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Terra Obscura
''Terra Obscura'' is a 2003 comic book miniseries spin-off from Alan Moore's '' Tom Strong'' series. The stories are written by Peter Hogan, and drawn by Yanick Paquette and Karl Story with additional flashback sequences drawn by Eric Theriault. Each story is co-plotted by Alan Moore and Peter Hogan. It was published under Moore's America's Best Comics imprint through Wildstorm Comics, which is owned by DC Comics. Origin and backstory Terra Obscura first appeared in ''Tom Strong'' #11 (January 2001). Terra Obscura is an alternate version of Tom Strong's Earth located on the far side of the galaxy, discovered by Strong in 1968. On his visit to Terra Obscura, Tom meets his counterpart Tom "Doc" Strange, and the team of science-heroes known as the ''Society of Major American Science Heroes'' ( SMASH). All the members of SMASH are based on characters previously published by Nedor Comics in the 1940s. With the original publisher's collapse, copyrights on the characters were not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yanick Paquette
Yanick Paquette is a Canadian comic book artist. He has worked for Antarctic Press, Topps, Marvel, and DC Comics and since 1994. Career In 1996 Paquette drew two miniseries adapted from the TV series '' Space: Above and Beyond'', written by Roy Thomas, for Topps Comics. The following year he and Thomas reunited to draw '' Xena: Warrior Princess: Year One'' for Topps. In 1997 Paquette drew two issues of '' JLA Secret Files'', his first work on the Justice League of America. He would return to those characters in 1998 with '' JLA: Tomorrow Woman'' and "Madmen and Mudbaths", one of the stories in the 1999 anthology book ''JLA 80-Page Giant'' #2. From 1998 to 1999, Paquette drew nine issues of ''Wonder Woman'' for DC Comics. Clément Sauvé was his assistant on background on a wide number of issues from 2000 to 2002. From 2000 to 2001, Yanick drew ten issues of ''Gambit''. Paquette was the regular artist on ''Ultimate X-Men'' from February 2007 to January 2008, and for the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Terror
The Black Terror is a fictional comic book superhero who originally appeared in ''Exciting Comics'' #9, published by Nedor Comics in January 1941. The character was popular, and on the strength of the Black Terror's sales, Nedor made ''Exciting Comics'' a monthly magazine starting with issue #11 (July 1941). The Black Terror was the most popular superhero in Nedor's stable, and appeared in a quarterly solo comic book as well as the lead feature in ''America's Best Comics'' and ''Exciting Comics'' until 1949. Some Black Terror stories were written by Patricia Highsmith before she became an acclaimed novelist. The character has been revived by various publishers over the years, including AC Comics, Eclipse Comics, America's Best Comics, and Dynamite Entertainment. Exciting Comics The Black Terror's secret identity was pharmacist Bob Benton, who formulated a chemical he called "formic ethers", which gave him various superpowers. He used these powers to fight crime with his sidekick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mad Scientist
The mad scientist (also mad doctor or mad professor) is a stock character of a scientist who is perceived as " mad, bad and dangerous to know" or " insane" owing to a combination of unusual or unsettling personality traits and the unabashedly ambitious, taboo or hubristic nature of their experiments. As a motif in fiction, the mad scientist may be villainous (evil genius) or antagonistic, benign, or neutral; may be insane, eccentric, or clumsy; and often works with fictional technology or fails to recognise or value common human objections to attempting to play God. Some may have benevolent intentions, even if their actions are dangerous or questionable, which can make them accidental antagonists. History Prototypes The prototypical fictional mad scientist was Victor Frankenstein, creator of his eponymous monster, who made his first appearance in 1818, in the novel '' Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus'' by Mary Shelley. Though the novel's title character, Victor Fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smenkhkare
Smenkhkare (alternatively romanized ''Smenkhare'', ''Smenkare,'' or ''Smenkhkara''; meaning "'Vigorous is the Soul of Re") was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of unknown background who lived and ruled during the Amarna Period of the 18th Dynasty. Smenkhkare was husband to Meritaten, the daughter of his likely co-regent, Akhenaten. Very little is known of Smenkhkare for certain because later kings sought to erase the Amarna Period from history. Because of this, perhaps no one from the Amarna Interlude has been the subject of so much speculation as Smenkhkare. Origin and family Smenkhkare's origins are unknown. It is assumed he was a member of the royal family, likely either a brother or son of the pharaoh Akhenaten. If he is Akhenaten's brother, his mother was likely either Tiye or Sitamun. If a son of Akhenaten, he was presumably an older brother of Tutankhamun, as he succeeded the throne ahead of him; his mother was likely an unknown, lesser wife. An alternative suggestion, based ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woman In Red (comics)
The Woman in Red is a fictional character that first appeared in the period known to comic book historians as the Golden Age of Comic Books. Created by writer Richard E. Hughes and artist George Mandel, she first appeared in '' Thrilling Comics'' #2 (March 1940), published by Nedor Comics. The character was later revived by writer Alan Moore for America's Best Comics. She would also be used by Dynamite Entertainment in Project Superpowers:Chapter two. Nedor Comics The Woman in Red is the secret identity of policewoman Peggy Allen. Frustrated by the limitations of her job, Peggy creates a secret identity. As the Woman in Red, she wears a red, floor-length coat, hood, and mask. Among her opponents are the Spirit Killer, and cultists of the African death god Voa. The Woman in Red made her debut in ''Thrilling Comics'' #2 (March 1940). Comics historian Trina Robbins has identified the Woman in Red as the first masked female crime fighter, preceding such better known characters as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberator (Nedor Comics)
The Liberator is a superhero from the Golden Age of Comics. His first appearance was in ''Exciting Comics'' #15 (December 1941), published by Nedor Comics. The character was later revived by writer Alan Moore for America's Best Comics. Nedor Comics The Liberator is the secret identity of Dr. Nelson Drew, a chemistry teacher at fictional Claflin University (as in, not to be confused with the historically black college affiliated with South Carolina State University). He discovers an ancient Egyptian formula called Lamesis that gives him superhuman strength and speed. Drew uses his powers as the Liberator to fight Nazi saboteurs during World War II. The formula sometimes wears off, turning the Liberator back into Dr. Drew at inopportune moments. The Liberator debuted in ''Exciting Comics'' #15, and appeared regularly in that title and ''America's Best Comics'' (not to be confused with the later DC Comics imprint). His last Golden Age appearance was in ''Exciting Comics'' #35 (Octob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magnet (Nedor Comics)
The Magnet is a fictional character from the Golden Age of Comics. He first appeared in the ''Complete Book of Comics and Funnies'' #1 (1944), published by Nedor Comics. The character was later revived by writer Alan Moore for America's Best Comics. Nedor Comics The Magnet is the secret identity of Grant Halford, inventor of the Geo-Locator. The Geo-Locator allows him to track down villains and Nazis. His foes include the Crimson Conqueror, Aztec mummies and treasure-hunters. After his debut in ''Complete Book of Comics and Funnies'', the Magnet appeared in all four issues of ''Mystery Comics'' (1944). Both titles were discontinued due to the wartime paper shortage. No creator for the character was credited, but most of the art was supplied by Ed Good. America's Best Comics Alan Moore revived the Magnet, along with many other Nedor Comics characters, for his ''Tom Strong'' series. For the revival, the Magnet was given a new backstory: sometime during World War II, the Magnet met ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lance Lewis, Space Detective
Lance Lewis, Space Detective is a fictional superhero from the Golden Age of Comics. He first appeared in ''Mystery Comics'' #3 (1944), published by Nedor Comics. The character was revived by writer Alan Moore for America's Best Comics. Nedor Comics Lance Lewis is a detective from the 22nd century. With his girlfriend Marna, Lance would solve mysteries involving Martians, rocket ships, and rayguns. According to ''Jess Nevins' Encyclopedia of Golden Age Superheroes'', "with the help of his beautiful girlfriend Marna and his high-tech spaceship, Lewis fights telepathic amoebic Saturnian space pirates, alien crab men, and Anton Gregor, the Tyrant of Astra". Lance Lewis's adventures debuted in Nedor's ''Mystery Comics'', but later moved to ''Startling Comics'', beginning with issue #44 (March 1947). No credits were given for the debut story; later stories were written and drawn by Graham Ingels and Bob Oksner [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Crusader
The American Crusader is a superhero who originally appeared in '' Thrilling Comics'' #19 (Better Publications, Aug 1941). He appeared in almost every issue until #41 (April 1944). The character was revived in the Modern Age in ''Femforce'' #59, by AC Comics, and in '' Tom Strong'' #11, by Alan Moore and Chris Sprouse. Character history His secret identity is Professor Archibald (Archie) Masters, an astronomy professor at an unnamed university in the Eastern United States. The character debuted in 1941, his mousy alter-ego being similar to that of Superman's Clark Kent identity. He accidentally got caught in a room with a device called an atom smasher, and, inevitably, the experiment went awry. Instead of killing him, the accident blasted him with radiation, which endowed him with various superhuman abilities. He used these powers to fight crime as the American Crusader. Cribbed from Superman's relationship with Lois Lane, Prof. Masters has a secretary named Jane Peters, who de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Pantha
Princess Pantha is a fictional jungle heroine that appeared in comic books published by Nedor Comics. The character was revived twice; first by AC Comics, and second by writer Alan Moore for his Tom Strong spin-off, ''Terra Obscura''. She first appeared in '' Thrilling Comics'' #56 (October 1946). Nedor Comics Princess Pantha is one of the many characters inspired by Sheena, Queen of the Jungle that appeared in the 1940s. Her origin story is told in her first appearance: Pantha is a circus performer visiting Africa to find a legendary wild gorilla for her act. She was accidentally stranded in the jungles of Africa for several months, and survived by virtue of her ability to sound like a gorilla. She soon replaces her Western clothing with her trade-mark leopard-skin bikini. Even after being rescued by adventurer Dane Hunter, Pantha decides to stay in Africa to search for the mysterious white gorilla. The adventures of Princess Pantha appeared in ''Thrilling Comics'' from issue #56 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghost (Nedor Comics)
The Ghost is a fictional character, a superhero that appeared in comic books published by Nedor Comics. His first appearance was in ''Thrilling Comics'' #3 (April 1940). The character is loosely based on the pulp hero created by G.T. Fleming-Roberts, who was variously known as the Ghost, the Ghost Detective, and the Green Ghost. The character was later revived by writer Alan Moore for America's Best Comics. Nedor Comics The Ghost's origin was revealed in his first appearance in ''Thrilling Comics''. The Ghost is George Chance, an occult investigator. Years of studying the mystical arts have given him the power of levitation, astral projection, turning himself or others invisible, and other seemingly magical powers. The Ghost uses his powers to fight crime, which he does while accompanied by his wife, Betty. According to ''Jess Nevins' Encyclopedia of Golden Age Superheroes'', the Ghost's arch-enemy is "the evil (though not mad) scientist Dr. Fenton, who sends his kidnap victi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miss Masque
Miss Masque is a fictional masked crime-fighter. She originally appeared in comic books published by Nedor Comics, and was later revived by AC Comics, America's Best Comics, and Dynamite Entertainment. Nedor Comics Miss Masque is the secret identity of Diana Adams, a young socialite who decides to fight crime and injustice in disguise. Miss Masque has no super powers, but relies on her wit and a pair of pistols. Her original costume was a mini-skirted red dress with red hat, gloves and cape, and a domino mask; yellow double "M" emblems on her chest and hat completed the ensemble. A later version of the costume had a bare midriff and shorter sleeves. Miss Masque first appeared in Nedor Comics' ''Exciting Comics'' #51 (September 1946). She also appeared in ''America's Best Comics'' (not to be confused with the DC Comics imprint), ''Fighting Yank'', and ''Black Terror''; her final Golden Age appearance was ''America's Best Comics'' #31 (July 1949). According to ''Jess Nevins' Enc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
