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Ravage 2099
Ravage 2099 (Paul-Phillip Ravage) is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Ravage was created by writer Stan Lee and penciler Paul Ryan in 1992 for Marvel Comics' Marvel 2099 imprint. Ravage’s first full appearance was in ''Ravage 2099'' #1, which was released alongside other Marvel 2099 universe titles ''Spider-Man 2099'', ''Doom 2099'', and '' Punisher 2099''. Unlike the other titles, Ravage was original, not a re-imagined version of an existing character. The series ran for 33 issues cover-dated December 1992 to August 1995. Ryan said artist John Byrne had originally been on ''Ravage 2099'' but that, “Apparently there were creative differences. It didn’t work out. John walked away … I was pretty good friends with Tom DeFalco, who was the Editor-in-Chief at the time," and so Ryan offered to lend a hand if needed. "I wasn’t looking for another series because I was working on two at the ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Ryan (cartoonist)
Paul Ryan (September 23, 1949 – March 7, 2016) was an American comic artist. Ryan worked extensively for Marvel Comics and DC Comics on a number of super-hero comic book titles. He is best known for his 1991 to 1996 run as penciler on ''Fantastic Four'', which represents his longest association with an individual comic book series. From 2005 until his death in 2016, Ryan penciled and inked the daily newspaper comic strip ''The Phantom'' for King Features Syndicate. Biography Early years Paul Ryan was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, in 1949. He attended St. Polycarp Grammar School in Somerville, and graduated from St. Mary of the Annunciation High School in 1967. He graduated from the Massachusetts College of Art in 1971 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design. After graduation Ryan enlisted in the United States National Guard and was assigned to Fort Dix, New Jersey, for Basic Training and AIT (Advanced Individual Training) in automotive mechanics. He later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punisher 2099
''The Punisher 2099'' is a comic book series following the account of Jake Gallows (the Punisher) in the year 2099 in an alternate Marvel Universe. The majority of the issues were written by Pat Mills and Tony Skinner, with art by Tom Morgan. The rest were written by Chuck Dixon. The series ran from February 1993 through November 1995 with a total of 34 issues. Fictional character biography Jacob Gallows, a member of the Public Eye Police Force (a private police protection service owned by Alchemax) and Church of Thor, lost his mother, brother, and sister-in-law (and was himself seriously injured) when they were slain on the orders of Kron Stone, psychotic son of powerful businessman Tyler Stone. After recovering, Jake comes across the original Punisher's war journal, stolen from the archives of the Public Eye. The last page bore the challenge: "You who find this, I charge you to carry on my work." Soon after, he became the new Punisher. Jake would get revenge against Kron Ston ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wizard (magazine)
''Wizard'' or ''Wizard: The Magazine of Comics, Entertainment and Pop Culture'' (previously titled ''Wizard: The Guide to Comics'' and ''Wizard: The Comics Magazine'') was a magazine about comic books, published monthly in the United States by Wizard Entertainment from July 1991 to January 2011. It included a price guide, as well as comic book, movie, anime, and collector news, interviews, and previews. Publication history ''Wizard'' launched in July 1991. With issue #7, the magazine switched to glossy paper and color printing. ''Wizard'' strongly supported new publishers Valiant Comics and Image Comics, heavily promoting their new releases. With its high-end production values and embodiment of the comic speculator boom, ''Wizard'' was an instant hit, with a monthly circulation of more than 100,000 copies.Melrose, Kevin (January 24, 2011)"Breaking: Wizard and ToyFare magazines fold" Comic Book Resources. The magazine also spawned several ongoing magazines dedicated to similar i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Ditko
Stephen John Ditko Page contains two reproductions from school yearbooks. A 1943 Garfield Junior High School yearbook excerpt lists "Stephen Ditko". A 1945 Johnstown High School yearbook excerpt lists "Stephen J. Ditko" under extracurricular activities: "Vocational Course. Ambition: Undecided". (; November 2, 1927 – June 29, 2018) was an American comics artist and writer best known for being co-creator of Marvel Comics, Marvel superhero Spider-Man and creator of Doctor Strange. He also made notable contributions to the character of Iron Man with the character's iconic red and yellow design being revolutionized by Ditko. Ditko studied under Batman artist Jerry Robinson at the Cartoonist and Illustrators School in New York City. He began his professional career in 1953, working in the studio of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, beginning as an inker and coming under the influence of artist Mort Meskin. During this time, he then began his long association with Charlton Comics, where he d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, he first appeared in the anthology comic book ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962) in the Silver Age of Comic Books. He has since been featured in films, television shows, novels, video games, and plays. Spider-Man is the alias of Peter Parker, an orphan raised by his Aunt May and Uncle Ben in New York City after his parents Richard and Mary Parker died in a plane crash. Lee and Ditko had the character deal with the struggles of adolescence and financial issues and gave him many supporting characters, such as Flash Thompson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Harry Osborn; romantic interests Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, and the Black Cat; and foes such as Doctor Octopus, the Green Goblin, and Venom. In his origin story, Spider-Man gets superhuman spider-powers and abilities from a bite from a radioactive spider; these include cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcos Tetelli
Marcos may refer to: People with the given name ''Marcos'' *Marcos (given name) Sports ;Surnamed * Dayton Marcos, Negro league baseball team from Dayton, Ohio (early twentieth-century) * Dimitris Markos, Greek footballer * Nélson Marcos, Portuguese footballer * Randa Markos, Iraqi-Canadian female mixed martial artist ;Nicknamed * Marcos Joaquim dos Santos (born 1975), Brazilian footballer known as ''Marcos'' * Marcos de Paula (born 1983), Brazilian footballer known as ''Marcos'' playing for ''A.C. ChievoVerona'' * Marcos Alonso Peña (born 1959), Spanish footballer known as ''Marcos'' ;Named * Marcos Ambrose, Australian racing driver currently competing in ''NASCAR'' * Marcos Baghdatis, Cypriot tennis player * Marcos Hernández (swimmer), Cuban freestyle swimmer * Marcos Pizzelli, Brazilian-Armenian footballer * Marcos (footballer, born 1973), Brazilian football goalkeeper * Marcos García Barreno, Spanish footballer * Marcos Mazzaron, Brazilian cyclist * Marcos Carneiro de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Delbo
José Delbo (born December 9, 1933) is an Argentine comics artist. He is best known for his work on ''Wonder Woman'' for DC Comics and '' The Transformers'' for Marvel Comics. Career José Delbo became a professional comics artist at the age of 16 working for the Argentine ''Poncho Negro'' series. Due to political instability in Argentina, he moved to Brazil in 1963 and then to the United States two years later. His early work for the U.S. market included ''Billy the Kid'' for Charlton Comics. He drew many TV tie-in comic books for Dell Comics and Western Publishing's Gold Key Comics including ''The Brady Bunch'', '' Hogan's Heroes'', ''The Mod Squad'', ''The Monkees'', and ''The Twilight Zone''. A comics biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower drawn by Delbo was published by Dell in 1969 soon after the former President's death. Delbo named ''The Monkees'', ''The Lone Ranger'', and an adaptation of the '' Yellow Submarine'' film as being among his favorite projects. His first work fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grant Miehm
Grant Miehm is a Canadian illustrator who has worked for a number of different American comics publishers. Career Miehm's work began appearing in the mid-1980s, in various titles produced by independent publishers, beginning with '' Elementals'' #15 (July 1987) from Comico: The Comic Company. Miehm cites various artists as influences but notes that: "I also think any creative person is influenced by everything around them --- so aside from artists whose work I admire, life itself imprints upon the psyche of the artist". After drawing '' The American'' for Dark Horse Comics, Miehm worked for DC Comics from approximately 1988 to 1993, drawing for numerous titles including '' The Flash'', ''Justice Society'', '' Green Arrow'', and ''Suicide Squad''. He was both artist and plotter on Impact Comics' '' Legend of the Shield'' with dialogue by Mark Waid. Miehm has also worked on several Marvel Comics characters (Quasar, Namor: The Sub-Mariner and others) and '' The Avengers''. He has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Press Democrat
''The Press Democrat'', with the largest circulation in California's North Bay, is a daily newspaper published in Santa Rosa, California. History The newspaper was founded in 1897 by Ernest L. Finley who merged his ''Evening Press'' and Thomas Thompson's ''Sonoma Democrat'' (originally created as a voice for the Democratic Party). Finley also bought the ''Santa Rosa Republican'' in 1927 and merged it with the ''Press Democrat'' in 1948. Ernest L. Finley, his wife Ruth, daughter Ruth, and son-in-law Evert Person owned and published the "PD" between 1897 and 1985. Evert and Ruth Finley Person sold the paper to The New York Times Company in 1985. The most popular feature in the newspaper for many years was Gaye LeBaron's community column, according to a readership survey. LeBaron produced more than 8,000 columns between 1961 and her semi-retirement in 2001, writing on human interest, cultural events, ethnic history and local politics. ''The Press Democrat'' is now owned by Son ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Skinner
Tony may refer to: People and fictional characters * Tony (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Gregory Tony (born 1978), American law enforcement officer * Motu Tony (born 1981), New Zealand international rugby league footballer * Tony (footballer, born 1983), full name Tony Heleno da Costa Pinho, Brazilian football defensive midfielder * Tony (footballer, born 1986), full name Antônio de Moura Carvalho, Brazilian football attacking midfielder * Tony (footballer, born 1989), full name Tony Ewerton Ramos da Silva, Brazilian football right-back Film, theater and television * Tony Awards, a Broadway theatre honor * ''Tony'' (1982 film), a Kannada film * ''Tony'' (2009 film), a British horror film directed by Gerard Johnson * ''Tony'' (2013 film), an Indian Kannada thriller film * "Tony" (''Skins'' series 1), an episode of British comedy-drama ''Skins'' * "Tony" (''Skins'' series 2), an episode of ''Skins'' Music * Tony T., stage name of British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Mills
Patrick Eamon Mills (born 1949) is an English comics writer and editor who, along with John Wagner, revitalised British boys comics in the 1970s, and has remained a leading light in British comics ever since. He has been called "the godfather of British comics". His comics are notable for their violence and anti-authoritarianism. He is best known for creating '' 2000 AD'' and playing a major part in the development of '' Judge Dredd''. Biography Mills started his career as a sub-editor for D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd, where he met Wagner. In 1971 both left to go freelance, and were soon writing scripts for IPC's girls' and humour comics. After D.C. Thomson launched ''Warlord'', a successful war-themed weekly, Mills was asked in 1975 to develop a rival title for IPC. Based in the girls' comics department to avoid the attention of the staff of the boys' department, Mills, along with Wagner and Gerry Finley-Day, worked in secret to create '' Battle Picture Weekly''. ''Battles sto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joey Cavalieri
Joey Cavalieri is an American writer and editor of comic books. He is best known for his work on the characters Green Arrow and Huntress as well as the co-creation of Helena Bertinelli, the third Huntress, for DC Comics. Career Joey Cavalieri attended the School of Visual Arts, graduating with a BFA in Media Arts in 1979. Cavalieri first joined DC Comics full-time in 1982 after working three years as a freelancer. His writing credits for DC include the Green Arrow back-up feature in ''Detective Comics''; both the pre- Crisis version of the '' Huntress'' in a back-up feature in ''Wonder Woman'' and the post-Crisis version of the character in an ongoing series; ''Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew!'' and its spinoff ''The Oz-Wonderland War''; ''The Flash''; and ''World's Finest Comics''. A ''New Teen Titans'' drug awareness comic book sponsored by IBM and scripted by Cavalieri was published in cooperation with The President's Drug Awareness Campaign in 1984. That same yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
