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Ten-Eyed Man
The Ten-Eyed Man (Philip Reardon) is a fictional character in DC Comics. He first appeared in ''Batman'' #226 (Nov. 1970) and was created by Frank Robbins and Irv Novick. Fictional character biography Pre-''Crisis'' Philip Reardon served as a soldier in the U.S. Special Forces during the Vietnam War until he was honorably discharged after a grenade fragment hit him between the eyes, leaving a scar which gave him the nickname "Three-Eyed Reardon". He returned to civilian life as a warehouse security guard. One night, he was knocked out by thieves who planted a bomb to destroy the warehouse. When Batman arrived at the scene, Reardon recovered, but his vision was blurred. Mistaking Batman for one of the thieves, Reardon battled him. When he recognized Batman, the warehouse exploded and Reardon's retinas were burned, blinding him. Wanting to make use of Reardon, the thieves took him to a doctor who states that his eyes cannot be repaired. Ophthalmologist Dr. Engstrom tended to Reardon, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DC Comics
DC Comics (originally DC Comics, Inc., and also known simply as DC) is an American comic book publisher owned by DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC is an initialism for "Detective Comics", an American comic book series first published in 1937. DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, the first comic under the DC banner being published in 1937. The majority of its published stories are set in the fictional DC Universe and feature numerous List of DC Comics characters, culturally iconic heroic characters, such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash (DC Comics character), Flash; as well as famous fictional teams, including the Justice League, the Teen Titans, the Suicide Squad, and the Legion of Superheroes. The universe contains an assortment of well-known supervillains, such as Lex Luthor, the Joker (character), Joker, Darkseid, and the antihero Catwoman. The company has published non-DC Universe-related mater ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arkham Asylum
Arkham Asylum () is a fictional psychiatric hospital appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in stories featuring Batman. It first appeared in ''Batman'' #258 (October 1974), written by Dennis O'Neil with art by Irv Novick. Located in Gotham City, the asylum houses patients who are Insanity defense, criminally insane, as well as select prisoners with unusual medical requirements that are beyond a conventional prison's ability to accommodate. Its high-profile patients are often members of Batman's List of Batman Family enemies#Classic rogues gallery, rogues gallery. History Located in Gotham City, Arkham Asylum is where Batman's foes who are considered to be mentally ill are brought as patients (other foes are incarcerated at Blackgate Penitentiary). Although it has had numerous administrators, some comic books have featured Jeremiah Arkham. Inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft, and in particular his fictional city of Arkham, Massachusetts, the as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gargoyle
In architecture, and specifically Gothic architecture, a gargoyle () is a carved or formed Grotesque (architecture), grotesque with a spout designed to convey water from a roof and away from the side of a building, thereby preventing it from running down masonry walls and eroding the Mortar (masonry), mortar between. Architects often used multiple gargoyles on a building to divide the flow of rainwater off the roof to minimize potential damage from rainstorms. A trough is cut in the back of the gargoyle and rainwater typically exits through the open mouth. Gargoyles are usually elongated fantastical animals because their length determines how far water is directed from the wall. When Gothic art, Gothic flying buttresses were used, aqueduct (watercourse), aqueducts were sometimes cut into the buttress to divert water over the aisle walls. Etymology The term originates from the French language, French ''gargouille'' (Old French ''gargoule'' (1294) "conduit for waterflow"), com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renee Montoya
Renee Maria Montoya is a character appearing in media of DC Comics. The character was created by Bruce Timm, Paul Dini and Mitch Brian for '' Batman: The Animated Series'' and was preemptively introduced into mainstream comics before the airing of her animated debut in 1992 in the DC Animated Universe (DCAU) series '' Batman: The Animated Series'', voiced by Ingrid Oliu, and later Liane Schirmer. Renee is initially a detective from the Gotham City Police Department, assigned to the Major Crimes Unit, who comes into frequent contact with Batman. After being outed and framed for murder, she resigns from the police force, and begins operating as the second Question out of a lighthouse that she shares with Aristotle Rodor on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Montoya made her live-action debut in the first season of '' Gotham'', portrayed by Victoria Cartagena, who reprised the role in the third season of the Arrowverse series ''Batwoman'', with both series portraying her as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean-Paul Valley
Jean-Paul Valley Jr. is an antihero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Denny O'Neil and Joe Quesada and debuted in ''Batman: Sword of Azrael'' #1 (October 1992) as an ally of the superhero Batman, after which he would go on to make appearances in several ''Batman'' titles. He is the first character to assume the identity of Azrael, a member of a group of assassins who were created by the Order of St. Dumas to bring justice to Gotham City. He is also the second character to take the Batman name for a short time during the ''Knightfall'' storyline, known to be a more brutal incarnation. In the DC Universe, Jean-Paul Valley Jr. is a member of a long family line of assassin-enforcers of the Order of St. Dumas, which was once a faction of the Knights Templar and as a child, was artificially raised and brainwashed by the Order through a method only known as "The System", causing him to develop split personality between his Jean-Paul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fear State
"Fear State" is a comic book crossover storyline published by the comic book publishing company DC Comics in late 2021, featuring Batman and his family. Primarily written by James Tynion IV, the arc is his second and final major arc on ''Batman'' in ''DC Rebirth''. The main story was from ''Batman'' (vol. 3) #112–117, also including multiple tie-in issues. The story involves Scarecrow wanting to control Gotham City using fear, and Mayor Christopher Nakano's mission to protect the city with his ground-breaking deal with the Magistrate (similar to an alternate future in "Future State"). This story introduces new characters Miracle Molly and Ghost-Maker and debuts Jace Fox as Batman. The crossover event received positive reviews from critics, with critics praising the action, art, and tie-ins, but the main story received criticism for its sluggish pacing. Publication history In May 2021, DC Comics announced "Fear State" to bridge the gap between "Future State" and "Infinite Fron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magpie (character)
Magpie (Margaret "Mag" Pye) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She was created by John Byrne (comics), John Byrne, and first appeared in ''The Man of Steel (comics), The Man of Steel'' #3 (November 1986). The character has been portrayed in Live action, live-action by Sarah Schenkkan in the Gotham season 5, final season of ''Gotham (TV series), Gotham'', Rachel Matthews in the Batwoman season 1, first season of the Arrowverse series ''Batwoman (TV series), Batwoman'', and Marié Botha in ''The Penguin (TV series), The Penguin''. Fictional character biography 1986-2011 Magpie is a jewel thief who specifically targets jewels named after birds and then replaces them with booby-trapped replicas. Taking a job as a museum curator, Pye is slowly driven mad surrounded by the beautiful things that she loves but can never own. She was notable in Post-''Crisis'' continuity as the first villain who was defeated by Superman and Batman working togethe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maxie Zeus
Maximilian "Maxie" Zeus is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, primarily as a minor enemy of Batman. He is depicted as a mentally ill former history professor who is obsessed with Greek mythology and believes himself to be the god Zeus (DC Comics), Zeus, becoming a crime lord in Gotham City. Publication history Maxie Zeus first appeared in ''Detective Comics'' #483 (April–May 1979) and was created by Denny O'Neil and Don Newton. Fictional character biography Maxie Zeus is a former Greek history teacher who goes insane following the death of his wife. He becomes a criminal mastermind and battles Batman on several occasions before being committed to Arkham Asylum. Because Maxie appears to be less dangerous than other notorious Arkham inmates, Arkham's administrators do not commit him in the maximum security wing, despite repeated recommendations from Batman to do so. Batman's concern is vindicated when Maxie escapes to form a team of Greek my ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maggie Sawyer
Maggie Sawyer is a fictional character appearing in media published by DC Comics, primarily in association with Superman. She is a member of the Metropolis police and handles crimes when Superman is unavailable. The character appeared in the live-action series ''Smallville'', played by Jill Teed, and in the second and third seasons of the Arrowverse series ''Supergirl'', played by Floriana Lima. Furthermore, Joanna Cassidy voices Sawyer in the DC Animated Universe (DCAU). Publication history Maggie Sawyer first appeared in ''Superman'' (vol. 2) #4 and was created by John Byrne. Fictional character biography Maggie Sawyer was introduced in the second volume of ''Superman'' in April 1987 as the captain of the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit. She largely replaced Inspector Henderson from the previous comics as Superman's police contact. Sawyer tries to prove the police force is more efficient than a vigilante in fighting crime, and so becomes a constant thorn in Superman's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gotham City Police Department
Gotham City ( ), or simply Gotham, is a fictional city in the Northeastern United States that serves as the primary city appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. It is best known as the home of the superhero Batman and his List of Batman supporting characters#Bat-Family, allies and List of Batman family enemies, foes. Created by writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane, the city was first identified as Batman's place of residence in ''Batman (comic book), Batman'' #4 (December 1940) and has since been the primary setting for stories featuring the character. In most of its incarnations, Gotham is depicted as one of the most crime-ridden cities in the world. Gotham City is traditionally depicted as being located in the U.S. state of New Jersey.''Amazing World of DC Comics'' #14, March 1977. DC Comics.''World's Finest Comics'' #259, October–November 1979. DC Comics.''Detective Comics'' #503 June 1983. DC Comics.''Atlas of the DC Universe'', 1990. DC Comics.''Batman: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
