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Elves (Marvel Comics)
There are many fictional Elves appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The most common of the Elves are the Dark Elves of Svartalfheim and the Light Elves of Alfheim that are based on the elves of Norse mythology. They frequently appear in stories featuring the superhero Thor. The Dark Elves appeared in the 2013 Marvel Studios film '' Thor: The Dark World'' and a Light Elf appeared in the 2022 series '' She-Hulk: Attorney at Law''. Publication history Bright-Elves first appeared in ''Thor'' #277 (Nov. 1978) and were created by Roy Thomas, John Buscema and Tom Palmer. None of the small crowd of Bright-Elves who appear in that issue are named. Dark Elves first appeared in ''Thor'' #344 (June 1984) and were originally created by Walt Simonson. The only Dark Elf to appear in that first issue was Malekith the Accursed. Algrim the Strong / Kurse and Wormwood later appeared in ''Thor'' #347 (Sept. 1984), once again created by Walt Simonson. Grendell and Bit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thor (Marvel Comics)
Thor Odinson is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, based on the god from Old Norse religion and Norse mythology, mythology, Thor (Þórr). Created by artist Jack Kirby, writer Stan Lee, and scripter Larry Lieber, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #83 (1962) and first received his own title with ''Thor (comic book), Thor'' #126 (1966). Thor is an adaptation of Thor, the deity of the same name from Norse mythology, and many aspects of Thor's character are based on his mythological counterpart. Comic books featuring Thor have been published across several volumes since the character's introduction. Thor is one of the gods of Asgard (comics), Asgard and the son of the Asgardian king Odin (Marvel Comics), Odin. In addition to his Asgardian strength and extended lifespan, Thor wields control over the weather, including rain and lightning. He also carries the enchanted hammer Mjolnir (comics), Mjolnir, that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurse (comics)
Kurse is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/artist Walter Simonson, the Algrim version of Kurse first appears as the Dark Elf Algrim the Strong in ''Thor'' #347 (Sep. 1984). He is later transformed into Kurse in ''Secret Wars II'' #4 (Oct. 1985). Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Thor: The Dark World'' (2013). Publication history The Dark Elf Algrim the Strong was created by Walter Simonson and first appeared in ''Thor'' #347 (Sep. 1984). He is introduced initially as an ally to Malekith, tasked with guarding the kidnapped Lorelei. The character was later healed and transformed into Kurse in ''Secret Wars II'' #4 (Oct. 1985) by the Beyonder. In 2015's Mighty Thor issue #14 by Jason Aaron and Steve Epting, the mantle and the powers of "Kurse" were passed on to a new host, a dark elf called Lady Waziria. She reappeared in 2019's War of the Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pasqual Ferry
Pasqual Ferrándiz Arroyo (born March 24, 1961), known by the pen-name Pasqual Ferry (sometimes credited as Paschalis, Pascual or Pascal Ferry), is a Spanish comic book artist and penciller. Biography Ferry was interested in comics from an early age, stating his first love in comics "was Franquin, Mézières, especially and Moebius". Ferry's interest in superhero comics came after a visit to the offices of Marvel Comics in New York. In Spain, Ferry worked for Albert Rué's animation studio, as well as publishing work in a number of Spanish comic magazines. In 1993, Ferry created the character Plasmer with writer Glenn Dakin for an eponymous 4-issue miniseries for Marvel UK. When Marvel UK closed in 1995, Ferry moved to working for Marvel Comics. After providing fill-in for several issues of X-Men-related comics, he launched the first ''Heroes for Hire'' series in 1997 with Roger Stern and John Ostrander, and would provide pencils on 15 of the 19 issues. In 1999, Ferry pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Fraction
Matt Fritchman (born December 1, 1975), better known by the pen name Matt Fraction, is an American comic book writer, known for his work as the writer of '' The Invincible Iron Man'', '' FF'', '' The Immortal Iron Fist'', '' Uncanny X-Men'', and '' Hawkeye'' for Marvel Comics; '' Casanova'' and '' Sex Criminals'' for Image Comics; and '' Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen'' for DC Comics. Early life Matt Fraction was born on December 1, 1975, in Chicago Heights, Illinois. As a child, he developed an affinity for telling stories, and he enjoyed reading comic books and strips. The first comic he remembers buying was ''Batman'' #316 (Oct. 1979), and he liked newspaper comics '' Peanuts'' and '' Doonesbury''. He became a regular weekly comic-book reader around the time that the 1985–86 DC Comics storyline "Crisis on Infinite Earths" ended, but he found that storyline bizarre and impenetrable and gravitated toward Marvel Comics instead. Spider-Man became his favorite character, and he read ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Calimee
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died ), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (died ), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope John (disambigu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Hudnall
James David Hudnall (April 10, 1957 – April 9, 2019) was an American writer who began his career in the comic book field in 1986 with the series '' Espers'', published by Eclipse Comics. He later worked for Marvel and DC on such titles as '' Alpha Flight'', '' Strikeforce: Morituri'', and his own creation ''Interface'', which was a sequel to ''Espers''. He also wrote graphic novels such as '' Lex Luthor: The Unauthorized Biography'', ''Sinking'', ''Streets'' and ''The Psycho''. His series '' Harsh Realm'' was adapted to television by ''X-Files'' producer Chris Carter in 1998. Hudnall and co-creator Andrew Paquette sued Carter and Fox Television when they failed to give them credits on the show. The suit was later settled and as part of the settlement Hudnall and Paquette received credit in the opening titles of the show, Hudnall's other works includes: ''The Age of Heroes'', ''Aftermath'', ''Shut Up And Die'', ''Two to the Chest'', ''Chiller'', ''Devastator'', '' Hardcase'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Grindberg
Tom Grindberg (born 3 November 1961) is an American comic book illustrator. Noted for his work for Marvel and DC comics, his portfolio also includes ''2000 AD (comic), 2000 A.D. Presents'' #16-19 and ''Judge Dredd'' #10-11 for Fleetway in 1987. Among his earliest DC Comics work was illustrating "Privilege", a five-page story in ''New Talent Showcase, DC New Talent Showcase'' #12 (December 1984), an anthology series intended to provide work for up-and-coming artists who did not have a regular assignment. Grindberg's other DC work includes work on ''Action Comics'', ''Adventures of Superman (comic book), Adventures of Superman'', ''Aquaman'', ''Azrael (comics), Azrael'', ''Detective Comics'', ''Batman (comic book), Batman'', ''Captain Atom'', ''Firestorm the Nuclear Man'', ''Green Lantern (comic book), Green Lantern'', ''Hawk and Dove'', ''Checkmate (comics), Checkmate'', and ''Ion (comics), Ion''. His Marvel Comics work includes ''Marvel Comics Presents'', ''Silver Surfer'', ''D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ron Marz
Ron Marz (born November 17, 1965) is an American comic book writer, known for his work on titles such as '' Batman/Aliens'', ''DC vs. Marvel'', ''Green Lantern'', ''Silver Surfer'', and ''Witchblade''. Career Marz is known for his work on ''Silver Surfer'' and ''Green Lantern,'' as well as the ''DC vs. Marvel'' crossover and '' Batman/Aliens''. He co-created Genis-Vell in ''Silver Surfer Annual'' #6 (1993). Marz worked on the CrossGen Comics series '' Scion'', '' Mystic'', '' Sojourn'', and '' The Path''. At Dark Horse Comics he created '' Samurai: Heaven and Earth'' and various ''Star Wars'' comics. He has written for Devil's Due Publishing's Aftermath line including ''Blade of Kumori''. In 1995, he had a brief run on '' X-O Manowar'' for Valiant Comics. The following year, Marz wrote the '' DC/Marvel: All Access'' limited series which was an intercompany crossover between DC and Marvel characters. While writing ''Green Lantern'', Marz wrote the " Emerald Twilight" storyline ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
June Brigman
June Brigman (born October 25, 1960) Miller, John Jackson"Comics Industry Birthdays" ''Comics Buyer's Guide'', June 10, 2005. Accessed January 1, 2011WebCitation archive is an American comic book artist and illustrator. She is best known for creating the preteen superhero characters Power Pack with writer Louise Simonson in 1984. Brigman was the artist of the syndicated newspaper strip '' Brenda Starr, Reporter'' from 1995 to 2011 and in 2016 became the artist for the newspaper strip ''Mary Worth''. Early life June Brigman grew up in Atlanta. Her artistic influences included Stan Drake, Gil Kane, and Walt Simonson.Brigman profile Who's Who of American Comic Books, 1928–1999. She attended |
Bill Mantlo
William Timothy Mantlo (born November 9, 1951) is an American comic book writer, primarily at Marvel Comics. He is best known for his work on two licensed toy properties whose adventures occurred in the Marvel Universe: '' Micronauts'' and '' Rom'', as well as co-creating the characters Rocket Raccoon and Cloak and Dagger. An attorney who worked as a public defender, Mantlo was the victim of a hit-and-run accident in 1992 that left him with severe brain damage and has been in institutional care ever since. Early life Bill Mantlo was born in Brooklyn, New York City, the oldest of three sons of William W. and Nancy Mantlo. Growing up as a comics fan, Mantlo attended Manhattan's High School of Art & Design. In college at the Cooper Union School of Art,"Micromails: Meet the Micro-Makers: Bill Mantlo," ''Micronauts'' #7 (Marvel Comics, July 1979). he focused on painting and photography. Following his graduation, Mantlo held various civil service positions and worked as a portra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alpha Flight (comic Book)
''Alpha Flight'' is the name of several comic book titles featuring the team Alpha Flight and published by Marvel Comics, beginning with the original ''Alpha Flight'' comic book series from 1983 to 1994. Publication history Created by John Byrne, the team first appeared in ''X-Men'' #120 (April 1979). The team was originally merely a part of the backstory of the X-Men's Wolverine but, in 1983, Marvel launched an eponymous series featuring the group, which continued until 1994, lasting 130 issues as well as annuals and miniseries. Three short-lived revivals have been attempted since, most recently an eight-issue limited series in 2011– 12, after the resurrection of the team in the one shot comic ''Chaos War: Alpha Flight'' during the '' Chaos War'' event. Volume 1 Though reluctant to take the job, John Byrne wrote and drew the series for 28 issues before handing it off to another creative team. During that time, the series' storylines generally dealt with the personal problems ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reilly Brown
Reilly Brown (born August 5, 1981) is an American comic book artist and writer. Following his graduation from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2003, he has drawn various comics for Marvel Comics including ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', ''New Warriors'', and '' Incredible Hercules'', as well as the digital comic '' AvX.'' He's mostly known for his work as an artist and writer on ''Cable & Deadpool'' and '' Deadpool: Dracula's Gauntlet'', in which Brown co-created the characters Bob, Agent of Hydra and Shiklah. He also co-created the digital comic ''Power Play'' with writer Kurt Christenson in 2011 and drew ''Saint George'' for Dark Horse Comics in 2013. In 2015 Brown pencilled ''Lobo'' for DC Comics as part of the company's New 52 branding. From 2018 to 2022, he drew the WEBTOON series '' Outrage'' with Fabian Nicieza Fabian Nicieza (; December 31, 1961) is an Argentine-American comic book writer and editor who is best known for his work on Marvel titles such as ''X-Men'', '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
