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DCeased
''DCeased'' is a six-issue comic book miniseries published by DC Comics from May to October 2019. It was created by writer Tom Taylor and the artistic team including penciler Trevor Hairsine and inker Stefano Guadiano. The story takes place in an alternate Earth, where a corrupted version of the Anti-Life Equation has infected most of Earth's inhabitants with a zombie-like virus. Lois Lane acts as the series' narrator, detailing how the events took place over the course of a few weeks. It was followed by several sequels and spin-offs each narrated by a different character. Publication history A routinely strong performer, the first issue was released in May 2019, and was ranked #1 in the comic book sales for that period. Issue two also sold strongly, coming in at #2 for the month of June at 152,407 units. Sales dipped slightly for issue three, coming in at #3 in July at 132,072 units, with a further decrease in August for issue four (down to roughly 120,000 units). Expanded m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Taylor (writer)
Tom Taylor (born 29 November 1978) is an Australian comic book writer, playwright and screenwriter. A #1 New York Times bestselling author, his work includes DC Comics series ''Injustice'', '' DCeased'', ''Nightwing'', ''Superman'', ''Suicide Squad'' and Marvel series '' All-New Wolverine'', ''X-Men Red'', '' Superior Iron Man'' and ''Star Wars'' comics. Taylor is the co-creator, writer and executive producer of the animated series '' The Deep'', based on his graphic novels of the same name. Biography Taylor was born in Melbourne, Australia. Writing many works for DC Comics, Marvel and ''Star Wars'', Taylor is the creator, with James Brouwer, of the all-ages adventure graphic novel '' The Deep: Here Be Dragons'' and its sequel ''The Vanishing Island'' published by Gestalt Publishing and Boom! Studios. '' The Deep'' was optioned by Technicolor. 65 episodes have screened of the CG animated series, so far, across four seasons, with Taylor serving as the co-creator, head writer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth, originally Alfred Beagle and commonly known simply as Alfred, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Alfred is depicted as Batman's meticulous, disciplined, loyal and tireless confidante, butler, legal guardian, best friend, aide-de-camp, and surrogate father figure following the murders of his parents, Thomas Wayne, Thomas and Martha Wayne. As a British noble who is a classically trained butler, whose skills extend far beyond mere housekeeping, Alfred is uniquely suited to support the lives of masked crime fighters. A former British intelligence officer, field medic and retired Shakespearean actor operative of honor and ethics with connections within the intelligence community, he has been called "Batman's batman (military), batman". He serves as Bruce's moral anchor while providing comic relief with his sardonic and cynical attitude; as an amnesi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Kent (DC Comics)
Jon Kent is a fictional character appearing in American comic book, American comic books published by DC Comics. He is the son of the superhero Superman and ''Daily Planet'' reporter Lois Lane. Created by Dan Jurgens, the character first appeared in ''Convergence: Superman'' #2 (July 2015). Jon is the newest character in the DC Universe who assumes the superhero persona of Superboy and later takes on the mantle of Superman. The character has appeared in other media, including the TV series ''Superman & Lois'', the animated film ''Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons'', and video games. Publication history The character was created by writer/artist Dan Jurgens and first appeared in DC's "Convergence (comics), Convergence" event in the miniseries ''Convergence (comics), Convergence: Superman'' #2 (July 2015). Half Kryptonian and half-human, Jon is the biological son of post-''Crisis on Infinite Earths, Crisis'' Superman/Clark Kent and Lois Lane and the coupl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Drake
Timothy Jackson "Tim" Drake is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Created by Marv Wolfman and Pat Broderick, he first appeared in ''Batman'' #436 (August 1989) as the third character to assume the role of Batman's crime-fighting partner and sidekick Robin. Following the events of '' Batman: Battle for the Cowl'' in 2009, Drake adopted the identity of Red Robin. In 2019, Tim returned to his original Robin persona and briefly used the mononym "Drake". As a young boy, Tim was in the audience the night Dick Grayson's parents were murdered and later managed to discover the identities of Batman and the original Robin through their exploits. After the death of the second Robin, Jason Todd, and witnessing Batman spiral into darkness, Tim attempted to convince Dick to resume the role of Robin, stating that "Batman needs a Robin". However, Dick refused to return to being Batman's sidekick, and instea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyborg (DC Comics)
Cyborg (Victor "Vic" Stone) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez, and first appeared in an DC Comics insert previews, insert preview in ''DC Comics Presents'' #26 (October 1980). Cyborg is an important member of the Teen Titans, introduced ahead of the Titans' critically acclaimed ''New Teen Titans'' relaunch in 1980. For a The New 52, brief period in the 2010s, Cyborg was reimagined as a founding member of the DC's flagship Justice League superhero lineup (in line with some of the character's appearances in live action adaptations) although these changes were later retcon, removed from continuity. Cyborg made his live-action debut in the television series ''Smallville'', portrayed by Lee Thompson Young. Ray Fisher (actor), Ray Fisher portrayed the character in the DC Extended Universe films ''Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice'' (2016), ''Justice League (film), Justic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damian Wayne
Damian Thomas Wayne is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Batman. He was created by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert. Damian Wayne is the biological son of Bruce Wayne/Batman. His mother is Batman's love interest Talia al Ghul, Talia, daughter of Batman's adversary Ra's al Ghul. With the al Ghuls citing Bruce Wayne as the optimal successor to their empire, after faking a miscarriage to his father and calling off their marriage, Talia keeps his existence hidden from Batman until ''Batman'' #656 (2006). In turn, the character is revealed to have originally been intended to kill and replace Batman as well as serve as a host body for Ra's al Ghul, which would unify the Wayne and al Ghul factions. Damian is Bruce's youngest child and only biological one, with Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, and Cassandra Cain his adopted siblings. A prototype of the character originally appeared as an unnamed infant in the 1987 story ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
