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Marv Wolfman
Marvin Arthur Wolfman (born May 13, 1946) is an American comic book and novelization writer. He worked on Marvel Comics's ''The Tomb of Dracula'', for which he and artist Gene Colan created the vampire-slayer Blade (character), Blade, and DC Comics's ''Teen Titans, The New Teen Titans'' and the ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' limited series with George Pérez. Among the many characters Wolfman created or co-created are Cyborg (DC Comics), Cyborg, Raven (DC Comics), Raven, Starfire (Teen Titans), Starfire, Deathstroke, Tim Drake, Rose Wilson, Nova (Richard Rider), Nova, Black Cat (Marvel Comics), Black Cat, Phobia (comics), Phobia, Bullseye (Marvel Comics), Bullseye, Adrian Chase, Vigilante (Adrian Chase), the Omega Men, and the Nightwing identity of Dick Grayson. Early life Marv Wolfman was born in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of police officer Abe and housewife Fay. He has a sister, Harriet, 12 years older. When Wolfman was 13, his family moved to Flushing, Queens, in New York ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WonderCon
WonderCon is an annual comic book, science fiction, and film fan convention, convention held in the San Francisco Bay Area (1987–2011), then—under the name WonderCon Anaheim—in Anaheim, California (2012–2015, 2017–present), and WonderCon Los Angeles in 2016."WonderCon Moves To Anaheim With Costumed Avengers In Tow" CBS 2 San Francisco (March 17, 2012). The convention returned to the Anaheim Convention Center in 2017 after a one-year stint in Los Angeles due to construction at the Anaheim Convention Center. The convention was conceived by retailer John Barrett (comics), John Barrett (a founder of the retail chain Comics and Comix) and originally held in the Oakland Convention Center. In 2003, it moved t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comics Buyer's Guide
''Comics Buyer's Guide'' (''CBG''; ), established in 1971, was the longest-running English-language periodical reporting on the American comic book industry. It awarded its annual Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards from 1983 to circa 2010. The publication ceased with the March 2013 issue.Frankenhoff, Brent (January 9, 2013)"F+W Announces Closure of Comics Buyer’s Guide". ''Comics Buyer’s Guide''Miller, John Jackson (January 9, 2013). ''The Comichron'' The magazine was headquartered in Iola, Wisconsin, after originally being published in the Quad Cities region. History Alan Light years: 1971–1983 ''CBG'' was founded in February 1971 by Alan Light under the title ''The Buyer's Guide for Comic Fandom'' (''TBG'') as a monthly newspaper in a tabloid format. ''TBG'' began primarily as an advertising venue – known in comics fandom as an "adzine", i.e. a fanzine devoted to ads. Ron Frantz, in his book ''Fandom: Confidential'', traces the lineage of Light's endeavor to ''Stan's W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Cat (Marvel Comics)
Black Cat is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Marv Wolfman and Dave Cockrum, the character first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #194 in July 1979 as an List of Spider-Man enemies, adversary of the superhero Spider-Man, although she later becomes his On-again, off-again relationship, on-off love interest and ally. In the Marvel Universe, Black Cat is the alter ego of Felicia Sara Hardy, the daughter of renowned cat burglar Walter Hardy. Trained in martial arts and acrobatics, she follows in her father's footsteps and initially comes into conflict with Spider-Man until the two fall in love, leading to a brief partnership in crime-fighting. Their relationship is complicated when it becomes apparent that Black Cat has no interest in Spider-Man's Secret identity, civilian identity as Peter Parker. Despite their break-up, Spider-Man's positive influence motivates Black Cat to remain an antiheroine willing to do the right thing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose Wilson
Rose Wilson is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Art Nichols, first appearing in a 1992 issue of ''Deathstroke the Terminator'' #15. She is usually portrayed as a Teen Titans enemy and later a reluctant member, struggling to win the approval of her father, Deathstroke, being his illegitimate daughter. She is also typically depicted as an apprentice to her father and later Dick Grayson, Nightwing for a time. Rose Wilson would make several appearances in media such as ''Teen Titans Go!'', ''DC Super Hero Girls'', and a live adaptation debut in the second season of the DC Universe (streaming service), DC Universe and HBO Max series ''Titans (2018 TV series), Titans'', played by Chelsea Zhang. Traits of the character were amalgamated into the character of Isabel Rochev/Ravager for the second season of ''Arrow (TV series), Arrow'', portrayed by Summer Glau. Fictional character biography Intr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
