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Live Wire (DC Comics)
Garth Ranzz, also known as Live Wire and Lightning Lad, is a superhero appearing in media published by DC Comics, usually those featuring the Legion of Superheroes, a 30th and 31st century group of which he is a founding member. He has the superhuman ability to generate electricity, usually in the form of lightning bolts. Garth Ranzz as Lightning Lad has appeared in various media outside comics, primarily those featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes. He is voiced by Andy Milder in ''Legion of Super Heroes (TV series), Legion of Super Heroes'' (2006) and portrayed by Calum Worthy in ''Smallville''. Publication history The character first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #247 (April 1958), and was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Fictional character biography Silver Age Lightning Lad is a Winathian and founding member of the Legion of Super-Heroes along with Saturn Girl and Cosmic Boy. He is the older twin brother of fellow Legionnaire Ayla Ranzz (Lightning Lass), the yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valiant Comics
Valiant Comics is an American comic books, comic book publisher, the first incarnation of which was founded in 1989 by former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Jim Shooter along with lawyer and businessman Steven Massarsky. In 1994, the company was sold to Acclaim Entertainment. After Acclaim’s 2004 bankruptcy, the company’s assets were purchased as part of Valiant Entertainment by entrepreneurs Dinesh Shamdasani and Jason Kothari in 2005. In 2011, Valiant received a capital infusion from private investment company Cuneo & Company, LLC. Peter Cuneo and Gavin Cuneo joined the company and a relaunch was announced. Valiant Entertainment launched its publishing division in 2012 as part of an initiative dubbed the "Summer of Valiant", winning Publisher of the Year and being nominated for Book of the Year at the Diamond Gem Awards. Valiant has set sales records, and was the most nominated publisher in comics at the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Harvey Awards, releasing the biggest-selling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legion Of Super Heroes (TV Series)
''Legion of Super Heroes'' is an American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation, adapted from the DC Comics series of the same name. It debuted on September 23, 2006, and centers on a young Superman's adventures in the 31st century, fighting alongside the eponymous group of superheroes. The show was produced by one of its main character designers James Tucker, a co-producer of the '' Justice League Unlimited'' series, for the Kids' WB line-up on The CW network. The series drew on the rich history of the Legion of Super-Heroes, taking inspiration from stories set during all time periods of the team's nearly 50-year history in comics. It also had a tie-in spin-off comic book series, ''Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century'', that lasted 20 issues. The series was cancelled after its second season. Development history A few months before ''Legion of Super Heroes'' premiered, the Legion appeared in the '' Justice League Unlimited'' episode "Far Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starfinger
Starfinger is the name of several supervillains appearing in media published by DC Comics, primarily as an enemy of the Legion of Super-Heroes. The character first appeared in '' Adventure Comics'' #335 (August 1965), and was created by Edmond Hamilton and John Forte. Fictional character biography Lars Hanscom Lars Hanscom is a doctor who brainwashes Lightning Lad to help him obtain the rare metal rejuvium. He is arrested, but escapes and attempts a solo criminal career. Char Burrane Char Burrane is a fugitive who flees to Mars and discovers a ring containing a microscopic world. Using the ring's power, Burrane kills Hanscom and becomes a criminal mastermind. After the Legion defeats him, Starfinger retreats within the ring. Molock Hanscom In ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (volume 4), Molock Hanscom, Lars' brother and the former leader of the Cosmic Spy League, becomes Starfinger after killing Burrane and obtaining his ring, but is killed by the Khunds. Powers and abilities St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moby Dick
''Moby-Dick; or, The Whale'' is an 1851 Epic (genre), epic novel by American writer Herman Melville. The book is centered on the sailor Ishmael (Moby-Dick), Ishmael's narrative of the maniacal quest of Captain Ahab, Ahab, captain of the whaler, whaling ship ''Pequod (Moby-Dick), Pequod'', for vengeance against Moby Dick (whale), Moby Dick, the giant white sperm whale that bit off his leg on the ship's previous voyage. A contribution to the literature of the American Renaissance (literature), American Renaissance, ''Moby-Dick'' was published to mixed reviews, was a commercial failure, and was out of print at the time of the author's death in 1891. Its reputation as a Great American Novel was established only in the 20th century, after the 1919 centennial of its author's birth. William Faulkner said he wished he had written the book himself, and D. H. Lawrence called it "one of the strangest and most wonderful books in the world" and "the greatest book of the sea ever written". It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retroactive Continuity
Retroactive continuity, or retcon for short, is a literary device in fictional story telling whereby facts and events established through the narrative itself are adjusted, ignored, supplemented, or contradicted by a subsequently published work that recontextualizes or breaks continuity with the former. There are various motivations for applying retroactive continuity, including: * To accommodate desired aspects of sequels or derivative works which would otherwise be ruled out. * To respond to negative fan reception of previous stories. * To correct and overcome errors or problems identified in the prior work since its publication. * To change or clarify how the prior work should be interpreted. * To match reality, when assumptions or projections of the future are later proven wrong. Retcons are used by authors to increase their creative freedom, on the assumption that the changes are unimportant to the audience compared to the new story which can be told. Retcons can be die ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Proty
Proty is the name of two characters appearing in media published by DC Comics, primarily in association with the Legion of Super-Heroes. The original Proty first appears in '' Adventure Comics'' #308 (May 1963), where Chameleon Boy adopts him as a pet. After Proty sacrifices himself to resurrect Lightning Lad, an identically-named Protean, dubbed "Proty II", is introduced as his successor. Following the reboot of the Legion's continuity in the 1994 event '' Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!'', Proty has rarely been seen or referenced. The 1998 event '' DC One Million'' introduces Proty One Million, an 853rd-century member of the Justice Legion of Super-Zoomorphs inspired by Proty. Fictional character biography Proty's species, the Proteans, are white, spherical aliens from a planet in the Antares system. The alien Llorn colonize the planet, but are forced to leave following a series of natural disasters caused by sunspots. They use a special ray to rapidly evolve the Proteans, giving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Validus
The Fatal Five is a supervillain team of the 30th century in the DC Comics universe. They were created by Jim Shooter and first appeared in '' Adventure Comics'' #352 (1967) as enemies of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Fictional team history The Fatal Five first appear in '' The Death of Ferro Lad'' as a band of criminals whom the Legion recruit to help destroy the Sun-Eater threatening Earth. They are offered pardons for their assistance, but reject them and band together, confident that they are powerful enough to try to conquer the worlds they had saved. A later incarnation consisted of the Emerald Empress; the Persuader; Flare, a Rimborian with the power of fire; Caress, who has a deadly acidic touch; and Mentalla, a Legion reject who is secretly working against the Five, trying to secure a spot in the Legion. The first storyline in ''Legionnaires'' (1993) has the SW6 Legion face a Fatal Five comprising Tharok, Mano, the Persuader, a new Emerald Empress, and a monstrous bei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lightning Lord
The Legion of Super-Villains is a team of supervillains who appear in comic books published by DC Comics, primarily as enemies of the Legion of Super-Heroes. They first appeared in ''Superman'' #147 (Aug 1961). The team originated at a time when ''Superman'' editor Mort Weisinger was consciously adding new elements to the "Superman mythos" over a period of years, building an extended cast of supporting characters who could provide new story opportunities. The creation of the Legion of Super-Heroes was part of that plan, and in the Legion's fourth appearance ("The Army of Living Kryptonite Men" in '' Superboy'' #86, Jan 1961), it was suggested that Lex Luthor would someday lead a group of super-villains. This would come to fruition seven months later, in ''Superman'' #147's story "The Legion of Super-Villains". Fictional team history In pre-'' Crisis on Infinite Earths'' continuity, the Legion of Super-Villains was founded by Tarik the Mute, who had suffered irreparable damage t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supervillain
A supervillain, supervillainess or supercriminal is a major antagonist and variant of the villainous stock character who possesses Superpower (ability), superpowers. The character type is sometimes found in comic books and is often the primary adversary of a superhero in the same story. Description Supervillains are often used as foil (literature), foils to present a daunting challenge to a superhero. In instances where the supervillain does not have superhuman, mystical, or alien powers, the supervillain may possess a genius intellect or a skill set that allows them to draft complex schemes or commit crimes in a way normal humans cannot. Other traits may include wiktionary:megalomania, megalomania and possession of considerable resources to further their aims. Many supervillains share some typical characteristics of real-world dictators, gangsters, mad scientists, trophy hunting, trophy hunters, corrupt businesspeople, serial killers, and terrorism, terrorists, often having an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayla Ranzz
Ayla Ranzz, also known as Lightning Lass, Light Lass, Gossamer, and Spark, is a character appearing in media published by DC Comics. She is a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th and 31st centuries, as well as the sister of Lightning Lad and Lightning Lord. There have been three versions of Ayla since her original debut; these versions are separated by the events of both the '' Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!'' and '' Infinite Crisis'' limited series. Ayla has made limited appearances in media outside comics, including the animated series '' Superman: The Animated Series'' and '' Legion of Super Heroes'' and the animated film '' Justice League vs. the Fatal Five''. Fictional character biography Silver Age Ayla Ranzz first appeared in '' Adventure Comics'' #308 (May 1963). She is the younger twin sister of Garth Ranzz ( Lightning Lad) and the younger sister of Mekt Ranzz (Lightning Lord The Legion of Super-Villains is a team of supervillains who appear in comic boo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cosmic Boy
Cosmic Boy (Rokk Krinn) is a superhero appearing in comics published by DC Comics. He is from the 31st century, and is a founding member and original leader of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Cosmic Boy has appeared in various media outside comics, primarily those featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes. He is voiced by Wil Wheaton in ''Legion of Super Heroes (TV series), Legion of Super Heroes'' (2006) and portrayed by Ryan Kennedy in ''Smallville''. Publication history Cosmic Boy first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #247 (April 1958) and was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Fictional character biography Original Rokk Krinn, best known as Cosmic Boy, is a founding member of the Legion of Super-Heroes, along with Garth Ranzz, Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl who possesses the innate ability to generate magnetic fields. Cosmic Boy's brother Pol joins the Legion as Magnetic Kid before being killed during the "Magic Wars". In the pre-''Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!, Zero Hour'' Legio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saturn Girl
Saturn Girl (Imra Ardeen) is a superheroine appearing in comics published by DC Comics. A talented telepath from the 30th century, Saturn Girl is a founding member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Imra's "Saturn Girl" title refers to her homeworld of Titan, Saturn's largest moon. There have been three versions of Imra since her original debut, separated by the events of the limited series '' Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!'' and ''Infinite Crisis''. Saturn Girl has appeared in various media outside comics, primarily those featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes. Kari Wahlgren voiced her in the animated series '' Legion of Super Heroes'' (2006), and reprised the role in '' Young Justice''. In live-action, Saturn Girl has been portrayed by Alexz Johnson and Amy Jackson in ''Smallville'' and ''Supergirl'' respectively. Publication history Saturn Girl first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #247 (April 1958), and was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Fictional character biography Silv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
