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Silver Sable
Silver Sable (Silvija Sablinova) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, Silver Sable first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #265 (June 1985). She is usually depicted as a mercenary, hunter of war criminals, leader of the Wild Pack, and owner of Silver Sable International. Her work as a mercenary has sometimes brought her into conflict with several superheroes. Silver Sable is primarily an ally and occasional opponent of Spider-Man. The character has appeared in several media adaptations over the years, including animated series and video games. Publication history Created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, Silver Sable first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #265 (June 1985). The inspiration for the character comes from safari cards bought by DeFalco. After her debut, she made occasional appearances in various Spider-Man titles, often (but not always) as an ally. Marvel Comics began to publish the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahmud Asrar
Mahmud Anjum Asrar (born November 20, 1976) is an Austrian comic book artist who is known for his work on American and non-American comic books. His American work includes runs on Conan the Barbarian, King Conan, X-Men, X-Men Red, Wolverine & the X-Men, All-New All-Different Avengers and others for Marvel Comics, Supergirl and Batman vs Robin for DC Comics, and for co-creating, with writer Jay Faerber, the series '' Dynamo 5'', which debuted in March 2007 from Image Comics. Early life Asrar was born in Ankara, Turkey to an Austrian mother and a Pakistani father. He expressed an interest in art and comic books at an early age. He attended Hacettepe University from 1994 to 1996, majoring in fine arts and graphics, and Anatolian University from 1996 to 2000, majoring in the same. Career Asrar came to the attention of writer Jay Faerber through his work on the independent anthology '' Digital Webbing Presents'', and through a recommendation by '' Invincible'' artist Ryan Ottley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limited Series (comics)
In the field of comic books, and particularly in the United States, a limited series is a comics series with a predetermined number of issues. A limited series differs from an ongoing series in that the number of issues is finite and determined before production, and it differs from a one shot in that it is composed of multiple issues. The term is often used interchangeably with miniseries (mini-series) and maxiseries (maxi-series), usually depending on the length and number of issues. In Dark Horse Comics' definition of a limited series, "this term primarily applies to a connected series of individual comic books. A limited series refers to a comic book series with a clear beginning, middle and end". Dark Horse Comics and DC Comics refer to limited series of two to eleven issues as miniseries and series of twelve issues or more as maxiseries, but other publishers alternate terms. Characteristics A limited series can "vary widely in length, but often run from three to ten issu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paladin (comics)
Paladin is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Jim Shooter and artist Carmine Infantino, the character first appeared in '' Daredevil'' #150 (January 1978). His real name is unknown, though he often uses the alias of Paul Denning. Although not a supervillain, his mercenary activities often bring him into conflict with superheroes, facing characters like Daredevil and the Punisher. He has notably worked for the Wild Pack, the Thunderbolts, and the Serpent Society. Development Concept and creation The character was inspired by the 1950s Western television series ''Have Gun – Will Travel'', in which the title character, Paladin, an investigator/gunfighter, travels around the Old West working as a mercenary for people who hire him to solve their problems. Publication history Paladin debuted in '' Daredevil'' #150 (January 1978), with follow-up appearances in #152 (May 1978) and #154 (September 1978) as part of the same ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinister Syndicate
The Sinister Syndicate is a group of supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters serve as a collection of lesser-known Spider-Man villains. The group was the focus of the 1991 ''Deadly Foes of Spider-Man'' mini-series. Publication history The Sinister Syndicate first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #280 and was created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz. Fictional team history First version Patterned after the conglomeration of Spider-Man's deadliest foes who call themselves the Sinister Six, the Sinister Syndicate was originally formed by the super-villain Abner Jenkins, Beetle. The original roster of the group consisted of Beetle, Hydro-Man, Rhino (character), Rhino, Boomerang (comics), Boomerang, and Speed Demon (character), Speed Demon, who collectively gathered together under the Beetle's leadership. Unlike the Sinister Six, which was formed to destroy Spider-Man, the Syndicate was formed to act as a mercenary group that worked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack O'Lantern (Marvel Comics)
Jack O'Lantern is an alias used by several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Jason Macendale first appeared as Jack O'Lantern in ''Machine Man'' #19 (February 1981). The Steve Levins incarnation of Jack O'Lantern first appeared in ''Captain America (comic book), Captain America'' #396 (January 1992). The Mysterio#Daniel Berkhart, Daniel Berkhart incarnation of Jack O'Lantern (a.k.a. Mad Jack) first appeared in ''The Spectacular Spider-Man#Volume 1 (1976–98), The Spectacular Spider-Man'' #241 (December 1996). The Maguire Beck incarnation of Jack O'Lantern (a.k.a. Mad Jack) first appeared in ''Spider-Man and Mysterio'' #1 (January 2001). The Secret War (comics), Secret War incarnation of Jack O'Lantern first appeared in ''Secret War'' #1 (April 2004). The Levins brother incarnation of Jack O'Lantern first appeared in ''Dark Reign: Made Men'' #1 (November 2009). The Crime Master, Crime-Master's protégé incarnatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Fox (Raul Chalmers)
Bagheera Bagheera is a black panther, based upon ''The Jungle Book'' character of the same name. Nakia Bahadir Nakia Bahadir is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is a Turkish girl and friend of Kamala Khan. Nakia Bahadir in other media Nakia Bahadir appears in '' Ms. Marvel'' (2022), portrayed by Yasmeen Fletcher. This version is a student at Coles Academic High School and Kamala Khan's close friend. Bakuto Bakuto is a fictional ninja in Marvel Comics. The character, created by Andy Diggle, Antony Johnston and Marco Checchetto, first appeared in '' Daredevil'' #505 (April 2010). Bakuto, the head Daimyo of South America, meets with the other four Daimyos in Jigoku-Chu Castle in Japan. He shows some doubt in Matt Murdock leading The Hand and especially scoffs at White Tiger's involvement due to her being a woman. Beforehand, Bakuto killed his master, Izanagi, to showcase " isstrength of will", even going so far as to not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandman (Marvel Comics)
The Sandman (William Baker, a.k.a. Flint Marko) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. A shapeshifter endowed through an accident with the ability to turn himself into sand, he started out as a recurring adversary to the superhero Spider-Man, but has redeemed himself over time, eventually becoming an antihero. The Sandman has also been an enemy of the Fantastic Four and is a founding member of the supervillain teams the Sinister Six and the Frightful Four. The character has been adapted into various other media incarnations of Spider-Man, including films, television series, and video games. In live-action, he was portrayed by Thomas Haden Church in '' Spider-Man 3'' (2007) and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film '' Spider-Man: No Way Home'' (2021). An illusionary creature based on the Sandman appeared in the MCU film '' Spider-Man: Far from Home'' (2019). In 2009, the Sandman was ranked as IGN's 72nd Greatest Comic Boo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hydra (Marvel Comics)
Hydra (often capitalized as HYDRA) is a fictional terrorist organization appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Its name alludes to the mythical Lernaean Hydra, as does its motto: "Cut off one head, two more shall take its place," proclaiming the group's resilience and growing strength in the face of resistance. Originally a Nazi organization led by the Red Skull during World War II, Hydra is taken over and turned into a neo-fascist international crime syndicate by Baron Wolfgang von Strucker. Hydra agents often wear distinctive green garb featuring a serpent motif. Hydra's plans for world domination are regularly foiled by Marvel Universe superheroes and the intelligence organization S.H.I.E.L.D. Hydra has appeared in various media adaptations, including films, television series, and video games. It plays a major role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Publication history Hydra first appeared in '' Strange Tales'' #135 (August 1965). In its orig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foreigner (comics)
The Foreigner is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was formerly married to Silver Sable. The Foreigner is a mercenary and assassin. Although he has no superhuman abilities, he has trained his body to be in absolute peak physical condition, is among the greatest martial arts practitioners in the Marvel Universe, and as a professional assassin, who has evaded detection by various international law enforcement agencies, is highly intelligent. He is often depicted as being exceedingly competent. Christopher Abbott played the Foreigner in the Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) film ''Kraven the Hunter''. Publication history Writer Peter David created the Foreigner as a master assassin character to be a nemesis for Spider-Man. According to David, the character was designed to bear a strong resemblance to actor Patrick McGoohan.David, Peter"Weird, Twisted, Reasonably True Comic Book Stories" peterdavid.net. November 11, 2011. Reprinted from "B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Doom
Doctor Doom is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in '' The Fantastic Four'' #5 in April 1962, and has since endured as the archenemy of the superhero team the Fantastic Four. Victor von Doom is the monarch of the fictional European country of Latveria who uses his mastery of both science and sorcery in pursuit of his goals to bring order to humanity through world domination, and prove his intellectual superiority over Mister Fantastic–his old college rival and the leader of the Fantastic Four. Doom blames Mister Fantastic for his disfigurement, and wears a magically forged suit of armor with a metal mask and green hooded cloak to conceal his facial scars. Regarded as one of the smartest characters in the Marvel Universe, Doom has stolen the abilities of cosmic beings such as the Silver Surfer and the Beyonder in his lust for power, although his pride an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Latveria
Latveria is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted within the storylines of Marvel's comic titles as a small, isolated European country ruled by the fictional Supreme Lord Doctor Doom, supposedly located in the Banat region. It is surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, and also borders fictional Symkaria (home of Silver Sable) to the south. Its capital is Doomstadt. Publication history Latveria first appeared in ''Fantastic Four Annual'' #2, which was published in 1964. Victor von Doom is the ruler of Latveria. Though he has been dethroned a number of times, Victor has invariably managed to return to the throne of his country within a matter of months. Victor also has a Council who obeys him entirely. In ''Fantastic Four'' #536 in 2006, he killed his own Prime Minister for claiming control of Latveria in his absence and threatened to kill two other ministers if they failed to find the landing spot of Thor's hammer. D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Romita Jr
John Salvatore Romita (; born August 17, 1956) is an American comics artist best known for his extensive work for Marvel Comics from the 1970s to the 2020s. He is the son of artist John Romita Sr. Early life John Romita Jr. was born August 17, 1956, the son of Virginia (Bruno) and comic book artist John Romita Sr., one of the signature ''Spider-Man'' artists since the 1960s. He studied advertising art and design at Farmingdale State College in East Farmingdale, New York, graduating in 1976. Career Romita Jr.'s first contribution to Marvel Comics was at the age of 13 with the creation of the original Prowler (Marvel Comics), Prowler, a sketch of which Romita had produced. Editor Stan Lee liked the name but not the costume; Romita combined the name with a design that he had previously intended for a character called the Stalker that was intended for the never-published ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'' #3. Inspired by Romita's drawing, Lee, John Buscema and Jim Mooney created the Hobi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
