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Invaders (comics)
The Invaders is the name of two fictional superhero teams appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The original team was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Sal Buscema in '' The Avengers'' #71 (December 1969). A present-day incarnation was introduced by writer Chuck Austen and artist Scott Kolins in ''The Avengers'' (vol. 3) #82 (July 2004). Fictional team history The prototype for the Invaders, the All-Winners Squad, created by publisher Martin Goodman and scripter Bill Finger, was a comic book feature published in the Golden Age with only two appearances, in ''All Winners Comics'' #19 (Fall 1946) and #21 (Winter 1947; there was no issue #20). This team had much of the same membership as the Invaders, but had its adventures in the post–World War II era, the time that their adventures were published. This group was also notable as its members did not entirely get along, prefiguring the internal conflicts of the Fantastic Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin Goodman (publisher), Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics (1950s), Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in August 1961 with the launch of ''Fantastic Four (comic book), The Fantastic Four'' and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and numerous others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years and decades, was solidified as the company's primary brand. Marvel counts among List of Marvel Comics characters, its characters such well-known superheroes as Spider-Man, Wolverine (character), Wolverine, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor, Doctor Strange, Daredevil (Marvel Comics character), Daredevil, Black Panther (character), Black ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain America
Captain America is a superhero created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Captain America Comics'' #1, published on December 20, 1940, by Timely Comics, a corporate predecessor to Marvel. Captain America's civilian identity is Steven "Steve" Rogers, a frail man enhanced to the peak of human physical perfection by an experimental " super-soldier serum" after joining the United States Army to aid the country's efforts in World War II. Equipped with an American flag–inspired costume and a virtually indestructible shield, Captain America and his sidekick Bucky Barnes clashed frequently with the villainous Red Skull and other members of the Axis powers. In the war's final days, an accident left Captain America frozen in a state of suspended animation until he was revived in modern times. He resumes his exploits as a costumed hero and becomes the leader of the superhero team the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Comic Book
An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publication of ''Action Comics'', which included the debut of the superhero Superman. This was followed by a superhero boom that lasted until the end of World War II. After the war, while superheroes were marginalized, the comic book industry rapidly expanded and genres such as horror, crime, science fiction and romance became popular. The 1950s saw a gradual decline, due to a shift away from print media in the wake of television and the impact of the Comics Code Authority. The late 1950s and the 1960s saw a superhero revival and superheroes remained the dominant character archetype throughout the late 20th century into the 21st century. Some fans comic book collecting, collect comic books, helping drive up their value. Some have sold for mo ... [...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] |
Whizzer (Robert Frank)
The Whizzer (Robert L. Frank) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared during the period called the Golden Age of Comic Books. The Whizzer has super-speed powers, which (in his original origin story) he acquired from an infusion of mongoose blood. He appeared in both '' USA Comics'' and '' All Winners Comics'' from 1941 to 1946, and was revived by Marvel in the 1970s. Publication history Robert Frank / Whizzer first appeared in '' U.S.A. Comics'' #1 (August 1941), published by Timely Comics. The character was created by penciller Al Avison and an uncredited writer. Source lists " Al Avison and Al Gabrielle " as that character's creators. However''U.S.A. Comics'' #1 (Aug. 1941)at the Grand Comics Database lists Avison as penciler for the character's debut, and Gabriele solely as inker, not generally considered a co-creator position. One source credits Stan Lee as the writer, but there are no other sources to support the credi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vision (Timely Comics)
Vision (Aarkus) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by the writer Joe Simon and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared during the Golden Age of comic books in ''Marvel Mystery Comics'' #13 (Nov. 1940), published by Marvel predecessor Timely Comics. Publication history The Vision debuted in a short comic story in ''Marvel Mystery Comics'' #13 (Nov. 1940), and continued as a regular feature in that superhero anthology through issue #48 (Oct. 1943). He also starred in an eight-page story in ''Kid Comics'' #3 (no month given; previous issue dated Summer 1943). Five decades later, he appeared in a Flashback (narrative), flashback story in the superhero-team series ''Invaders (comics), The Invaders'' vol. 2, #3 (July 1993), set during World War II. He returns with the other Invaders in the miniseries ''Invaders Now!'', beginning with issue #1 (Nov. 2010). He appeared in several issues of the Marvel NOW! relaunch of ''X-Men: L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Union Jack (Marvel Comics)
Union Jack is the name of three fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Roy Thomas and Frank Robbins, the first Union Jack (James Montgomery Falsworth) first appeared in '' Invaders'' #7 (July 1976). A second incarnation (Brian Falsworth) from the same creators appeared in ''The Invaders'' #21, and a third incarnation ( Joseph Chapman) was created by Roger Stern and John Byrne for ''Captain America'' Vol. 1 #254 (February 1981). Following ''The Invaders'', Union Jack has been featured as a regular character in the ongoing series ''Knights of Pendragon'', ''New Invaders'' and ''Invaders Now'', as well two self-titled mini-series. JJ Feild portrayed James Falsworth in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Captain America: The First Avenger'' as a member of the Howling Commandoes. Publication history 1970s publications Roy Thomas and Frank Robbins introduced the original Union Jack, James Montgomery Falsworth, as a retired coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Union Jack (Joseph Chapman)
Union Jack (Joseph "Joey" Chapman) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the third person to take on the role of Union Jack. He first appeared in ''Captain America'' #253 (January, 1981). Publication history 1980s publications Roger Stern and John Byrne introduced Chapman in ''Captain America'' #253 (January 1981); in the story he visits his friend Kenneth Crichton, grandson of original Union Jack Lord Falsworth, at Falsworth Manor and ends up putting on the costume to help Captain America in his final battle against Baron Blood. 1990s publications Fabian Nicieza and Kieron Dwyer featured him in the story ''The Establishment'' for ''Marvel Comics Presents'' #42 (February 1990); in the story, set one year after his previous appearance, Chapman finds his allegiance to a group of thugs opposed to the Thatcher Government tested when they decide to terrorize Falsworth Manor; a flashback also reveals that the original Union Jack's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thin Man (comics)
The Thin Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by artist Klaus Nordling and an unknown writer in ''Mystic Comics'' #4 (August 1940), and published by Marvel predecessor Timely Comics during the time fans and historians call the Golden Age of Comic Books. The Thin Man was one of the first "stretching" superheroes, predating Quality Comics's more famous Plastic Man by more than a year and DC Comics's Elongated Man and Marvel Comics's Mister Fantastic by more than twenty years. Publication history In his origin story, explorer Bruce Dickson climbs Mount Kalpurthia in Tibet, and finds the lost city of Kalahia, where everyone can turn themselves super-thin at will. He learns their secrets, and leaves the valley to fight crime in America, with Olalla, a pretty Kalahian girl, at his side. Using his special skill, he can slip under doors and surprise criminals. He made no further Golden Age appearances following his deb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tara (comics)
T-Ray Taegukgi Taegukgi (Tae-Won) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Jed MacKay and Alessandro Vitti, first appeared in ''Taskmaster'' (vol. 3) #3 (February 2021). Taegukgi is a South Korean superhero and field leader of the Tiger Division, the country's superhuman response team, and is regarded as its greatest national hero.''Black Cat Annual'' (vol. 2) #1 Orphaned as a baby in 1950 during the Korean War, Tae-Won was adopted by a similarly orphaned young woman whom he saw as his '' ajumma''. Despite her best efforts, a young Tae-Won fell in with a group of thieves, which eventually became a criminal gang as they got older. In 1978, when the gang broke into a government facility to steal valuable materials, Tae-Won was exposed to energies created by the Psylot Gem, an Asgardian artifact left behind in Korea by Loki many years ago, which was being experimented on by the South Korean government. Instead of ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spitfire (character)
Spitfire (Lady Jacqueline Falsworth Crichton) is a fictional superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Roy Thomas and Frank Robbins, the character first appeared in '' The Invaders'' comic book series as an intended replacement for the Union Jack character, but the costume design did not fit the female torso. Instead, the character of Spitfire, named after the Supermarine Spitfire fighter plane, was created. Publication history 1970s publications Roy Thomas and Frank Robbins featured Jacqueline Falsworth in '' The Invaders'' #7-9 (July–October 1976). In the story she is drained of blood by her vampiric uncle, Baron Blood, as part of his plan to take revenge against her father, Lord Falsworth. Thomas and Robbins concluded the plot-line in ''The Invaders'' #11 (December 1976); in the story a life-saving transfusion from original Human Torch Jim Hammond reacts with the vampire bite to give her super-speed, which she uses to take her rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silver Scorpion
S'Byll S'Byll (sometimes spelled S'byll) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. S'Byll is a Skrull that was raised on the planet Satriani. She was responsible for curing Super-Skrull of his disease. Silver Surfer used some of his Power Cosmic to help S'Byll restore the Skrulls' shapeshifting abilities as she temporarily wielded a portion of the Power Cosmic. Because of this, she was later sworn in a Skrull Empress. Sabra Sabreclaw Sabreclaw (Hudson Logan) is a character a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics who first appeared in ''J2 (comics), J2'' #8 (May 1999). He is the half-brother of Wild Thing (comics), Wild Thing and son of Wolverine (character), Wolverine. The character has claws (similar to Sabretooth (character), Sabretooth), a healing factor, and enhanced physical capabilities. His healing factor allows him to rapidly regenerate damaged or destroyed areas of his cellular structure an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
