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Triumph (comics)
Triumph is a fictional former superhero in the DC Comics universe whose first full appearance was in '' Justice League America'' #92 (September 1994). He was created by Brian Augustyn, Mark Waid and Howard Porter, though the character is primarily associated with writer Christopher Priest. He is not the Golden Age hero Captain Triumph, a fellow DC Comics property. Years after Triumph's initial appearance, Priest revealed that the character was partially based on Neal Pozner, DC's Director of Creative Services: "His shtick was: Triumph was always right... it was what made him so annoying to his fellow heroes. ... Neal, write this down someplace, was ''always right''. He was. At the end of the day, Neal would be proven right. That fact, more than anything else, annoyed many staffers beyond reason". History Triumph is a superhero with the ability to control electromagnetic fields. He was a founding member of the original Justice League, although nobody except him remembers this. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Jimenez
Phil Jimenez (born July 12, 1970) is an award-winning American comics artist and writer known for his work as writer/artist on ''Wonder Woman'' from 2000 to 2003, as one of the five pencilers of the 2005–2006 miniseries ''Infinite Crisis'', his collaborations with writer Grant Morrison on '' New X-Men'' and ''The Invisibles,'' and his artistry for his 2021 critically acclaimed partnership with writer Kelly Sue DeConnick on '' Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons''. Early life Phil Jimenez was born and raised southern California. He attended the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, New York, where he majored in cartooning. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1991.Bussmann, Christopher. "What's in Store" ''Visual Arts Journal: School of Visual Arts Magazine'' vol. 18, no. 2; Fall 2010; Page 11 Career After graduating from SVA, Jimenez was hired by DC Comics Creative Director Neal Pozner at age 21, with his first published work illustrating four pages in the 1991 minis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neal Pozner
Neal Pozner (1955 – June 21, 1994), sometimes credited as Neil Pozner, was an art director, editor, and writer known for his work in the comic book industry. He worked with DC Comics at two points, first as a design director and later as Group Editor, Creative Services until his death. Career As a young man, Pozner published a comics fanzine from 1969 to 1972, when he joined CAPA-alpha. He was an active member in CAPA-alpha at least until 1984. Giordano, Dick. "Meanwhile..." DC Comics cover-dated September 1984. He graduated from The Cooper Union. Before joining DC's staff, Pozner designed the first gay-themed bus ads for New York City as well several posters for Lincoln Center. He also designed record covers for musicians like The Kinks, Jimi Hendrix, George Benson, and Carmen McRae, as well as the Brooklyn Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. In addition, he designed for CBS/Broadcast Group and was briefly the associate art director of ''National Lampoon'' magazine. Pozner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justice Society Of America
The Justice Society of America (JSA, or Justice Society (JS)) is a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The team was conceived by editor Sheldon Mayer and writer Gardner Fox during the Golden Age of Comic Books. The JSA first appeared in ''All Star Comics'' #3 (Winter 1940–1941), making it the first team of superheroes in comic books. The original members of the Justice Society of America were Doctor Fate, Hourman, the Spectre, Sandman, Atom, the Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman. The team was initially popular, but after the popularity of superhero comics waned in the late 1940s, the JSA's adventures ceased with issue #57 of the title (March 1951). During the Silver Age of Comic Books, DC Comics reinvented several Justice Society members and banded many of them together in a new team, the Justice League of America. Other JSA members remained absent from comics for ten years until Jay Garrick appeared alongside Barry Allen, his Silver A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JLA (comic Book)
''JLA'' was a monthly comic book published by DC Comics from January 1997 to April 2006 featuring the Justice League of America (JLA, Justice League). The series restarted DC's approach to the Justice League, which had initially featured most of the company's top-tier superheroes but shifted in the 1980s to featuring a rotating cast of established characters alongside newer ones and also saw that franchise expand to several spin-off series, diluting the prestige of the name brand. When relaunched by writer Grant Morrison, the team again focused on the most recognizable, powerful, and long-lasting heroes in DC's library. Publication history The low sales of the various Justice League spin-off books by the mid-1990s prompted DC to revamp the League as a single team (all the various branch teams were disbanded) on a single title. A Justice League of America formed in the September 1996 limited series ''Justice League: A Midsummer's Nightmare'' by Mark Waid and Fabian Nicieza. In 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990s In Comics
''See also'': 1980s in comics, other events of the 1990s, 2000s in comics and the list of years in comics __NOTOC__ Publications: 1990 – 1991 – 1992 – 1993 – 1994 – 1995 – 1996 – 1997 – 1998 – 1999 Publications 1990 1991 1992 * '' Sailor Moon'' by Naoko Takeuchi debuts in ''Nakayoshi''. 1993 1994 Jack Kirby dies at age 76 of heart failure in his Thousand Oaks, California home. 1995 1996 *'' The Avengers (volume 2) #1'' – Marvel Comics *'' Captain America (volume 2) #1'' – Marvel Comics *'' Fantastic Four (volume 2) #1'' – Marvel Comics *'' Iron Man (volume 2) #1'' – Marvel Comics *'' Onslaught: Marvel Universe'' – Marvel Comics *'' Onslaught: X-Men'' – Marvel Comics 1997 *'' Heroes Reborn: The Return #1–4'' – Marvel Comics *'' Onslaught: Epilogue'' – Marvel Comics *''One Piece'' by Eiichiro Oda debuts in Weekly Shōnen Jump. 1998 *'' The Avengers (volume 3) #1'' – Marvel Comics *'' Captain America (volume 3) #1'' – M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neron (DC Comics)
Neron is a supervillain appearing in various American comic book stories published by DC Comics. He first appeared in ''Underworld Unleashed'' #1 (November 1995) and was created by Mark Waid and Howard Porter. Neron made his first live appearance in the CW TV series ''Legends of Tomorrow'', serving as the main antagonist of season 4 and being portrayed by Christian Keyes and Brandon Routh. Publication history Neron is a demon-lord of Hell and was first featured as the major antagonist in the DC Comics multi-title American comic book crossover event ''Underworld Unleashed'' released by DC Comics in 1995. After this introduction, he was next used in several storylines simultaneously: ''The Flash'' (vol. 2) #125–129 (May–September 1997), by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn, ''Wonder Woman'' (vol. 2) #123–127 (July–November 1997) by John Byrne and a two-part story in '' JLA'' #6–7 (June–July 1997) by Grant Morrison, with art by Neron's co-creator Howard Porter. The last sto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martian Manhunter
The Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Joseph Samachson and designed by artist Joe Certa, the character first appeared in the story "The Manhunter from Mars" in '' Detective Comics'' #225 (November 1955). Martian Manhunter is one of the seven original members of the Justice League of America and one of the most powerful beings in the DC Universe. He has also been featured in other DC Comics products, such as video games, television series, animated films and merchandise like action figures. He was first played by David Ogden Stiers in the 1997 Justice League of America live-action television pilot. He also appeared in the series '' Smallville'', played by actor Phil Morris. He was part of the core cast of the television series ''Supergirl,'' where he was portrayed by David Harewood, and appeared on other Arrowverse shows. Harry Lennix portrays him in the DC Extended Universe, making his deb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gypsy (comics)
Gypsy (Cynthia "Cindy" Reynolds) is a fictional character, a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Publication history Created by Gerry Conway and Chuck Patton, Gypsy first appeared in ''Justice League of America Annual'' #2 (October 1984). Fictional character biography Cynthia "Cindy" Reynolds was born to Edward and June Reynolds, who lived their lives in a peaceful, suburban home. Cindy grew up as an intelligent and experienced barefooter,(a person who chooses not to wear shoes) which became one of her trademarks as a teenager. Soon after Cindy's brother was born, Edward and June began to fight. Cindy tried to keep her parents together but also suffered abuse. When her illusion powers began to manifest at the age of fourteen, Cindy bought a one-way bus ticket to Detroit and ran away from home. JLA Detroit Once Cindy arrived in Detroit, she used her chameleon and illusion-casting powers to protect herself from the normal dangers of city ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
