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Metron (character)
Metron is a fictional antihero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. A member of the New Gods, he is an amoral and neutral collector of knowledge. He is commonly seen in the Mobius Chair, which can travel across time and space. Metron has been adapted into various works featuring the New Gods. He is voiced by Daniel Dae Kim in ''Justice League Unlimited'' and Phil LaMarr in ''Young Justice (TV series), Young Justice''. Publication history Metron first appeared in ''New Gods'' #1 (February–March 1971) and was created by Jack Kirby for his ''Fourth World (comics), Fourth World'' series. He was based on Leonard Nimoy's portrayal of the ''Star Trek'' character Spock and designed as a character who "would frequently change sides (between New Genesis and Apokolips)".Ro, Ronin. ''Tales to Astonish: Jack Kirby, Stan Lee and the American Comic Book Revolution'' (Bloomsbury, 2004) The Metrons in ''Star Trek'' serve a similar capacity in the episode "Arena (Star Trek: T ... [...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] |
Crisis In Time!
A crisis (: crises; : critical) is any event or period that will lead to an unstable and dangerous situation affecting an individual, group, or all of society. Crises are negative changes in the human or environmental affairs, especially when they occur abruptly, with little or no warning. More loosely, a crisis is a testing time for an emergency. Etymology The English word ''crisis'' was borrowed from the Latin, which in turn was borrowed from the Greek ''krisis'' 'discrimination, decision, crisis'.''Oxford English Dictionary'', 1893''s.v.'' 'crisis'/ref> The noun is derived from the verb ''krinō'', which means 'distinguish, choose, decide'. In English, ''crisis'' was first used in a medical context, for the time in the development of a disease when a change indicates either recovery or death, that is, a turning-point. It was also used for a major change in the development of a disease. By the mid- seventeenth century, it took on the figurative meaning of a "vitally i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Source (comics)
The Source is a metaphysical concept created by writer-artist Jack Kirby for his Fourth World series of comic books. It first appeared in ''New Gods'' #1 (February 1971). History The Source is a cosmic force and the source of everything that exists. It is protected by the Source Wall, a barrier containing statues of those who fail to pass it. In ''Death of the New Gods'', the Source orchestrates the eponymous event to build a new "Fifth World" and merges Apokolips and New Genesis into a single planet. In ''The New 52'', the emotional entities sacrifice themselves by entering the Source to replenish the emotional spectrum. In ''DC Rebirth'', Perpetua is sealed in the Source Wall billions of years prior before being freed when it is cracked in '' Dark Nights: Death Metal''. Furthermore, John Stewart absorbs the Source's power and meets its physical form, which resembles Jack Kirby. In other media * The Force from ''Star Wars'' may be inspired by the Source. * The Source Wall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Of The New Gods
''Death of the New Gods'' is an eight-issue comic book limited series published in 2007 and 2008 by DC Comics. It was written and pencilled by Jim Starlin. The series follows the final days of the New Gods as they are stalked by a mysterious killer. The events of the series set the foundation for the 2008 storyline ''Final Crisis''. Background ''Death of the New Gods'' was conceived by DC as a series that would lead- and tie-in to ''Final Crisis'', much like ''Countdown to Final Crisis''. Jim Starlin said in an interview that "I sort of think of this project as putting an ending to Jack's New Gods saga. Since Kirby's initial run on the characters, others have presented them with mixed results. Looking back I'd say at least half of the past New Gods series have done more harm than good. So for me, ''Death of the New Gods'' is half honoring Jack Kirby, half mercy killing". [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a group of Non-communicable disease, non-communicable Neurological disorder, neurological disorders characterized by a tendency for recurrent, unprovoked Seizure, seizures. A seizure is a sudden burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can cause a variety of symptoms, ranging from brief lapses of awareness or muscle jerks to prolonged convulsions. These episodes can result in physical injuries, either directly, such as broken bones, or through causing accidents. The diagnosis of epilepsy typically requires at least two unprovoked seizures occurring more than 24 hours apart. In some cases, however, it may be diagnosed after a single unprovoked seizure if clinical evidence suggests a high risk of recurrence. Isolated seizures that occur without recurrence risk or are provoked by identifiable causes are not considered indicative of epilepsy. The underlying cause is often unknown, but epilepsy can result from brain injury, stroke, infections, Brain tumor, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mister Miracle (Shilo Norman)
Shilo Norman is a superhero in the DC Comics universe. He is the third person to use the name Mister Miracle. Created by Jack Kirby, he first appeared in '' Mister Miracle'' #15 (August 1973). Fictional character biography Biography Shilo's mother abandoned him as an infant. He spent the early parts of his youth in an orphanage in the Suicide Slum in Metropolis. Shilo was unsatisfied with his lot in life, so he fled the abuses of the orphanage and began living on the streets.SeOraclewiki: Shilo Norman/ref> Shilo becomes the informal ward and assistant of escapologist Thaddeus Brown, the first Mister Miracle. When the mobster Steel Hand kills Brown, his protege Scott Free assumes the Mister Miracle mantle, after which Shilo becomes his ally. Scott trains Shilo in escape techniques and gives him advanced New Genesis technology. Shilo later becomes the warden of the Slab, a metahuman prison. Celebrity Shilo becomes a successful and well-paid escape artist, using the name Mister M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mister Miracle
Mister Miracle is the name of three fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first and third are humans Thaddeus Brown and Shilo Norman, while the second is New God Scott Free. The Scott Free incarnation of Mister Miracle first appeared in ''Mister Miracle'' #1 (April 1971) and was created by Jack Kirby. The Scott Free incarnation of Mister Miracle has appeared in various media outside comics, primarily in association with the New Gods. Ioan Gruffudd, Yuri Lowenthal, Roger Craig Smith, and Andy Daly have voiced the character in animation. Publication history Mister Miracle debuted in the first issue of the eponymous series cover dated April 1971 as part of the Fourth World tetralogy. Big Barda, the character's love interest, was introduced in ''Mister Miracle'' #4 (October 1971). According to creator Jack Kirby's then-assistant Mark Evanier, Kirby wanted to be a comics creator and creative supervisor at DC Comics, rather than a r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cosmic Egg
''Cosmic Egg'' is the second studio album by Australian rock band Wolfmother, released on 23 October 2009. It is the first album by the second lineup of the band, featuring vocalist, songwriter and lead guitarist Andrew Stockdale, bassist and keyboardist Ian Peres, rhythm guitarist Aidan Nemeth and drummer Dave Atkins, formed in 2009 after original members Chris Ross and Myles Heskett left in August 2008. Upon its release, ''Cosmic Egg'' peaked at number three on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart, the same position as the band's first album. The album was the only studio release by the band to feature Atkins, who left the band in April 2010 during the ''Cosmic Egg'' promotional tour cycle. The album was recorded between April and May 2009 at Sound City Studios and Sunset Sound Studios in Los Angeles, California. The title of the album comes from a position in yoga described by frontman Stockdale as "like the fetal pose". The album's release was promoted throughout 2009 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grandmaster (Marvel Comics)
The Grandmaster (En Dwi Gast) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #69. The Grandmaster is one of the ageless Elders of the Universe and has mastered most civilizations' games of skill and chance. Different media appearances depict him as the Collector's brother. Jeff Goldblum portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Thor: Ragnarok'' (2017) and in a cameo during the closing credits of '' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' (2017). Additionally, Goldblum voices alternate universe versions in the animated series '' What If...?'' (2021). Publication history The Grandmaster first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #69 (Oct. 1969). The character was created by Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema. Fictional character biography Although his exact origin is unknown, he is one of the oldest living beings in the universe, coming from one of the first intelligent races to evolve a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justice League
The Justice League, or Justice League of America (JLA), is a group of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The team first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #28 (March 1960). Writer Gardner Fox conceived the team as a revival of the Justice Society of America, a similar team from DC Comics from the 1940s which had been pulled out of print due to a decline in sales. The Justice League is an all-star ensemble cast of established superhero characters from DC Comics' portfolio. Diegetically, these superheroes usually operate independently but occasionally assemble as a team to tackle especially formidable villains. This is in contrast to certain other superhero teams such as Doom Patrol or Marvel Comics, Marvel’s X-Men whose characters were created specifically to be part of the team, with the team being central to their identity. The cast of the Justice League usually features a few highly popular characters who have their own solo books, such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mother Box
Mother Boxes are fictional devices in Jack Kirby's Fourth World setting in the DC Universe. The Mother Boxes appeared in the feature films ''Justice League'' and ''Zack Snyder's Justice League'' of the DC Extended Universe. History Created by Apokoliptian scientist Himon using the mysterious Element X, they are generally thought to be sentient, miniaturized, portable supercomputers, although their true nature and origins are unknown. They possess various powers, including teleportation via Boom Tubes, energy manipulation, and healing. Despite their name, Mother Boxes are not always box-shaped. In The New 52 continuity reboot, Cyborg's cybernetic parts are derived from a Mother Box, giving him access to its database and teleportation. Additionally, the New Gods of Apokolips use equivalents of Mother Boxes called Father Boxes. Interpretation In a 2008 article, John Hodgman observed: "Mister Miracle, a warrior of Apokolips who flees to Earth to become a 'super escape artist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Man
Iron Man is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Co-created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, the character first appearance, first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #39 in 1962 (cover dated March 1963) and received his own title with ''Iron Man (comic book), Iron Man'' #1 in 1968. Shortly after his creation, Iron Man became a founding member of the superhero team, the Avengers (comics), Avengers, alongside Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor, Hank Pym, Ant-Man, the Wasp (character), Wasp, and the Hulk. Iron Man stories, individually and with the Avengers, have been published consistently since the character's creation. Iron Man is the superhero persona of Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark, a businessman and engineer who runs the weapons manufacturing company Stark Industries. When Stark was captured in a war zone and sustained a severe heart wound, he built his Iron Man ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
