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Vigilante (comics)
Vigilante is the name used by several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Notable individuals to assume the alias include Greg Saunders and Adrian Chase. An original incarnation of Vigilante named Vincent Sobel appears in the television series ''Arrow'', played by Clayton Chitty and Johann Urb and voiced by Mick Wingert. Freddie Stroma plays the Adrian Chase incarnation of Vigilante in the DC Extended Universe television series '' Peacemaker''. Fictional character biographies Greg Saunders The original version of Vigilante was a western-themed hero named Greg Sanders (later retconned in the 1990s to "Saunders") who debuted in ''Action Comics'' #42 (November 1941). The Vigilante had a teen sidekick introduced in 1942, Stuff the Chinatown Kid. Adrian Chase Adrian Chase first appeared as the second version of Vigilante in ''The New Teen Titans'' Annual #2 (August 1983) by writer Marv Wolfman and penciler George Pérez. Chase was a ... [...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] |
Marv Wolfman
Marvin Arthur Wolfman (born May 13, 1946) is an American comic book and novelization writer. He worked on Marvel Comics's ''The Tomb of Dracula'', for which he and artist Gene Colan created the vampire-slayer Blade (character), Blade, and DC Comics's ''Teen Titans, The New Teen Titans'' and the ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' limited series with George Pérez. Among the many characters Wolfman created or co-created are Cyborg (DC Comics), Cyborg, Raven (DC Comics), Raven, Starfire (Teen Titans), Starfire, Deathstroke, Tim Drake, Rose Wilson, Nova (Richard Rider), Nova, Black Cat (Marvel Comics), Black Cat, Phobia (comics), Phobia, Bullseye (Marvel Comics), Bullseye, Adrian Chase, Vigilante (Adrian Chase), the Omega Men, and the Nightwing identity of Dick Grayson. Early life Marv Wolfman was born in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of police officer Abe and housewife Fay. He has a sister, Harriet, 12 years older. When Wolfman was 13, his family moved to Flushing, Queens, in New York ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infinite Crisis
"Infinite Crisis" is a 2005–2006 comic book storyline published by DC Comics, consisting of an eponymous, seven-issue comic book limited series written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Ivan Reis, and Jerry Ordway, and a number of tie-in books. The main miniseries debuted in October 2005, and each issue was released with two variant covers: one by Pérez and one by Jim Lee and Sandra Hope. The series storyline was a sequel to DC's 1985 limited series ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'', which "rebooted" much of the DC continuity in an effort to fix 50 years of allegedly contradictory character history. It revisited characters and concepts from ''Crisis'', including the existence of DC's Multiverse. Some of the characters featured were alternate versions of comic icons such as an alternate Superman named Kal-L, who came from a parallel universe called Earth-Two. A major theme was the nature of heroism, contrasting the often dark and conflicted modern-day ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spellbinder (DC Comics)
The Spellbinder is the name of four fictional supervillains who appear in comic books published by DC Comics. Versions of the character have appeared on the animated series ''Batman Beyond'' and '' The Batman''. Fictional character biography Delbert Billings The first Spellbinder, Delbert Billings, first appeared in ''Detective Comics'' #358 (December 1966), and was created by John Broome and Sheldon Moldoff. He is a painter who uses optical illusions and hypnotic weapons to commit crimes. Throughout his appearances, Spellbinder battles Batman and Superman before being killed by his girlfriend, Fay Moffit. Real name unknown A second, unidentified Spellbinder appears in ''Justice League International'' (vol. 2) #65 as a member of the government-sanctioned "League-Busters". Fay Moffit In ''Underworld Unleashed'', Delbert Billings' girlfriend Fay Moffit kills him and gains Neron's power. She becomes the third Spellbinder, also known as Lady Spellbinder, before being killed during ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madmen (DC Comics)
This is a list of teams and organizations that appear in various DC Comics publications. Note: Please check :DC Comics superhero teams before adding any redundant entries for superhero teams to the page. 0-9 100 1,000 2000 Committee A Academy of Crime Academy of Arch-Villains The Academy of Arch-Villains was a gathering of Wonder Woman villains Angle Man, Human Fireworks, and Mouse Man. Ace, King, Queen and Jack of Crime Acme Toys A.C.R.O.S.T.I.C. Agency Agenda Agony and Ecstasy Agony and Ecstasy are a duo of enforcers of Hell. Aerotroopers Ajan Enterprises Alien Alliance There are two versions of the Alien Alliance: Alien Alliance I Alien Alliance II Alleytown Kids Alliance Competalian rebels from ''JLA: Haven''. Allied Supermen of America The Allied Supermen of America team was created as an homage to the Golden Age Justice Society of America and the Silver Age Justice League. The team was created by Alan Moore and included characters created ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trigger Twins
The Trigger Twins are the names of two sets of fictional Western themed comic book characters published by DC Comics. Fictional character biography Walter and Wayne Trigger The first Trigger Twins debuted in ''All-Star Western'' #58 (May 1951), and were created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. The series feature the adventures of twins Walt and Wayne Trigger. Walt is a sheriff, while Wayne is a civilian, but is more skilled with firearms than his brother. Wayne occasionally impersonates Walt using a duplicate of his clothes and horse. In ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'', the Trigger Twins are revealed to originate from Earth-Two. Tom and Tad Trigger A modern, villainous incarnation of the Trigger Twins, Tom and Tad Trigger, are introduced in ''Detective Comics'' #667 (October 1993). In ''Infinite Crisis'', the Trigger Twins join the Secret Society of Super Villains before being killed in battle. In ''Blackest Night'', the two are temporarily resurrected as Black Lanterns. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Metropolis
"Infinite Crisis" is a 2005–2006 comic book storyline published by DC Comics, consisting of an eponymous, seven-issue comic book limited series written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Ivan Reis, and Jerry Ordway, and a number of tie-in books. The main miniseries debuted in October 2005, and each issue was released with two variant covers: one by Pérez and one by Jim Lee and Sandra Hope. The series storyline was a sequel to DC's 1985 limited series ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'', which "rebooted" much of the DC continuity in an effort to fix 50 years of allegedly contradictory character history. It revisited characters and concepts from ''Crisis'', including the existence of DC's Multiverse. Some of the characters featured were alternate versions of comic icons such as an alternate Superman named Kal-L, who came from a parallel universe called Earth-Two. A major theme was the nature of heroism, contrasting the often dark and conflicted modern-day h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crimson Avenger
The Crimson Avenger is the name of three separate superheroes and supervillains in the DC Comics Universe. The character debuted in 1938 and is notable as the first masked hero in DC Comics. The first Crimson Avenger, Lee Walter Travis, first appeared in ''Detective Comics'' #20 (October 1938). He is also known as a founding member of DC's second depicted superhero team, Seven Soldiers of Victory. Fictional character biography Lee Walter Travis The Crimson Avenger (along with his sidekick Wing) first appeared in the DC Comics anthology American comic book series ''Detective Comics'' in issue #20. The Crimson Avenger had many similarities to The Green Hornet, including a sidekick named Wing who was an Asian valet, and a gas gun that he used to subdue opponents. Albert Elwood Albert Elwood made a single appearance as the Crimson Avenger, in '' World's Finest Comics'' #131 (February 1963), in a story entitled "The Mystery of the Crimson Avenger". Eccentric inventor Albert Elwood ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wild Dog (comics)
Wild Dog is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Wild Dog is the superhero identity of Jack Wheeler. He first appeared in ''Wild Dog'' #1 (September 1987), and was created by Max Allan Collins and Terry Beatty. An original version of Wild Dog named Rene Ramirez, appeared in the Arrowverse series ''Arrow'', portrayed by Rick Gonzalez. Creation The character was inspired by classic vigilante heroes such as Zorro, The Lone Ranger, Mike Hammer, and Dick Tracy The design of the character was based on the notion of a "real world costumed hero" something that Collins recalled that was 'off the rack, something anyone could throw together" Collins spoke on the inspiration for character's design "I played football in high school and that's where Terry's great 'red dog' logo came from"...The hockey mask was both protective, and a wink towards Friday the Thirteenth" Publication history Wild Dog first appeared in a four issue mini-series (iss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Oliver
Ben Oliver is a British comics artist who has worked for '' 2000 AD'' on ''Judge Dredd'' as well as providing art for '' The Authority'', '' The Losers'', and ''Ultimate X-Men''. Biography Ben Oliver lives in Bristol, his first professional work in England came out in 2000. He started work on ''Judge Dredd'' and then illustrated the Com.x limited series ''Puncture'' written by Russell Uttley. His first professional work in America came out in 2003 when he got work at DC Comics imprints, like Wildstorm, Vertigo and America's Best Comics. He then moved to Marvel Comics where he worked on ''Ultimate X-Men'', a couple of '' Thunderbolts'' one-shots with Christos Gage and a ''Wolverine'' one-shot written by Simon Spurrier. Recent projects include returning to ''2000 AD'' to finish of the second '' Ten Seconders'' story and to illustrate another ''Judge Dredd'' story by Al Ewing. He also returned to Wildstorm to work on "A Narrow Pass!" written by Uttley, a back-up feature running ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruce Jones (comics)
Bruce Eliot Jones (born 1946) whose pen names include Philip Roland and Bruce Elliot, is an American comic book writer, novelist, illustrator, and screenwriter whose work included writing Marvel Comics' ''The Incredible Hulk'' from 2001 to 2005. Biography Early career Jones broke into comics in 1969 when he moved to New York City from his native Kansas City, Missouri, looking for work as a comics artist. He made his professional debut with Major Publications' black-and-white horror-comics magazine ''Web of Horror'' #3 (cover dated April 1970), writing and drawing the six-page story "Point of View". Jones then wrote for Warren Publishing's black-and-white horror-comics ''Creepy'' and ''Eerie (magazine), Eerie'', and, under the pseudonym "Philip Roland", for rival Skywald Publications' line.Sanford, Jay Allen"The birth and death of Pacific Comics: Bill and Steve Schanes started on 5011 Cass Street in Pacific Beach,"''San Diego Reader'' (Aug. 19, 2004). During this time he wrote h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deathstroke The Terminator
Deathstroke is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, the character first appeared in ''The New Teen Titans'' #2 (December 1980) as Deathstroke the Terminator. In his comic book appearances, Slade Wilson is a former United States Army, U.S. Army operative who gains enhanced physical and mental abilities from an experimental Supersoldier, super-soldier serum and becomes the mercenary Deathstroke. Widely considered the greatest and deadliest assassin in the DC Universe, he serves as the archenemy of Dick Grayson and the Teen Titans, and is also an adversary of other superheroes such as Batman, Green Arrow, and the Justice League. Deathstroke's vendetta against the Titans began when he swore revenge for the death of his eldest son Ravager (DC Comics), Grant; his other two children, Jericho (DC Comics), Jericho and Rose Wilson, Rose, would go on to join the Titans to oppose him. A bicolored black-and-orange ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
