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Wildcat (Ted Grant)
Theodore "Ted" Grant (Wildcat) is a fictional character, a DC Comics superhero, known as the original Wildcat (DC Comics), Wildcat and a long-time member of the Justice Society of America (JSA). A world-class heavyweight boxing, boxer, Grant became inadvertently entangled in the criminal underworld and developed a costumed identity to clear his name. Modern Age of Comic Books, Modern depictions of Wildcat show him to be a rowdy, tough guy with a streak of male chauvinism, leading to frequent clashes with the relatively progressive Power Girl, as well as exploring some of the character's insecurities. Meanwhile, a magic (paranormal), magical "nine lives" spell has explained his vitality at an old age. Like many older JSA members, he has been a mentor to younger heroes, particularly the second Black Canary (Dinah Laurel Lance), Black Canary. Ted Grant briefly appeared in an episode of ''Smallville (TV series), Smallville'', played by Roger Hasket. Grant’s Wildcat was also a recurr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. (doing business as DC) is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, with their first comic under the DC banner being published in 1937. The majority of its publications take place within the fictional DC Universe and feature numerous culturally iconic heroic characters, such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and Cyborg. It is widely known for some of the most famous and recognizable teams including the Justice League, the Justice Society of America, the Suicide Squad, and the Teen Titans. The universe also features a large number of well-known supervillains such as the Joker, Lex Luthor, the Cheetah, the Reverse-Flash, Black Manta, Sinestro, and Darkseid. The company has published non-DC Universe-related material, including ''Watchmen'', '' V for Vendetta'', '' Fables'' and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Canary (Dinah Laurel Lance)
Black Canary (Dinah Laurel Lance) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Lance is one of two women under the alias Black Canary within the DC Universe; she is Dinah Drake's daughter and successor of the superhero mantle in the post-''Crisis'' narratives. She is commonly affiliated with the ''Justice League of America'' and the archer superhero Green Arrow, professionally and romantically. She is also a common member of the Birds of Prey. Black Canary has been adapted into various media, including direct-to-video animated films, video games, and both live-action and animated television series, featuring as a main or recurring character in the shows ''Birds of Prey'', ''Justice League Unlimited'', ''Smallville'', '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'', ''Young Justice'' and ''Arrow''. In ''Birds of Prey'' she was played by Rachel Skarsten, and in ''Smallville'' she was played by Alaina Huffman. In ''Arrow'' and the Arrowverse shows the character ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Scott
Alan Scott is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, and the first character to bear the name Green Lantern. He fights evil with the aid of a magical ring which grants him a variety of powers. He was created by Martin Nodell and Bill Finger, first appearing in the comic book ''All-American Comics'' #16, published in 1940. Alan Scott was created after Nodell became inspired by the characters from Greek, Norse, and Middle Eastern myths and tales, including Aladdin from ''One Thousand and One Nights'', and sought to create a popular entertainment character who fought evil with the aid of a magic ring that grants him a variety of supernatural powers. After debuting in ''All-American Comics'', Alan Scott soon became popular enough to sustain his own comic book, ''Green Lantern''. Around this time DC also began experimenting with Crossover (fiction), fictional crossovers between its characters, leading towards a shared universe of characters. As one of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
