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Cary Bates
Cary Bates (born 1948) is an American comic book, animation, television and film writer. He is best known for his work on ''The Flash'', ''Superman'', ''Superboy, the Legion of Superheroes'' and '' Captain Atom''. Bates is the longest-serving Superman writer, at twenty years. Biography Early career Bates began submitting ideas for comic book covers to DC Comics at the age of 13, and a number of them were bought and published, the first as the cover to ''Superman'' #167 (Feb. 1964). Bates began to sell stories to DC when he was 17. Bates is best known for his work for DC Comics on such titles as ''Action Comics'', '' Captain Atom'', ''The Flash'', '' Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes'', and ''Superman''. He began working for the publisher in 1963 and continued to do so until the early 1990s. Among his contributions to the Superman mythos, he and artist Curt Swan co-created the supervillains Terra-Man and the 1970s version of the Toyman as well as the superhero Vartox. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a U.S. state, state spanning the Mid-Atlantic (United States), Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern United States, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes region, Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, Maryland to its south, West Virginia to its southwest, Ohio and the Ohio River to its west, Lake Erie and New York (state), New York to its north, the Delaware River and New Jersey to its east, and the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of Ontario to its northwest via Lake Erie. Pennsylvania's most populous city is Philadelphia. Pennsylvania was founded in 1681 through a royal land grant to William Penn, the son of William Penn (Royal Navy officer), the state's namesake. Before that, between 1638 and 1655, a southeast portion of the state was part of New Sweden, a Swedish Empire, Swedish colony. Established as a haven for religious and political tolerance, the B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supervillain
A supervillain, supervillainess or supercriminal is a major antagonist and variant of the villainous stock character who possesses Superpower (ability), superpowers. The character type is sometimes found in comic books and is often the primary adversary of a superhero in the same story. Description Supervillains are often used as foil (literature), foils to present a daunting challenge to a superhero. In instances where the supervillain does not have superhuman, mystical, or alien powers, the supervillain may possess a genius intellect or a skill set that allows them to draft complex schemes or commit crimes in a way normal humans cannot. Other traits may include wiktionary:megalomania, megalomania and possession of considerable resources to further their aims. Many supervillains share some typical characteristics of real-world dictators, gangsters, mad scientists, trophy hunting, trophy hunters, corrupt businesspeople, serial killers, and terrorism, terrorists, often having an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Strange
Adam Strange is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by editor Julius Schwartz and designed by Murphy Anderson, he first appeared in '' Showcase'' #17 (November 1958). Adam Strange made his live-action debut in the television series ''Krypton'', portrayed by Shaun Sipos. Additionally, Michael T. Weiss, Michael Trucco, and Brian Bloom have voiced him in animation. Creation In 1957, DC Comics editorial director Irwin Donenfeld held a meeting with editors Jack Schiff and Julius Schwartz in his office, asking them each to create a new science fiction hero, one from the present and one from the future. Given first pick Schiff chose to create one from the future, Space Ranger. Schwartz was happy with the pick feeling that readers would more readily identify with a hero from the present. He conceived the idea of an Earth man repeatedly traveling to a planet in the Alpha Centauri star system by using a "Zeta-beam" altered by space radiation. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justice League
The Justice League, or Justice League of America (JLA), is a group of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The team first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #28 (March 1960). Writer Gardner Fox conceived the team as a revival of the Justice Society of America, a similar team from DC Comics from the 1940s which had been pulled out of print due to a decline in sales. The Justice League is an all-star ensemble cast of established superhero characters from DC Comics' portfolio. Diegetically, these superheroes usually operate independently but occasionally assemble as a team to tackle especially formidable villains. This is in contrast to certain other superhero teams such as Doom Patrol or Marvel Comics, Marvel’s X-Men whose characters were created specifically to be part of the team, with the team being central to their identity. The cast of the Justice League usually features a few highly popular characters who have their own solo books, such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luornu Durgo
Triplicate Girl (Luornu Durgo) is a superhero appearing in DC Comics, primarily as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries. She has also had the aliases Duo Damsel, Triad, Una, Duplicate Damsel, and Duplicate Girl. Luornu has appeared in various media outside comics, primarily those featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes. She is voiced by Kari Wahlgren in '' Legion of Super Heroes'' (2006) and Daisy Lightfoot in ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (2023). Publication history Luornu Durgo first appeared in ''Action Comics'' #276 and was created by producer Jerry Siegel and Jim Mooney. Fictional character biography Original continuity Luornu Durgo, codenamed Triplicate Girl, first appeared in ''Action Comics'' #276, written by Jerry Siegel. A native of the planet Cargg, she could split into three identical bodies, as could all Carggites, due to the planet Cargg having three suns. She is the fourth hero to join the Legion of Super-Heroes, and its first non-fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bouncing Boy
Bouncing Boy (Charles Foster "Chuck" Taine) is a superhero appearing in American comic books by DC Comics, usually as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Born on Earth, Bouncing Boy has the power to inflate like a giant ball and bounce around. This combination of invulnerability and velocity makes him a surprisingly useful combatant. Born without any powers, he received his abilities from a super-plastic formula he believed was soda. Bouncing Boy is known for sharing a long-term romantic relationship with fellow Legionnaire Triplicate Girl, whom he eventually marries. In the reboot Legion continuity, he is the Legion's mechanic. Bouncing Boy has appeared in various media outside comics, primarily in association with the Legion. He is voiced by Michael Cornacchia in '' Legion of Super Heroes'' (2006) and Googy Gress in ''Justice League Unlimited''. Publication history Bouncing Boy first appeared in ''Action Comics'' #276 (May 1961), and was created by Jerry Siegel and Jim Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supergirl (comic Book)
''Supergirl'' is the name of seven comic book series published by DC Comics, featuring various characters of Supergirl, the same name. The majority of the titles feature Superman's cousin Supergirl (Kara Zor-El), Kara Zor-El. Publication history Volume 1 (1972–1974) The first series featured the original Supergirl, Superman's cousin Supergirl (Kara Zor-El), Kara Zor-El. It began publication in 1972 following a 44-issue run of Supergirl stories in ''Adventure Comics'', ending with issue #424 (October 1972). The series lasted for 10 issues until 1974, after which the character began appearing regularly in ''The Superman Family'' commencing with issue #165. The release of the last issue of ''Supergirl'' was delayed for several months due to a nationwide paper shortage. Volume 2 (1982–1984) During its first year of publication, the second Kara Zor-El series was titled ''The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl''. With issue #13, the name was shortened to ''Supergirl'', and the titl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art Saaf
Arthur Saaf (December 4, 1921 – April 21, 2007) was an American comics artist from the Golden Age of Comics who also worked in television. He commonly went by Art or Artie. Career Art Saaf was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1921 and developed his art skills working at Macfadden Publishing in 1938 and built his first art table using schematics from '' Mechanics Illustrated''. He then majored in pictorial illustration at Pratt Institute from 1941 to 1942, then attended the School of Arts and Mechanics and the Art Students League of New York. During World War II Saaf worked on titles including '' Commando Rangers'' and '' Phantom Falcons'' as well as covers and features (like "Clipper Kirk") for '' Wings Comics'' and ''Jumbo Comics''. He "ghosted" '' Hap Hopper'', providing art credited to Drew Pearson. After the war, Saaf worked for Timely Comics and Dell Comics as well as drawing autobiographical comics including "The Clown of Baseball" for Real Life Comics. He drew the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zardoz
''Zardoz'' is a 1974 science fantasy film written, produced, and directed by John Boorman and starring Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling. It depicts a post-apocalyptic world where barbarians (the Brutals) worship the stone idol Zardoz while growing food for a hidden elite, the Eternals. The Brutal Zed becomes curious about Zardoz, and his curiosity forces a confrontation between the two camps. Boorman decided to make the film after his abortive attempt at dramatising ''The Lord of the Rings''. Burt Reynolds was originally given the role of Zed, but subsequently declined it due to illness. His place was taken by Sean Connery, who wanted to reinvent himself after portraying James Bond. It was shot entirely in County Wicklow in the east of Ireland. Plot In the year 2293, the human population is divided into the immortal "Eternals" and mortal "Brutals". The Brutals live in an irradiated wasteland, growing food for the Eternals, who live apart in "the Vortex," leading a luxurio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vartox
Vartox is a fictional superhero published by DC Comics. Publication history He first appeared in ''Superman'' #281 (November 1974) and was created by Cary Bates and Curt Swan. When asked if the character was inspired by the 1974 film Zardoz, Bates stated "Absolutely, I remember giving Curt a bunch of Zardoz stills as swipes". Fictional character biography Vartox is a Valeronian, a humanoid alien from the planet Valeron in the Sombrero Galaxy. After Valeron is destroyed, Vartox adopts a new world which he is sworn to protect. He is older and more experienced than Superman, serving as a rival to him and vying for Lana Lang's affection. Vartox's wife is later killed after her "psychic twin" on Earth is murdered. He pursues the killer, Frank Sykes, to Valeron, ultimately capturing him and subjecting him to rapid aging. Vartox later comes into conflict with his former lover Syreena, who he had previously arrested. She later accidentally petrifies herself and Lana before being cured ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superhero
A superhero or superheroine is a fictional character who typically possesses ''superpowers'' or abilities beyond those of ordinary people, is frequently costumed concealing their identity, and fits the role of the hero, typically using their powers to help the world become a better place, or dedicating themselves to protecting the public and fighting crime. Superhero fiction is the genre of fiction that is centered on such characters, especially, since the 1930s, in American comic books (and later in Hollywood films, film serials, television and video games), as well as in Japanese media (including '' kamishibai'', '' tokusatsu'', manga, anime and video games). Superheroes come from a wide array of different backgrounds and origins. Some superheroes (for example, Batman and Iron Man) derive their status from advanced technology they create and use, while others (such as Superman and Spider-Man) possess non-human or superhuman biology or use and practice magic to ach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toyman
Toyman is the name of three supervillains and one adolescent superhero appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, as an adversary for Superman. The most well-known incarnation of Toyman is Winslow Schott, a criminal who uses toy-based or toy-themed devices and gimmicks in his various crimes. Toyman made frequent appearances in Golden Age comics, but has appeared infrequently since then. In the succeeding years, Jack Nimball briefly took up the mantle after Schott retired while Hiro Okamura uses the name while operating as a superhero despite Schott coming out of retirement by then. Schott, Nimball, and Okamura have made several appearances in DC-related media, with Schott appearing in television series set in the DC Animated Universe, in which he is voiced by Bud Cort, and the live-action television series ''Smallville'', portrayed by Chris Gauthier. Additionally, Schott along with his son and series original character Winslow "Winn" Schott Jr. appear in the live-action A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
