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Robert Maverick
General Robert L. Maverick is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the second character to use the Red Hulk identity. Publication history Created by Al Ewing and Gerardo Sandoval, the character first appeared in '' New Avengers'' vol. 4 #9 (June 2016) and later as Red Hulk in ''U.S.Avengers'' #1 (Jan. 2017). Fictional character biography In his debut during the '' Avengers: Standoff!'' storyline, Robert oversaw Project: Troubleshooter and Todd Ziller's transformation into the American Kaiju. He sends American Kaiju after the New Avengers when they illegally break into S.H.I.E.L.D. to rescue Rick Jones, but was defeated. After Sunspot defeated the Maker, Maverick invites Roberto da Costa to join the government, hoping that they could cooperate. He joins the U.S.Avengers, where it's revealed that he is the new version of the Red Hulk, upon being provided with an improved version of the Bannerman Gene-Enhancement Package aka H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing, 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 (publisher), Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics (1950s), 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 List of Marvel Comics characters, its characters such well-known superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor, Doc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadpool
Deadpool is an antihero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Fabian Nicieza and artist/writer Rob Liefeld, the character first appeared in ''New Mutants'' #98 (cover-dated Feb. 1991). Initially, Deadpool was depicted as a supervillain when he made his first appearance in ''The New Mutants'' and later in issues of ''X-Force'', but later evolved into his more recognizable antiheroic persona. Deadpool, whose real name is Wade Winston Wilson, is a disfigured mercenary with the superhuman ability of regeneration and physical prowess. The character is known as the "Merc with a Mouth" because of his tendency to talk and joke constantly, including breaking the fourth wall for humorous effect and running gags. The character's popularity has seen him featured in numerous forms of other media. In the 2004 series ''Cable & Deadpool'', he refers to his own scarred appearance as "Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Renolds [''sic''] crossed with a Shar Pei, Shar-Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falcon (comics)
Falcon (Samuel Thomas "Sam" Wilson) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was introduced by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Gene Colan in ''Captain America (comic book), Captain America'' #117 (Sept. 1969), and was the first Black American superhero in mainstream comic books. Samuel Wilson, or known as his superhero alias ''Falcon'', uses mechanical wings to fly, defend, and attack. He also has limited telepathic and empathic control over birds. After Steve Rogers retires, Wilson becomes Captain America in ''All-New Captain America'' #1 (Jan. 2015) and leader of the Avengers (comics), Avengers. Wilson's deceased nephew was the Hulk, Incredible Hulk's sometime-sidekick Jim Wilson (comics), Jim Wilson, one of the first openly HIV-positive comic-book characters. Jim Wilson's father Gideon Wilson would go on to join the Gamma Corps. Wilson as Falcon and Captain America has made several media appearances, including in the Marvel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Order (comics)
The Black Order is a supervillain team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are a group of alien warriors with various supernatural abilities who serve Thanos. The original iteration, introduced in the 2013 '' Infinity'' storyline following a cameo appearance in '' The New Avengers'' #8 (September 2013), consists of Ebony Maw, Corvus Glaive, Proxima Midnight, Black Dwarf, and Supergiant, with Black Swan later joining the group as well. The Black Order have been adapted from the comics into several other forms of media, such as animated television series and video games. The group (renamed the " Children of Thanos") made their live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Avengers: Infinity War'' (2018). Alternate versions of the Children of Thanos later appeared in the film '' Avengers: Endgame'' (2019) and the animated Disney+ series '' What If...?'' (2021). Fictional team biography Thanos' version The Black Order is a group of rut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lethal Legion
The Lethal Legion is the name of seven teams of fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The first version of the Lethal Legion appeared in '' The Avengers'' #78 (Jul. 1970). The second version of the Lethal Legion appeared in ''Avengers'' #164 (Oct. 1977) The third version in ''West Coast Avengers'' vol. 2, #1 (Oct. 1985). The fourth version appeared in ''Marvel Age Annual'' #1 (1985). The fifth version of the Lethal Legion appeared in ''Avengers West Coast'' #98 (Sep. 1993) The sixth version of the Lethal Legion appeared in the limited series ''Dark Reign: Lethal Legion'' #1 (Aug. 2009). History Grim Reaper's Lethal Legion The original Lethal Legion are formed by the villain Grim Reaper (the brother of Avenger Wonder Man) and consisted of Man-Ape, Power Man, Living Laser, and Swordsman. Man-Ape attacks Captain America, but is beaten back by the Avengers. However, he captures the Black Panther's girlfriend Monic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grandmaster (Marvel Comics)
The Grandmaster (En Dwi Gast) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #69. The Grandmaster is one of the ageless Elders of the Universe and has mastered most civilizations' games of skill and chance. Different media appearances depict him as the Collector's brother. Jeff Goldblum portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Thor: Ragnarok'' (2017) and in a cameo during the closing credits of ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' (2017). Additionally, Goldblum voices alternate universe versions in the animated series '' What If...?'' (2021). Publication history The Grandmaster first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #69 (Oct. 1969). The character was created by Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema. Fictional character biography Although his exact origin is unknown, he is one of the oldest living beings in the universe, coming from one of the first intelligent races to evolve after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cannonball (comics)
Cannonball (Samuel Zachary Guthrie) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod, Cannonball first appeared in ''The New Mutants'' (Sept. 1982). Cannonball is a mutant who uses the ability to fly at jet speeds while encased in an impenetrable force field. Cannonball was a founding member of the X-Men's junior team, the New Mutants, and served as X-Force's second-in-command and field leader. He eventually joined the X-Men, becoming the first member of a secondary team to "graduate". The eldest of a large Kentucky coal mining family, several of his siblings, such as Husk, Aero, Icarus and Jeb, are also mutants and have joined X-Men-related teams. Charlie Heaton portrayed Sam Guthrie in the 2020 film ''The New Mutants'' (2020). Publication history Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod, Cannonball first appeared in ''The New M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smasher (Marvel Comics)
Smasher is the name of multiple different fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Smasher first appeared in ''X-Men'' #107 (October 1977-February 1978), and was created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum. A new Smasher, named Isabel Kane, appears as a member of the Avengers in the Marvel NOW! relaunch. Her name was originally given as "Isabel Dare", but the collected edition of her first appearance said her surname was "Kane". According to editor Tom Brevoort, this change was deliberate; he even stated that "Dare was a mistake in the first place," as the character was intended to be Captain Terror's granddaughter from her first appearance. Yet more Smashers, operating directly under Imperial control, appear in the 'Infinity' crossover. Fictional character biography The title of Smasher has been used by three different humanoid aliens who served in the Shi'ar Imperial Guard. Vril Rokk The first Smasher was Vril Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toni Ho
Dr. Toni Ho is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Toni Ho first appeared in ''New Avengers'' vol. 4 #1 (2015) and was created by writer Al Ewing and artist Gerardo Sandoval. Fictional character biography Toni Ho is the daughter of Ho Yinsen, an engineer with three doctorate degrees. Toni became a member of the Avengers Idea Mechanics after being bought out by Sunspot (comics), Roberto da Costa. She serves as part of a support team for the The New Avengers (comics), New Avengers. Toni also studied Aikku Jokinen, the sentient Pod suit's wearer. Toni took an interest in Aikku because of the Pod suit and also because she sympathizes with Aikku's personal reasons for not wanting to take Pod off. Toni fell in love with Aikku who also reciprocated these feelings. The two were attacked by the Maker (Reed Richards), Maker, but Toni defended Aikku and Pod. When Pod ejected Aikku, Toni helped her love interest with the new under- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington D
Washington commonly refers to: * Washington (state), United States * Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States ** A metonym for the federal government of the United States ** Washington metropolitan area, the metropolitan area centered on Washington, D.C. * George Washington (1732–1799), the first president of the United States Washington may also refer to: Places England * Washington, Tyne and Wear, a town in the City of Sunderland metropolitan borough ** Washington Old Hall, ancestral home of the family of George Washington * Washington, West Sussex, a village and civil parish Greenland * Cape Washington, Greenland * Washington Land Philippines *New Washington, Aklan, a municipality *Washington, a barangay in Catarman, Northern Samar *Washington, a barangay in Escalante, Negros Occidental *Washington, a barangay in San Jacinto, Masbate *Washington, a barangay in Surigao City United States * Washington, Wisconsin (other) * Fort Washington (disambiguatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret Empire (comic Book)
"Secret Empire" is a 2017 Marvel Comics crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics, consisting of a 10-issue, eponymous miniseries written by Nick Spencer and illustrated by Rod Reis, Daniel Acuña, Steve McNiven, and Andrea Sorrentino, and numerous tie-in books. The storyline addresses the aftermath of the storyline " Avengers: Standoff!" and the ongoing series ''Captain America: Steve Rogers'', in which Captain America has been revealed to be acting as a sleeper agent and covertly setting the stage to establish the terrorist organization Hydra as the main world power. The entire crossover received mixed reviews. Publication history The initial groundwork for "Secret Empire" was laid in the 2016 miniseries '' Avengers: Standoff!'', which had also been written by Nick Spencer. In that story, the being known as Kobik transformed the elderly, 90-year-old Steve Rogers back into the youthful and physically formidable superhuman he had previously been thanks to his receiving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
