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Eradicator (character)
This list is the cast of characters secondary to the main character of Superman in the Superman comics, television programs, cartoons, and movies. Almost all versions reference the source material of the comic book version and therefore the various iterations in all forms of media share an overlapping set of characters. Metropolis ''Daily Planet'' staff * Lois Lane: An award-winning reporter and Clark Kent/Superman's primary love interest, and the character most commonly associated with Superman. Lois had traditionally been portrayed through the years as Clark's co-worker, fierce competitor, friend, love interest, fiancé, and wife with a reckless streak when pursuing a story. * Jimmy Olsen: A ''Daily Planet'' photographer who often works with Lois and Clark, and has become a good friend to both. Jimmy is also known to have associated with Superman, earning him the nickname "Superman's Pal." In several stories (mostly Pre-''Crisis''), Jimmy has briefly acquired superhuman power ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superman
Superman is a superhero created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, which first appeared in the comic book ''Action Comics'' Action Comics 1, #1, published in the United States on April 18, 1938.The copyright date of ''Action Comics'' Action Comics 1, #1 was registered as April 18, 1938. See Superman has been regularly published in American comic books since 1938, and has been adapted to other media including radio serials, novels, films, television shows, theater, and video games. Superman was born Kal-El, on the fictional planet Krypton (comics), Krypton. As a baby, his parents Jor-El and Lara (character), Lara sent him to Earth in a small spaceship shortly before Krypton was destroyed in a natural cataclysm. His ship landed in the American countryside near the fictional town of Smallville (comics), Smallville, Kansas. He was found and adopted by farmers Jonathan and Martha Kent, who named him Clark Kent. Clark began developing Superpower (ability), superhuman abi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Gordon (character)
James W. "Jim" Gordon Sr. is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane as an ally of Batman, the character debuted in the first panel of ''Detective Comics'' #27 (May 1939), Batman's first appearance, making him the first List of Batman supporting characters, Batman supporting character ever to be introduced. As the police commissioner of Gotham City, Gordon shares Batman's deep commitment to ridding the city of crime. The character is typically portrayed as having full trust in Batman and is even somewhat dependent on him. In many Modern Age of Comic Books, modern stories, he is somewhat skeptical of Batman's vigilante methods, but nevertheless believes that Gotham needs him. The two have a mutual respect and tacit friendship. Gordon is the father or adoptive father (depending on the continuity (fiction), continuity) of Barbara Gordon, the second Batgirl and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dubbilex
Beatriz Da Costa Reep Daggle Dagon Dan the Dyna-Mite Dan the Dyna-Mite is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Danny Dunbar was the star pupil of Thomas N. Thomas, a high school chemistry and physical education teacher. The two are imbued with energy following an experiment gone awry, become superheroes, and participate in World War II. Following TNT's death, Dan learns to use his powers by himself. In '' Dark Nights: Death Metal'', Dan is revealed to have died some time prior before Batman resurrects him with a Black Lantern ring. In '' The New Golden Age'', he is among the lost sidekicks who are brought to the present day. Alternate versions of Dan the Dyna-mite In the 1993 Elseworlds series '' The Golden Age'', Dan Dunbar retires and goes to Princeton for college. However, he flunks due to poor grades, continued feelings of guilt over his mentor's death, and being unable to adapt to life as a civilian after spending his youth a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Westfield
Paul Westfield is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He first appeared in ''Superman'' (vol. 2) #58 (August 1991) and was created by Dan Jurgens. Publication history The executive director of Project Cadmus, the post-''Crisis'' version of Jack Kirby's DNA Project, Westfield was revealed to be in charge of the project in ''Superman'' (vol. 2) #58. An unscrupulous director ironically hired for his ethics, he appeared in issues of ''Superman'', ''Superman: The Man of Steel'', ''The Adventures of Superman'' and ''Superboy'' (vol. 4). A noteworthy story was his plan on creating a clone to take Superman's place during multiple issues of the ''Funeral for a Friend'' storyline after '' The Death of Superman'' event. This led to the debut of Superboy (Conner Kent) in the following '' Reign of the Supermen!'' crossover event. Fictional character biography Project: Bloodhound After a career in the United States military as a soldier, Westfield bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Project Cadmus
This is a list of teams and organizations that appear in various DC Comics publications. Note: Please check :DC Comics superhero teams before adding any redundant entries for superhero teams to the page. 0-9 100 1,000 2000 Committee A Academy of Crime Academy of Arch-Villains The Academy of Arch-Villains was a gathering of Wonder Woman villains Angle Man, Human Fireworks, and Mouse Man. Ace, King, Queen and Jack of Crime Acme Toys A.C.R.O.S.T.I.C. Agency Agenda Agony and Ecstasy Agony and Ecstasy are a duo of enforcers of Hell. Aerotroopers Ajan Enterprises Alien Alliance There are two versions of the Alien Alliance: Alien Alliance I Alien Alliance II Alleytown Kids Alliance Competalian rebels from ''JLA: Haven''. Allied Supermen of America The Allied Supermen of America team was created as an homage to the Golden Age Justice Society of America and the Silver Age Justice League. The team was created by Alan Moore and included characters created ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guardian (DC Comics)
Guardian (James Jacob "Jim" Harper and Mal Duncan) are DC Comics superheroes introduced in April 1942 by writer/artist Joe Simon and artist Jack Kirby. Guardian resembles the earlier Kirby and Simon character Captain America (first published 13 months earlier by Marvel Comics), as he had no superpower (ability), super powers and carried an indestructible shield. When Kirby returned to DC in 1970, he eventually re-established the character as a supporting one in the ''Superman'' franchise: as a clone of Jim Harper who was head of security for Project Cadmus. In the Arrowverse series ''Supergirl (TV series), Supergirl'', Jimmy Olsen, James Olsen, portrayed by Mehcad Brooks, became the superhero Guardian. Additionally, James Harper appeared in the first season as a marine colonel portrayed by Eddie McClintock. In the sixth season, Olsen’s sister Kelly Olsen (portrayed by Azie Tesfai) became known as the Golden Guardian. Publication history He first appeared in ''Star-Spangled Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
