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Talon (comics)
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Talon, in comics, may refer to: * Talon (Marvel Comics), a Marvel Comics character and member of the Guardians of the Galaxy of the Earth-691 * Talon (DC Comics), a DC Comics superhero and Earth-3 equivalent of Robin * Talon, an assassin of the Court of Owls in DC Comics It may also refer to: * Black Talon (comics), a number of Marvel Comics characters See also *Talon (other) Talon or talons may refer to: Science and technology * Talon (anatomy), the claw of a bird of prey * Brodifacoum, a rodenticide, also known as the brand Talon * TALON (database), a database maintained by the US Air Force * Talon, an anti-vehicl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talon (Marvel Comics)
T-Ray Tag Tai Hiro Takachiho Glenn Talbot Talisman Talon Talon is depicted as a feline Inhuman in the Earth-691 timeline of the fictional Marvel Universe, sorcerer apprentice to Krugarr. Talon debuted in '' Guardians of the Galaxy'' #18 (November 1991). He is a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Initially, creator Jim Valentino wanted to use Wolverine in a storyline where the Guardians had briefly returned to Earth, but Bob Harras, the X-Men editor of the time, did not want it established that Wolverine could live that long. Thus, Valentino created Talon, influenced by Steve Englehart's take on the Beast during Beast's "party hearty" time with the Avengers. Valentino later stated that Talon "wasn't gay, as some people thought. I thought it would lighten things up to have a happy-go-lucky screw-up on the team since, when looked at properly, the Guardians were not a superhero team, but rather a light army." Talon has some superhuman abilities thanks to his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earth-691
Within Marvel Comics, most tales take place within the fictional Marvel Universe, which in turn is part of a larger multiverse. Starting with issues of ''Captain Britain'', the main continuity in which most Marvel storylines take place was designated Earth-616, and the Multiverse was established as being protected by Merlyn. Each universe has a Captain Britain designated to protect its version of the British Isles. These protectors are collectively known as the Captain Britain Corps. This numerical notation was continued in the series ''Excalibur'' and other titles. Each universe of the Multiverse in Marvel also appears to be defended by a Sorcerer Supreme at nearly all times, appointed by the mystic trinity of Vishanti to defend the world against threats primarily magical in nature from within and beyond and bearing the Eye of Agamotto. Later on, many writers would use and reshape the Multiverse in titles such as '' Exiles'', ''X-Men'', and ''Ultimate Fantastic Four''. New unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Talon (DC Comics)
Robin is a fictional character in publications from DC Comics. Robin has long been a fixture in the Batman comic books as Batman's sidekick. Since 1940, several different youths have appeared as Robin. In each incarnation, Robin's brightly colored visual appearance and youthful energy have served as a contrast to Batman's dark look and manner. This page is a list of the alternative versions of Robin in comic books, including DC Comics, the multiverse, Elseworlds, and other sources. In mainstream comics continuity * Dick Grayson is the original Robin. Though he later assumes the name Nightwing in the comics, Grayson is the most commonly portrayed version in other media. Grayson was temporarily Batman, but with Bruce Wayne's return, he went back to being Nightwing. Following the events of Forever Evil, he became an agent of Spyral under the alias Agent 37. In DC Rebirth, he reclaims the mantle of Nightwing and is part of the Titans team. * Jason Todd becomes Robin after Grayso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Court Of Owls
The Court of Owls is a criminal organization and secret society appearing in DC Comics continuity as adversaries of the superhero Batman. The Court is described as an organization of the wealthiest and most influential citizens of the city of Gotham, having existed since the city's founding and completely unknown among its general population outside of an urban legend centered around their reputation for grisly assassinations carried out by indoctrinated agents known as Talons. The 2015–2016 "Robin War" story line details their international expansion, with the group renaming itself the Parliament of Owls. The Court of Owls made their on-screen debut in 2015's '' Batman vs. Robin'' as part of the DC Animated Movie Universe before making their live-action debut later that same year in the '' Gotham'' television series. Publication history The Court of Owls was created by writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo and feature as Batman's main antagonists in the first two-story a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Talon (comics)
The Black Talon is the name of a number of supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Desmond Drew first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #173 (April 1974) and was created by Gene Colan and Len Wein. The successor to Drew named Samuel David Barone wore the same costume as the original and was an ally of the Grim Reaper, operating in the New Orleans area. He first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #152 (Oct. 1976), created by Gerry Conway and John Buscema. Fictional character biography Black Talon (Pascal Horta) The first Black Talon was Pascal Horta, a painter who lost his hand in an auto accident. Undergoing experimental surgery, he was given the hand of an African-American serial killer, "Strangler Burns", who was put to death. The serial killer blood in his new hand overcame Horta's peaceful nature and drove him to commit murders. Pascal Horta first appeared in '' Captain America Comics'' #9, in 1941. He was created by Otto Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
