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Night People (comics)
Demolition Man (Dennis Dunphy), also known as D-Man, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Dennis Dunphy first appeared in '' The Thing'' #28 (October 1985) and was created by Mike Carlin and Ron Wilson. He first appeared as Demolition-Man in ''Captain America'' #328 (April 1987). Fictional character biography Dennis Dunphy was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dennis becomes an aspiring athlete who receives the strength augmentation treatments offered by Power Broker, Inc. Finding himself too strong now for normal sports, he becomes a professional wrestler and member of the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation (UCWF) along with other superheroes and supervillains such as the Beyonder, the Thing, and Screaming Mimi. He refuses to throw a fight with the Thing, and is defeated. The Puppet Master later mentally compels him to attack the Thing. Dunphy refuses the Power Broker's order to help kill Ms. Marvel. He re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thing (comics)
Benjamin Jacob Grimm, also known as The Thing, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a founding member of the Fantastic Four. The Thing was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and he first appeared in ''The Fantastic Four'' #1 (cover-dated Nov. 1961). Known for his trademark rocky appearance, he has superhuman strength, a sense of humor, and the battle cry "It's clobberin' time!" Thing's speech patterns are loosely based on those of Jimmy Durante. Michael Bailey Smith played Ben Grimm in his human form, while Carl Ciarfalio played the Thing in ''The Fantastic Four'' film from 1994, Michael Chiklis portrayed the Thing in the 2005 film ''Fantastic Four'' and its 2007 sequel '' Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer''. Jamie Bell acted the part in ''Fantastic Four'' (2015). Publication history Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ''The Fantastic Four'' #1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharon Ventura
Sharon Ventura, also known as She-Thing, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She has used the pseudonym Ms. Marvel and has served as a member of the Fantastic Four and the female wrestlers known as the Grapplers. Publication history Created by Mike Carlin and Ron Wilson, the character first appeared in ''Thing'' #27 (September 1985). Fictional character biography Sharon Ventura met Thing at the time when he was involved with the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation (UCWF). Inspired by him, she signed up for the Power Broker's program in order to have her strength augmented and join the UCWF. The Power Broker (actually Curtiss Jackson), employed Dr. Karl Malus to create super-powered wrestlers for his competitions. Sharon was unaware of the criminal activities of Jackson or Malus. While boosting their subjects' strength, the pair addicted the subjects to a drug, ensuring their obedience. It has been implied that she was raped ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serpent Society
The Serpent Society is an organization of snake-themed supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The society is a continuation of the original group the Serpent Squad and was later changed into Serpent Solutions. The Serpent Society first appeared in ''Captain America'' #310 (October 1985) and was created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Paul Neary. Serpent Solutions first appeared in '' Captain America: Sam Wilson'' #1 by writer Nick Spencer and artist Daniel Acuña. The Serpent Society was formed by Sidewinder as he gathered a number of villains with snake-themed powers. The group was organized more like a supervillain labor union, with the members providing protection for each other, sharing profits, etc. The Society took jobs for criminal organizations such as HYDRA, the Maggia, the Kingpin, and A.I.M. Some of these jobs brought the Serpent Society into conflict with Captain America and his partners. At one point, the Viper took control ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slither (comics)
The Resistants, also known as Mutant Force, are a supervillain group appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They were originally the second incarnation of the Brotherhood of Mutants, but have become completely independent of the other incarnations of that group. They were originally gathered by Magneto. Fictional team history The mutant Magneto was the founder of the original Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. Over the years, the original Brotherhood had disbanded, so Magneto decided to create a new Brotherhood. He recruited five young mutants and trained them to become the new Brotherhood. The five mutants were sent to capture Mister One, a mutant who was small enough to enter and operate a miniature spacecraft Magneto had discovered. Their plans were foiled by Captain America and Magneto left the team. Their next employer, the Mandrill, renamed the team Mutant Force, a name they would commonly be associated with. As Mutant Force the team repeatedly came into c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anaconda (comics)
Anaconda (Blanche Sitznski) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She has generally been associated with the Serpent Society, often as a foe of Captain America. Sitznski was given her superhuman abilities by the Roxxon corporation, giving her the codename Anaconda due to her powerful, adamantium-enhanced arms which she uses to constrain or crush her opponents. Her first appearance was as part of the Serpent Squad, when they tried to retrieve the Serpent Crown only to be thwarted by Thing, Stingray and Triton. She later became a core member of Sidewinder's Serpent Squad and remained a member when they became the Serpent Society. Publication history Anaconda was created by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio and first appeared in '' Marvel Two-in-One'' #64 in June 1980. The character received biographical entries in ''The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' #1 (1983), ''The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition'' #1 ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary MacPherran
Titania (Mary MacPherran) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by then-Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter and introduced in the 1984 crossover limited series ''Secret Wars,'' Titania has since then become a rival of She-Hulk, and has also been a member of several incarnations of the Masters of Evil and the Frightful Four. Originally a supervillain, in later years, she has reformed into more of an antihero. MacPherran is the second Marvel supervillainess to use the name. The first Titania (Davida DaVito) was a female wrestler and member of the Grapplers who was murdered by the Scourge of the Underworld. Upon DaVito's resurrection, her powers were expanded and she took the name Lascivious, as MacPherran had become much more strongly identified with the name Titania. Titania has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful female antiheroes, being labelled as one of She-Hulk's greatest rivals. Titania made her li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famine (comics)
The Horsemen of Apocalypse are a team of supervillain characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The Horsemen of Apocalypse are first mentioned in ''X-Factor'' #10 (Nov. 1986), and make their full appearance in ''X-Factor'' #15 (April 1987) where they were created by writer Louise Simonson and artist Walt Simonson. The first comic-book characters of this name were an unrelated team of aliens from the race known as the Axi-Tun that attacked Earth in ancient and modern times. They appeared in ''Giant Size Fantastic Four'' #3 (Nov. 1974). Fictional biography The group consists of four individuals (usually mutants) that have been genetically altered and mentally conditioned to serve the ancient mutant, Apocalypse, either willingly or forcibly. They are enhanced or endowed with new abilities, and are always given the same titles based upon the biblical Four Horsemen Death, Famine, Pestilence (replacing the biblical Conquest), and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serpent Squad
The Serpent Squad is a fictional mercenary group composed of snake-themed criminals appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Most often antagonists of Captain America, the roster has changed through various incarnations. Publication history The original team first appeared in '' Captain America'' #163, and was created by Steve Englehart. Fictional group history The Serpent Squad was founded by the original Viper after escaping prison with his brother, the Eel, and Cobra. Their plot involved ruining Captain America's reputation using false advertisements. Captain America soon caught on to their scheme, and along with the Falcon defeated the trio and sent them back to prison. Madame Hydra later assassinated the original Viper and took his alias. She then reunited the Serpent Squad, urging the Eel to avenge his brother's death. At this time, Princess Python joined the group. Cobra was not willing to serve Viper and challenged her to a battle, but he wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vagabond (comics)
Vagabond Vagabond (real name Priscilla Lyons) is the former partner & girlfriend of Jack Monroe (comics), Nomad (Jack Monroe). She prevented Black Racer's assassination attempt on Sidewinder (character), Sidewinder. She thwarted and captured Dr. Karl Malus during his attempt to take over Power Broker, Inc. She was recruited and trained by the Scourge organization; during her training she had a change of heart and decided to help the U.S. Agent shut down the Scourge organization. Later she was being considered as a potential recruit for the Avengers: The Initiative, Initiative program, according to ''Civil War: Battle Damage Report''. Other versions of Vagabond Vagabond (real name Pat Murphy) is a superhero, a police officer who dressed as a homeless man, who appeared in ''U.S.A. Comics'' #2-4. Vakume Valkin Valkyrie Brunnhilde Samantha Parrington Barbara Norris Vamp Vamp is a Corporation (comics), Corporation agent in the Marvel Universe. The character, created by Roy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nomad (comics)
Nomad is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Nomad name and costume were created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Sal Buscema as an alternate identity for the original Captain America, Steve Rogers, in ''Captain America'' #180 (December 1974). The identity was revived by writer J. M. DeMatteis for a minor character named Edward Ferbel in ''Captain America'' #261-263 (September - November 1981). The same writer later gave the title to its best known claimant Jack Monroe in ''Captain America'' #282 (June 1983). Other claimants of the code name are Rikki Barnes and Steve Rogers's adopted son Ian Rogers. Steve Rogers The original Nomad is an alternate identity that Steve Rogers adopts after he abandons the Captain America costume and title. In ''Captain America'' #180 (December 1974) Rogers becomes disillusioned with the United States government, when he discovers that a high ranking government official ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falcon (comics)
Falcon (Samuel Thomas "Sam" Wilson) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was introduced by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Gene Colan in ''Captain America (comic book), Captain America'' #117 (Sept. 1969), and was the first Black American superhero in mainstream comic books. Samuel Wilson, or known as his superhero alias ''Falcon'', uses mechanical wings to fly, defend, and attack. He also has limited telepathic and empathic control over birds. After Steve Rogers retires, Wilson becomes Captain America in ''All-New Captain America'' #1 (Jan. 2015) and leader of the Avengers (comics), Avengers. Wilson's deceased nephew was the Hulk, Incredible Hulk's sometime-sidekick Jim Wilson (comics), Jim Wilson, one of the first openly HIV-positive comic-book characters. Jim Wilson's father Gideon Wilson would go on to join the Gamma Corps. Wilson as Falcon and Captain America has made several media appearances, including in the Marvel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commission On Superhuman Activities
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] |