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Pride (comics)
Pride, is a supervillain team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters are depicted as a criminal organization that controlled the Los Angeles area of the Marvel Universe. They are the parents and the initial and most prominent foes the Runaways have faced and are the team's greatest enemy to date. The Pride consists of six couples—the mafia-controlling Wilders, the time-traveling Yorkeses, the telepathic mutant Hayeses, the alien invader Deans, the mad scientist Steins, and the dark wizard Minorus. Pride, was often considered to be an efficient super-villain team that barred other villains from controlling Los Angeles. Although the real world did not know of Pride's existence. Mafia mob bosses who did, such as the Kingpin, admitted the group ran Los Angeles with efficiency and vision. The Pride first appeared in '' Runaways'' #1, published by Marvel Comics in 2003, and were created by Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona. Pride also appea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is an American comic book publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Comics'' in 1951 and its predecessor, ''Marvel Mystery Comics'', the ''Marvel Comics'' title/name/brand was first used in June 1961. Marvel was started in 1939 by Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in June 1961 with the launch of '' The Fantastic Four'' and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and many others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years and decades, was solidified as the company's primary brand. Marvel counts among its characters such well-known superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Doctor Strange, Hulk, Wolverine, and Captain Marvel, as well as popular superhero teams such as the Avenge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Runaways (TV Series)
''Marvel's Runaways'', or simply ''Runaways'', is an American television series created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage for the streaming service Hulu, based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), sharing continuity with the films and other television series of the franchise. The series is produced by ABC Signature Studios, Marvel Television and Fake Empire Productions, with Schwartz and Savage serving as showrunners. Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Ariela Barer, Gregg Sulkin, and Allegra Acosta star as the Runaways, six teenagers from different backgrounds who unite against their parents, the Pride, portrayed by Angel Parker, Ryan Sands, Annie Wersching, Kip Pardue, Ever Carradine, James Marsters, Brigid Brannagh, Kevin Weisman, Brittany Ishibashi, and James Yaegashi. Julian McMahon also stars in the second season as Jonah, after recurring in the first, while Clarissa Thibeaux stars ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cloak And Dagger (comics)
Cloak (Tyrone "Ty" Johnson) and Dagger (Tandy Bowen) are a superhero duo appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Bill Mantlo and artist Ed Hannigan, the characters first appeared in '' Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man'' #64 (March 1982). Marvel Television produced a two-season self-titled live-action television series set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Aubrey Joseph as Ty Johnson and Olivia Holt as Tandy Bowen. Additionally, Joseph and Holt reprised their roles in the third season of '' Runaways'' following the former series' cancellation. Concept and creation The inspiration for Cloak and Dagger came to Bill Mantlo after a visit to Ellis Island. He recounted, "They came in the night, when all was silent and my mind was blank. They came completely conceived as to their powers and attributes, their origin and motivation. They embodied between them all that fear and misery, hunger and longing that had haunted me on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illuminati (comics)
The Illuminati are a fictional secret society group of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters joined forces and secretly work behind the scenes. The Illuminati was established to exist (via story retcon) in their first published appearance in '' New Avengers'' #7 (July 2005), written by Brian Michael Bendis. Their history was discussed in the special ''New Avengers: Illuminati'' (May 2006). The group was revealed to have been formed very shortly after the Kree–Skrull War. The Illuminati appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'' as a team of heroes from an alternate universe known as Earth-838. Members Creator Bendis says of the group's members: The group forms at some time in the aftermath of the Kree-Skrull War, and probably after the Avengers/ Defenders war. Iron Man realizes that each of the individual members had information about these alien races beforehand, and ... [...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 cont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Man
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. The character made his first appearance in '' Tales of Suspense'' #39 (cover dated March 1963), and received his own title in '' Iron Man'' #1 (May 1968). In 1963, the character founded the Avengers superhero team with Thor, Ant-Man, Wasp and the Hulk. A wealthy American business magnate, playboy, philanthropist, inventor and ingenious scientist, Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark suffers a severe chest injury during a kidnapping. When his captors attempt to force him to build a weapon of mass destruction, he instead creates a mechanized suit of armor to save his life and escape captivity. Later, Stark develops his suit, adding weapons and other technological devices he designed through his company, Stark Industries. He uses the suit and successiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Monger
Iron Monger is an alias used by multiple fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first character to use the alias is Obadiah Stane, who first appeared in ''Iron Man'' #163 (Oct. 1982). The Iron Monger armor first appeared in ''Iron Man'' #200 (Nov. 1985). Obadiah Stane has appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portrayed by Jeff Bridges in the 2008 film ''Iron Man'' and the 2019 film '' Spider-Man: Far from Home'' (via archive footage), and voiced by Kiff VandenHeuvel in the animated series '' What If...?''. Publication history Created by writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Luke McDonnell, the first character to use the alias is Obadiah Stane, who debuted in ''Iron Man'' #163 ( Oct. 1982). The original Iron Monger armor that Stane wears makes its first appearance in ''Iron Man'' #200 ( Nov. 1985), created by writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Mark Bright. Fictional character biography Obadiah Stane When Obadiah Stane was a child, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Molly Hayes
Molly Hayes (also known as Bruiser or Princess Powerful) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character debuted in the award-winning series '' Runaways''. Like every member of the original Runaways, she is the daughter of evil villains with special abilities; after the other older Runaways learn more about themselves, they raid Molly's home to find out her mutant abilities had already manifested. Often called "Mol" for short, Molly is the youngest Runaway and her innocence often serves as humor in the series, but she has demonstrated great insight at critical moments. The character was reimagined as Molly Hayes Hernandez and portrayed by Allegra Acosta in the Hulu television series '' Runaways''. Publication history Molly Hayes was created by author Brian K. Vaughan & artist Adrian Alphona and debuted in ''Runaways'' #1. Molly was originally the team's sole mutant; despite having telepathic mutant parents, Molly's mutant pow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karolina Dean
Karolina Dean ( ), also known as Lucy in the Sky, L.S.D., or Princess Justice, is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, first appearing in the series '' Runaways.'' Karolina has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful female heroes, being labeled as a prominent LGBT character. Karolina Dean was portrayed by Virginia Gardner in the Hulu television series '' Runaways.'' Publication history Author Brian K. Vaughan, the creator of ''Runaways'', played a significant role in the character's development throughout the series along with collaborator Adrian Alphonam. Alphonam contributed both artistic and written talents to the characters inception. The character debuted in ''Runaways'' #1. Fictional character biography The Pride Karolina is the daughter of renowned Hollywood actors Frank and Leslie Dean and is the only older Runaway who didn't witness their parents murder an innocent girl as a sacrifice. Karolina d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Steins
Pride, is a supervillain team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters are depicted as a criminal organization that controlled the Los Angeles County, California, Los Angeles area of the Marvel Universe. They are the parents and the initial and most prominent foes Runaways (comics), the Runaways have faced and are the team's greatest enemy to date. The Pride consists of six couples—the mafia-controlling Wilders, the time-traveling Yorkeses, the telepathic mutant Hayeses, the alien invader Deans, the mad scientist Steins, and the dark wizard Minorus. Pride, was often considered to be an efficient super-villain team that barred other villains from controlling Los Angeles. Although the real world did not know of Pride's existence. Mafia mob bosses who did, such as Kingpin (comics), the Kingpin, admitted the group ran Los Angeles with efficiency and vision. The Pride First appearance, first appeared in ''Runaways (comics), Runaways'' #1, published ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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