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Superman (Kingdom Come)
The Superman of ''Kingdom Come'' (usually referred to as Kingdom Come Superman) is a fictional character, an alternate version of Superman in the DC Comics universe. First introduced in ''Kingdom Come'' #1 (May 1996), Kingdom Come Superman was created by Mark Waid and Alex Ross. The character was loosely adapted in the Arrowverse crossover " Crisis on Infinite Earths" portrayed by Brandon Routh. Publication history The Superman of ''Kingdom Come'' first appeared as the main character of the 1996 Elseworlds miniseries ''Kingdom Come'' written by Mark Waid and Alex Ross with art by Ross, set in the future of the DC Universe. In 1999, '' The Kingdom'', a sequel to ''Kingdom Come'' written by Waid but without the involvement of Ross, was published. This series again featured this version of Superman as a central character. In '' 52'' #52, the ''Kingdom Come'' universe is shown in the DC Multiverse as becoming, for the first time, a part of the mainstream DC continuity. Starting wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingdom Come (comics)
''Kingdom Come'' is a four-issue comic book miniseries published in 1996 by DC Comics under their Elseworlds imprint. It was written by Mark Waid and Alex Ross and painted in gouache by Ross, who also developed the concept from an original idea. The story is set in the near future of the DC Universe. The new generation of heroes have lost their moral compass, becoming as reckless and violent as the villains they fight. The previous regime of heroes—the Justice League—returns under dire circumstances, which sets up a battle of the old guard against these uncompromising protectors in a conflict that will define what heroism truly is and determine the future of the planet. Development When comic book artist Alex Ross was working on ''Marvels'', published in 1994, he decided to create a similar "grand opus" about characters from DC Comics. Ross wrote a 40-page handwritten outline of what would become ''Kingdom Come'' and pitched the idea to James Robinson as a project similar in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Routh
Brandon James Routh (; born October 9, 1979) is an American actor. He portrayed Superman in the 2006 film ''Superman Returns'', which garnered him international fame. In 2011, he played the titular character of the film '' Dylan Dog: Dead of Night''. He also had a recurring role in the NBC series ''Chuck'', as Daniel Shaw. Routh also has supporting roles in the films ''Zack and Miri Make a Porno'' and '' Scott Pilgrim vs. the World''. In 2014, he was cast in a recurring role as Ray Palmer / The Atom on the TV series '' Arrow''. He later played that role on two other series in the Arrowverse shared universe: '' The Flash'' (a guest role) and ''Legends of Tomorrow'' (a starring role). Routh also reprised his role as Superman in the 2019 Arrowverse crossover event "Crisis on Infinite Earths". His role on ''Legends of Tomorrow'' ended in 2020. Early life Routh, the third of four children, was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Catherine LaVaughn (née Lear), a teacher, and Ronald Ray R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parasite (comics)
Parasite is the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Each version of the character has the ability to temporarily absorb the life-energy, superpowers, and knowledge of others. The most recurring Parasite is Rudy Jones, who is a main adversary of Superman and belongs to the collective of enemies that make up his rogues gallery. In 2009, Parasite was ranked as IGN's 61st Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time. The Rudy Jones incarnation of the Parasite has been substantially adapted from the comics into multiple forms of media, most notably in the DC Animated Universe's '' Superman: The Animated Series'' and ''Justice League''. He has also been portrayed in live-action television by Brendan Fletcher in '' Smallville''. Different versions of Parasite appeared in TV shows set in the Arrowverse, with William Mapother portraying Rudy Jones in the second season, Anthony Konechny portraying Raymond Jensen in the fourth season of ''Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fortress Of Solitude
The Fortress of Solitude is a fictional fortress appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Superman. It is the place where Superman first learned about his true identity, heritage, and purpose on Earth. The fortress functions as a place of solace/occasional headquarters for Superman and is typically depicted as being in frozen tundra, away from civilization. Its predecessor, Superman's "Secret Citadel", first appeared in ''Superman (comic book), Superman'' #17, where it was said to be built into a mountain on the outskirts of Metropolis (comics), Metropolis. By issue #58 (May–June 1949) it is referred to as the Fortress of Solitude, seems at a glance to be a freestanding castle, and is said to be located in a "polar waste". When the Fortress reappears in 1958 and for the first time takes center stage in a story ("The Super-Key to Fort Superman", ''Action Comics'' #241), it is again an underground complex in a mountainous cliffside. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
