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Tom Artis
Tomosina "Tom" Cawthorne-Artis (January 3, 1956''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1650; February 2009; Page 107 – May 1, 2007) was a comic book artist for DC Comics, Fleetway/Quality, and Marvel Comics throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. In 1991, he was a partner in Leadslinger Comics and illustrated their only original release, ''The Terror''. His DC, Marvel, and Fleetway/Quality work included '' The Spectre'', '' Green Arrow'', '' She-Hulk'', ''Judge Dredd'', and the '' Tailgunner Jo'' miniseries. He was a fixture at Chambanacon, usually found in the consuite with his sketchbook. Eulogized at Chambanacon 38. Bibliography Dark Horse Comics * ''Hard Looks'' #6–7 (1993) DC Comics * ''Blackhawk'' vol. 3 #12 (1990) * '' Green Arrow Annual'' #1, 3 (1988–1990) * ''Hawk and Dove Annual'' #1 (1990) * '' Justice League America'' #36 (1990) * ''Justice League Quarterly'' #2 (1991) * ''Justice Society of America'' #4, 6 (1991) * '' Secret Origins'' vol. 2 #27 (Zatanna) (1988) * ''Spect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comics Buyer's Guide
''Comics Buyer's Guide'' (''CBG''; ), established in 1971, was the longest-running English-language periodical reporting on the American comic book industry. It awarded its annual Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards from 1983 to circa 2010. The publication ceased with the March 2013 issue.Frankenhoff, Brent (January 9, 2013)"F+W Announces Closure of Comics Buyer’s Guide". ''Comics Buyer’s Guide''Miller, John Jackson (January 9, 2013). ''The Comichron'' The magazine was headquartered in Iola, Wisconsin, after originally being published in the Quad Cities region. History Alan Light years: 1971–1983 ''CBG'' was founded in February 1971 by Alan Light under the title ''The Buyer's Guide for Comic Fandom'' (''TBG'') as a monthly newspaper in a tabloid format. ''TBG'' began primarily as an advertising venue – known in comics fandom as an "adzine", i.e. a fanzine devoted to ads. Ron Frantz, in his book ''Fandom: Confidential,'' traces the lineage of Light's endeavor to ''Stan's Wee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret Origins
''Secret Origins'' is the title of several comic book series published by DC Comics which featured the origin stories of the publisher's various characters. Publication history ''Secret Origins'' was first published as a one-shot in 1961 and contained only reprinted material. The title became an ongoing reprint series in February–March 1973 which ran for seven issues and ended in October–November 1974. The title was used on various compilations of origin stories, including ''Limited Collectors' Edition'' #C-39: ''Secret Origins Super-Villains'' (October–November 1975) and #C-45: ''More Secret Origins Super-Villains'' (June–July 1976) as well as ''DC Special Series'' #10 (1978) and 19 (Fall 1979). Its most well-known incarnation was a 50-issue series that ran from April 1986 to August 1990, plus three ''Annual''s and one ''Special''. Typically, an issue would clarify the Post-''Crisis'' origins of a number of characters, usually two as most of the issues were double- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter B
Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Peter (given name) ** Saint Peter (died 60s), apostle of Jesus, leader of the early Christian Church * Peter (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) Culture * Peter (actor) (born 1952), stage name Shinnosuke Ikehata, Japanese dancer and actor * Peter (album), ''Peter'' (album), a 1993 EP by Canadian band Eric's Trip * Peter (1934 film), ''Peter'' (1934 film), a 1934 film directed by Henry Koster *Peter (2021 film), ''Peter'' (2021 film), Marathi language film * Peter (Fringe episode), "Peter" (''Fringe'' episode), an episode of the television series ''Fringe'' * Peter (novel), ''Peter'' (novel), a 1908 book by Francis Hopkinson Smith * Peter (short story), "Peter" (short story), an 1892 short story by Willa Cather Animals * Peter, the Lord's cat, cat at Lord's Cricket Ground in London * Peter (chief mouser), Chief Mouser between 1929 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X-Factor (comics)
''X-Factor'' is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics. It is a spin-off from the popular X-Men franchise, featuring characters from X-Men stories. The series has been relaunched several times with different team rosters, most recently as '' X-Factor (2020),'' written by Leah Williams. ''X-Factor'' launched in 1986, featuring the five original X-Men reorganizing as a group in response to the seeming outlaw status of the then-current X-Men team of whom Magneto was a member. In 1991, the founding members were incorporated back into the regular ''X-Men'' series, and ''X-Factor'' relaunched as a U.S. government-sponsored team incorporating many secondary characters from the X-Men mythos. The series was canceled in 1998 after 149 issues. The 2005 ''X-Factor'' series followed the mutant detective agency X-Factor Investigations. Written by Peter David, the series drew acclaim from Ain't It Cool News, and won a 2011 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sensational She-Hulk
She-Hulk (Jennifer "Jen" Walters) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Buscema, she first appeared in ''The Savage She-Hulk'' #1 (cover-dated February 1980). Walters is a lawyer who, after an injury, received an emergency blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner, and acquired a milder version of his Hulk condition. As such, Walters becomes a large, powerful, green-hued version of herself. Unlike Banner she largely retains her personality, in particular the majority of her intelligence and emotional control. Like Hulk, she is still susceptible to outbursts of anger and becomes much stronger when enraged. In later series, her transformation is permanent, and she often breaks the fourth wall for humorous effect and running gags. She-Hulk has been a member of the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, Heroes for Hire, the Defenders, Fantastic Force and S.H.I.E.L.D. As a highly skilled lawyer w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starfox (comics)
Starfox (Eros of Titan) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 (February 1973), created by Jim Starlin. He is depicted as a member of a human offshoot race known as the Eternals. He was born on Titan where he is the son of Mentor and the nephew of Zuras. Where Eros serves as the superhero Starfox, he is opposed by his mad brother Thanos, much like the rest of the universe. He has the power to psychically control other people's emotions. He was a member of the Avengers and Dark Guardians. Starfox appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Eternals'' (2021), portrayed by Harry Styles. Publication history Starfox first appeared in '' The Invincible Iron Man'' #55 (February 1973), which was scripted by Mike Friedrich with story and illustration by Jim Starlin. Fictional character biography Eros is a member of the Eternals, a genetic offshoot of humanity, that left for deep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solo Avengers
''Solo Avengers'' was an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics, and was a spin-off from the company's superhero team title '' The Avengers''. It was published for 20 issues (December 1987–July 1989) until it was renamed ''Avengers Spotlight'' with issue #21 (August 1989). The series was cancelled as of issue #40 (January 1991). The format of the title was usually two stories, one featuring the character Hawkeye and the other a back-up strip showcasing a current or former member of the Avengers. With issue #35, the format changed to exclusively focus on one full-length story. Artist Amanda Conner's first published work in the comics industry was the 11–page Yellowjacket back-up story in ''Solo Avengers'' #12 (November 1988). Solo Avengers Avengers Spotlight Avengers: Solo In December 2011, a five-part limited series titled ''Avengers: Solo'' was released following the same format as ''Solo Avengers''. Once again, the central story, written by Jen Van Meter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amazing Adventures
''Amazing Adventures'' is the name of several anthology comic book series, all but one published by Marvel Comics. The earliest Marvel series of that name introduced the company's first superhero of the late-1950s to early-1960s period fans and historians call the Silver Age of Comic Books. That same series also included the first comic book to be labeled "Marvel Comics". Ziff-Davis The first series titled ''Amazing Adventures'' was a 1950s science fiction anthology produced by Ziff-Davis and featuring painted covers. It ran for six issues, beginning c. 1950. with the first two issues being undated. Subsequent issues were dated June, August, and November 1951, and fall 1952. Its artists included Murphy Anderson, Bernard Krigstein, and Don Perlin, and at least one issue (#2) featured a cover painting by Alex Schomburg. Marvel Comics 1961 series Marvel's first series of this title ran six issues, premiering with June 1961 cover-date. It featured primarily science fiction and driv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grimjack
Grimjack is the main character of a comic book originally published by the American company First Comics. John Ostrander and Timothy Truman are credited as co-creators of the character, although Ostrander had been developing Grimjack with artist Lenin Delsol before Truman's arrival on the project according to Ostrander's own text piece in ''Grimjack'' #75. In that same essay, the writer also revealed having initially conceived the character to be the star of a series of prose stories, set in a post-apocalyptic Chicago. Grimjack is the street name of John Gaunt, a sword-for-hire, ex-paramilitary, war veteran and former child gladiator. He operates from Munden's Bar in the Pit, a slum area of Cynosure, a pan-dimensional city to which all dimensions connect. Publication history ''Grimjack'' began as a backup feature in issue #10 of the comic book ''Starslayer''. The character of Grimjack was created by John Ostrander and Timothy Truman, but the setting, the pan-dimensional city of C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Who's Who In The DC Universe
''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'' (1985–87), usually referred to simply as ''Who's Who'', is the umbrella title for a number of comic book series which DC Comics published to catalogue the wide variety of fictional characters in their imaginary universe, the DC Universe. History ''Who's Who'' was the creation of Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, and Robert Greenberger, and its first incarnation (''Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe'') debuted in the last month of 1984 (Cover date, cover-dated March 1985) and ran 26 issues until 1987 (cover-dated April 1987). It was essentially an encyclopedia in comic book form, listing the characters, places, and technology in the DC Universe,, with a loose leaf format devised by editor Michael Eury. It began one month before the 12-issue Limited series (comics), limited series ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' began; therefore, the earlier issues discuss Pre-''Crisis'' versions of the characters, whereas issues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Web (comics)
The Web is a fictional character, a superhero created by MLJ Comics in 1942 by artist John Cassone and an unknown writer. The character was published in '' Zip Comics'' until 1943, and was later brought back in 1966 to appear in Archie's revived superhero line. DC Comics licensed Archie's superhero characters in 1991, and brought a new revival of the character to life in 2009. 1940s The Web debuted in issue #27 of '' Zip Comics'' in July 1942, having originally been intended for ''Top-Notch Comics'', the change occurring due to a decision to emphasize the humour of ''Top-Notch''. In that first issue, he rescues a woman named Rose Wayne from a Japanese terrorist, the Black Dragon of Death. Rose discovers his secret identity. His origin was recounted in the second story, in issue #28. The Web's secret identity was John Raymond, a college professor of criminology, and mystery writer. Raymond's interest in studying the motives and behavior of criminals harked back to his youth, and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wasteland (DC Comics)
''Wasteland'' was an American anthology-style horror comic book published by DC Comics in 1987–1989 and intended for adult readers. Written by John Ostrander and comedian Del Close, the series lasted 18 issues. Publication history Ostrander and Close had previously worked together on a selection of "Munden's Bar" backup stories in Ostrander's ''Grimjack'' title, published by First Comics. Editor Mike Gold, coming to DC from First, suggested that Ostrander and Close work together again in creating ''Wasteland''. Fiffe, Michel"WASTELAND: The John Ostrander Interview" ''Factual Opinion'' (March 6, 2012). Each issue (with the exception of the book-length final issue) consisted of three unrelated stories written by Ostrander and/or Close. For the most part each issue featured a team of four artists, one of whom would illustrate each of the three stories, the fourth supplying that month's cover (which would bear no, or at most only a thematic, connection to the interior contents) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |