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Nova Corps
The Nova Corps is a fictional intergalactic military and police force appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Marv Wolfman, the Corps first appeared in ''Fantastic Four'' #205 (April 1979). They have since appeared in numerous other Marvel stories set in outer space and media adaptations, such as the animated TV series ''The Super Hero Squad Show'' and the live-action film ''Guardians of the Galaxy'', the latter of which is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Publication history The team was created by writer Marv Wolfman. Richard Rider, the first member, appeared in ''The Man Called Nova'' #1 (September 1976). The Corps first appeared in ''Fantastic Four'' #205 (April 1979). Fictional organization history The Nova Corps were originally a space military and exploration group for the planet Xandar. It consisted of 500 soldiers ranging in rank from Corpsman up to Centurion and its leader Centurion Nova Prime. The source of the Nova Corps p ... [...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] |
War Of Kings
"War of Kings" is a comic book crossover storyline written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, published by Marvel Comics, and set in Marvel's main shared universe. The six-issue limited series was published between MarchCCI: DnA and Rosemann on “War of Kings” , July 27, 2008Abnett and Lannig: Readying for War of Kings , Dec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stargates
A Stargate is a fictional Einstein–Rosen bridge portal device within the ''Stargate'' fictional universe that allows practical, point-to-point near instantaneous travel between two distant locations with an "address". The devices first appeared in the 1994 Roland Emmerich film ''Stargate'', and thereafter in the television series ''Stargate SG-1'', ''Stargate Infinity'', ''Stargate Atlantis'', ''Stargate Universe'', and ''Stargate Origins''. In these productions, the Stargate functions as a plot device, allowing the main characters to visit alien planets without the need for spaceships or any other type of technology. The device allows for near-instantaneous teleportation across both interstellar and extragalactic distances. Concept Some early "portal" appearances in science fiction include A. E. van Vogt's novella ''Secret Unattainable'' (July 1942, ''Astounding''), a radio episode of '' Space Patrol'' that aired October 25, 1952 (in which it was called a "cycloplex" or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supernova (Marvel Comics)
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'' #8 (May 1999). He is the half-brother of Wild Thing and son of Wolverine. The character has claws (similar to Sabretooth), a healing factor, and enhanced physical capabilities. His healing factor allows him to rapidly regenerate damaged or destroyed areas of his cellular structure and affords him virtual immunity to poisons and most drugs, as well as enhanced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Watcher (comics)
The Watchers are a race of fictional extraterrestrials appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are commonly depicted as all-powerful beings who watch over the fictional multiverses and the stories that take place in them, and are not allowed to interact with other characters, though they have done so on several occasions, when the situation demanded it. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the first Watcher to appear in the comics—named Uatu—debuted in ''Fantastic Four'' #13 (April 1963). The Watchers have been featured in several forms of media outside of comics. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), they first appeared in the film ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' (2017); Uatu (voiced by Jeffrey Wright) has a main role in the Disney+ series, '' What If...?'' (2021). Fictional history The Watchers are one of the oldest species in the multiverse and are committed to observing and compiling knowledge on all aspects of the universe. This policy of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uatu
Uatu (), often simply known as the Watcher, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, he first appeared in '' The Fantastic Four'' #13 (April 1963). He is a member of the Watchers, an extraterrestrial species who in the distant past stationed themselves across space to monitor the activities of other species. Uatu is the Watcher assigned to observe Earth and its Solar System. The character has been adapted into other media, such as video games, toys, and television. Jeffrey Wright voiced Uatu in the Marvel Cinematic Universe animated series '' What If...?'' (2021–2024) on Disney+. Publication history The character first appeared without a name in ''Fantastic Four'' #13 (Apr 1963), and periodically reappeared in that title. He then starred in "Tales of the Watcher", a backup feature that ran in ''Tales of Suspense'' #49-58 (Jan 1964-Oct 1965), ''Silver Surfer'' #1-7 (Aug 1968-Aug 1969) and '' Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Original Sin (comics)
"Original Sin" is a 2014 comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. The story features Nick Fury and the Avengers (comics), Avengers investigating the murder of Uatu the Watcher (comics), Watcher, only to suffer trauma from what they see in his eyes. They also come into conflict with a group of misled self-appointed investigators led by Black Panther (comics), Black Panther and Punisher. Publication history Writer Jason Aaron and Mike Deodato conceived the "Original Sin" storyline as one in which different heroes worked together in different investigations to find out who murdered Uatu the Watcher (comics), Watcher. Main plot Nova (Sam Alexander), Sam Alexander, while training with Uatu the Watcher (comics), Watcher at his moon base, stumbles across Uatu's weapons storage. Sam asks about it and Uatu tells him the origin story of the Watchers. Sam learns that Uatu's father was the Watcher who originally gave nuclear technology to the Prosilicans, with Uatu's search of parall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supernovas (Marvel Comics)
The comic book stories published by Marvel Comics since the 1940s have featured several fictional teams and organizations and this page lists them. 0–9 198 A A-Force A-Next A.I. Army The A.I. Army is a fictional organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Because of his revelation that he is now a simulated A.I., Tony Stark became Mark One and started to establish the A.I. Army. The team also consists of Albert, Awesome Android, Egghead, H.E.R.B.I.E., M-11, Machine Man, Machinesmith, Quasimodo, Super-Adaptoid, Walking Stiletto, the Dreadnoughts, a Sentinel, several Constructo-Bots, several Nick Fury LMDs, and an unnamed bomb disposal robot. This group wants to obtain equal rights with organic beings through whatever way possible. Acolytes The Acolytes is a fictional organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Acolytes are a group of mutants and students/soldiers of the mutant Magneto, christening ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers are a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby. The team made its debut in '' The Avengers'' #1 (cover-dated September 1963). Labeled "Earth's Mightiest Heroes", the original Avengers consisted of Iron Man, Ant-Man, Hulk, Thor, and Wasp. Captain America was discovered trapped in ice in issue #4, and joined the group after they revived him. The Avengers are an all-star ensemble cast of established superhero characters from the Marvel Comics portfolio. Diegetically, these superheroes usually operate independently but occasionally assemble as a team to tackle especially formidable villains. This in contrast to certain other superhero teams such as the X-Men, whose characters were created specifically to be part of their team, with the team being central to their identity. The Avengers were created to create a new line of books to sell and to cross-promote Marve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nova (Sam Alexander)
Nova (Sam Alexander) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, a space-faring member of the intergalactic police force known as the Nova Corps, was created in 2011 by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Ed McGuinness, based on the original Nova Richard Rider. Logan Miller voices Sam in the animated series ''Ultimate Spider-Man'', where he is depicted as a student of S.H.I.E.L.D. and a rival of Spider-Man. Miller reprised the role in later media, including the animated series ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' and the video game '' Marvel Heroes''. Publication history Sam Alexander first appeared in ''Marvel Point One'' #1 (November 2011), and was created by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Ed McGuinness. He first appeared in the ''Marvel Point One'' one-shot in November 2011 before starring in a solo series beginning in February 2013. Fictional character biography Sam Alexander is a sixteen-year-old living in Carefree, Arizona, with his father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avengers Vs
Avenger(s) or The Avenger(s) may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Marvel Comics universe * Avengers (comics), a team of superheroes **Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a central team of protagonist superheroes of "The Infinity Saga" **Avengers (comics) in other media * The Avengers (comic book), ''The Avengers'' (comic book), several titles * ''The Avengers: United They Stand'', also known as ''The Avengers'', a 1999 animated TV series * ''The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'', a 2010 animated TV series * The Avengers (video game), ''The Avengers'' (video game), planned for 2012 but unreleased * Marvel's Avengers (video game), ''Marvel's Avengers'' (video game), 2020 ''The Avengers'' film series * The Avengers (2012 film), ''The Avengers'' (2012 film), a 2012 American superhero film ** The Avengers (soundtrack), ''The Avengers'' (soundtrack) * ''Avengers: Age of Ultron'', a 2015 American superhero film * ''Avengers: Infinity War'', a 2018 American superhero fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phoenix Force
The Phoenix Force is a fictional entity appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum, the Phoenix Force is famous for its central role in ''The Dark Phoenix Saga'' storyline, and is intrinsically linked to Jean Grey. Publication history The Phoenix first appeared in ''Uncanny X-Men'' #101 (October 1976), and was created by Chris Claremont and Dave Cockrum. Fictional character biography The Phoenix Force is an immortal and immutable manifestation of the universal force of life and passion. The Phoenix Force is a creation of the universe that was born of the void between states of being. It is the nexus of all Psionics, psionic energy of the past, present, and future in all realities of the Multiverse (Marvel Comics), multiverse, the Guardian of Creation and of the M'Kraan Crystal. The Phoenix Force is among the most feared beings in all of existence—it can cut, re-grow, or destroy any part of the universe. It has be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
