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Shadowpact
The Shadowpact is a fictional group of magic-based heroes who fought against the Spectre in the 2005 limited series ''Day of Vengeance'', published by DC Comics. They are a sort of Justice League for the supernatural elements of the DC Universe. Some of the team members are ''Homo magi''. Their self-titled series ended in May 2008, after 25 issues and a two-year run, but the team appeared in the '' Reign in Hell'' miniseries three months later. History The group is founded on a spur of the moment impulse by Enchantress, Ragman, and Detective Chimp to get rid of the Spectre because of his decision to destroy all magic in the universe. They are joined by Blue Devil, Nightshade, and Nightmaster, who christens the group the "Shadowpact". During the course of the story, it is revealed by the wizard Shazam that the name "Shadowpact" has been used repetitively throughout history by groups of mystics who champion lost causes. In their fight with the Spectre, the group is aided by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enchantress (DC Comics)
The Enchantress is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bob Haney and Howard Purcell, the character made her first appearance in '' Strange Adventures'' #187 (April 1966). June Moone is a freelance artist who becomes possessed by an entity originally known only as The Succubus. The resutling merge resulted in the Enchantress, a powerful sorceress considered to be one of the most dangerous black magic practicioners in the DC Universe. The character has often been depicted as both a villain and anti-hero, establishing herself as a member of various teams such as Shadowpact, the Suicide Squad, & Sentinels of Magic. In more recent continuities, she is often cast as an ally and adversary for the Justice League Dark and a re-occuring member of the Suicide Squad. The Enchantress would make an appearance in mainstream media, portrayed by Cara Delevingne in the 2016 film ''Suicide Squad (film), Suicide Squad'' as both June Moone and the Ench ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragman (comics)
Ragman (Rory Regan), nicknamed the "tattered tatterdemalion of justice",''Ragman'' #1-5. DC Comics, September 1976-July 1977. is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He was originally created by writer Robert Kanigher and artist Joe Kubert in 1976. Originally presented as a man of Irish descent, the character was revised to have Jewish heritage (his family name originally being Reganiewicz) and a connection to the Golem of Prague (a figure of Jewish folklore) in a 1991 mini-series by Keith Giffen, Robert Loren Fleming, Pat Broderick, and Anthony Tollin.''Ragman'' (vol. 2) #1-8. DC Comics, July 1991 to March 1992. The same mini-series established Ragman's costume as a "Suit of Souls", repeatedly drawing him into conflict with mystical threats and granting him the power and skills of the souls it has collected. The suit sometimes desires to collect new souls, forcing Ragman to exert great will if he doesn't wish the suit to do so. In his original stor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warlock's Daughter
The Warlock’s Daughter is a fictional character that appears in the comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bill Willingham and Rick Mays, the Warlock’s Daughter first appears in ''Robin'' (vol. 2) #121 (February 2004). Also known as Darla Aquista and Laura Fell, she possesses various magical abilities. The Warlock’s Daughter is a character who has the capacity for both good and evil. Her affiliations vary, but she is known for her involvement with Shadowpact, a group of magic-based superheroes. Her involvement with Shadowpact begins after she completes her off-world prison sentence and the group recruits her back on Earth. Recruited by Ragman and Nightshade, she then conducts her first mission to retrieve Blue Devil's trident from Hell. In ''Robin'' (vol. 2) #121, she becomes acquainted with Tim Drake and later develops feelings for him, but any further development of a relationship with Tim is hindered by her father, Henry’s, involvement in the mob. Darla is la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightshade (DC Comics)
Nightshade is a fictional character, a comic book superhero published by DC Comics. Created by David Kaler and Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in ''Captain Atom'' #82 (September 1966) originally published by Charlton Comics. Publication history Charlton Comics Nightshade was first introduced in ''Captain Atom'' #82, as a partner for the titular hero. Her real name is Eve Eden and her father is a U.S. United States Senate, senator. She is blonde and wears a black wig as Nightshade. She was romantically involved with Captain Atom for a brief time. She appeared several times in Captain Atom stories, before getting her own backup series in the last three published issues (#87-89). She also appeared in the last unpublished Captain Atom story that appeared in the fanzine ''Charlton Bullseye (fanzine), Charlton Bullseye''. In this backup series (with art by Jim Aparo), Tiger (Judomaster's now-grown-up sidekick) is her martial-arts instructor. The source of her powers is also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Devil (DC Comics)
Blue Devil (Daniel Cassidy) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He first appeared in a DC Comics insert previews, special insert published in ''Fury of Firestorm'' #24 (June 1984). That story led directly into ''Blue Devil'' #1, also cover dated June 1984. He was created by Dan Mishkin, Gary Cohn (comics), Gary Cohn, and Paris Cullins. The ''Blue Devil'' comic book ran for 31 issues and one annual. Blue Devil later appeared as a regular character in ''Shadowpact'' which ran for 25 issues. Dan Cassidy was working as a stuntman and special effects specialist in Hollywood when he created the Blue Devil suit, complete with a built-in exoskeleton, specifically designed for the production of a Blue Devil movie. During filming, the demon Nebiros was unleashed from within an ancient temple and, thinking Cassidy was an actual demon, tried to drain his demonic powers with blasts of magic. Instead, the blasts permanently bonded the suit to Cassidy. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Day Of Vengeance
''Day of Vengeance'' is a six-issue comic book Limited series (comics), limited series written by Bill Willingham, with art by Justiniano and Walden Wong, published in 2005 by DC Comics. Publication history ''Day of Vengeance'' is one of four limited series leading up to DC Comics' ''Infinite Crisis'' event. It focuses on the Spectre (DC Comics character), Spectre and other magical beings of the DC Universe, especially a hastily-formed group known as the Shadowpact. The series has tie-ins to other ongoing DC Comics series, including ''Justice Society of America, JSA'' #73-75 and #77 and ''Etrigan the Demon, Blood of the Demon'' #6-7. It is a prelude to ''Infinite Crisis'' #1. The events of this series were preceded by the story arc teaming Superman and Captain Marvel (DC Comics), Captain Marvel from ''Action Comics'' #826, ''Adventures of Superman (comic book), The Adventures of Superman'' #639 and ''Superman (vol. 2), Superman'' #216. Plot summary The seduction of the Spectre Je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightmaster
The Nightmaster is a fictional character, a sword and sorcery hero published by DC Comics. He first appeared in ''Showcase (comics), Showcase'' #82 (May 1969), and was created by Dennis O'Neil, Denny O'Neil and Jerry Grandenetti. Publication history Following his introduction in ''Showcase (comics), Showcase'' #82 (May 1969), the character appeared in the following two monthly issues, with Bernie Wrightson taking over the art. The character did not reappear for over two decades, returning for cameo appearances in ''Animal Man (comic book), Animal Man'' #25 (July 1990) and ''The Books of Magic'' #3 (1991). He had slightly expanded guest roles in ''Primal Force'' #11–12 (Sept.-Oct. 1995) and ''Swamp Thing'' #160 and #164 (Nov. 1995 & March 1996). He figured among many DC Comics supernatural heroes in the miniseries ''Day of Vengeance'' #1–6 (June–Nov. 2005), primarily starring the Spectre (comics), Spectre, in ''Day of Vengeance: Infinite Crisis Special'' #1 (March 2006), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zauriel
Zauriel is a fictional superhero in the DC Universe. Originally a guardian angel who served Heaven for millions of years, he willingly falls to Earth to serve humanity as their champion and joins the Justice League. Publication history Zauriel first appeared in '' JLA'' #6 and was created by Grant Morrison, Mark Millar, Howard Porter, and John Dell. In his first appearance, he saved Aquaman's life, over time forming a close friendship with him, and helped the Justice League thwart and dispel the forces of the renegade angel Asmodel. Creation and concept Grant Morrison created Zauriel during their tenure as writer of ''JLA'' but was forbidden from using their originally intended name of Hawkman. At the time, Hawkman had been declared off-limits by DC editors due to the character's convoluted continuity, complicated by retcons from the ''Hawkworld'' miniseries, which DC tried to negate during the '' Zero Hour'' miniseries. Morrison does allude to a Hawkman-connection by having Aq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detective Chimp
Detective Chimp is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. A common chimpanzee who wears a deerstalker hat (à la Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional sleuth Sherlock Holmes), Detective Chimp has superhuman-level intelligence and solves crimes, often with the help of the Bureau of Amplified Animals, a group of intelligent animals that also includes Rex the Wonder Dog. He was originally created in the final years of the Golden Age of Comic Books, during the interregnum between the former and the Silver Age of Comic Books. After his initial appearance in ''Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog'' he continued to appear in that title as a backup feature until 1959, at which point he faded into obscurity. Several decades after his last appearance, Detective Chimp appeared in several cameos, namely in a 1981 story, "Whatever Happened to Rex the Wonder Dog?" (''DC Comics Presents'' #35) and later in a brief cameo with Sam Simeon in Gorilla City during 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Willingham
William Willingham (born 1956) is an American writer and artist of comics, known for his work on the series ''Elementals (Comico Comics), Elementals'' and ''Fables (comics), Fables''. Career William Willingham was born in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. During his father's military career the family also lived in Alaska, California, and finally three years in Germany. Willingham got his start from the late 1970s to early 1980s as a staff artist for TSR, Inc., where he illustrated a number of their role-playing game products. He was the cover artist for the ''AD&D Player Character Record Sheets'', ''Against the Giants'', ''Secret of Bone Hill'', the Gamma World book ''Legion of Gold'', and provided the back cover for ''Scourge of the Slave Lords, In the Dungeons of the Slave Lords''. He was an interior artist on ''White Plume Mountain'', ''Scourge of the Slave Lords, Slave Pits of the Undercity'', ''Ghost Tower of Inverness'', ''Secret of the Slavers Stockade'', ''Secret of Bone Hill'', '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantom Stranger
The Phantom Stranger is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, of unspecified paranormal origins, who battles mysterious and occult forces, sometimes under their Vertigo imprint. The character first appeared in an eponymous comics anthology published in August/September 1952. The Phantom Stranger made his first live appearance in the 2019 television series ''Swamp Thing'' for the DC streaming service played by Macon Blair. Publication history The Phantom Stranger first appeared in an eponymous six-issue comics anthology published in 1952 and created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino. After an appearance in ''Showcase'' #80 (February 1969), he received another series beginning May–June 1969 that lasted until February–March 1976. The ''Showcase'' appearance and the first three issues of ''Phantom Stranger'' consisted of reprints from both the 1950s title and the " Dr. 13: Ghost-Breaker" feature from the last nine issues of ''Star Spang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blüdhaven
This page list the locations in the DC Universe, the shared universe setting of DC Comics. Sites * the Arrowcave – The former base of operations of the Green Arrow and Speedy. * Avernus Cemetery – A burial ground located in Central City for the enemies of the Flash known as the Rogues; it is in a hidden location. * the Batcave – The headquarters of Batman. Located directly beneath Wayne Manor. * Burnside – A borough of Gotham City that is connected to Gotham by the Burnside Bridge. Burnside Heights is the trendy neighborhood in Burnside where ''The New 52'' version of Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) lives. * the Casanova Club – A nightclub owned by Alex Logue in Newcastle, England. It was there that a demon was summoned and John Constantine failed to save a young girl who was taken to Hell. * Crime Alley – The most dangerous area of Gotham City, where Thomas and Martha Wayne were killed by Joe Chill during a mugging. * the ''Daily Planet'' Building – The home office o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |