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Sequoia (comics)
The Cotati () are a fictional alien race appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are a highly intelligent species of telepathic plants. Publication history The Cotati first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #133 (May 1975) and were created by Steve Englehart and Sal Buscema. Fictional history Long ago, the Cotati were humanoid in form, with branches which served as rudimentary limbs enabling them slow travel, and a torso topped by a distinct head with a semi-human face featuring two eyes above what looked like a mouth. The Cotati later allowed evolution to strip them of their mobility while concentrated their efforts on developing telepathic abilities. As a result, the species legs, torso and head merged into a single trunk-like body which was rooted firmly to the ground, and their faces became increasingly less evident until eventually no trace of any facial features remained. Most Cotati now look like simple, unremarkable trees although some have more dis ... [...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] |
Empyre
"Empyre" is a 2020 comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. This storyline follows the events of ''Incoming!''. It was published in July of 2020. Premise The Avengers, the Fantastic Four and various other heroes of the Marvel universe come together to fight and prevent the incoming invasion of the Kree/Skrull armada being led by Hulkling who has been crowned as "Dorrek VIII". Editorial history The first comic of the story arc, ''Road to Empyre: The Kree–Skrull War,'' was announced in December 2019. It was to be published in March 2020 and included references to older Marvel stories, ''Kree–Skrull War'' and ''The Celestial Madonna'' from the 1970s, and the 2019 comic ''Meet the Skrulls''. It had previously been set up in the '' Incoming!'' comic as well. Plot Lead-up Teddy Altman is made a mysterious offer at the cost of leaving Billy Kaplan. He accepts the offer which was to become the new ruler of the Kree–Skrull Alliance, adopting the mantle of "Dorrek VIII, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mantis (Marvel Comics)
Mantis is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Don Heck, the character first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #112 (June 1973). Mantis has been depicted as a member of the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy, as the bride of Kang the Conqueror, and as the mother of Sequoia. Pom Klementieff portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' (2017), '' Avengers: Infinity War'' (2018), '' Avengers: Endgame'' (2019), '' Thor: Love and Thunder'' (2022), ''The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special'' (2022), and '' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'' (2023). Publication history Mantis first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #112 (June 1973), drawn by Don Heck and created by writer Steve Englehart, beginning the "Celestial Madonna" saga. After leaving Marvel Comics, Englehart carried Mantis's tale through three other companies before returning to Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swordsman (comics)
Swordsman (Jacques Duquesne) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. His first appearance was in '' The Avengers'' #19 (August 1965) and was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck. Although he was first introduced as an enemy of Hawkeye and the Avengers, the character has since appeared as both a supervillain and a superhero. Tony Dalton portrays a variation of the character, renamed Jack Duquesne, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe / Disney+ series '' Hawkeye'' (2021). Publication history The Swordsman first appeared as a supervillain in '' The Avengers'' #19 (1965). He went on to appear in ''The Avengers'' #20, 30, 38, 65, 78 and 79 (1965–1970). The Swordsman changed his ways and became a superhero in ''The Avengers'' #100 (1972) and later became a member of the Avengers in ''The Avengers'' #112–130 (1973–1974), ''Defenders'' #9–11 (1973), '' Captain Marvel'' #32–33 (1974), ''Fantastic Four'' #150 (1974), ''Giant-Size Avengers'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Phoenix Saga
"The Dark Phoenix Saga" is an extended X-Men comic-book storyline published by Marvel Comics, focusing on Jean Grey and the Phoenix Force. It was written by Chris Claremont with art by John Byrne. The Dark Phoenix Saga commonly refers to the story in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #129–138 (January - October 1980) of Jean Grey's corruption by the power of the Phoenix and the Hellfire Club, the destruction she causes, and ultimately her death. Sometimes included is Jean Grey's assumption of the Phoenix power and the repair of the M'Kraan Crystal in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #101–108 (October 1976 - December 1977). It is one of the most well-known and heavily referenced stories in mainstream American superhero comics, and widely considered a classic. It was adapted for the ''X-Men'' animated series, and alluded to in the live-action film '' X2: X-Men United''. A third live-action film, '' X-Men: The Last Stand'', released in 2006, contains some elements from the saga. The animated series '' Wolv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phoenix Force (comics)
The Phoenix Force is a fictional entity appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum, the Phoenix Force is famous for its central role in ''The Dark Phoenix Saga'' storyline, and is frequently linked to Jean Grey. Publication history The Phoenix first appeared in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #101 (October 1976) in the guise of Jean Grey, and was created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum. Fictional character biography The Phoenix Force is an immortal and immutable manifestation of the universal force of life and passion. The Phoenix Force is a creation of the universe that was born of the void between states of being. It is the nexus of all Psionics, psionic energy of the past, present, and future in all realities of the Multiverse (Marvel Comics), multiverse, the Guardian of Creation and of the dangerously powerful M'Kraan Crystal. The Phoenix Force is among the most feared beings in all of existence—it can cut, re-grow, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
