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Morph (comics)
Kevin Sydney is a Character (arts), fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Werner Roth (comics), Werner Roth, the character first appeared in ''Uncanny X-Men, The X-Men'' #35 (Aug. 1967). Sydney first appeared as Changeling, a Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutant shapeshifting, shapeshifter. He was a short-lived adversary for the X-Men who subsequently joined Professor X and died shortly after, making him the first member of the X-Men to die in action. The character was reintroduced as Morph in the 1990s for ''X-Men: The Animated Series''. An alternate reality version of the character under the codename Morph reappeared in the comics as part of the Exiles (Marvel Comics), Exiles in 2001. Publication history The first run of appearances occurred in 1967–1968 when he appeared in ''The X-Men'' #37-42 as Changeling. Although dying at the end of this run, he was thought to have been seen as a ghost in ''Exca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earth-616
In the fictional Marvel Comics multiverse, Earth-616 is the primary continuity in which most Marvel Comics titles take place. History of the term The term was first used in "Rough Justice", a story credited to both Alan Moore and Alan Davis published in July 1983 by Marvel UK in the anthology comic ''The Daredevils'' (and was later reprinted in the ''Captain Britain'' trade paperback). Saturnyne uses the term to differentiate Brian Braddock, the Captain Britain of the regular Marvel Comics universe, from the other members of the Captain Britain Corps, each of which inhabit different universes. The designation was later used by the American branch of Marvel Comics in the ''Excalibur'' title, which frequently referenced Captain Britain's early UK-published adventures. This comic was written by Chris Claremont, who had created Captain Britain, and pencilled by Alan Davis, the artist on the UK-published series. Davis later had a run as both writer and artist on the book. Alan Moor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Character (arts)
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, helpi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meggan (character)
Meggan Puceanu is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character in stories featuring Captain Britain, and the X-Men. A mutant empath and shapeshifting elemental, she was created by writer Alan Moore and artist Alan Davis, and first appeared in ''Mighty World of Marvel'' #7 (Dec. 1983), which was published in the United Kingdom by Marvel's British publication arm, Marvel UK. Her first appearance in an American Marvel publication was in ''The New Mutants'' Annual #2 (1986). She eventually chose the codename Gloriana, a name of victory coined by the demons of Hell. Publication history Meggan first appears in Marvel UK's '' Mighty World of Marvel'' #7 (Dec. 1983), and was created by writer Alan Moore and artist Alan Davis. Her origin story is told in ''Captain Britain'' vol. 2 #8 (Aug. 1985), which was later reprinted in the ''Captain Britain'' trade paperback in the U.S. Meggan's first American appearance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grotesk (comics)
Gaea Gaea is one of the Elder Gods of Earth. Gaia Gaia, also known as the Guardian of the Universal Amalgamator, is a fictional superhero, depicted as possibly being a mutant or extraterrestrial. Created by Larry Hama, she first appeared in ''Generation X'' #37. Not much is known about Gaia's origin besides her having spent thousands of years chained to the Universal Amalgamator at the end of Time, a device that would be used to merge all sentient consciousnesses into one being.''Generation X'' #37 Gaia was apparently the safeguard that was supposed to prevent the Amalgamator from being activated by malicious people. She even claimed that her entire galaxy was wiped out at one point for her refusing to activate the Amalgamator.''Generation X'' #38 However, when M-Plate, the synthesis of Emplate and M, tried to have Synch use his power to tap into Gaia's and activate the Amalgamator, Everett refused. The Citadel of the Universal Amalgamator began to crumble around them and G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subterranea (comics)
The comic book stories published by Marvel Comics since the 1940s have featured several noteworthy concepts besides its fictional characters, such as unique places and artifacts. There follows a list of those features. Places Certain places feature prominently in the Marvel Universe, some real-life, others fictional and unique to the setting; fictional places may appear in conjunction with, or even within, real-world locales. Earth New York City Many Marvel Comics stories are set in New York City, where the publishing company is based. =Superhero sites= New York is the site of many places important to superheroes: * Avengers Mansion: Currently in ruin, but long the home of the Avengers. * Avengers Tower: Formerly Stark Tower, the current headquarters of the Avengers. * Alias Investigations: The private investigations firm founded and owned by Jessica Jones. * Baxter Building and Four Freedoms Plaza: The bases of the Fantastic Four. * Daily Bugle: A newspaper building where Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Marvel Comics Alien Races
This is a list of Alien life, alien races that appear in Marvel Comics. Overview There are countless different extraterrestrial races in Marvel Comics Marvel Universe, universe. The vast majority are humanoid in structure. Galactic Council The Galactic Council is the assembly of numerous leaders of different alien empires across the universe created to deal with different matters of the universe. Current members * Super-Skrull, Kl'rt, Galactic Ambassador Paibok (Kree/Skrull Alliance) * Oracle (Marvel Comics), Oracle-2, Smasher (Izzy Kane), Izzy Kane (Shi'ar Empire) * Noh-Varr (Utopian Kree) * Nova (Richard Rider), Richard Rider (Earth, Nova Corps) * Empress Victoria, Star-Lord, Peter Quill (Spartax) * Mentacle (Rigellians) * Nymbis Sternhoof (Kymellians) * Riitho (Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda) * Zoralis Gupa, Orbis Stellaris (Galactic Rim Collective) * Lani Ko Ako (Badoon Sisterhood) * Peacebringer (Chitauri Empire) * Empress Kuga (Zn'rx Empire) Former Members * All-Mother Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mutant Master
M-11 Originally known as the Human Robot, the character was given the name "M-11" in the 2006 to 2007 ''Agents of Atlas'' miniseries as an allusion to its first appearance in '' Menace'' #11 from Marvel Comics' 1950s predecessor, Atlas Comics. In an alternate reality from mainstream Earth, a scientist's newly created robot is programmed by the scientist's greedy business manager to murder the scientist. The incomplete robot, however, continues through with his directive to "kill the man in the room", and kills the business manager when the man enters. The robot then leaves the house, programmed to "kill the man in the room" but ultimately falls off a pier into the sea and short-circuits. Gideon Mace Jason Macendale Mach-VI Machete Ferdinand Lopez Alfonso Lopez Mariano Lopez Machine Man Machine Teen Machinesmith Al MacKenzie Moira MacTaggart Mad Dog Mad Dog Rassitano Mad Jim Jaspers Sir James "Mad Jim" Jaspers is a char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Age Of Apocalypse
"Age of Apocalypse" is a 1995 comic book crossover storyline mostly published in the X-Men franchise of books by Marvel Comics. The ''Age of Apocalypse'' briefly replaced the universe of Earth-616 and had ramifications in the main Marvel Comics universe when the original timeline was restored. It was later retconned as having occurred in the alternate universe of Earth-295. During the entirety of the ''Age of Apocalypse'' event the regularly published X-Men comics were replaced by new X-Men related mini series, focusing on various teams and individuals in the ''Age of Apocalypse'' world including ''X-Calibre'', ''Gambit and the X-Ternals'', ''Generation Next'', ''Astonishing X-Men'', ''Amazing X-Men'', ''Weapon X'', ''Factor X'', ''X-Man'' and ''X-Universe''. The event was bookended by two one shots, ''X-Men Alpha'' and ''X-Men Omega''. The storyline starts with Legion (David Haller), a psychotic mutant who traveled back in time to kill Magneto before he can commit various cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beast Boy
Garfield Mark Logan, better known as Beast Boy, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He has also gone under the alias Changeling. Created by writer Arnold Drake and artist Bob Brown, he is a shapeshifter who possesses the ability to metamorph into any animal he chooses. The character first appeared in ''The Doom Patrol'' #99 (November 1965) and is usually depicted as a member of the Doom Patrol and the Teen Titans. Beast Boy has appeared in numerous cartoon television shows and films, including as one of the Teen Titans in Cartoon Network's eponymous series, voiced by Greg Cipes. Gar Logan makes his live adaptation debut in the DC Universe and HBO Max series ''Titans'', played by Ryan Potter. Publication history The first DC Comics shapeshifter named Beast Boy, unrelated to Garfield Logan, first appeared in the '' Legion of Super-Heroes'' feature in '' Adventure Comics'' #324 (September 1964). He was one of the young super-heroes of the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
