invaders Now!'', beginning with issue #1 (Nov. 2010). He appeared in several issues of the Marvel NOW! relaunch of '' X-Men: Legacy'', before appeari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Human Torch Comics
The Human Torch, also known as Jim Hammond (originally, Hamond), is a fictional character, fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-artist Carl Burgos, he first appearance, first appeared in ''Marvel Mystery Comics, Marvel Comics'' #1 (Oct. 1939), published by Marvel's predecessor, Timely Comics. The "Human" Torch was actually an Android (robot), android created by scientist Phineas Horton. He possessed the ability to surround himself with fire and control flames. In his earliest appearances, he was portrayed as a science fiction monstrosity, but quickly became a hero and adopted a secret identity as a police officer for the New York City Police Department. The Human Torch was one of Timely Comics' three signature characters, along with Captain America and Namor the Sub-Mariner. Like many superheroes, the Human Torch fell into obscurity by the 1950s. In 1961, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby repurposed his name and powers for a ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toro (comics)
Toro is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first Toro was originally featured in Timely Comics and later published as a Marvel Comics superhero who appeared as the partner of the original Human Torch. Publication history The first Toro made his debut in Timely Comics' ''Human Torch Comics'' #2 (premiering fall 1940 with no cover date and as issue #2, having taken over the numbering from the single-issue '' Red Raven''). Toro appeared in numerous comics titles in the 1940s, both during World War II and the post-war era. He starred with Bucky in ''Young Allies Comics'', and made appearances in various issues of '' Kid Comics'', ''Amazing Comics'', '' Complete Comics'', ''Mystic Comics'', '' All-Winners Comics'', and '' Sub-Mariner Comics''. In 1948, however, the Human Torch dropped Toro as a sidekick, picking up with Sun Girl instead. Toro and the Torch later appeared in Atlas' '' Young Men'' #24 (December 1953). T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Klaus Nordling
Klaus Nordling (May 29, 1910 – November 19, 1986)Klaus Nordling at the Social Security Death Index, which gives no specific day of death, and notes that his last address of record was Ridgefield, Archived from the original on January 9, 2012. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thin Man (comics)
The Thin Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by artist Klaus Nordling and an unknown writer in ''Mystic Comics'' #4 (August 1940), and published by Marvel predecessor Timely Comics during the time fans and historians call the Golden Age of Comic Books. The Thin Man was one of the first "stretching" superheroes, predating Quality Comics's more famous Plastic Man by more than a year and DC Comics's Elongated Man and Marvel Comics's Mister Fantastic by more than twenty years. Publication history In his origin story, explorer Bruce Dixon climbs Mount Kalpurthia in Tibet, and finds the lost city of Kalahia, where everyone can turn themselves super-thin at will. He learns their secrets, and leaves the valley to fight crime in America, with Olalla, a pretty Kalahian girl, at his side. Using his special skill, he can slip under doors and surprise criminals. He made no further Golden Age appearances following his debut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
