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Ned Leeds (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Edward "Ned" Leeds is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. A supporting character in stories featuring the superhero Spider-Man, he has been a reporter for the ''Daily Bugle'', and the abusive husband of Betty Brant. Leeds is the first character to take on the Hobgoblin mantle as a supervillain; ten years following his assassination, he is retroactively established to have been willingly brainwashed to serve as a stand-in for Roderick Kingsley and his brother Daniel Kingsley, the true first Hobgoblins and masterminds, and killed before he could give them up to the authorities for a lesser sentence, and as such the third Hobgoblin: prior to this, from 1987 to 1997, Ned was originally depicted as having been the true identity of the first Hobgoblin. The character was revived in a 2018–2021 storyline where he was revealed to have been a willing Hobgoblin, faking his death to seek revenge on the Foreigner for having attempted to kil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Romita Jr
John Salvatore Romita (; born August 17, 1956), known professionally as John Romita Jr., is an American comics artist best known for his extensive work for Marvel Comics from the 1970s to the 2010s. He is the son of artist John Romita Sr. Early life John Romita Jr. is the son of Virginia (Bruno) and comic book artist John Romita Sr., one of the signature ''Spider-Man'' artists since the 1960s. He studied advertising art and design at Farmingdale State College in East Farmingdale, New York, graduating in 1976. Career Romita Jr.'s first contribution to Marvel Comics was at the age of 13 with the creation of the Prowler in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #78 (Nov. 1969). Romita Jr. began his career at Marvel UK, doing sketches for covers of reprints. His American debut was with a six-page story entitled "Chaos at the Coffee Bean!" in ''The Amazing Spider-Man Annual'' #11 (1977). Romita's early popularity began with his run on ''Iron Man'' with writer David Michelinie and artist Bob La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Assassination
Assassination is the murder of a prominent or important person, such as a head of state, head of government, politician, world leader, member of a royal family or CEO. The murder of a celebrity, activist, or artist, though they may not have a direct role in matters of the state, may also sometimes be considered an assassination. An assassination may be prompted by political and military motives, or done for financial gain, to avenge a grievance, from a desire to acquire fame or notoriety, or because of a military, security, insurgent or secret police group's command to carry out the assassination. Acts of assassination have been performed since ancient times. A person who carries out an assassination is called an assassin or hitman. Etymology The word ''assassin'' may be derived from '' asasiyyin'' (Arabic: أَسَاسِيِّين, ʾasāsiyyīn) from أَسَاس (ʾasās, "foundation, basis") + ـِيّ (-iyy), meaning "people who are faithful to the fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacob Batalon
Jacob Batalon (; born October 9, 1996) is an American actor. Batalon achieved international recognition playing Ned Leeds in five Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films, beginning with '' Spider-Man: Homecoming'' (2017). Cameos in '' Avengers: Infinity War'' (2018) and '' Avengers: Endgame'' (2019), and in '' Spider-Man: Far From Home'' (2019) and '' Spider-Man: No Way Home'' (2021). He also played keon in the Netflix film '' Let it Snow'' (2019). Early life Jacob Batalon was born on October 9, 1996, in Hawaii, to Filipino parents. Batalon has seven half-siblings: a brother and a sister from his mother, and three brothers and two sisters from his father. Upon graduating from the private Catholic school St. Anthony's School, he went to Damien Memorial School, then Batalon attended Kapi'olani Community College to study music theory, but later dropped out. He then took a two-year program to study acting at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Career Batalon made hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 In Comics
This is a list of comics-related events in 2022. It includes any relevant comics-related events, deaths of notable comics-related people, conventions and first issues by title. Events January * January 15: Original artwork of ''Spider-Man'''s first appearance in his black costume, by Mike Zeck, is auctioned at Heritage Auctions for a record-breaking US $3.36 million. * January 27: ** In Belgium new passports are distributed, featuring imagery from famous Belgian comics inside. ** A school board in Tennessee bans Art Spiegelman's ''Maus'' from its classrooms, which they claim is because it contains some nudity and eight curse words. The ban causes global outrage and sales of ''Maus'' rise. March * March 8: In the British comic magazine The Beano, the gag comic series ''Stevie Star'', ''Mahira of the Match'' and ''Sketch Khad'', by Andy Fanton, make their debut. In June, the protagonists of these series, namely Stevie Star, Mahira and Khadija, join the cast of ''The Bash ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pregnancy
Pregnancy is the time during which one or more offspring develops ( gestates) inside a woman's uterus (womb). A multiple pregnancy involves more than one offspring, such as with twins. Pregnancy usually occurs by sexual intercourse, but can also occur through assisted reproductive technology procedures. A pregnancy may end in a live birth, a miscarriage, an induced abortion, or a stillbirth. Childbirth typically occurs around 40 weeks from the start of the last menstrual period (LMP), a span known as the gestational age. This is just over nine months. Counting by fertilization age, the length is about 38 weeks. Pregnancy is "the presence of an implanted human embryo or fetus in the uterus"; implantation occurs on average 8–9 days after fertilization. An '' embryo'' is the term for the developing offspring during the first seven weeks following implantation (i.e. ten weeks' gestational age), after which the term '' fetus'' is used until birth. Sig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foreigner (character)
The Foreigner is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was formerly married to Silver Sable. The Foreigner is a mercenary and assassin. Although he has no superhuman abilities, he has trained his body to be in absolute peak physical condition, is among the greatest martial arts practitioners in the Marvel Universe, and as a professional assassin, who has evaded detection by various international law enforcement agencies, is highly intelligent. He is often depicted as being exceedingly competent. Publication history Writer Peter David created the Foreigner as a master assassin character to be a nemesis for Spider-Man. According to David, the character was designed to bear a strong resemblance to Patrick McGoohan.David, Peter"Weird, Twisted, Reasonably True Comic Book Stories" peterdavid.net. November 11, 2011. Reprinted from "But I Digress..." ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1169 (April 12, 1996). The character's voice was first heard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 In Comics
This is a list of comics-related events in 2021. It includes any relevant comics-related events, deaths of notable comics-related people, conventions and first issues by title. Events January * January 15: A rejected ''Tintin'' cover for the album '' The Blue Lotus'' is auctioned and sold for the record prize of 3.2 million euros (2.8. million British pounds). February * February 18: The ''Tintin'' shop in Lissabon, Portugal, is forced to close its doors forever, because of the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown measures. March * March 4: Japanese publisher Kodansha prints a 15-meter (49-foot) tall version of an ''Attack on Titan'' album. It breaks a record as the largest comic book of all time. * March 8: ** Hergé's estate, Moulinsart, sues artist Xavier Marabout for copyright infringement, since he uses ''The Adventures of Tintin'' characters in his paintings. He later wins his case. ** 87-year-old comic artist José Delbo sells Wonder Woman artwork as a non-fungible token for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 In Comics
This is a list of comics-related events in 2018. It includes any relevant comics-related events, deaths of notable comics-related people, conventions and first issues by title. Events February * February 3: The final episode of Bud Grace's ''Piranha Club'' is published. * February 13: A legal declaration on behalf of Stan Lee's attorney Tom Lallas accuses Lee's daughter, Joan Celia Lee, and attorneys Jerry Olivarez, Keya Morgan and Kirk Schenck of "continuing attempts to control Lee's life and exercise undue influence over his property, assets and business affairs." In April Lee is however filmed denying the accusations, yet confirming that he signed the statement, despite not being able to properly read it due to macular degeneration. * February 16: Stan Lee's tour manager, Max Anderson, is removed by the police for aggressive behaviour towards Lee. The report is filed by Keya Morgan and denied by Anderson. * February 18: Guy Gilchrist quits drawing '' Nancy'' after continu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 In Comics
Events * Publisher Blatant Comics founded by Chris Crosby and Bobby Crosby. * WildStorm established the Cliffhanger imprint. January * January 22: In ''Topolino'' the ''Mickey Mouse'' story ''Chief Casey's Longest Night,'' by Tito Faraci and Giorgio Cavazzano is published, which marks the debut of Brick Boulder. * Specific date in January unknown: Peter van Straaten wins his second ''Inktspotprijs'' for ''Best Political Cartoon''. March * March 22: The final episode of Steve Dowling's '' Garth'' is published. * The final episode of Daniel Clowes' '' Ghost World'' is prepublished in '' Eightball''. In the same issue Clowes publishes his essay '' Modern Cartoonist''. April * April 1: Tony Barbieri and Bill Wray's '' Monroe'' makes its debut in the 356th issue of '' Mad''. It will run until 2010, albeit with a different artist from 2006 on: Tom Fowler. * Comic strip '' Cigarman'' begins publication in ''Smoke Magazine'' * Marvel cancels '' The Punisher'' (1995 series) with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987 In Comics
Events and publications Year overall * Independent publishers continue to enter the comics arena, including Amazing, CFW Enterprises, Imperial Comics, Matrix Graphic Series, New Comics Group, and Rebel Studios. Conversely, ACE Comics, Mad Dog Graphics, Silverwolf Comics, Solson Publications, Spotlight Comics, and Wonder Comics all cease publishing. * Formation of the Independent Comic Publishers Association (ICPA), to promote excellence in and further public awareness of this growing segment of the comic book industry. The appearance of the ICPA logo on a comic is meant as a symbol of quality in the small press, black-and-white market. * DC Comics reboots three of its core characters and titles, with the introduction of ''The Flash'' vol. 2, ''Superman'' vol. 2, and ''Wonder Woman'' vol. 2. * The "British Invasion" begins. Following the success of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' ''Watchmen'', DC Comics recruits British creators such as Alan Grant, Cam Kennedy, David Ll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mastermind
Mastermind, Master Mind or The Mastermind may refer to: Fictional characters * Mastermind (Jason Wyngarde), a fictional supervillain in Marvel Comics, a title also held by his daughters: ** Martinique Jason, the first daughter and successor of the Mastermind. ** Lady Mastermind, the second daughter and successor of the Mastermind. * Mastermind (computer), a character in Marvel Comics' ''Captain Britain''. * Mastermind, an enemy of the Challengers of the Unknown in DC Comics. * The Mastermind, a title for the main antagonists of each game of the ''Danganronpa'' series. Literature * "Master Mind" (comics), a comic strip in British comic ''Buster'' * '' Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes'', a 2013 non-fiction book by Maria Konnikova * ''Masterminds'', a novel series by Gordon Korman Film and TV Films * ''Master Minds'' (1949 film), a 1949 American comedy film in The Bowery Boys series * ''Mastermind'' (1976 film), a Charlie Chan spoof feature film, released in 1976 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roderick Kingsley
Roderick Kingsley is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally created by Roger Stern and Mike Zeck for '' Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man'' #43 (June 1980), the character was later brought back in the 1997 storyline '' Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives'', in which he was revealed as the first and most prominent incarnation of the supervillain Hobgoblin, created by Stern and John Romita Jr. in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #238 (March 1983), and previously revealed to be the assassinated Ned Leeds in 1987, the latter being retroactively revealed to have been a brainwashed patsy manipulated by Kingsley over the course of the ''Hobgoblin Lives'' storyline. A conniving fashion designer in New York City, Kingsley gained access to one of Norman Osborn's lairs that housed the Green Goblin's equipment. Kingsley upgraded the inventions and perfected the Goblin formula, which enhanced his physical abilities and intellect without insan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
