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Scythe (comics)
This is a list of supporting characters of Luke Cage and Iron Fist, appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Allies * El Aguila – Mutant swashbuckler and costumed crime fighter. * Noah Burstein – The scientist who gives Luke Cage his powers. * Reva Connors - Reva Connors was friends with, and eventually started dating, Carl Lucas the man who would eventually become Luke Cage. Cage's former friend, Willis Stryker, was jealous of their romance and framed Cage with stolen drugs. When the Maggia came after Stryker, they inadvertently killed Connors. * David "D.W." Griffith – A theater owner and friend of Luke Cage. * Jeryn Hogarth – Attorney and friend of Iron Fist's father. * Jessica Jones – Wife and partner of Luke Cage * Misty Knight – Frequent partner of Luke Cage and Iron Fist. * Lei Kung – Taught martial arts to Iron Fist. * Joy Meachum – Blamed Iron Fist for the death of her father, and later became an ally of his. * Claire Temple – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Cage
Lucas "Luke" Cage, born Carl Lucas and also known as Power Man, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in ''Luke Cage, Hero for Hire'' #1 (June 1972) and was created by Archie Goodwin, George Tuska, Roy Thomas, and John Romita Sr. He is one of the earliest black superheroes to be featured as the protagonist and title character of a Marvel comic book. Created during the height of the blaxploitation genre, Luke Cage had been imprisoned for a crime he did not commit and gained the powers of superhuman strength and unbreakable skin after being subjected voluntarily to an experimental procedure. Once freed, he becomes a " hero for hire" and has forty-nine issues of solo adventures (comic title renamed to ''Luke Cage, Power Man'' with issue #17). In issue #50, Cage teams up with fellow superhero Iron Fist as part of a crime-fighting duo in the renamed title, ''Power Man and Iron Fist''. He later marries the super-powe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enemies
Enemies or foes are a group that is seen as forcefully adverse or threatening. Enemies may also refer to: Literature * ''Enemies'' (play), a 1906 play by Maxim Gorky * '' Enemies, A Love Story'', a 1966 novel by Isaac Bashevis Singer * '' Enemies: How America's Foes Steal Our Vital Secrets – And How We Let It Happen'', a 2006 non-fiction book by Bill Gertz Film * ''Enemies'' (1934 film)'', a Mexican film * ''Enemies'' (1940 film), a German film * ''Enemies'' (1953 film), a Soviet drama film * ''Enemies'', a 1971 TV film directed by Fielder Cook * ''Enemies, a Love Story'' (film), 1989 adaptation by Paul Mazursky, starring Anjelica Huston and Ron Silver * ''Enemies'' (1974), a television-film adaptation directed by Kirk Browning and Ellis Rabb of the play of the same name by Maxim Gorky, starring Ellis Rabb Music * Enemies (band), a post-rock band from Ireland * ''The Enemies EP'' (2004), a 2004 EP by the Headlights * "Enemies" (Ryan Cabrera song) * "Enemies" (Shinedown ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comanche (comics)
Comanche is a fictional villain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is frequently seen with his partner in crime Shades. Comanche appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series ''Luke Cage'', played by Thomas Q. Jones. Publication history Comanche first appeared in ''Luke Cage, Hero for Hire'' #1 (June 1972), created by Archie Goodwin and George Tuska. Fictional character biography Born as Darius Jones, Comanche was a young street thug growing up in Harlem where he became a skilled archer and marksman. Comanche was recruited into a gang called the Rivals, which also consisted of Carl Lucas, Willis Stryker, and Shades. As a member of the Rivals, Shades engaged in a fight with a rival gang called the Diablos and many other gangs while also committing petty crimes and working for crime lord Sonny Caputo. Shades and Comanche were later arrested by the police and sentenced to Seagate Prison, where they were tortured by the ruthless prison guard Albe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheshire Cat (comics)
Cheshire Cat is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Cheshire Cat first appeared in '' Power Man'' #37 and was created by Marv Wolfman, Ron Wilson, and Ed Hannigan. Fictional character biography A crime lord called Big Brother summoned Cheshire Cat over from Los Angeles to help him against a rival crime lord called Baron.''Power Man'' #38 Working as an informant, he told Big Brother where Power Man could be found. Cheshire Cat followed Luke Cage and informed Big Brother that he survived his fight with Chemistro II, which was being witnessed by Baron's henchman Checkpoint Charlie. Power Man later stormed Big Brother's hideout, where he confronted Big Brother and Cheshire Cat. Cheshire Cat watched Power Man and Big Brother's fight while also being present when Big Brother told Power Man about Baron. After Power Man left, Cheshire Cat and Big Brother discuss their plans to have Power Man destroy Baron. Cheshir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chemistro
Three characters have taken the moniker of the supervillain Chemistro appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The Curtis Carr version of Chemistro first appeared in ''Luke Cage, Hero for Hire'' #12 and was created by Steve Englehart and George Tuska. The Archibald Morton version of Chemistro first appeared in ''Power Man'' #37 and was created by Marv Wolfman and Ron Wilson. The Calvin Carr version of Chemistro first appeared in ''Power Man and Iron Fist'' #93 and was created by Kurt Busiek and Ernie Chan. Fictional character biography Curtis Carr Curtis Carr was born in Kansas City, Kansas. While working as a chemist and research scientist for Mainstream Motors, he created an "alchemy gun" capable of transmuting matter from one form to another by an unknown process (wood to glass, etc.). Horace Claymore, the company's president, was impressed until Curtis voiced his intent to keep the device. Claymore argued that since the gun was mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bushmaster (Marvel Comics)
Bushmaster is the name of two fictional supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first was a master criminal, while the second Bushmaster was given super powers as he had a long, mechanical snake tail grafted to his torso and bionic arms. Mustafa Shakir portrayed the original version of Bushmaster, John McIver, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as part of the second season of the television series ''Luke Cage''. Publication history The first Bushmaster (John McIver) first appeared in '' Iron Fist'' #15 (September 1977) created by writer Chris Claremont and writer/artist John Byrne. John McIver, known as John Bushmaster, became a Maggia crime boss in Europe and later expanded into the United States. In the United States, he was confronted by Misty Knight, Iron Fist and Power Man. Due to an accident during a fight with Power Man, Bushmaster was transformed into "Unliving metal", which later led to his death. The second Bushmaster (Quincy M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Mariah (comics)
Black Mariah (real name Mariah Dillard) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as an enemy of Luke Cage. She was created by Billy Graham, George Tuska, and Steve Englehart, and first appeared in ''Luke Cage, Hero for Hire'' Vol. 1, #5 (January 1973). Alfre Woodard portrayed Mariah Dillard in the series ''Luke Cage'', set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.UPDATE: Is a Netflix LUKE CAGE Character In CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR? , Newsarama.com Retrieved April 7, 2016 Publication history Black Mariah first appeared in '': ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knight
A knight is a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a head of state (including the Pope) or representative for service to the monarch, the church or the country, especially in a military capacity. Knighthood finds origins in the Greek ''hippeis'' and '' hoplite'' (ἱππεῖς) and Roman '' eques'' and ''centurion'' of classical antiquity. In the Early Middle Ages in Europe, knighthood was conferred upon mounted warriors. During the High Middle Ages, knighthood was considered a class of lower nobility. By the Late Middle Ages, the rank had become associated with the ideals of chivalry, a code of conduct for the perfect courtly Christian warrior. Often, a knight was a vassal who served as an elite fighter or a bodyguard for a lord, with payment in the form of land holdings. The lords trusted the knights, who were skilled in battle on horseback. Knighthood in the Middle Ages was closely linked with horsemanship (and especially the joust) from its origins in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wendell Rand
This is a list of supporting characters of Luke Cage and Iron Fist, appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Allies * El Aguila – Mutant swashbuckler and costumed crime fighter. * Noah Burstein – The scientist who gives Luke Cage his powers. * Reva Connors - Reva Connors was friends with, and eventually started dating, Carl Lucas the man who would eventually become Luke Cage. Cage's former friend, Willis Stryker, was jealous of their romance and framed Cage with stolen drugs. When the Maggia came after Stryker, they inadvertently killed Connors. * David "D.W." Griffith – A theater owner and friend of Luke Cage. * Jeryn Hogarth – Attorney and friend of Iron Fist's father. * Jessica Jones – Wife and partner of Luke Cage * Misty Knight – Frequent partner of Luke Cage and Iron Fist. * Lei Kung – Taught martial arts to Iron Fist. * Joy Meachum – Blamed Iron Fist for the death of her father, and later became an ally of his. * Claire Temple – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harold Meachum
Harold "Harry" Meachum is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as a sinister businessman, primarily a foe of Iron Fist. In his original appearances in comics, he is depicted as the father of Joy Meachum and the brother of Ward Meachum. In the first season of the Marvel Cinematic Universe series '' Iron Fist'', Harold was the father of both Joy and Ward and was portrayed by David Wenham. Publication history Harold Meachum first appeared in ''Marvel Premiere'' #15 and was created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane. Fictional character biography Harold Meachum was the business partner of Wendell Rand, father of Daniel (who would later become Iron Fist). When traveling with his business partner and his young family to uncover what would be a major discovery in business, they came across K'un-L'un, a stronghold of a colony of humanoid aliens whose spaceship crashed in a pocket dimension that intersects with Earth. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heather Rand
This is a list of supporting characters of Luke Cage and Iron Fist, appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Allies * El Aguila – Mutant swashbuckler and costumed crime fighter. * Noah Burstein – The scientist who gives Luke Cage his powers. * Reva Connors - Reva Connors was friends with, and eventually started dating, Carl Lucas the man who would eventually become Luke Cage. Cage's former friend, Willis Stryker, was jealous of their romance and framed Cage with stolen drugs. When the Maggia came after Stryker, they inadvertently killed Connors. * David "D.W." Griffith – A theater owner and friend of Luke Cage. * Jeryn Hogarth – Attorney and friend of Iron Fist's father. * Jessica Jones – Wife and partner of Luke Cage * Misty Knight – Frequent partner of Luke Cage and Iron Fist. * Lei Kung – Taught martial arts to Iron Fist. * Joy Meachum – Blamed Iron Fist for the death of her father, and later became an ally of his. * Claire Temple – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steel Serpent
Steel Serpent (Davos) is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as an enemy of Iron Fist. Davos was portrayed by Sacha Dhawan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series '' Iron Fist''. Publication history The first, otherwise unnamed, Steel Serpent appeared in ''The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu'' #10 (1974), his only appearance, and was created by Tony Isabella and Frank McLaughlin. The second Steel Serpent, Davos, debuted in '' Iron Fist'' #1 (1975) and was created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Fictional character biography The Steel Serpent is a native of K'un-L'un named Davos, the son of Lei Kung the Thunderer. A gifted student of the martial arts, Davos was one of the final two candidates for the right to challenge for the power of the Iron Fist but was defeated in single combat by Wendell Rand, adopted son of K'un-L'un's ruler, Lord Tuan. Davos accused Tuan of unfai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
