Ajak
Ajak is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Jack Kirby, Ajak first appeared in '' The Eternals'' #2 (August 1976). The character is usually depicted as a member of the Eternals, a human offshoot race in the Marvel Universe, and as a member of the God Squad. The Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Eternals'' featured Ajak portrayed by actor Salma Hayek. Publication history Ajak first appeared in '' The Eternals'' #2 (August 1976), and was created by Jack Kirby. Fictional character biography Ajak is a member of the Polar Eternals, a band of the near-immortal Eternals whose outpost lay within the Ural Mountains of Russia. Ajak’s earliest known interactions with humanity occurred in Babylon around 2500 BC when he was among the Eternals who clashed with the Deviants and their leader, Warlord Kro. Around 1200 BC, Ajak and his brother Arex were active in Greece where they were known respectively as Ajax the Greater and Aja ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Eternals (film)
''Eternals'' is a 2021 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics race the Eternals. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Chloé Zhao, who wrote the screenplay with Patrick Burleigh, Ryan Firpo, and Kaz Firpo. It stars an ensemble cast including Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie. In the film, the Eternals are immortal beings who emerge from hiding after thousands of years to protect Earth from their ancient counterparts, the Deviants. In April 2018, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced that a film based on the Eternals was in development and would explore the group as ancient aliens living throughout human history. Ryan and Kaz Firpo were hired to write the script, and Zhao was set to direct ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Eternals (comics)
The Eternals are a race of humanoids appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They were created by Jack Kirby, making their first appearance in ''The Eternals'' #1 (July 1976). In the Marvel Universe, the Eternals are an offshoot of humanity known as ''Homo immortalis'' which were created one million years ago by the enigmatic Extraterrestrial life, alien Celestial (comics), Celestials to defend Earth with their superhuman powers and abilities. Their primary adversaries are the Deviant (comics), Deviants, who share a similar origin and pose a regular threat to humanity. Due to their virtual immortality, Eternals have largely secluded themselves from humans, with their god-like status forming the basis of various mythological figures around the world. Since their appearance, the Eternals have had several of their own series, in addition to crossing into other titles, such as ''Thor'' and ''X-Men''. They made their debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe wit ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ikaris
Ikaris is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in ''The Eternals'' #1 (July 1976) and was created by Jack Kirby. The character is depicted as a member of a race known as the Eternals. Richard Madden played Ikaris in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, debuting in '' Eternals'' (2021). Publication history Ikaris first appeared in '' Eternals'' #1 (July 1976) and was created by Jack Kirby. Neil Gaiman, with artist John Romita, Jr., created a 2006 miniseries, which helped bring the Eternals' role in the modern Marvel Universe up-to-date. Originally solicited as a six-issue series, an extra issue was added to the run, because, according to editor Nick Lowe, "There was too much story to fit into the structure we set for ourselves. Neil was starting issue five and told me that he might need a seventh issue. He just had too much story to fit in six issues (even with the first and sixth double-sized)". Ikaris also appears ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thena
Thena (born Azura) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Martin A. Bursten and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared as Minerva in ''Red Raven Comics'' #1 (August 1940), but was later reintroduced as Thena in '' The Eternals'' #5 (November 1976). She is a member of the Eternals, a race of superhumans in the Marvel Universe. She was also a member of Heroes for Hire. Angelina Jolie portrays Thena in the 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Eternals''. Publication history Thena first appeared in Jack Kirby's '' The Eternals'' #5 (November 1976). Marvel Comics continuity was later retconned so that the character presented as the mythological god Minerva, introduced in ''Red Raven Comics'' #1 ("Mercury in the 20th Century" by artist Kirby and writer Martin A. Bursten; August 1940), was actually Thena. The character appeared in the ongoing series ''The Eternals'', written by Jack Kirby and later in a ''Thor'' storyline that ra ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Salma Hayek
Salma Valgarma Hayek Pinault ( , ; ; born September 2, 1966) is a Mexican and American actress and film producer. She began her career in Mexico with starring roles in the telenovela ''Teresa (1989 TV series), Teresa'' (1989–1991) as well as the romantic drama ''Midaq Alley (film), Midaq Alley'' (1995). She soon established herself in Hollywood with appearances in films such as ''Desperado (film), Desperado'' (1995), ''From Dusk till Dawn'' (1996), ''Wild Wild West'' (1999), and ''Dogma (film), Dogma'' (1999). Hayek's portrayal of painter Frida Kahlo in the biopic ''Frida (2002 film), Frida'' (2002), which she also produced, made her the first Mexican actress to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. In subsequent years, Hayek focused more on producing while starring in the action-centered pictures ''Once Upon a Time in Mexico'' (2003), ''After the Sunset'' (2004) and ''Bandidas'' (2006). She achieved further commercial success with the comedies ''Grown Ups (fi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Celestial (comics)
The Celestials are fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Depicted as cosmic beings, they debuted in the Bronze Age of Comic Books and have reappeared on numerous occasions. They also appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe live-action films ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' (2014), ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' (2017), '' Eternals'' (2021), and '' Thor: Love and Thunder'' (2022). Publication history The Celestials debuted in '' The Eternals'' #1 (July 1976) and were created by writer and artist Jack Kirby. They reappeared as regular guest stars in three subsequent limited series sequels: ''The Eternals'' vol. 2 #1–12 (Oct. 1985Sept. 1986), ''Eternals'' vol. 3 #1–7 (Aug. 2006Feb. 2007), and ''Eternals'' vol. 4 #1–9 (Aug. 2008May 2009). The characters have also been featured in other titles, including the "Celestial Saga" storyline in ''Thor'' Annual #7 (1978), ''Thor'' #283–300 (May 1979Oct. 1980), ''Thor'' #387–389 (Ja ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sprite (Eternal)
Sprite is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' The Eternals'' #9 (March 1977), and was created by Jack Kirby. Although physically a child, Sprite is an Eternal, a member of an ancient and extremely powerful immortal race, who is commonly depicted as a mischievous trickster figure. Since 2019, Sprite has been depicted as alternatively male and female in comics (via the plot element of rebirth) due to their (then-unreleased) depiction as the latter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Lia McHugh portrayed Sprite in the 2021 MCU film '' Eternals'', with Hannah Dodd portraying Sprite's illusionary adult form of "Sandra", and Salma Hayek portraying Sprite disguised as Ajak. Publication history Sprite first appeared in '' The Eternals'' #9 (March 1977), and was created by Jack Kirby. Fictional character biography Sprite is an incorrigible trickster and practical joker, and has been for millennia. C ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is a fictional shared universe where the stories in most American comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Comics take place. Superhero teams such as the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and many Marvel superheroes live in this universe, including characters such as Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iron Man, Captain America, and Hulk. It also contains well-known supervillains such as Doctor Doom, Magneto, Green Goblin, Loki, and Thanos. It also contains antiheroes such as Deadpool, Ghost Rider, Punisher, Elektra, and Black Cat. The Marvel Universe is further depicted as existing within a " multiverse" consisting of thousands of separate universes, all of which are the creations of Marvel Comics and all of which are, in a sense, "Marvel universes". In this context, "Marvel Universe" is taken to refer to the mainstream Marvel continuity, which is known as Earth-616 or ''Prime Earth''. History Some of the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Forgotten One (character)
The Forgotten One (also known as Hero and Gilgamesh) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in ''The Eternals'' #13 (July 1977) and was created by Jack Kirby. He is a member of the near-immortal Hidden Races (Marvel Comics), hidden race known as the Eternals (comics), Eternals. He has also been a member of the Avengers (comics), Avengers. Ma Dong-seok, Don Lee portrayed Gilgamesh in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, debuting in ''Eternals (film), Eternals'' (2021). Publication history The Forgotten One was created by Jack Kirby, and first appeared in ''Eternals (comics), The Eternals'' #13 (July 1977). Fictional character biography During his millennia of activity, the adventurer and warrior Forgotten One has used the names of or been mistaken for numerous heroes of mythology, myth and legend, including Gilgamesh and Hercules. He became an outcast from his fellow Eternals when their ruler, Zuras, decreed that he had ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kirby Morrow
Kirby Morrow (August 28, 1973 – November 18, 2020) was a Canadian actor, comedian and writer. In animation, he was known as the voice of Miroku from '' InuYasha'', its four movies, and '' Inuyasha: The Final Act'', Van Fanel from the Ocean dub of '' Escaflowne'', Cyclops from '' X-Men: Evolution'', Jay from '' Class of the Titans'', Teru Mikami from ''Death Note'', Trowa Barton from ''Mobile Suit Gundam Wing'', Rey Za Burrel from '' Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny'', Ryo Takatsuki from ''Project ARMS'', Goku from Ocean's dub of '' Dragon Ball Z'' (from Episode 160 onwards), Hot Shot from '' Transformers: Cybertron'' and his main role as Cole from '' LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu'' until Seabound. On camera, he was known for the recurring role of Captain Dave Kleinman from ''Stargate Atlantis''. Life and career Morrow was born in Jasper, Alberta on August 28, 1973 to Dawn and Thomas Morrow, and graduated with a degree in theatre at Mount Royal University in Calga ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hercules (Marvel Comics)
Hercules Panhellenios is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic Books, the character is based on Heracles of Greek mythology (despite using the name of his Roman equivalent, Hercules). Since his first appearance, he has been a perennial member of the superhero team the Avengers. The character has appeared in various forms of media, including television series and video games. Brett Goldstein portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Thor: Love and Thunder'' (2022). Publication history While several characters named Hercules appeared in Golden Age Marvel Comics, the mythological figure first appeared in '' U.S.A. Comics'' #7 (March 1943), in which he appeared in shadow behind a window to give a suit of power to Martin Burns, who became Marvel Boy. Two issues prior, in ''U.S.A. Comics'' #5, Menalaos had similarly given powers to Lon Craig as Roko the Amazing. In ''Young Allies'' #16 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |