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The Blackhawks
Blackhawk is the eponymous fictional character of the long-running comic book series ''Blackhawk'' first published by Quality Comics and later by DC Comics. Primarily created by Chuck Cuidera with input from both Bob Powell and Will Eisner, the Blackhawk characters first appeared in ''Military Comics'' #1 (August 1941). Led by a mysterious man known as Blackhawk, the Blackhawks (or more formally, the Blackhawk Squadron) are a small team of World War II-era ace pilots of varied nationalities, each typically known under a single name, either their given name or their surname. Though the membership roster has undergone changes over the years, the team has been portrayed most consistently as having seven core members. In their most well-known incarnation, the Blackhawks operate from a hidden base known only as Blackhawk Island, fly Grumman XF5F Skyrocket fighter aircraft, and shout their battle cry of "Hawk-a-a-a!" as they descend from the skies to fight tyranny and oppression. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reed Crandall
Reed Leonard Crandall (February 22, 1917 – September 13, 1982) Reed Crandall at the , via GenealogyBank.com; and vi FamilySearch.org citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing. Retrieved on 22 February 2013. Neither gives specific day of death. First cit [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batman
Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in Detective Comics 27, the 27th issue of the comic book ''Detective Comics'' on March 30, 1939. In the DC Universe continuity, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American Playboy lifestyle, playboy, Philanthropy, philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in Gotham City. Origin of Batman, Batman's origin story features him swearing vengeance against criminals after witnessing the murder of his parents Thomas Wayne, Thomas and Martha Wayne, Martha as a child, a vendetta tempered with the ideal of justice. He trains himself physically and intellectually, crafts a Batsuit, bat-inspired persona, and monitors the Gotham streets at night. Kane, Finger, and other creators accompanied Batman with List of Batman supporting characters, supporting characters, including his sidekicks Robin (character), Robin and Bat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catherine Yronwode
Catherine Anna Yronwode (née Manfredi; May 12, 1947) is an American writer, editor, graphic designer, typesetter, and publisher with an extensive career in the comic book industry. She is also a practitioner of folk magic. Early life Catherine Anna Manfredi was born in 1947 in San Francisco. Her father was Joseph Manfredi, a Sicilian American abstract artist, and her mother was Liselotte Erlanger, a writer and Ashkenazi Jewish refugee as a member of the Kohn family of Nuremberg, in Nazi Germany. She grew up in Berkeley, California, and Santa Monica, California.Wicker, Christine (2005). ''Not in Kansas Anymore – A Curious Tale of How Magic is Transforming America,'' Harper: San Francisco. She attended Shimer College in Illinois as an early entrant, but dropped out. Returning to Berkeley, she sold the ''Berkeley Barb'' underground newspaper on the streets and catalogued rare books for her parents' bookstore. In 1965 she left urban life for rural places. Career Early work Yron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Powell (comics)
Bob Powell (né Stanley Robert Pawlowski; While gives Stanislav Pavlowsky, and gives Stanislav Pavlowsky, Bails and Ware note: "family name corrected by his son, Seth R. Powell July 2006." October 2, 1916Robert Powell at the Social Security Death Index via GenealogyBank.com. Retrieved on September 23, 2012 Archived from the original on September 23, 2012. Note at the Lambiek Comiclopedia erroneously gives death date as Oct. 1, 1967. – December 1967) was an American comic book artist known for his work during the 1930–1940s Golden Age of comic book ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
