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Phalanx (comics)
The Phalanx are a fictional cybernetic species appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They have come in conflict with the X-Men as well as other groups on several occasions. They form a hive mind, linking each member by a telepathic system. Publication history The Phalanx were co-created by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Joe Madureira but owe much in concept and appearance to the original Technarchy (by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bill Sienkiewicz). Although appearing in prototype variations in earlier issues, the Phalanx first appeared in their full form in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #312 (May 1994). Fictional biography Origins While their true origins are still unclear, Phalanx were thought to be formed when organic lifeforms are infected with the Technarchy's techno-organic transmode virus, but, in fact, they are actually an artificial intelligence that operates on a galactic scale, and they have total control of a host galaxy. The Phalanx were apparen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Perkins
Mike Perkins is a British comic book artist known for his inking work and full art duties on comic books such as ''Captain America'', ''Ruse'' and Stephen King's ''The Stand''. Career Mike Perkins began drawing at a very early age. After attending the Bournville College of Art, Birmingham, England he set himself up as a self-employed artist and pursued work in comics. As well as illustrating children's books and educational literature, Perkin's career has encompassed computer game design, album covers and business-centered graphic design, although it is probably for his comic book work that he is more widely known. Perkins' early professional work included work for the British anthology '' 2000 AD'', Marvel UK, Ginn Publishing, Dorling Kindersley and Oxford University Press. This led to further work in the American market with both DC Comics and Caliber Comics; where he worked on ''Kilroy is Here'', ''Black Mist'', ''Amongst The Stars'', ''Negative Burn'', ''St. Germaine'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prototype
A prototype is an early sample, model, or release of a product built to test a concept or process. It is a term used in a variety of contexts, including semantics, design, electronics, and Software prototyping, software programming. A prototype is generally used to evaluate a new design to enhance precision by system analysts and users. Prototyping serves to provide specifications for a real, working system rather than a theoretical one. In some design workflow models, creating a prototype (a process sometimes called materialization) is the step between the Formal specification, formalization and the evaluation of an idea. A prototype can also mean a typical example of something such as in the use of the derivation 'prototypical'. This is a useful term in identifying objects, behaviours and concepts which are considered the accepted norm and is analogous with terms such as stereotypes and archetypes. The word ''wikt:prototype, prototype'' derives from the Greek language, Greek ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banshee (comics)
Banshee (Sean Cassidy) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with the X-Men. Created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Werner Roth, the character first appeared in ''X-Men'' #28 (Jan. 1967). An Irish mutant, Banshee possesses a "sonic scream", capable of harming enemies’ auditory systems and causing physical vibrations. He is named after the banshee, a legendary female spirit from Irish mythology, (Bean SĂ, literally Fairy Woman), said to possess a haunting cry. A former Interpol agent and NYPD police officer, Banshee was always a decade older than most of the X-Men and had only a relatively short tenure as a full-time X-Man. He was a mentor of the 1990s-era junior team Generation X. Caleb Landry Jones played the role of Banshee in 2011's '' X-Men: First Class''. Publication history Banshee was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Werner Roth, and first appeared in ''X-Men'' #28 (Jan. 1967). Thomas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knowledge Base
A knowledge base (KB) is a technology used to store complex structured and unstructured information used by a computer system. The initial use of the term was in connection with expert systems, which were the first knowledge-based systems. Original usage of the term The original use of the term knowledge base was to describe one of the two sub-systems of an expert system. A knowledge-based system consists of a knowledge-base representing facts about the world and ways of reasoning about those facts to deduce new facts or highlight inconsistencies. Properties The term "knowledge-base" was coined to distinguish this form of knowledge store from the more common and widely used term ''database''. During the 1970s, virtually all large management information systems stored their data in some type of hierarchical or relational database. At this point in the history of information technology, the distinction between a database and a knowledge-base was clear and unambiguous. A databas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warren Worthington III
Warren Kenneth Worthington III, originally known as Angel and later as Archangel, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and is a founding member of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ''The X-Men'' #1 (September 1963). Angel is a mutant, an evolved species of humans who are born with superhuman abilities. The character originally possesses a pair of large feathered wings extending from his back, enabling him to fly. He is the heir of the Worthington family fortune, and this privileged background results in Warren being stereotyped as self-absorbed and unable to deal with hardships during his early years with the X-Men. This personality was ultimately replaced with a more introspective and brooding personality in the late 1980s, when the character was changed into the darker "Archangel" persona. While Angel's wings were originally feathered, his transition to Archangel resulted in metal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
N'astirh
N'astirh is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created as a demonic inhabitant of Otherplace. Publication history N'astirh first appeared in ''X-Factor'' #32 and was created by Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove. Fictional character biography N'astirh was a demon with great magical skills and a master manipulator. Despite his power and loyalty to his lord Belasco, Belasco passes him over as a potential apprentice, seeing demons as fit only to be servants. When Illyana Rasputin rises up to replace Belasco as lord of Otherplace, N'astirh steals Belasco's spellbook and flees from Limbo into Earth's past. After years of study, he masters all the spells in the book. N'astirh makes an alliance with Cameron Hodge. N'astirh's demons then kidnap Artie Maddicks and Leech. Using Belasco's stolen book of spells, N'astirh sends demons to abduct mutant infants, and is brought computer expert Wiz Kid as a captive. N'astirh is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mental Hospital
Psychiatric hospitals, also known as mental health hospitals, behavioral health hospitals, are hospitals or wards specializing in the treatment of severe mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, dissociative identity disorder, major depressive disorder and many others. Psychiatric hospitals vary widely in their size and grading. Some hospitals may specialize only in short-term or outpatient therapy for low-risk patients. Others may specialize in the temporary or permanent containment of patients who need routine assistance, treatment, or a specialized and controlled environment due to a psychiatric disorder. Patients often choose voluntary commitment, but those whom psychiatrists believe to pose significant danger to themselves or others may be subject to involuntary commitment and involuntary treatment. Psychiatric hospitals may also be called psychiatric wards/units (or "psych" wards/units) when they are a subunit of a regular hospital. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Lang (comics)
Steven Lang (sometimes spelled Stephen Lang) is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a manufacturer of the mutant-hunting robots called Sentinels. He first appeared in ''The X-Men'' #96. Fictional character biography Dr. Steven Lang is a pioneer in the field of robotics and genetic mutation who hates mutants. An employee of the U.S. government, he is placed in charge of a federal investigation into the origin of genetic mutation. He plans to use his talents to create an army of mutant hunting robots to kill all mutants. To this end, he seeks to get the government to endorse and financially support his operations.''The X-Men'' #100 (1976) Lang begins by targeting mutant criminals such as Mesmero. He claims possession of Bolivar Trask's wrecked Sentinel base and its resources, and is backed by Ned Buckman and the "Council of the Chosen," the secret group in control of the New York Branch of the Hellfire Club pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sentinel (comics)
The Sentinels are a fictional variety of Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutant-hunting robots appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are typically depicted as antagonists to the X-Men. The Sentinels played a large role in the 1990s X-Men: The Animated Series, ''X-Men'' animated series and have been featured in several X-Men video games. The Sentinels are featured prominently in the 2014 film ''X-Men: Days of Future Past'' while Danger Room, simulated versions made brief appearances in the 2006 film ''X-Men: The Last Stand'' and the 2016 film ''X-Men: Apocalypse''. In 2009, The Sentinels were ranked as ''IGN''s 38th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time. Publication history Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, they first appeared in ''Uncanny X-Men, The X-Men'' #14 (Nov. 1965). Sentinels are programmed to locate Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutants and capture or kill them. Though several types of Sentinels have been introduced, the typical Sentinel is three sto ... [...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] |
Technarch
This is a list of alien races that appear in Marvel Comics. Overview There are countless different extraterrestrial races in Marvel Comics 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 * Kl'rt, Galactic Ambassador Paibok (Kree/Skrull Alliance) * Oracle-2, Izzy Kane (Shi'ar Empire) * Noh-Varr (Utopian Kree) * Richard Rider (Earth, Nova Corps) * Empress Victoria, 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 Freyja (Asgard) * Y-Gaaar (Brotherhood of the Badoon) * Supreme Intelligence, Ronan the Accuser (Kree Empire) * Young A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transmode 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] |
