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Vathlo Island
Vathlo Island is a fictional location on the planet of Krypton in the DC Comics universe. Publication history In issue #234 of ''Superman'' (February 1971), the first apparently dark-skinned Kryptonian was featured, and described as being employed at "Vathlo Station", but the origin of this previously unseen Kryptonian ethnicity otherwise went uncommented on. Half a year later, in ''Superman'' #239 (June 1971), a panel drawn by artist Sal Amendola described a "Vathlo Island" in the "Old World" hemisphere of Krypton as being populated by a "highly developed black race". DC generally lagged behind its competitor Marvel Comics, and Superman comics generally more so than other DC titles, in depicting characters of color. This brown-skinned Kryptonian was the first person of African appearance ever shown in a ''Superman'' book, which had been ongoing 33 years at that time. It is unknown who exactly was responsible for introducing these first nonwhite races to Krypton's demographic make ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sal Amendola
Sal Amendola (born 1948, in Italy) is an Italian American comics artist and teacher primarily known for his association with DC Comics. Career Sal Amendola graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 1969 with the school’s then offered 3-year certificate. He eventually returned, with Robert McGinnis as his thesis adviser, to earn his MFA in illustration. Sal started his comics career in 1969, drawing stories for editor Dick Giordano's '' The Witching Hour'', and becoming Giordano's assistant editor in 1970. At DC, Amendola worked in the production department, where he did coloring, inking, lettering, and page headings. He provided artwork on such features as "Green Arrow" in ''Action Comics'' and "John Carter, Warlord of Mars" in '' Weird Worlds''. He drew spot illustrations for an Aquaman text story in ''Super DC Giant'' #S-26 (July–August 1971). Amendola left DC for Marvel Comics in 1972, where, as an associate editor, he worked on letters pages, coloring, and background ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man Of Steel
Man of Steel may refer to: Comics * Superman, a DC Comics superhero nicknamed "Man of Steel" * ''The Man of Steel'' (comics), a 1986 comic book limited series * '' Superman: The Man of Steel'', a monthly comic book series about Superman from 1991 to 2003 Film and television * ''The Man of Steel'' (1922 film), a 1922 German silent drama film * ''Man of Steel'' (film), a 2013 Superman film directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry Cavill * "Man of Steel" (''Supergirl''), a 2018 episode of ''Supergirl'' * "Man of Steel" (''Superman & Lois''), a 2021 episode of ''Superman & Lois'' Music * ''Man of Steel'' (album), a 1983 album by Hank Williams, Jr. * "Man of Steel" (Hank Williams Jr. song), 1984 * "Man of Steel" (Meat Loaf song), a 2003 song on Meat Loaf's album ''Couldn't Have Said It Better'' * ''Man of Steel'' (soundtrack), the soundtrack to the film of the same name People * Joseph Stalin (1878–1953), Soviet revolutionary and leader whose ''nom de guerre'' (Stalin) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DC Comics Locations
DC, D.C., D/C, Dc, or dc may refer to: Places * Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia), the capital and the federal territory of the United States * Bogotá, Distrito Capital, the capital city of Colombia * Dubai City, as distinct from the Emirate of Dubai Science, technology and mathematics * DC or Direct current, electric current which flows in only one direction ** DC bias, a waveform's mean value ** Decicoulomb (dC), a unit of electric charge * Dené–Caucasian languages, of east Asia and western North America * New Zealand DC class locomotive * Methylphosphonyl dichloride, a chemical weapons precursor Biology and medicine * DC., standard author abbreviation for botanist Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841) * Dendritic cell, a type of immune cell * Doctor of Chiropractic, a qualification in alternative medicine Computing * dc (computer program), a desktop calculator * DC coefficient a.k.a. constant component in discrete cosine transform * Dat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superman
Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book ''Action Comics'' #1 (cover-dated June 1938 and published April 18, 1938).The copyright date of ''Action Comics'' #1 was registered as April 18, 1938.See Superman has been adapted to a number of other media, which includes radio serials, novels, films, television shows, theater, and video games. Superman was born on the fictional planet Krypton and was named Kal-El. As a baby, his parents sent him to Earth in a small spaceship moments before Krypton was destroyed in a natural cataclysm. His ship landed in the American countryside, near the fictional town of Smallville. He was found and adopted by farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent, who named him Clark Kent. Clark developed various superhuman abilities, such as incredible strength and impervious skin. His adoptive parents advised him to use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krypton (TV Series)
''Krypton'' is an American television series developed by David S. Goyer for Syfy. Focusing on Seg-El (Cameron Cuffe), the grandfather of DC Comics superhero Kal-El / Superman, the series is set approximately 200 years before the birth of Superman and takes place on the eponymous fictional planet. ''Krypton'' premiered on March 21, 2018. Its first season consists of ten episodes. The second season of ten episodes premiered on June 12, 2019. After its broadcast, Syfy canceled the series after two seasons in August. Premise ''Krypton'' follows Superman's grandfather, Seg-El, whose family, the House of El, has been ostracized and shamed. Seg fights to redeem his family's honor and save his beloved world from chaos. Cast and characters Main * Cameron Cuffe as Seg-El: Scion of the House of El, father of Jor-El and the future grandfather of Kal-El, who will become the iconic superhero Superman. ** Nicholas Witham-Mueller as Young Seg-El. * Georgina Campbell as Lyta-Zod: The Primus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leonard Roberts
Leonard Roberts (born November 17, 1972) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Sean Taylor in ''Drumline'' and for playing Forrest Gates in the fourth season of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and D. L. Hawkins in a recurring role on ''Heroes''. Early life Roberts was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from University City High School in 1991 and in 1995, Roberts graduated from The Theatre School at DePaul University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting. Career Roberts has portrayed roles such as Sean Taylor in ''Drumline'' and starred as Forrest Gates in the fourth season of ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' and D. L. Hawkins on the NBC science-fiction drama ''Heroes''. He is also known among '' Smallville'' fans for playing the role of Nam-Ek. Roberts is credited with the role of Leo in the 2011 film, '' Pizza Man''. He played a small role in season 1 of '' NCIS'' as a member of a navy base. On December 17, 2020, Roberts wrote a piece for ''Variety'' di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Zod
General Zod is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly known as an List of Superman enemies, adversary of the superhero Superman. The character, who first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #283 (April 1961 in comics, 1961), was created by Robert Bernstein (comics), Robert Bernstein and initially designed by George Papp. As a Krypton (comics), Kryptonian, he exhibits the same powers and abilities as Superman and is consequently viewed as one of his greatest enemies alongside Lex Luthor, Darkseid and Brainiac (character), Brainiac. He is also well known for his famous catchphrase, “Kneel before Zod!” Originally depicted as bald and clean-shaven, Zod's look in popular culture was defined by the character's General Zod (1978 film series character), depiction by Terence Stamp in the films ''Superman (1978), Superman'' and ''Superman II'' starring Christopher Reeve. Eventually, the character was reintroduced to the DC Multiverse with black hai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
