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Mr. Nobody (comics)
Mr. Nobody (Eric Morden) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is the founder of the Brotherhood of Dada and an enemy of the Doom Patrol. Introduced as Morden in ''Doom Patrol'' #86 (March 1964), the character was re-envisioned as Mr. Nobody for ''Doom Patrol'' vol. 2 #26 (September 1989). Mr. Nobody made his first live adaptation and was part of the main cast of the first season of the ''Doom Patrol'' television series on DC Universe, portrayed by Alan Tudyk. Fictional character biography Mr. Nobody's real name is Eric Morden. He appeared in one issue of the original series (''Doom Patrol'' #86) as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil. In this appearance, he steals Rog, a robot designed by the Chief for lunar exploration. When Grant Morrison reintroduced Morden in ''Doom Patrol'' vol. 2 #26, he provided a back story to explain Morden's absence. Former Brotherhood of Evil teammates the Brain and Monsieur Mallah had promised to kill Morden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. (doing business as DC) is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, with their first comic under the DC banner being published in 1937. The majority of its publications take place within the fictional DC Universe and feature numerous culturally iconic heroic characters, such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and Cyborg. It is widely known for some of the most famous and recognizable teams including the Justice League, the Justice Society of America, the Suicide Squad, and the Teen Titans. The universe also features a large number of well-known supervillains such as the Joker, Lex Luthor, the Cheetah, the Reverse-Flash, Black Manta, Sinestro, and Darkseid. The company has published non-DC Universe-related material, including ''Watchmen'', '' V for Vendetta'', '' Fables'' and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanity
Sanity (from la, sāntā) refers to the soundness, rationality, and health of the human mind, as opposed to insanity. A person is sane if they are rational. In modern society, the term has become exclusively synonymous with ''compos mentis'' ( la, compos, having mastery of, and la, mentis, mind), in contrast with ''non compos mentis'', or insanity, meaning troubled conscience. A sane mind is nowadays considered healthy both from its analytical - once called ''rational'' - and emotional aspects. According to the writer G. K. Chesterton, sanity involves wholeness, whereas insanity implies narrowness and brokenness. Psychiatry and psychology Alfred Korzybski proposed a theory of sanity in his general semantics. He believed sanity was tied to the logical reasoning about and comprehension of what is going on in the world. He imposed this notion in a map-territory analogy: "A map ''is not'' the territory it represents, but, if correct, it has a 'similar structure' to the territory ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metahuman
In DC Comics' DC Universe, a metahuman is a human with superpowers. The term is roughly synonymous with both ''mutant'' and ''mutate'' in the Marvel Universe and '' posthuman'' in the Wildstorm and Ultimate Marvel Universes. In DC Comics, the term is used loosely in most instances to refer to any human-like being with extranormal powers and abilities, either cosmic, mutant, science, mystic, skill or tech in nature. A significant portion of these are normal human beings born with a genetic variant called the "metagene", which causes them to gain powers and abilities during freak accidents or times of intense psychological distress. The term was first used as a reference to superheroes in 1986 by author George R. R. Martin, first in the ''Superworld'' role playing system, and then later in his ''Wild Cards'' series of novels. DC Comics The term was first used by a fictitious race of extraterrestrials known as the Dominators when they appeared in DC Comics' ''Invasion!'' mini-seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeffrey Combs
Jeffrey Alan Combs (born September 9, 1954) is an American actor. He is known for starring in horror films, such as ''Re-Animator'', and appearances playing a number of characters in the ''Star Trek'' and the DC animated universe television franchises. Early life Combs was born in Oxnard, California, the fifth of nine children born to Jean Owens (formerly Sullins; 1921–1986) and Eugene "Gene" Combs (1922–1999), and raised in Lompoc. Both of his parents were from the Ozarks region of Arkansas. A graduate of Lompoc High School, as a senior, Combs played the lead role of Captain Fisby in a stage production of '' The Teahouse of the August Moon''. Combs then attended Santa Maria's Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, and later developed his acting skills in the Professional Actor's Training Program at the University of Washington. In 1980, after spending several years performing in playhouses on the West Coast, Combs moved to Los Angeles. He landed his first role in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DC Nation Shorts
''DC Nation Shorts'' are animated shorts featuring characters from DC Comics that aired in a series on Cartoon Network on Saturdays at 10/9c. Production On March 3, 2012, the shorts premiered as part of the '' DC Nation'' block, produced by Warner Bros. Animation. They are aired alongside '' Green Lantern: The Animated Series'' and ''Young Justice'', as well as with ''Beware the Batman'' and ''Teen Titans Go!'' in 2013. On June 8, 2012, Cartoon Network announced that it would revive the ''Teen Titans'' animated series as ''Teen Titans Go!'', based on the New Teen Titans shorts. Despite having one Cartoon Network / Warner Bros. Animation short, ''Swaroop'' (aired during '' The Big Pick'' contest), ''DC Nation Shorts'' was the first and only Cartoon Network original series co-produced by DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation. In 2011, Sam Register promised new content every week on the block in addition to the shorts: "...whether that's a new show or an interstitial or a shor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perry Como
Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como (; May 18, 1912 – May 12, 2001) was an Italian-American singer, actor and television personality. During a career spanning more than half a century, he recorded exclusively for RCA Victor for 44 years, after signing with the label in 1943. He recorded primarily vocal pop and was renowned for recordings in the intimate, easy-listening genre pioneered by multi-media star Bing Crosby. "Mr. C.", as he was nicknamed, sold millions of records and pioneered a weekly musical variety television show. His weekly television shows and seasonal specials were broadcast throughout the world. In the official RCA Records Billboard (magazine), ''Billboard'' magazine memorial, his life was summed up in these few words: "50 years of music and a life well lived. An example to all." Como received five Emmy Award, Emmys from 1955 to 1959, and a Christopher Award in 1956. He also shared a Peabody Award with good friend Jackie Gleason in 1956. He received a Kennedy Cente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mento (comics)
Mento is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Mento appeared in his first live adaptation on the first season of the ''Doom Patrol'' television series for DC Universe played by Will Kemp and Dave Bielawski. Publication history Mento first appeared in ''Doom Patrol'' #91 (November 1964) and was created by Arnold Drake and Bruno Premiani. Fictional character biography Steve Dayton, the world's fifth richest man, builds a helmet to enhance his mental abilities and calls himself Mento. This is an attempt on Dayton's part to impress Elasti-Girl (a.k.a. Rita Farr) of the Doom Patrol. Although his arrogant manner annoys the male field members of the team, he is successful, and in ''Doom Patrol'' #104 (June 1966), Mento and Elasti-Girl are married. They soon adopt Beast Boy (aka Garfield Logan). After Elasti-Girl's death, Mento becomes involved in the hunt for her killers, General Zahl and Madame Rouge. In ''Swamp Thing'' (vol. 2) #49-50 (June-July 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celsius (comics)
Celsius is a superhero in the DC Comics series ''Doom Patrol''. She first appeared in ''Showcase'' #94 (September 1977), and was created by Paul Kupperberg and Joe Staton. She is among the very few superheroes of Indian heritage, and may be the first ever such hero created by DC Comics. Celsius appeared in her first live adaptation on the first season of the ''Doom Patrol'' television series for DC Universe played by Jasmine Kaur and Madhur Jaffrey. Background and creation Celsius was created for the new, rebooted Doom Patrol which debuted in ''Showcase'' #94-96. Inspired by Len Wein and Dave Cockrum's "New X-Men", writer Paul Kupperberg wanted to have some heroes of different nationalities in the group. Artist Joe Staton used photos from '' National Geographic'' articles about India as the model for Celsius. Fictional character biography Arani Desai was born in India into a life of wealth and privilege. Her mother died while giving birth to her. She possessed an excellent inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhea Jones
J.A.K.E. 1 J.A.K.E. 2 J'onn J'onzz Jack Jack of Clubs Jack of Fire Jack O'Lantern Jack the Ripper Jackal Jackhammer Jaclyn Jade Jacob Ashe Jakeem Thunder Java Java is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Java is the Neanderthal servant of Simon Stagg. He was first discovered by fortune hunter Rex Mason and revived by the scientific wizardry of Stagg Enterprises. Java was present the day that Mason discovered the Orb of Ra inside the pyramid of Ahk-Ton in Egypt. The Orb was responsible for transforming Rex Mason into the metamorphae known as Metamorpho the Element Man after Java knocked out Rex Mason in the presence of it.''Metamorpho'' (vol. 2) #1. DC Comics. For years, Java lusted after Simon's daughter Sapphire Stagg, but was unable to win her heart because she was in love with Metamorpho. This bred a bitter rivalry between the two; one that persisted for many years. Java even risked his life once to save ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny The Street
Danny the Street is a fictional character appearing in comics of the DC Universe. Danny is a living and sentient piece of urban geography who can magically and seamlessly place himself in any urban landscape at will without any disruption to his surroundings. He can freely interact with any other sapient being through various forms of visual printing within his proximity. The character was created by Grant Morrison and Richard Case and first appeared in ''Doom Patrol'' #35 (August 1990).''Doom Patrol'' (vol. 2) #35 (August 1990) Morrison's character was described as a transvestite male — a street with macho establishments like a gun shop, a hardware store and an Army/Navy store, but elaborately decorated with frills, flowers and fairy lights. Danny communicated through text on signs, in a "camp" lingo studded with Polari phrases. His name is a pun on drag queen Danny La Rue, as is French for 'the street'. This has been discussed as part of Morrison's intention to "deconstruct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yankee Doodle Dandy (comics)
Yankee Doodle Dandy Yankee Doodle Dandy (real name John Dandy) is a DC Comics character introduced in January 1992 in ''Doom Patrol'', Vol. 2, #51. The character was first devised for ''Showcase (comics), Showcase'' by Bob Oksner in 1964 but the art did not appear until 28 years had passed. This hero's name is based upon the song "Yankee Doodle". He is the second DC character named from the song, the first being Yankee Poodle (aka Earth-C's Rova Barkitt) who was part of the Zoo Crew encountered in ''New Teen Titans'' #16 in February 1982. John at one point steals the formula for "pseudoderm" (used in Question (comics), the Question's mask) from its inventor, Aristotle Rodor. Yellow Lantern Yellow Peri Yellowjacket Yo-Yo Yo-Yo is a name used by two characters in the DC Universe. ''Flashpoint'' Yo-Yo The original was a clown-like henchman of the Joker (character), Joker who first appeared during the ''Flashpoint'' timeline; she was created by Geoff Johns and A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Hofmann
Albert Hofmann (11 January 1906 – 29 April 2008) was a Swiss chemist known for being the first to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Hofmann's team also isolated, named and synthesized the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. He authored more than 100 scientific articles and numerous books, including ''LSD: Mein Sorgenkind'' (''LSD: My Problem Child''). In 2007, he shared first place with Tim Berners-Lee on a list of the 100 greatest living geniuses published by ''The Daily Telegraph'' newspaper. Early life and education Albert Hofmann was born in Baden, Switzerland, on 11 January 1906. He was the first of four children to factory toolmaker Adolf Hofmann and Elisabeth ( Schenk) and was baptized Protestant. When his father became ill, Hofmann obtained a position as a commercial apprentice in concurrence with his studies. At age 20, Hofmann began his chemistry degree at the University of Zü ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
