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Necrosha
"Necrosha" is a 2009–10 comic book crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics featuring the X-Men family of characters. Publication history Necrosha had been slowly building in the pages of ''X-Force'' and began in earnest with the one-shot ''X-Necrosha'', released on October 28, 2009, and continued in ''X-Force'', ''New Mutants'', and '' X-Men: Legacy''. Plot synopsis Through her servant, Eli Bard, Selene, the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club, gains access to the Technarch transmode virus, which she uses to resurrect dead mutants. This resurrection is the beginning of her plan to become a goddess. Selene orders her minions to bring Destiny, one of the resurrected mutants, to her. Selene wants to know what her future holds; Destiny tells her she will achieve what she has set out to do, and is put back in her cell again. Destiny insists she needs to do something, that otherwise these events will end badly. Destiny is able to contact Blindfold in Utopia and asks the girl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selene (comics)
Selene Gallio is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. As a mutant and an enemy of the X-Men, she is often associated with the Hellfire Club's Inner Circle. Selene was portrayed by Kota Eberhardt in the 20th Century Fox ''X-Men'' film ''Dark Phoenix'' (2019). A character based on the Marvel Comics character was previously portrayed by Kate Beckinsale in the Sony Pictures ''Underworld'' film series (2003–2016). Publication history Selene first appeared in ''New Mutants'' #9 (November 1983), written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Sal Buscema. Fictional character biography Selene is the oldest known human mutant. Functionally immortal, her millennia-long life is attributed to her ability to drain the life essence from other beings to extend her own existence indefinitely. Her name derives from the ancient lunar goddess Selene, daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia. Claiming to have already been old when modern mankind was jus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thunderbird (John Proudstar)
Thunderbird (John Proudstar) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum, the character first appears in ''Giant-Size X-Men'' #1 (May 1975). Thunderbird was a short-lived member of the Second Genesis group of X-Men gathered together in this issue, as he died on their second mission. An Apache Native American and Human Mutant, John Proudstar possesses superhuman athletic ability. Since his death, the character has been temporarily brought back to life in the Necrosha and Chaos War storylines. His brother, James Proudstar, known first as Thunderbird, and then as Warpath, is also a mutant and X-Men with similar capabilities. In addition to his mainstream incarnations, Thunderbird has been depicted in other fictional universes. The most notable alternative version of the character is a member of the original Exiles team. In other media, Thunderbird is one of the main characters adapte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blink (comics)
Blink (Clarice Ferguson) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Joe Madureira, the character first appeared in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #317 (Oct. 1994). She belongs to the subspecies of humans called Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities. She was a member of the Generation X (comics), Generation X, X-Men and New Mutants. Her Age of Apocalypse counterpart is the leader of the Exiles (Marvel Comics), Exiles, a group tasked with correcting problems in various alternate worlds and divergent timelines in the Multiverse (Marvel Comics), Marvel Multiverse. Fan Bingbing portrays Clarice Fong / Blink in the film ''X-Men: Days of Future Past'' (2014). Jamie Chung plays a young version of Blink in the television series ''The Gifted (U.S. TV series), The Gifted'' (2017–2019). Publication history Created by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Joe Madureira, Blink first appeare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeb Wells
Zeb Wells is an American comic book writer known for his work at Marvel Comics, a television writer/director known for his work on the animated TV series ''Robot Chicken'', and the co-creator/showrunner of ''SuperMansion''. Career Wells is an Emmy and Annie Award-winning writer and actor for the TV show ''Robot Chicken'', including the Emmy-nominated '' Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode II''. He later directed the sixth and seventh seasons of Robot Chicken. Wells has written numerous titles like ''Heroes for Hire'' and '' Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways'' and various Spider-Man titles and in 2006 signed an exclusive contract with Marvel. He then wrote ''Venom: Dark Origin'' telling the origin of Eddie Brock and the Symbiote, as well as the '' Dark Reign: Elektra'' tie-in series. He wrote twenty of the first twenty-one issues of the third volume of ''New Mutants'', a series he launched with artist Diogenes Neves, including the crossover with Necrosha. Being published in para ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma Frost
Emma Grace Frost is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. The character first appeared in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #129 (Jan. 1980), and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne. Emma Frost, also known as the White Queen, has evolved from a supervillain and foe of the X-Men, to becoming a superhero, one of the X-Men's most central members and leaders. Frost belongs to a subspecies of humanity called mutants, born with superhuman abilities. She is an urbane telepath with a well-noted dry wit. Emma Frost has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful female heroes, being labelled as a femme fatale. The character appears in many adaptations of the X-Men properties, such as video games, animated programs, and she is portrayed by Tahyna Tozzi in the live-action film '' X-Men Origins: Wolverine'' (as Emma Frost Silverfox), and by January Jones in '' X ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny (Irene Adler)
Destiny (Irene Adler) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually those featuring the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne, the character first appeared in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #141 (Jan. 1981) as an adversary of the X-Men, though in various storylines she has functioned as an ally. She is married to fellow X-Men villain Mystique, and is known for being a prominent LGBT comic book character. Although blind, Destiny is a mutant precognitive able to accurately predict future events. Publication history Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne, the character first appeared in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #141 (Jan. 1981). As far back as 1981, Claremont had intended Destiny to be the lover of Brotherhood of Mutants teammate Mystique, and had originally intended for Destiny and Mystique to be Nightcrawler's biological parents, with Mystique taking the form of a man for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Mutants
The New Mutants are a group of fictional mutant superheroes 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, ... appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, generally in association with the X-Men. Originally depicted as the teenaged junior class at the X-Mansion, Xavier Institute, subsequent stories have depicted the characters as adult superheroes (in their eponymous series as well as in related titles such as X-Force and Avengers (comics), The Avengers) or as teachers and mentors to younger mutants. The team first appeared in ''The New Mutants (graphic novel), The New Mutants'' (September 1982) by Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod (comics), Bob McLeod, part of the ''Marvel Graphic Novel'' line (comics), line, followed by an ongoing series which ran from 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X-Force
X-Force is a fictional team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team first appeared in ''New Mutants#New Mutants Vol. 1, New Mutants'' #100 (April 1991) and soon afterwards was featured in its own series called ''X-Force (comic book), X-Force''. The group was originally a revamped version of the 1980s team, the New Mutants. X-Force's first leader was the Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutant Cable (comics), Cable. An offshoot of the X-Men, X-Force takes a more Militant (word), militant and aggressive approach towards its enemies compared to the X-Men. An alternate incarnation of X-Force appears in the 2018 film ''Deadpool 2'' as part of the X-Men (film series), ''X-Men'' film series. A planned X-Force film adaption by 20th Century Fox was in production, but it was cancelled after Disney acquired 20th Century Fox. Publication history Publication The ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caliban (comics)
Caliban is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #148 (Aug. 1981), by writer Chris Claremont and artist Dave Cockrum. A mutant with the ability to sense other mutants, he was originally a member of the Morlocks. He was also a member of the X-Factor, X-Men, X-Force and The 198. He was chosen twice by Apocalypse as one of the Horsemen of Apocalypse, first as Death and the second time as Pestilence, and Apocalypse also enhanced his superpowers through genetic manipulation. The character was portrayed in film by Tómas Lemarquis in '' X-Men: Apocalypse'' (2016) and his older version by Stephen Merchant in ''Logan'' (2017). Publication history Caliban's first appearance was in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #148 (Aug. 1981), written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Dave Cockrum. Fictional character biography He is born an albino mutant with a pale complexion and large yellow eyes. At some point in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senyaka
Sabra Sabreclaw Sabreclaw is a character in the MC2 universe who first appeared in '' J2'' #8 (May 1999). He is the half-brother of Wild Thing and the son of Wolverine. The character has claws (similar to Sabretooth), a healing factor, enhanced physical capabilities, and a temper (similar to Wolverine). His healing factor allows him to rapidly regenerate damaged or destroyed areas of his cellular structure and affords him virtual immunity to poisons and most drugs, as well as enhanced resistance to diseases. He has superhuman strength, naturally sharp fangs, and claws reinforced with adamantium sheaths. Sabretooth Gwenny Lou Sabuki Gwendolyne "Gwenny" Lou Sabuki was the second Golden Girl introduced by Marvel. She made her first appearance in 1978, but her World War II-era character predates the post-war Golden Girl, Betsy Ross. Created by writer Roy Thomas and penciller Frank Robbins in the Retcon series ''The Invaders'' #26 (March 1978), she had appeared, sans power, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Techno-organic Virus
A techno-organic virus (T-O virus) is a fictional virus appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. In the comics, the T-O virus transforms organic material into techno-organic material, which resembles both machinery and living tissue. All techno-organic cells function like independent machines and carry both the virus and all information on their carriers, including memories and appearance. In the lore, this allows a damaged techno-organic being to rebuild itself from a single cell. Marvel Universe varieties of this virus include the Transmode Virus carried by the Technarchy and Apocalypse's variant created or discovered by the fictional supervillain Apocalypse. Transmode virus Characteristics The fictional Transmode virus is used by members of the Technarchy in Marvel Comics to turn other beings into techno-organic beings. The Technarchy can then feed upon the infected beings and drain their energy (visible as lights flowing through the infected creature). Once ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Carey (British Writer)
Mike Carey (born 1959), also known by his pen name M. R. Carey, is a British writer of comic books, novels and films, whose credits include the long-running ''The Sandman'' spin-off series ''Lucifer'', a three-year stint on ''Hellblazer'', as well as his creator-owned titles '' Crossing Midnight'' and '' The Unwritten'' for DC Comics' Vertigo imprint, a lengthy run on Marvel's ''X-Men'', the 2014 novel ''The Girl with All the Gifts'' and its 2016 film adaptation. Early life and career Carey was born in Liverpool, England, in 1959. He describes his young self as "one of those ominously quiet kids... holived so much inside my own head I only had vestigial limbs". As a child, he maintained an interest in comics, writing and drawing primitive stories to entertain his younger brother. He studied English at St Peter's College, Oxford and, upon graduation, became a teacher. He taught for 15 years before moving on to writing comics. Writing career After a series of one-off jobs for ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
