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Lightray (DC Comics)
Lightray (Solis) is a DC Comics superhero. Created by Jack Kirby for the ''Jack Kirby's Fourth World'' meta-series, he first appeared in ''New Gods'' #1 (February 1971). Lightray was a major character in ''New Gods'' volume 1 (1971–1978), as well as volume 2 (1984), volume 3 (1989–1991) and volume 4 (1995–1997). He has also appeared with Orion (comics), Orion in the ''Cosmic Odyssey (comics), Cosmic Odyssey'' limited series (1988–1989), ''Jack Kirby's Fourth World'' (1997–1998) and ''Orion'' (2000–2002). Seven years after the character's creation, Lightray's origin story was revealed in ''DC Special Series'' #10, a ''Secret Origins of Super-Heroes'' issue that was published in January 1978. The version of the character in current DC continuity was introduced in ''Green Lantern, Green Lantern/New Gods: Godhead'' #1 (December 2014). Characterization For the fourth volume of ''New Gods'' created in 1995, Rachel Pollack and Tom Peyer discussed with ''Back Issue'' magazin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Kirby
Jack Kirby (; born Jacob Kurtzberg; August 28, 1917 – February 6, 1994) was an American comics artist, comic book artist, widely regarded as one of the medium's major innovators and one of its most prolific and influential creators. He grew up in New York City and learned to draw cartoon figures by tracing characters from comic strips and editorial cartoons. He entered the nascent comics industry in the 1930s, drawing various comics features under different pen names, including Jack Curtiss, before settling on Jack Kirby. In 1940, he and writer-editor Joe Simon created the highly successful superhero character Captain America for Timely Comics, predecessor of Marvel Comics. During the 1940s, Kirby regularly teamed with Simon, creating numerous characters for that company and for National Comics Publications, later to become DC Comics. After serving in the European Theater of Operations, United States Army, European Theater in World War II, Kirby produced work for DC Comics, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DC Animated Universe
The DC Animated Universe (DCAU, also referred to as the Timmverse or Diniverse by fans) is a Shared universe, shared fictional universe based on DC Comics properties and media franchise produced by Warner Bros. Animation. It began with ''Batman: The Animated Series'' in 1992 and ended with ''Justice League vs. the Fatal Five'' in 2019. The associated media franchise includes theatrical and direct-to-video feature films, shorts, comic books, video games, and other multimedia adaptations. The DC Animated Universe has been praised for its storytelling, voice acting, animation, and maturity, with several of its shows listed among the greatest animated television series of all time. It has also influenced the mainstream DC Comics in various ways, such as introducing new characters, revamped backstories, and character designs. List of DC Animated Universe media While there are many animated projects based upon DC Comics characters, the DC Animated Universe consists of TV series a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Racer (DC Comics)
The Black Racer is a character, a deity and avatar of Death in the DC Comics universe who often hunts those affiliated with the New Gods. The character first appears in ''New Gods'' #3 (July 1971) and was created by Jack Kirby. Fictional character biography The Black Racer's corporeal form is Sgt. Willie Walker, who was paralyzed during the Vietnam War. Walker was contacted by the Source when Darkseid first brought the war of the gods to Earth, and told it was his responsibility to take on the role. The Racer makes use of what appear to be skis as his means of transport, much like how the Silver Surfer, another Kirby creation, uses a surfboard. New Gods are collected by the Racer at the moment of their deaths, and taken to Hadis (the Fourth World version of Hades). In ''Captain Atom'' #42, it is stated that the Black Racer represents "death as inevitability", whereas Death of the Endless represents "death as compassionate release". Nekron, meanwhile, represents "Death as the ulti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firestorm (character)
Firestorm is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He was created by Gerry Conway and Al Milgrom. Ronnie Raymond and Martin Stein first fused together to become Firestorm in ''Firestorm, the Nuclear Man'' #1 (March 1978). Jason Rusch debuted as a modern update of the character in ''Firestorm'' (vol. 3) #1 (July 2004), and was created by Dan Jolley and ChrisCross. Firestorm was featured in The CW's ''Arrowverse'', portrayed by Robbie Amell, Victor Garber, and Franz Drameh (as Jefferson Jackson (Arrowverse), Jefferson Jackson) mainly in ''The Flash (2014 TV series), The Flash'' and ''Legends of Tomorrow''. Creation In an interview, Conway discussed his reasoning and influences while creating the character: "I always loved the idea of the hair on fire, I think it goes back to Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, an entire flaming character, of course." Conway further elaborated, "I'd been playing around with the idea of a teenage superhero for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al Milgrom
Allen L. Milgrom (born March 6, 1950) is an American comic book artist (penciller and inker), writer, and editor, primarily for Marvel Comics. He is known for his 10-year run as editor of '' Marvel Fanfare''; his long involvement as writer, penciler, and inker on '' Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man''; his four-year tenure as ''West Coast Avengers'' penciller; and his long stint as the inker of ''X-Factor''. He often inks Jim Starlin's work. Milgrom is the co-creator of DC superhero Firestorm. Early life Al Milgrom grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1972." Bullpen Bulletins," Marvel Comics cover dated July 1979. Career Milgrom started his comics career in 1972 as an assistant for inker Murphy Anderson. During that period, Milgrom contributed to Charlton Comics' ''Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves'', '' Star*Reach'', and comics published by Warren Publishing and Atlas/Seaboard, before joining with Marvel. Milgrom also worked a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amalgam Comics
Amalgam Comics was a collaborative publishing imprint shared by DC Comics and Marvel Comics, in which the two comic book publishers merged their characters into new ones (e.g., the DC Comics character Batman and the Marvel Comics character Wolverine became the Amalgam Comics character the Dark Claw). These characters first appeared in a series of 12 one-shots which were published in April 1996 between ''Marvel Comics versus DC'' #3 and ''DC versus Marvel Comics'' #4, the last two issues of the '' DC vs. Marvel'' crossover event. A second set of 12 one-shots followed one year later in June 1997, but without the crossover event as a background. All 24 of these one-shots took place between the aforementioned issues of ''DC vs. Marvel Comics''. ''Marvel Encyclopedia: Fantastic Four'' (2004) originally designated the Amalgam Universe as Earth-962 in the Marvel Multiverse, then ''The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Alternate Universes 2005'' re-designated it as Earth-9602. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balder The Brave
Balder the Brave is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is based on the deity Baldr from Norse mythology. Publication history Created by editor-plotter Stan Lee and penciller Jack Kirby, Balder first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #85 (October 1962). Fictional character biography Balder is the son of Odin, the ruler of the Norse gods of Asgard, and the half-brother of Thor. He is companion to the Warriors Three and often aids Thor against his foes, which include Loki,''Journey Into Mystery'' #111 (Dec. 1964) their adopted brother, the Executioner and Enchantress,''Journey Into Mystery'' #116 (May 1965) the Enchanters Three,''Thor'' #143-145 (Aug. - Oct. 1967) the Wrecker''Thor'' #148-150 (Jan. - Mar. 1968) and Mangog.''Thor'' #154-157 (July - Oct. 1968) At the request of Heimdall, Balder warns Thor when the Storm Giant Skagg and the fire demon Surtur are released by Loki in a plot to kill Odin.''Journey Into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Nail
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The Nail may refer to: * '' JLA: The Nail series'', a comic book mini-series published by DC Comics * '' The Nail: The Story of Joey Nardone'', a 2009 drama film * The Nail (challenge), a standing high jump challenge at the Corner Club tavern in Moscow, Idaho * ''The Nail'' (film), a 1944 Spanish romance drama film See also * Nail (other) Nail or Nails may refer to: In biology * Nail (anatomy), toughened protective protein-keratin (known as alpha-keratin, also found in hair) at the end of an animal or human digit, such as fingernail * Nail (beak), a plate of hard horny tissue a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Carrot And His Amazing Zoo Crew!
''Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew!'' is a DC Comics series about a team of talking animals in fiction, talking animal superheroes called the Zoo Crew. The characters first appeared in a 16-page DC Comics insert previews, special insert in ''The New Teen Titans'' #16 (February 1982), followed by a series published from 1982 to 1983. The Zoo Crew characters were created by Roy Thomas and Scott Shaw (artist), Scott Shaw Although the series, which was the last original funny animal property to be created by DC Comics, proved short-lived, it is still fondly remembered by many comic fans of its generation, and the characters appear occasionally in cameos in the mainstream DC Universe (this is made possible due to the existence of a "multiverse" in the DCU, which allows the Zoo Crew characters to exist on a parallel Earth). Publication history The series was introduced in a 16-page insert in ''The New Teen Titans'' #16 (February 1982). The series was cancelled after 20 issues, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funny Animal
Talking animals are a common element in mythology and folk tales, children's literature, and modern comic books and animated cartoons. Fictional talking animals often are anthropomorphic, possessing human-like qualities (such as bipedal walking, wearing clothes, and living in houses). Whether they are realistic animals or fantastical ones, talking animals serve a wide range of uses in literature, from teaching morality to providing social commentary. Realistic talking animals are often found in fables, religious texts, indigenous texts, wilderness coming of age stories, naturalist fiction, animal autobiography, animal satire, and in works featuring pets and domesticated animals. Conversely, fantastical and more anthropomorphic animals are often found in the fairy tale, science fiction, and fantasy genres. Utility of talking animals in fiction The use of talking animals enables storytellers to combine the basic characteristics of the animal with human behavior, to apply meta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infinity-Man
Infinity-Man is the name of several characters appearing in DC Comics, in the '' Fourth World'' storyline. Both are alien heroes associated with the New Gods, with the second, Drax, being Darkseid's brother and an ally of the Forever People. Infinity-Man appears in '' Young Justice'', where he is depicted as the combined form of the Forever People rather than a separate entity. Publication history Infinity-Man first appeared in ''Forever People'' #1 (February 1971). Fictional character biography Infinity-Man is initially Astorr, an alien warrior who gives his title to Drax, Darkseid's brother. Drax goes on to serve Highfather on New Genesis, where he encounters the Forever People. The Forever People can summon Drax using their Mother Boxes, with them entering limbo while he is active. In ''Countdown to Final Crisis'' and ''Death of the New Gods'', Infinity-Man kills most of the New Gods before being killed by Mister Miracle. In The New 52 The New 52 was the 2011 revamp a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
