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The Alliance of Evil is a group of supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The Alliance of Evil first appeared in ''X-Factor'' #5–6 (June–July 1986), and was created by writer Bob Layton and artist Jackson Guice. Two of its members, Tower and Frenzy, had appeared before the rest of the team. The team subsequently appears in ''X-Factor'' #33 (October 1988), and ''New Mutants Annual'' #7 (1991). The Alliance of Evil received an entry in the '' Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89'' #1. Fictional team biography The Alliance of Evil was once Apocalypse's personal strike force. Their first mission was to find and capture Michael Nowlan, a mutant with the ability to heighten other mutants' powers. When Nowlan tried to leave, they kidnapped his girlfriend, Suzy, to use as bait. X-Factor found Nowlan and vowed to protect him. When the Alliance confronted him, they threatened to harm Suzy Nowlan increased their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joanna Cargill
Joanna Cargill, also known as Frenzy, is a fictional character, a mutant superhuman appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She has been a member of supervillain groups, including the Alliance of Evil and the Acolytes, as well as the superhero team, the X-Men. Publication history Frenzy first appeared in '' X-Factor'' #4 (May 1986) as a member of the Alliance of Evil, and was created by Bob Layton and Keith Pollard. Though Joanna Cargill's first and last name have been spelled with variations such as Johanna or Cargil, her name was first mentioned in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #298 as Joanna Cargill. Frenzy should not be confused with another Joanna Cargill, a columnist introduced in ''Marvel Comics Presents'' #27. During a March 2, 2011 Marvel Comics Liveblog, it was revealed that Frenzy was joining ''X-Men: Legacy'' in 2011 as a member of Rogue's team of X-Men, alongside Professor X, Magneto, Legion, and Gambit. Frenzy was a featured character in the 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X-Factor (comics)
X-Factor is a group of mutant superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Original team (1986–1991) ''X-Factor'' launched in 1986 featuring a team composed of the five original X-Men that debuted in ''X-Men'' #1 (1963): * Angel – A millionaire heir, capable of flight by means of two feathery wings extending from his back. * Beast – A brilliant scientist possessing bestial strength and agility. * Cyclops – Former X-Men team leader, with the ability to emit powerful "optic blasts" from his eyes. * Marvel Girl – The long-time love of Cyclops, possessing telekinetic abilities. * Iceman – A brash jokester, gifted with cryokinetic (the ability to lower temperature around him and form ice) abilities. In the 1970s and early 1980s, Angel, Beast, and Iceman wandered through various superhero teams. By 1985, all three were members of the Defenders. With the monthly '' Defenders'' series already due to be cancelled, An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Mutants
The New Mutants are a group of fictional mutant superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, generally in association with the X-Men. Originally depicted as the teenaged junior class at the Xavier Institute, subsequent stories have depicted the characters as adult superheroes (in their eponymous series as well as in related titles such as '' X-Force'' and '' The Avengers'') or as teachers and mentors to younger mutants. The team first appeared in '' The New Mutants'' (September 1982) by Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod, part of the '' Marvel Graphic Novel'' line, followed by the ongoing series '' The New Mutants'' which ran from 1983 until 1991. Like the ''X-Men'' parent title, also written by Claremont, ''The New Mutants'' featured an ensemble cast, with stories often focused on interpersonal relationships and coming-of-age arcs, blending teen drama with action and adventure. The title was taken over by writer Louise Simonson, ultimat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valley Girl
A valley girl is a socioeconomic, linguistic, and youth subcultural stereotype and stock character originating during the 1980s: any materialistic upper-middle-class young woman, associated with unique vocal and California dialect features, from the Los Angeles commuter communities of the San Fernando Valley. In subsequent years, the term was broadly applied to any American woman who epitomized frivolity, ditziness, airheadedness, or who prioritizes superficial concerns such as personal appearance, physical attractiveness, and excessive materialism over intellectual or personal accomplishment. Valleyspeak Valleyspeak, or Valspeak, is a California English social dialect and accompanying vocal features, best associated with valley girls, though elements of it have spread to other demographics, including men called "Val dudes". This sociolect became an international fad for a certain period in the 1980s and 1990s, with a peak period from around 1981 to 1985. Valleyspeak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X-Force
X-Force is a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men. Conceived by writer/illustrator Rob Liefeld, the team first appeared in ''New Mutants'' #100 (April 1991) and soon afterwards was featured in its own series called '' X-Force''. The group was originally a revamped version of the 1980s team the New Mutants. X-Force's first leader was the mutant Cable. An offshoot of the X-Men, X-Force takes a more militant and aggressive approach towards its enemies compared to the X-Men. An alternate incarnation of X-Force appears in the 2018 film ''Deadpool 2'' as part of the ''X-Men'' film series. A planned X-Force film adaptation was in production at 20th Century Fox, but canceled after Disney acquired the studio. Publication history Publication The ''X-Force'' series was successful in the early 1990s, with its popularity holding steady after Liefeld left. As with other X-titles in the 90s, Marvel i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selene (Marvel Comics)
In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Selene (; )''A Greek–English Lexicon's.v. σελήνη is the goddess and personification of the Moon. Also known as Mene (; ), she is traditionally the daughter of the Titans Hyperion (Titan), Hyperion and Theia, and sister of the Solar deity, sun god Helios and the Dawn deities, dawn goddess Eos. She drives her moon chariot across the heavens. Several lovers are attributed to her in various myths, including Zeus, Pan (god), Pan, and the mortal Endymion (mythology), Endymion. In post-classical times, Selene was often identified with Artemis, much as her brother, Helios, was identified with Apollo. Selene and Artemis were also associated with Hecate and all three were regarded as lunar deity, moon and lunar goddesses, but only Selene was regarded as the personification of the Moon itself. Her equivalent in Roman religion and mythology is the goddess Luna (goddess), Luna. Etymology and origins Names The name "Selene" is derive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
