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Rafael Albuquerque
Rafael Albuquerque (born April 12, 1981) is a Brazilian comic book creator primarily for his artwork on titles such as DC Comics' '' Blue Beetle'' and as illustrator and co-creator of ''American Vampire''. Though primarily a penciler and inker of interior comic art, he has also done work as a cover artist, colorist and writer. Early life and influences Rafael Albuquerque was born in 1981 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Career Albuquerque begun his professional career working in advertising, doing work for local companies. He began his comic book career in 2002, after posting his portfolio on the Internet, doing work for the Egyptian publishing company AK Comics, which published books for the Middle East. In 2005, Albuquerque published the creator-owned graphic novel crime story ''Rumble in La Rambla''. It would be published in the United States in 2007 by Image Comics under the title '' Crimeland''. He collaborated with writers Keith Giffen and Alan Grant in 2006 by illustrating is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rafael Alburquerque
Rafael Francisco Alburquerque de Castro (born June 14, 1940) is a Politics of the Dominican Republic, Dominican politician who was Vice President of the Dominican Republic from August 2004 to August 2012, serving under President Leonel Fernández. Along with Fernández, he was re-elected in May 2008 for a four-year term. Before he became Vice President, he was Secretary of Labour twice between 1991 and 2000 under Presidents Joaquín Balaguer and during Fernández’s first term. Early life and career Alburquerque was born in Santo Domingo on 14 June 1940, the eldest son of Licentiate (degree), Lic. Rafael Alburquerque Zayas-Bazán. He serves as Coordinator of the Social security System and the Social Cabinet of the Dominican gov ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeremiah Harm
Jeremiah ( – ), also called Jeremias, was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible. According to Jewish tradition, Jeremiah authored the book that bears his name, the Books of Kings, and the Book of Lamentations, with the assistance and under the editorship of Baruch ben Neriah, his scribe and disciple. According to the narrative of the Book of Jeremiah, the prophet emerged as a significant figure in the Kingdom of Judah in the late 7th and early 6th centuries BC. Born into a priestly lineage, Jeremiah reluctantly accepted his call to prophethood, embarking on a tumultuous ministry more than five decades long. His life was marked by opposition, imprisonment, and personal struggles, according to Jeremiah 32 and 37. Central to Jeremiah's message were prophecies of impending divine judgment, forewarning of the nation's idolatry, social injustices, and moral decay. According to the Bible, he prophesied the siege of Jerusalem and Babylonian captivity as consequences for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorling Kindersley
Dorling Kindersley Limited (branded as DK) is a British multinational publishing company specialising in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 63 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a subsidiary of German media conglomerate Bertelsmann. Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides, DK Eyewitness Travel), history, geography, science, space, nature, sports, gardening, cookery, parenting and many others. The worldwide CEO of DK is Paul Kelly. DK has offices in New York, Melbourne, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto, Madrid, Beijing, and Jiangmen. DK works with licensing partners such as The Walt Disney Company, Disney, Lego, LEGO, DC Comics, the Royal Horticultural Society, MasterChef, and the Smithsonian Institution. DK has commissioned authors such as Mary Berry, Monty Don, Robert Winston, Huw Richards, and Steve Mould for a range of books. History DK was founded in 1974 by Chri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephanie Brown (comics)
Stephanie Brown is a fictional superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in association with the superhero Batman. The character first appeared in ''Detective Comics'' #647 (June 1992), and was created by Chuck Dixon and Tom Lyle. The character originated as the amateur crime-fighter Spoiler, who had taken it upon herself to foil her criminal father Cluemaster's schemes. Establishing herself as a Gotham City, Gotham vigilante, she would have a short, unsuccessful stint as the fourth incarnation of Batman's partner and sidekick Robin (character), Robin in the early 2000s, replacing her longtime love interest Tim Drake. Her time as Robin is plagued with struggles and dissensions with Batman, who eventually fires her shortly before Batman: War Games, her death at the hands of Black Mask (character), Black Mask. She is later Retroactive continuity, revealed to have survived and returns as Spoiler, resuming her romantic relationship with Drake. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Drake
Timothy Jackson "Tim" Drake is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Created by Marv Wolfman and Pat Broderick, he first appeared in ''Batman'' #436 (August 1989) as the third character to assume the role of Batman's crime-fighting partner and sidekick Robin. Following the events of '' Batman: Battle for the Cowl'' in 2009, Drake adopted the identity of Red Robin. In 2019, Tim returned to his original Robin persona and briefly used the mononym "Drake". As a young boy, Tim was in the audience the night Dick Grayson's parents were murdered and later managed to discover the identities of Batman and the original Robin through their exploits. After the death of the second Robin, Jason Todd, and witnessing Batman spiral into darkness, Tim attempted to convince Dick to resume the role of Robin, stating that "Batman needs a Robin". However, Dick refused to return to being Batman's sidekick, and instea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superman/Batman
''Superman/Batman'' is a monthly American comic book series published by DC Comics that features the publisher's two most popular superheroes: Superman and Batman. ''Superman/Batman'' premiered in August 2003, an update of the previous series, '' World's Finest Comics'' (1941–1986), in which Superman and Batman regularly joined forces. ''Superman/Batman'' explores the camaraderie, antagonism, and friendship between its title characters. Jeph Loeb, the series' first writer, introduced a dual-narrator technique to present the characters' often opposing viewpoints and estimations of each other, which subsequent series writers have maintained. Prior to the events of Batman and the Outsiders #1 (1983), the two iconic characters were depicted as the best of friends. Frank Miller's landmark series '' The Dark Knight Returns'' subsequently depicted the heroes as adversaries in a future timeline. This dynamic became standard with John Byrne's '' The Man of Steel'', a Superman reboot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penciler
A penciller (or penciler) is an artist who works on the creation of comic books, graphic novels, and similar visual art forms, with a focus on the initial pencil illustrations. In the American comic book industry, the penciller is the first step in rendering the story in visual form, and may require several steps of feedback with the writer. These artists are concerned with layout (positions and vantages on scenes) to showcase steps in the plot. Tools and materials A penciller works in pencil. Beyond this basic description, however, different artists choose to use a wide variety of different tools. While many artists use traditional wood pencils, others prefer mechanical pencils or drafting leads. Pencillers may use any lead hardness they wish, although many artists use a harder lead (like a 2H) to make light lines for initial sketches, then turn to a slightly softer lead (like a HB) for finishing phases of the drawing. Still other artists do their initial layouts using a light ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comic Book Resources
''CBR'', formerly ''Comic Book Resources'', is a news website primarily covering comic book news, comic book reviews, and comic book–related topics involving movies, television, anime, and video games. It is owned by Valnet, parent of publications including ''Screen Rant'', ''Collider (website), Collider'', ''MovieWeb'' and XDA Developers. History ''Comic Book Resources'' (''CBR'') was founded by Jonah Weiland in 1995 as a development of the Kingdom Come Message Board, a message forum that Weiland created to discuss DC Comics' then-new Kingdom Come (comic), mini-series of the same name. ''CBR'' has featured columns by industry professionals such as Robert Kirkman, Gail Simone, and Mark Millar. Other columns were published by comic book historians and critics such as George Khoury (writer), George Khoury and Timothy Callahan. Acquisition by Valnet By April 4, 2016, ''CBR'' was sold to Valnet Inc., a Montreal, Canada–based company that owns other media properties includin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivan Brandon
Ivan Brandon (born 1976) is a comic book writer known for his work on titles such as DC Comics' '' Final Crisis Aftermath: Escape'' and ''Men of War'' as well as creator-owned series ''Viking'', '' The Cross Bronx'' and '' NYC Mech'', published by Image Comics. He is also the creator and producer of the Eisner-nominated anthology series '' 24Seven''. Early life Ivan Brandon was born in New York City in 1976 to Cuban immigrants. He has an older brother, two younger brothers and a younger sister. Brandon's earliest exposure to comics came in the early 1980s, from the books that were passed down to him from his older brother, including such Marvel publications as '' Daredevil'', ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', ''Uncanny X-Men'' and ''Secret Wars''. Brandon names Bill Sienkiewicz's work on ''New Mutants'' and Frank Miller's work on ''Daredevil'' and '' Elektra'' as having had an influential impact on him. Brandon studied art under David Mazzucchelli, and has stated that he made his firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eisner Award For Best Anthology
The Eisner Award The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, commonly shortened to the Eisner Awards, are awards for creative achievement in American comic books. They are regarded as the most prestigious and significant awards in the comic industry and often referred ... for Best Anthology Shot is an award for "creative achievement" in American comic books. It has been given out every year since 1992. Winners and nominees References {{Eisner Awards 1993 establishments in the United States Annual events in the United States Awards established in 1993 Eisner Award winners for Best Anthology ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
24Seven (comics)
24/7 or Twentyfour Seven usually refers to something available or active at all times (i.e., 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). It may also refer to: Music * Twenty 4 Seven, a Dutch hip-house band Albums * ''24/7'' (Dino album), 1989 * ''24/7'' (Gerald Albright and Norman Brown album), 2012 * ''24/7'' (GusGus album), 2009 * ''24/7'' (Kevon Edmonds album) or the title song (see below), 1999 * ''24/7'' (Rojo album), 2003 * ''24/7'' (EP), by U.D.O., 2005 * ''24/Seven'' (album), a 2013 album by Big Time Rush, or the title song * ''24/Seven'', a 2006 album by Seven * ''Twenty Four Seven'' (Tina Turner album), 1999 * ''Twenty Four Seven'' (Dallas Crane album), 2000 * ''TwentyFourSeven'' (UB40 album), 2008 Songs * "24/7" (2Yoon song), 2013 * "24/7" (3T song), 1995 * "24/7" (Kevon Edmonds song), 1999 * "24/7" (Meek Mill song), 2019 * " 24/7 (Crazy 'bout Your Smile)", by Nikki Webster, 2002 * "TwentyFourSeven" (song), by Artful Dodger, 2001 * "24/7", by Adore Delano and Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonderlost
Shin Hyo-seob (; born May 3, 1992), professionally known as Crush (), is a South Korean singer-songwriter and record producer. He debuted on April 1, 2014, with the single "Sometimes" and released his first album '' Crush on You'' on June 5, 2014. Fifteen of Crush's singles have peaked in the top ten on the Gaon Digital Chart, with ten of Crush's singles also becoming top five hits including "Just", "Beautiful", "Don't Forget", "Bittersweet", "Let Us Go", and "Rush Hour". Life and career Early life and career beginnings Crush was born Shin Hyo-seob on May 3, 1992. Raised in Seoul Seoul, officially Seoul Special Metropolitan City, is the capital city, capital and largest city of South Korea. The broader Seoul Metropolitan Area, encompassing Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, emerged as the world's List of cities b ..., he began listening to contemporary R&B, R&B and Hip hop music, hip hop music at a young age and aspired to become a singer. Dynamic Duo (South Korean d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
