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Prez (DC Comics)
"Prez" is the name of several characters appearing in comics published by DC Comics. The original was Prez Rickard, the first teenage President of the United States, who appeared in a short-lived comic series by writer Joe Simon and artist Jerry Grandenetti in 1973 and 1974. Similar characters have appeared since then, revisiting the concept or paying homage to the original character. In 2015, DC published a miniseries about a teenage girl named Beth Ross who is elected President via Twitter in the year 2036. Story Following the real-world passage of the 26th Amendment in 1971, which lowered the minimum vote age to 18 nationwide, an amendment is passed allowing teenagers to also be elected to public office. Teenage Prez Rickard – named by his mother with the dream of him someday becoming President – takes the initiative of fixing the clocks in his town of Steadfast to run on time, making him a local hero. Shady businessman Boss Smiley (a political boss with a smiley face for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Grandenetti
Charles J. "Jerry" Grandenetti (April 15, 1926 – February 19, 2010) was an American comic book artist and advertising art director, best known for his work with writer-artist Will Eisner on the celebrated comics feature " The Spirit", and for his decade-and-a-half run on many DC Comics war series. He also co-created the DC comic book '' Prez'' with Joe Simon. Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein's 1962 drawing ''Jet Pilot'' is based on a Grandenetti comic-book panel on the cover of DC's '' All-American Men of War'' #89 ( cover-dated Feb. 1962), and Lichtenstein's 1964 triptych " As I Opened Fire" is based on panels by Grandenetti in "Wingmate of Doom" in issue #90 (April 1962). Biography Early life and career Grandenetti was born in the village of Bronxville in the town of Eastchester, New York, a suburb of New York City. While some biographies claim he studied art and architectural drawing at the Cartoonists and Illustrators School (later named the School of Visual Arts), in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cancelled Comic Cavalcade
The "DC Explosion" and "DC Implosion" were two events in 1978 – the first an official marketing campaign, the second a sardonic reference to it – in which DC Comics expanded their roster of publications, then abruptly cut it back. The DC Explosion was part of an ongoing initiative at DC to regain market share by increasing the number of titles they published, while also increasing page counts and cover prices. The so-called "DC Implosion" was the result of the publisher experiencing losses that year due to a confluence of factors, and cancelling a large number of ongoing and planned series in response. The cancellations included long-running series such as ''Our Fighting Forces'', ''Showcase'', and '' House of Secrets''; new series introduced as part of the expansion such as ''Firestorm'' and '' Steel: The Indestructible Man''; and announced series such as '' The Vixen'' which would have been the company's first title starring an African-American woman. Former flagship series ''D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dream (comics)
Dream of the Endless is a fictional anthropomorphic personification who first appeared in the first issue of ''The Sandman'', written by Neil Gaiman and published by DC Comics. One of the seven Endless, who are inconceivably powerful beings older and greater than gods, Dream is both lord and personification of all dreams and stories, all that is not in reality (which, in turn, Dream may define by his existence). He has taken many names, including Morpheus and Oneiros, and his appearance can change depending on the person who is seeing him. Dream was named the sixth-greatest comic book character by ''Empire Magazine''. He was also named fifteenth in IGN's 100 Top Comic Book Heroes list. Tom Sturridge portrays Dream in the television series ''The Sandman'' on Netflix, while Ernest Kingsley Jr. portrays him in the form of Kai'ckul. Publication history Dream is the protagonist of the comic book ''The Sandman''. The comic book grew out of a proposal by Neil Gaiman to revive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Worlds' End
World's End or Worlds End may refer to: Arts and entertainment Literature Novels * ''World's End'' (Boyle novel), a 1987 novel by T. Coraghessan Boyle * ''World's End'' (Chadbourn novel), a 2000 novel by Mark Chadbourn * ''World's End'' (Sinclair novel), a 1940 novel by Upton Sinclair * ''World's End'', the third and final book in the ''Phoenix Rising'' trilogy * The ''World's End'' series, four children's novels (1970-1973) by Monica Dickens Short story * ''The World's End'' (short story), a 1927 short story by Agatha Christie Comics * "World's End" (comics), a 2008–2009 comic book crossover storyline in the Wildstorm Universe * ''World's End'' (manga), a sequel to ''Dear Myself'' by Eiki Eiki * '' The Sandman: Worlds' End'', part of the DC comic book series ''The Sandman'' Television * ''World's End'' (TV series), a 2015 British mystery drama television series that aired on CBBC * "World's End" (''Cold Case''), a television episode * "World's End", first episode of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sandman (Vertigo)
''The Sandman'' is a comic book written by Neil Gaiman and published by DC Comics. Its artists include Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Jill Thompson, Shawn McManus, Marc Hempel, Bryan Talbot, and Michael Zulli, with lettering by Todd Klein and covers by Dave McKean. The original series ran for 75 issues from January 1989 to March 1996. Beginning with issue No. 47, it was placed under DC's Vertigo imprint, and following Vertigo's retirement in 2020, reprints have been published under DC's Black Label imprint. The main character of ''The Sandman'' is Dream, also known as Morpheus and other names, who is one of the seven Endless. The other Endless are Destiny, Death, Desire, Despair, Delirium (formerly Delight), and Destruction (also known as 'The Prodigal'). The series is famous for Gaiman's trademark use of anthropomorphic personification of various metaphysical entities, while also blending mythology and history in its horror setting within the DC Universe. ''The Sandman'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Gaiman
Neil Richard MacKinnon GaimanBorn as Neil Richard Gaiman, with "MacKinnon" added on the occasion of his marriage to Amanda Palmer. ; ( Neil Richard Gaiman; born 10 November 1960) is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, nonfiction, audio theatre, and films. His works include the comic book series '' The Sandman'' and novels '' Stardust'', '' American Gods'', ''Coraline'', and '' The Graveyard Book''. He has won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker awards, as well as the Newbery and Carnegie medals. He is the first author to win both the Newbery and the Carnegie medals for the same work, ''The Graveyard Book'' (2008). In 2013, ''The Ocean at the End of the Lane'' was voted Book of the Year in the British National Book Awards. It was later adapted into a critically acclaimed stage play at the Royal National Theatre in London, England that ''The Independent'' called "...theatre at its best". Early life Gaiman's f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1993 In Comics
Events January * January 11 ''Raider of the Copper Hill'' by Don Rosa. * January 24 – March 18: Hanco Kolk and Peter de Wit host a TV documentary series about cartooning on Teleac, which will often been repeated in the years that follow. * ''Doom Patrol'' #63: "The Empire of Chairs," Grant Morrison's final issue as ''Doom Patrol'' writer. * First appearance of Ghost Rider 2099 – The Punisher war journal # 50 Jan 1993 * ''Asterix and the class act'', by Goscinny and Uderzo. * In the first issue of ''Dylan Dog gigante'', ''Totentanz'', by Tiziano Sclavi and Giampiero Casertano. * Beginning of ''Il segreto del Morisco (''The Morisco's secret'')'', the longest Tex Willer's story, lasting 6 albums and 586 tables and strongly influenced by the archaeologic adventures of Indiana Jones and Martin Mystere. February * ''Action Comics'', with issue #686, suspends publication following "The Death of Superman." (DC Comics) * ''Clive Barker's Hellraiser'' is canceled by Epic Comics (Marv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Witch
Witchcraft traditionally means the use of Magic (supernatural), magic or supernatural powers to harm others. A practitioner is a witch. In Middle Ages, medieval and early modern Europe, where the term originated, accused witches were usually women who were believed to have used Black magic, malevolent magic against their own community, and often to have communed with evil beings. It was thought witchcraft could be thwarted by Apotropaic magic, protective magic or counter-magic, which could be provided by cunning folk or folk healers. Suspected witches were also intimidated, banished, attacked or killed. Often they would be formally prosecuted and punished, if found guilty or simply believed to be guilty. European witch-hunts and witch trials in the early modern period led to tens of thousands of executions. In some regions, many of those accused of witchcraft were folk healers or midwife, midwives. European belief in witchcraft gradually dwindled during and after the Age of Enl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supergirl (Kara Zor-El)
Kara Zor-El (Supergirl) also known by her adoptive names of Linda Lee Danvers, Kara Kent, Linda Lang, and Kara Danvers, is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She was created by Otto Binder and designed by Al Plastino. Danvers first appeared in ''Action Comics'' #252 (May 1959 in comics, 1959)'s "The Supergirl from Krypton" story. Kara is the biological cousin of Kal-El, who went on to adopt the name of Clark Kent and the superhero Superman. Her father, Zor-El, is the brother of Superman’s father, Jor-El. During the 1980s and the revolution of the Modern Age of Comics, ''Superman'' editors believed the character's history had become too convoluted, thus killing Supergirl during the 1985 ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' event and retconning her out of existence. DC Comics Senior Vice President Dan DiDio re-introduced the character in 2004 along with editor Eddie Berganza and writer Jeph Loeb, with her the ''Superman/Batman'' storyline "The Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
