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Ultraforce
The Ultraforce is a fictional superhero group that appears in American comic books published by Malibu, and later Marvel. The purpose of the group was to protect the public and keep other "Ultras" (superheroes) from becoming unruly. The group consists of various Ultras in Malibu's Ultraverse, including the super-strong Prime; Hardcase, one of the first public Ultras and the most famous; Prototype, Ultra-Tech's armored spokesperson; Topaz, warrior queen of Gwendor; the undead Ghoul, the last surviving member of the Exiles; and the mysterious Contrary, who organized the team and provided their technology. In 1995, Ultraforce was adapted into an animated television series that ran for 13 episodes. The series was produced by DIC. Publication history The team debuted in ''Ultraforce'' #0 (Sept. 1994). In a similar fashion to the Avengers and Justice League, Ultraforce was an assemblage of ''ultras'' (superheroes) who each had an existing series of their own. The first ''Ultraforce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Knight (Dane Whitman)
Dane Whitman or Black Knight is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The third character to bear the Black Knight name, he was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema, and first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #47 (Dec. 1967). The original Black Knight's descendant and the supervillain Black Knight's nephew, he inherited a mystical sword that carried a curse and took the Black Knight name to help restore honor, and has been a long time member of the Avengers' various incarnations as well as the Defenders, Ultraforce, Heroes for Hire, and MI-13. The character was featured in a four-issue mini-series in 1990 and two one-shots in 1996 and 2007. Starting in 2015, he was the main character in Marvel's ''All-New, All-Different Marvel'' short-lived ongoing ''Black Knight'' series, the first ongoing series to feature Dane Whitman as the titular character. Dane Whitman made his live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black September (comics)
The Ultraverse is a defunct comic book imprint published by the American company Malibu Comics which is currently owned by Marvel Comics. The Ultraverse is a shared universe in which a variety of characters – known within the comics as Ultras – acquired super-human abilities. History The Ultraverse line was launched by Malibu Comics during the "comics boom" of the early 1990s, when a number of new and existing publishers introduced new universes featuring superheroes, debuting in June 1993 with ongoing series ''Prime'', '' Hardcase'' and ''The Strangers''. The project included writers Mike W. Barr, Steve Englehart, Steve Gerber, James D. Hudnall, Gerard Jones, James Robinson, Len Strazewski, and Larry Niven. It emphasized tight continuity between the various series, making extensive use of crossovers, in which a story that began in one series would be continued in the next-shipping issue of another series. Various promotions for special editions or limited-print stories a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exiles (Malibu Comics)
The Ultraverse is a defunct comic book imprint published by the American company Malibu Comics which is currently owned by Marvel Comics. The Ultraverse is a shared universe in which a variety of characters – known within the comics as Ultras – acquired super-human abilities. History The Ultraverse line was launched by Malibu Comics during the "comics boom" of the early 1990s, when a number of new and existing publishers introduced new universes featuring superheroes, debuting in June 1993 with ongoing series ''Prime'', '' Hardcase'' and ''The Strangers''. The project included writers Mike W. Barr, Steve Englehart, Steve Gerber, James D. Hudnall, Gerard Jones, James Robinson, Len Strazewski, and Larry Niven. It emphasized tight continuity between the various series, making extensive use of crossovers, in which a story that began in one series would be continued in the next-shipping issue of another series. Various promotions for special editions or limited-print stories als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siren (Ultraverse)
The Ultraverse is a defunct comic book imprint published by the American company Malibu Comics which is currently owned by Marvel Comics. The Ultraverse is a shared universe in which a variety of characters – known within the comics as Ultras – acquired super-human abilities. History The Ultraverse line was launched by Malibu Comics during the "comics boom" of the early 1990s, when a number of new and existing publishers introduced new universes featuring superheroes, debuting in June 1993 with ongoing series ''Prime'', '' Hardcase'' and ''The Strangers''. The project included writers Mike W. Barr, Steve Englehart, Steve Gerber, James D. Hudnall, Gerard Jones, James Robinson, Len Strazewski, and Larry Niven. It emphasized tight continuity between the various series, making extensive use of crossovers, in which a story that began in one series would be continued in the next-shipping issue of another series. Various promotions for special editions or limited-print stories als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultraverse
The Ultraverse is a defunct comic book imprint published by the American company Malibu Comics which is currently owned by Marvel Comics. The Ultraverse is a shared universe in which a variety of characters – known within the comics as Ultras – acquired super-human abilities. History The Ultraverse line was launched by Malibu Comics during the "comics boom" of the early 1990s, when a number of new and existing publishers introduced new universes featuring superheroes, debuting in June 1993 with ongoing series ''Prime'', '' Hardcase'' and ''The Strangers''. The project included writers Mike W. Barr, Steve Englehart, Steve Gerber, James D. Hudnall, Gerard Jones, James Robinson, Len Strazewski, and Larry Niven. It emphasized tight continuity between the various series, making extensive use of crossovers, in which a story that began in one series would be continued in the next-shipping issue of another series. Various promotions for special editions or limited-print stories als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sersi
Sersi () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as a member of the Eternals, a race of superhumans. She was also a member of the Avengers and God Squad. Sersi first appeared in the 1976–1978 comic book series ''The Eternals''. Gemma Chan portrays Sersi in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film '' Eternals'' (2021). Publication history Sersi first appeared in ''The Eternals'' #3 (September 1976) as Sersy. Although ''The Eternals'' was published by Marvel Comics, it was not treated as part of the Marvel Universe, but rather as a stand-alone series. The characters were later incorporated into the Marvel universe. In the 1980s, she made guest appearances in the series '' The Avengers'' and ''Captain America''. Later, Marvel Comics continuity was retconned so that Sersi was the Greek mythological enchantress Circe, as introduced in ''Strange Tales'' #109 (June 1963).''Strange Tales'' #109 In 1990, S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avengers/Ultraforce
The ''Avengers/Ultraforce'' event was a two-part intercompany crossover between Malibu Comics and Marvel Comics. The first issue, ''Avengers/Ultraforce'', was written by Glenn Herdling with art by Angel Medina and M. C. Wyman. The sequel, ''Ultraforce/Avengers'', was written by Warren Ellis with art by George Pérez, who also illustrated wraparound covers on both issues. Plot The Asgardian god Loki enters the Ultraverse and collects the Infinity Gems from the possession of various Ultraverse's heroes, also discovering the existence of a seventh Gem: Ego. Loki learns the Infinity Gems were originally part of a gestalt entity known as "Nemesis". The Ego Gem possessed the Avenger Sersi when she arrived to Ultraverse from Earth-616.''Ultraforce'' #8 (1995). Malibu Comics. The slaying of Nemesis caused a reality-changing effect in the Ultraverse called the Black September Black September ( ar, أيلول الأسود; ''Aylūl Al-Aswad''), also known as the Jordanian Civil War ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime (comics)
Prime is a superhero character created by Bob Jacob, Gerard Jones, Len Strazewski, Norm Breyfogle, and Bret Blevins. The character debuted in ''Prime'' #1 under Malibu Comics' Ultraverse imprint, and was one of the publisher's flagship characters, and a member of its superhero team Ultraforce. The character is a thirteen-year-old boy named Kevin Green with the power to transform into the physical form of a super-powered adult, but with his adolescent mind unchanged. This is a source of conflict for the character, as he is frequently placed in situations he may not be mature enough to deal with. Publication history The character first appeared in ''Prime'' #1, dated June 1993, written by Gerard Jones and Len Strazewski and illustrated by Norm Breyfogle. The series ran until August 1995, with a total of 26 issues. Breyfogle departed as regular artist after issue 12, with subsequent artists including George Pérez, Darick Robertson, and John Statema. As part of the Ultraverse impr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malibu Comics
Malibu Comics Entertainment, Inc. (also known as Malibu Graphics) was an American comic book publisher active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, best known for its Ultraverse line of superhero titles. Notable titles published by Malibu included '' The Men in Black'', ''Ultraforce'', and ''Night Man''. The company's headquarters was in Calabasas, California. Malibu was initially publisher of record for Image Comics from 1992 to 1993. The company's other imprints included Adventure, Aircel and Eternity. Malibu also owned a small software development company that designed video games in the early to mid-1990s called Malibu Interactive. History Origins Malibu Comics was launched in 1986 by Dave Olbrich and Tom Mason (joined by Chris Ulm in 1987) thanks to the financing of Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, who was operating a comic book distribution company (Sunrise Distributors) at the time. Olbrich had previously been managing editor of the trade publication ''Amazing Heroes'', as well as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hardcase (comics)
This is a list of fictional characters in the Ultraverse. The line was published first by Malibu Comics and after a purchase, by Marvel Comics.The Superhero Book: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Comic-Book Icons and Hollywood Heroes, Gina Misiroglu (2012), p. 377. A *Aeon *The Alternate *Anything *Nick Apocaloff aka The Werewolf *Archimage *Arena *Argus *Atalon * Atom Bob B *Backstabber *Battlewagon *Black Tiger *Blind Faith *Blood Mama *Bloodbath *Bloodgrip *Bloodrattle *Bloodshed *Bloodstorm *Bloodtrap *Bloodyfly *Boneyard *Book * Boomboy *Brazen *Breakdown *Bruut *Byter C * Captain USA * Casino * Catapult (see Exiles) * Cayman * Chalk * Choice * Codename: Firearm * Contrary * Culebra D * Dark Wave * Deadeye (see Exiles) * Death Dance * Death Mask * Deathwish * Degenerate * Deming, Dr. Rachel (see Exiles) * Dirt Devil * Discus * D.J. Blast * Doc Gross * Doc Virtual * Dog * Double Edge * Dragonfly * Dropkick * Duet * Duey E * ElectroCute * Eliminator * Elven * T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mantra (comics)
Mantra is an American comic book series written by Mike Barr, mainly penciled by Terry Dodson and published by Malibu Comics in the mid-1990s, until it was purchased by Marvel Comics. Adam Hughes is credited for the character designs. After the purchase, the title was cancelled after 24 issues and revamped in a new version, with a new protagonist. Mantra is the name of the lead character, an Ultra (superhero) within Malibu's Ultraverse line of comics. Publication history Mantra made his first appearance in ''Mantra'' #1, dated July 1993, written by Mike Barr and illustrated by Terry Dodson. As part of the Ultraverse imprint, the comic was set within a shared universe of super-powered beings conceptualized by writers and artists of Malibu comics. The first volume lasted 24 issues, with a Giant Sized issue. Mantra was also depicted in the ''Mantra: Spear of Destiny'' miniseries published in April 1995, that lasted two issues. Mantra appeared in other Ultraverse books, and crossov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phoenix Force (comics)
The Phoenix Force is a fictional entity appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum, the Phoenix Force is famous for its central role in ''The Dark Phoenix Saga'' storyline, and is frequently linked to Jean Grey. Publication history The Phoenix first appeared in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #101 (October 1976) in the guise of Jean Grey, and was created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum. Fictional character biography The Phoenix Force is an immortal and immutable manifestation of the universal force of life and passion. The Phoenix Force is a creation of the universe that was born of the void between states of being. It is the nexus of all Psionics, psionic energy of the past, present, and future in all realities of the Multiverse (Marvel Comics), multiverse, the Guardian of Creation and of the dangerously powerful M'Kraan Crystal. The Phoenix Force is among the most feared beings in all of existence—it can cut, re-grow, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |