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Hath-Set
Hath-Set is a DC Comics supervillain created by Gardner Fox and Dennis Neville. The character is the archenemy of Hawkman and Hawkgirl. Publication history Hath-Set first appeared in ''Flash Comics'' #1 and was created by Gardner Fox and Dennis Neville. Fictional character biography Hath-Set, a cruel Egyptian priest, first appeared in ''Flash Comics'' (issue #1, January 1940). He leads a rebellion and captures and murders Prince Khufu and Priestess Chay-Ara. He kills them with a cursed dagger which has been forged from Nth Metal. This results in a cycle where all three are reincarnated together. In many different incarnations over the centuries, Hath-Set murders the Prince and Priestess. Doctor Hastor In the World War II era, Hath-Set is reincarnated as the evil Doctor Anton Hastor. Hawkman (the Prince) and Hawkgirl (the Priestess) are reunited while facing Hastor. Hastor (Hath-Set) is Hawkman's first foe. In 1941, Hastor kidnaps some prominent scientists. He pools their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawkman (Carter Hall)
Hawkman (Carter Hall) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is the first character to use the name Hawkman. There are two separate origins of Carter Hall; the Golden Age origin and the Post-Hawkworld (or current) origin. The character made its live-action debut in the television series ''Smallville'', played by Michael Shanks. He also appeared in the Arrowverse crossover " Heroes Join Forces" and in ''Legends of Tomorrow'', played by Falk Hentschel. Hawkman appears in the DC Extended Universe film ''Black Adam'' (2022), played by Aldis Hodge. Publication history The character first appeared in ''Flash Comics'' #1 (January 1940), created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville. Fictional character biography Golden Age origin In the days of ancient Egypt, Prince Khufu was engaged in a feud with his rival, the Hungarian priest Hath-Set, who captured Khufu and his consort Chay-Ara, and killed them. In 1940, Khufu reincarnates a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector Hall
Hector Hall is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in DC Comics's '' Infinity, Inc.'', '' Sandman'' and '' JSA''. He has gone by the names Silver Scarab, Sandman, and Doctor Fate. Publication history Hector Hall first appeared in ''All-Star Squadron'' #25 and was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Jerry Ordway. Fictional character biography Childhood Hector Hall is the son of Carter and Shiera Hall, the Golden Age heroes known as Hawkman and Hawkgirl. Carter and Shiera were reincarnations of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh and his wife, both of whom had been killed and cursed by their rival Hath-Set. Unbeknownst to either of them, however, Hath-Set's curse also concerned any children that might be conceived by the pair. The curse of Seketh, the Ancient Egyptian God of Death, prophesied the combination of the Silver Scarab and the Eye of Ra, which would practically mean the end of the world. As such, when Hector was born during an archaeological dig near Cairo, he wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Neville
Dennis Neville was an American comic book artist during the Golden Age of Comic Books, who co-created the DC Comics characters Hawkman, his lover Hawkgirl, and nemesis Hath-Set. Although not one of the big names in early comics, Neville did work on some important comics features from that era. Career Neville worked for National Comics Publications (later known as DC Comics) in the 1930s and 1940s. He was one of Joe Shuster's early assistants on the ''Superman'' daily comic strip during that time, as well as on the detective series ''Slam Bradley''. Neville was the artist for the original versions of Hawkman, Hawkgirl, and Hath-Set for DC Comics when they all first appeared in ''Flash Comics'' #1 in 1940. Hawkman's first three adventures were drawn by Neville, modeled after the ''Hawkmen'' characters from the ''Flash Gordon'' comic strip by Alex Raymond. Neville soon left ''Hawkman'', being replaced after three issues by Sheldon Moldoff and then later by Joe Kubert. (Kubert slig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vandal Savage
Vandar Adg of the Blood Tribe, more widely known as Vandal Savage, is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is said to be a Cro-Magnon warrior who gained immortality and advanced healing abilities after encountering a strange meteorite during prehistoric times. For over 50,000 years, he plagues the Earth as a villain and occasional conqueror, sometimes using different names but most often calling himself Vandal Savage. He is a brilliant and sadistic tactician with immense knowledge in various sciences and forms of combat, able to fight effectively against many heroes despite not having any superhuman powers beyond his ability to survive and heal from lethal wounds. Throughout history, his most frequent enemies are immortal or reincarnating heroes such as Immortal Man, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, and Resurrection Man. He is also a recurring foe of the Justice Society and the Justice League and occasionally works as a member of super-villain organizations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Lantern Corps
The White Lantern Corps is a fictional organization appearing in comics published by DC Comics, related to the emotional spectrum. Publication history The White Lantern Corps first appeared in ''Blackest Night'' #7 and was created by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis. Fictional team history The first White Lantern Corps member was Sinestro of Korugar when he bonded with the Life Entity, the embodiment of life itself.''Blackest Night'' #7 (February 2010) However, the Entity is removed from Sinestro by Nekron, and then claimed by Hal Jordan who, joined by the Flash, use its power to rescue Superman, Superboy, Wonder Woman, Donna Troy, Ice, Animal Man, Kid Flash, and Green Arrow, who had all been turned into Black Lanterns by Nekron, as well as the Anti-Monitor. Jordan then used the power of the Entity to sever Nekron's tether to the living world, Black Hand. The revived Black Hand regurgitated twelve white rings that destroyed Nekron's body, and revived the Martian Manhunter, Aquaman, Dead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawkworld
''Hawkworld'' is a comic book series published by American company DC Comics from 1989 to 1993. The initial storyline was published as a three-issue mini-series and then, based on the high sales and interest level generated by this limited series, launched as an ongoing monthly book. Katar Hol and Shayera Thal were rebooted in the prestige format limited series. Publication history The three-issue limited series written and drawn by Timothy Truman and inked by Enrique Alcatena was published in 1989. The ongoing series lasted for four years (1990–1993) and included 32 issues, along with 3 annuals. Timothy Truman contributed to the plotting of the first six issues, which were scripted by John Ostrander. Ostrander was the sole credited writer for the remainder of the series. After the ''Hawkworld'' ongoing series ended in 1993, a new series simply named ''Hawkman'' (vol. 3) picked up the story line and ran from 1993 to 1996. Ostrander wrote the first six issues of this new serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brightest Day
''Brightest Day'' is a 2010–11 crossover storyline published by DC Comics, consisting of a year-long comic book maxiseries that began in April 2010, and a number of tie-in books. The story is a direct follow-up to the ''Blackest Night'' storyline that depicts the aftermath of the events of that storyline on the DC Universe. Plot At the end of the 2009–2010 ''Blackest Night'' storyline, 12 deceased heroes and villains are resurrected for some unknown purpose. The events of ''Brightest Day'' follow the exploits of these characters as they seek to learn the secret behind their return to life. Assignments ''Brightest Day'' #7 revealed that the 12 resurrected must complete an individual assignment given to them by the White Lantern Entity. If they are successful, their lives will be fully returned. * Professor Zoom the Reverse-Flash helped release Barry Allen from the Speed Force (mentioned in '' The Flash: Rebirth'' #4). * Jade balanced the darkness (shown in ''Justice Leagu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gardner Fox
Gardner Francis Cooper Fox (May 20, 1911 – December 24, 1986) was an American writer known best for creating numerous comic book characters for DC Comics. He is estimated to have written more than 4,000 comics stories, including 1,500 for DC Comics. Fox was also a science fiction author and wrote many novels and short stories. Fox is known as the co-creator of DC Comics heroes Barbara Gordon, the original Flash, Hawkman, Doctor Fate, Zatanna and the original Sandman, and was the writer who first teamed several of those and other heroes as the Justice Society of America, and later recreated the team as the Justice League of America. Fox introduced the concept of the Multiverse to DC Comics in the 1961 story " Flash of Two Worlds!" Early life and career Gardner F. Fox was born in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of Julia Veronica (Gardner) and Leon Francis Fox, an engineer. Fox recalled being inspired at an early age by the great fantasy fiction writers. On or about h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Clark (comics)
Scott Clark was a comic book artist who worked for Wildstorm, Marvel Comics, Aspen Comics and DC Comics. Career Scott Clark got his start in the early 1990s drawing for small publishers but came to be known through his work for the then Image studio Wildstorm and later Marvel Comics. After working for a short time at Aspen Comics, he returned to the now DC Comics-owned Wildstorm and then DC Comics proper, working on titles like ''Brightest Day''. Most recently he worked on the New 52 Grifter series and covers for Deathstroke and was the artist for the Martian Manhunter back-up in the new Justice League of America The Justice League (also known as The Justice League of America) are a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The team first appeared in '' The Brave and the Bold'' #28 (March 1960). The team was conceive ... series. Clark died on February 21, 2013. References 2013 deaths American comics artists Year of birth missing [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ardian Syaf
Ardian Syaf is an Indonesian comic book artist. He has worked for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and Dynamite Entertainment. In April 2017 he became embroiled in controversy for inserting hidden anti-semitic and anti-Christian messages in '' X-Men Gold'' #1, for which his contract with Marvel Comics was terminated.Brown, Tracy (11 April 2017)"'My career is over now': Marvel terminates 'X-Men Gold' artist's contract amid controversy" '' Los Angeles Times''. Early life Ardian Syaf was born in Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia.Khoiri, Agniya (10 April 2017)"Ardian Syaf, Komikus Tulungagung Pemikat DC Comics dan Marvel" CNN Indonesia. He first developed the desire to draw comics in his youth, after his father bought him his first comic. Among his influences are Hermann Huppen, a Belgian comics artist for whom Syaf has expressed admiration. He embarked upon a career as a professional comics artist in 2003, deciding that leaving his interest in drawing comics and working in a conven ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Bennett (artist)
Benedito José Nascimento (born February 3, 1968), better known as Joe Bennett, is a Brazilian comic book artist. Career Joe Bennett was born in Belém. In the 1990s he used to publish horror comics for two major Brazilian horror comics magazines: Calafrio and Mestres do Terror. His first major work in comics was for Marvel Comics in 1994. Since then, he has worked on several Marvel titles such as '' The Amazing Spider-Man'', '' Captain America'' (vol. 2), '' Fantastic Four'' (vol. 3), '' The Incredible Hulk'' (vol. 2), ''Thor'' (vol. 2) and most recently ''Captain America and the Falcon''. He has also worked for other major publishers such as in Chaos! Comics, CrossGen, Dark Horse, DC Comics and Vertigo. Other credits include ''Conan the Barbarian'', '' Doc Samson'', ''Elektra'' (vol. 2), '' Hawkeye'' (vol. 3), ''Nova'' (vol. 3), '' X-51: Machine Man'', '' Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', '' Birds of Prey'', '' Hawkman'' (vol. 4), '' Hawkgirl'', '' The Green Hornet'', ''Mark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
