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Super-Adaptoid
The Super-Adaptoid is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has appeared in over five decades of Marvel continuity and featured in other Marvel-endorsed products such as animated television series and merchandise such as trading cards. Publication history The original version appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #82 (October 1966), and was created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Gene Colan. A second version appeared in ''Web of Spider-Man'' #99 (April 1993), created by Tom DeFalco and Terry Kavanagh. Other iterations have also appeared, being "Batch 13" in ''Fantastic Force'' #4 (February 1995), created by Tom Brevoort and Pino Rinaldi, and the "Ultra-Adaptoid", in ''Super-Villain Team-Up: MODOK's Eleven'' #1 (September 2008), being created by Fred Van Lente and Francis Portela. Fictional character biography Original version The original model (simply known as the Adaptoid) debuted in the ''Tales of Suspense' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Advanced Idea Mechanics
A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) is a fictional criminal organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. In most versions, it is depicted as a think tank of brilliant scientists dedicated to overthrowing the world's governments through technological means. The organization started out as a branch of HYDRA, created by Baron Strucker. Its most notable creations include the Cosmic Cube, Super-Adaptoid, and MODOK; the latter has been depicted as a prominent member of A.I.M., and in some incarnations is the organization's leader. A.I.M. has been featured in several media adaptations, including television series and video games. The organization made its cinematic debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film ''Iron Man 3'' (2013), in this universe headed by Aldrich Killian. Publication history The organization known as A.I.M. first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #146 (July 1966), and was revealed to be a branch of the organization known as THEM in ''Stran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cosmic Cube
The Cosmic Cube is a fictional object appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. There are multiple Cubes in the Marvel Universe, all of which are depicted as containment devices that can empower whoever wields them. Although the first version, introduced in ''Tales of Suspense'' #79 (July 1966) and created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, originated on Earth as a weapon built by Advanced Idea Mechanics, most are of alien origins. The Cube (renamed the Tesseract) plays a central role in several films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, in which it is ultimately depicted as containing the Space Stone, one of the six Infinity Stones. Publication history The first Cosmic Cube appeared in a story in ''Tales of Suspense'' #79–81 (July–Sept. 1966) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. It was established as a device created by A.I.M. and capable of transforming any wish into reality, irrespective of the consequences. The Cube was also a plot device in a story that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heavy Metal (Marvel Comics)
The comic book stories published by Marvel Comics since the 1940s have featured several fictional teams and organizations and this page lists them. 0–9 198 A A-Force A-Next A.I. Army Because of his revelation that he is now a simulated A.I., Tony Stark became Mark One and started to establish the A.I. Army which also consists of Albert, Awesome Android, Egghead II, H.E.R.B.I.E., M-11, Machine Man, Machinesmith, Quasimodo, Super-Adaptoid, Walking Stiletto, the Dreadnoughts, a Sentinel, several Constructo-Bots, several Nick Fury LMDs, and an unnamed bomb disposal robot. This group wants to obtain equal rights with organic beings through whatever way possible. Acolytes Action Pack Action Pack is Kentucky's sanctioned superhero team that's part of the Fifty-State Initiative. Its known members are Vox, Prima Donna, and Frog-Man (who was briefly replaced by a Skrull). Advanced Idea Mechanics Advocates Squad Agents of Atlas Agents of Fortune Aladdin Aladd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fixer (comics)
The Fixer is the name of two different fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics: Roscoe Sweeney and Paul Norbert Ebersol. Roscoe Sweeney was portrayed by Kevin Nagle in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series '' Daredevil'' while Paul Norbert Ebersol has appeared in animated media. Publication history The first Marvel Comics character known as the Fixer was Roscoe Sweeney. He first appeared in '' Daredevil'' #1 (Apr. 1964), and was created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Bill Everett. The second iteration of Fixer was long-time supervillain Paul Norbert Ebersol, first appearing in ''Strange Tales'' #141 (February 1966) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Much later, he appeared as a regular character in ''Thunderbolts'', until he was forced to leave the team. Fictional character biography Roscoe Sweeney Roscoe Sweeney was a gangster and crooked fight promoter who was involved in extortion and illegal gambling who operated as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phalanx (comics)
The Phalanx are a fictional cybernetic species appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They have come in conflict with the X-Men as well as other groups on several occasions. They form a hive mind, linking each member by a telepathic system. Publication history The Phalanx were co-created by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Joe Madureira but owe much in concept and appearance to the original Technarchy (by writer Chris Claremont and artist Bill Sienkiewicz). Although appearing in prototype variations in earlier issues, the Phalanx first appeared in their full form in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #312 (May 1994). Fictional biography Origins While their true origins are still unclear, Phalanx were thought to be formed when organic lifeforms are infected with the Technarchy's techno-organic transmode virus, but, in fact, they are actually an artificial intelligence that operates on a galactic scale, and they have total control of a host galaxy. The Phalanx were apparen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avengers No
Avenger, Avengers, The Avenger, or The Avengers may refer to: Arts and entertainment In the Marvel Comics universe * Avengers (comics), a team of superheroes **Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a central team of protagonist superheroes of "The Infinity Saga" **Avengers (comics) in other media * The Avengers (comic book), several titles * ''The Avengers: United They Stand'', also known as ''The Avengers'', a 1999 animated TV series * ''The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'', a 2010 animated TV series * The Avengers (2012 film), ''The Avengers'' (2012 film), or ''Marvel's The Avengers'' ** The Avengers (soundtrack), ''The Avengers'' (soundtrack) * The Avengers (video game), ''The Avengers'' (video game), planned for 2012 but unreleased * Marvel's Avengers (video game), ''Marvel's Avengers'' (video game), 2020 Fictional characters * Avenger (comics), a fictional character in Magazine Enterprises comic book ''The Avenger'' * Avenger (pulp-magazine character), in ''The Aven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Brevoort
Tom Brevoort () is an American comic book editor, known for his work for Marvel Comics, where he has overseen titles such as '' New Avengers'', ''Civil War'', and ''Fantastic Four''. He became Executive Editor in 2007, and in January 2011 was promoted to additionally serve as Senior Vice President of Publishing. Career Tom Brevoort began working for Marvel Comics as a college intern in 1989.Itzkoff, Dave"Modern Marvel" ''The New York Times'', March 25, 2011 Commenting on his rationale for taking a non-paying entry-level job, Brevoort recalls, "Well, obviously, to get a leg up on getting into the business." Brevoort went on to say, "In the illustration program I attended at the University of Delaware, senior students were required to get and serve an internship at some company or institution related to the field of illustration. In our initial freshman orientation, the head of the department mentioned that they had previously placed one student at Marvel Comics, so I figured that wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Android (robot)
An android is a humanoid robot or other artificial being often made from a flesh-like material. Historically, androids were completely within the domain of science fiction and frequently seen in film and television, but advances in robot technology now allow the design of functional and realistic humanoid robots. Terminology The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' traces the earliest use (as "Androides") to Ephraim Chambers' 1728 '' Cyclopaedia,'' in reference to an automaton that St. Albertus Magnus allegedly created. By the late 1700s, "androides", elaborate mechanical devices resembling humans performing human activities, were displayed in exhibit halls. The term "android" appears in US patents as early as 1863 in reference to miniature human-like toy automatons. The term ''android'' was used in a more modern sense by the French author Auguste Villiers de l'Isle-Adam in his work '' Tomorrow's Eve'' (1886). This story features an artificial humanlike robot named Hadaly. As said by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shard
Shard or sherd is a sharp piece of glass, pottery or stone. Shard may also refer to: Places * Shard End, a place in Birmingham, United Kingdom Architecture * Dresden Shard, a redesign of the Bundeswehr Military History Museum in Dresden, Germany * The Shard, a skyscraper in London, United Kingdom Arts, entertainment, and media * Shard (comics), a character in the Marvel Comics universe * Rex Shard, a character in '' SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron'' * "The Shard", a chapter in ''Mirror's Edge'' Science and technology * Shard (database architecture), a method of horizontal partitioning in a database * Elytron or shard, a forewing found on some insect species See also * Lauren Bell (cricketer), nicknamed The Shard * Shared (other) Shared may refer to: * Sharing * Shared ancestry or Common descent * Shared care * Shared-cost service * Shared decision-making in medicine * Shared delusion, various meanings * Shared government * Shared intelligence or collective inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terry Kavanagh
Terrence "Terry" Kavanagh ( ; born July 9) is an American comic book editor and writer. Career Kavanagh was a Marvel Comics editor from 1985 to 1997. Titles he edited during that time included '' Marvel Comics Presents'' and ''Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D''. Writer/artist Alan Davis, who Kavanagh edited on ''Excalibur'', said "Terry Kavanagh spoiled me, gave me near total freedom, and encouraged me to experiment." In 1987, he began to write for Marvel with his first published story "Cry Vengeance!" appearing in '' Kickers, Inc.'' #4 (Feb. 1987). He later wrote such titles as '' Marc Spector: Moon Knight'', '' Avengers: Timeslide'', ''X-Man'' and '' X-Universe''. In ''Web of Spider-Man'' #100 (May 1993), Kavanagh and artist Alex Saviuk gave the lead character "Spider-Armor". He wrote the ''Spider-Man/Punisher/Sabretooth: Designer Genes'' one-shot the following month. Kavanagh was one of the writers on the "Maximum Carnage" storyline which ran through the various ''Spider-Man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magic Item
A magic item is any object that has magical powers inherent in it. These may act on their own or be the tools of the person or being whose hands they fall into. Magic items are commonly found in both folklore and modern fantasy. Their fictional appearance is as old as the Iliad in which Aphrodite's magical girdle is used by Hera as a love charm. Magic items often act as a plot device to grant magical abilities. They may give magical abilities to a person lacking in them, or enhance the power of a wizard. For instance, in J.R.R. Tolkien's ''The Hobbit'', the magical ring allows Bilbo Baggins to be instrumental in the quest, exceeding the abilities of the dwarves. Magic items are often, also, used as MacGuffins. The characters in a story must collect an arbitrary number of magical items, and when they have the full set, the magic is sufficient to resolve the plot. In video games, these types of items are usually collected in fetch quests. Fairy tales Certain kinds of fairy ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
