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Waller
Waller may refer to: Places in the United States * Waller, Pennsylvania * Waller, Texas * Waller, Washington * Waller County, Texas People * Waller (given name) * Waller (surname) * nickname of John Walsh (rugby league), English rugby league footballer in the 1960s and '70s Fictional characters * Amanda Waller, a fictional character in the ''Suicide Squad'' comic books published by DC Comics * Amanda Waller (DC Extended Universe), a fictional character in the DCEU and DCU franchises Other uses * Waller baronets, two baronetcies, one in the Baronetage of Ireland and one in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom * Waller, an occupation in open-pan salt making See also * '' Waller v. Florida'', a 1970 United States Supreme Court case * * Wall (other) A wall is a solid structure that provides a barrier or enclosure. Wall, WALL, or The Wall may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Films * ''Wall'' (Original French title: "''Mur''"), a French–Israeli film about the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waller, Pennsylvania
Waller is a census-designated place (CDP) in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Bloomsburg–Berwick micropolitan area in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 45 at the 2020 census. History Waller was called "Polksville" until the late 19th century. Historically, there was a church and a post office in Waller. Geography Waller is located in northern Columbia County at (41.229077, -76.422059), in the east center of Jackson Township. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all land. Waller's terrain consists mostly of hills. The land is roughly split between forest and farmland. Green Creek, a tributary of Fishing Creek, rises in Waller. The CDP is not served directly by any major roads. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 55 people, 26 households, and 17 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 33 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waller, Washington
Waller is a rural census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 8,189 at the 2020 census. The population has seen significant growth in the last decade. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.2 square miles (24.0 km2), of which, 9.2 square miles (23.9 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) of it (0.43%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 9,200 people, 3,585 households, and 2,505 families living in the CDP. Waller, Washington is rural with many farmlands. The population density was 999.0 people per square mile (385.7/km2). There were 3,772 housing units at an average density of 409.6/sq mi (158.1/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.00% White, 1.53% African American, 2.07% Native American, 2.09% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 1.82% from other races, and 3.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DC Extended Universe
The DC Extended Universe (DCEU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of superhero films distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is based on characters that appear in American comic books published by DC Comics. The DCEU also includes comic books, short films, novels, and video games. Like the original DC Universe in comic books, the DCEU is established by Crossover (fiction), crossing over common plot elements, settings, cast, and characters. Warner Bros. began trying to bring various DC Comics superheroes together in films in 2002, when Wolfgang Petersen was to direct a crossover of the ''Superman in film, Superman'' and ''Batman in film, Batman'' film franchises. A planned Justice League film was put on hold in 2008. Initial universe plans were scrapped after the 2011 film ''Green Lantern (film), Green Lantern'' was a critical and commercial failure. Warner Bros. finally established its shared universe with the 2013 film ''Man of Steel (film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waller, Texas
Waller is a city in Harris and Waller counties in Texas, United States, that is within the metropolitan area. Its population was 2,682 at the 2020 U.S. census. The Waller area is located along U.S. Route 290 ( Northwest Freeway) northwest of downtown Houston. Geography Waller is located at (30.058752, –95.926336). Most land development within Waller is located near the historic town center. However, businesses oriented toward travelers are beginning to locate along the U.S. Route 290 corridor. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which , or 0.22%, is covered by water. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Waller has a humid subtropical climate, ''Cfa'' on climate maps. Demographics As of the 2020 United States census, 2,682 people, 1,024 households, and 789 families resided in the city. The 2019 America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waller County, Texas
Waller County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 56,794. Its county seat is Hempstead. The county was named for Edwin Waller, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and first mayor of Austin. Waller County is included in the Houston- The Woodlands- Sugar Land, TX metropolitan statistical area. It is home of the Prairie View A&M University. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which (0.8%) are covered by water. Adjacent counties * Grimes County (north) * Montgomery County (northeast) * Harris County (east) * Fort Bend County (south) * Austin County (west) * Washington County (northwest) Communities Cities * Brookshire * Hempstead (county seat) * Katy (partly in Harris and Fort Bend Counties) * Pattison * Prairie View * Waller (partly in Harris County) Town * Pine Island Unincorporated areas * Fields Store * Monaville * Second Corinth * Shil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waller (given Name)
Waller is a given name. People named Waller: * Waller Bacon (c. 1669–1734), British lawyer and Whig politician * Waller Thomas Burns (1858–1917), United States district judge * Waller C. Caldwell (1849–1924), justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court * Waller Washington Graves (1860–1928), justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri * Waller Hobson (1851–1924), Irish Anglican clergyman * Waller Hugh Paton (1828–1895), Scottish landscape artist * Waller T. Patton (1835–1863), professor, attorney, and an officer of the Confederate States Army * Waller Redd Staples (1826–1897), American lawyer, law professor, judge, slave-owner and politician * Waller Taylor (c. 1775–1826), American military commander, politician * Waller Rodwell Wright (1775–1826), English barrister, author and diplomat See also * Waller (surname) Waller is a surname mainly of Old English origin, with several possible etymologies. Notable people with this name include: Arts and entertainmen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waller (surname)
Waller is a surname mainly of Old English origin, with several possible etymologies. Notable people with this name include: Arts and entertainment Music * Charlie Waller (American musician) (1935–2004), American bluegrass musician * Charlie Waller (British musician) (born 1980), British rock musician * Fats Waller, jazz musician * Gordon Waller (1945–2009), Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist, one half of the duo Peter and Gordon * Rik Waller, British singer Other media * Anthony Waller (born 1959), film director * Carroll Waller (1927–2014), American preservationist and writer * Douglas C. Waller (born 1949), American writer * Edmund Waller (1606–1687), English poet and politician * Emma Waller (1815–1899), English actress, famous in America * Farida Waller (born 1993), Thai actress and model * Fred Waller, (1886–1954), inventor of Cinerama * Judith C. Waller (1889–1973), American radio pioneer * Lewis Waller (1860–1915), English actor * Mary Lemon Waller (18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Walsh (rugby League)
John "Johnny" Walsh (born 13 June 1946), also known by the nickname of "Waller", is an English World Cup former winning professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for St Helens, as a , or . Playing career International honours John Walsh won caps for England while at St. Helens in 1975 against France, in the 1975 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, and New Zealand, in 1975 against Papua New Guinea (non-test), and won caps for Great Britain while at St. Helens in 1972 against France (sub), and in the 1972 Rugby League World Cup against Australia, France, New Zealand, and Australia. Challenge Cup Final appearances John Walsh played at in St. Helens' 16–13 victory over Leeds in the 1971–72 Challenge Cup Final during the 1971-72 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 13 May 1972. County Cup Final appearances John Walsh played at St. Helens' 4–7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanda Waller
Amanda Belle Waller (née Blake), also known as "the Wall", is a fictional character featured in some American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in '' Legends'' #1 in 1986 and was created by John Ostrander, Len Wein, and John Byrne. Amanda Waller serves intermittently as both an antagonist and an ally to the superheroes of the DC Universe. Though lacking superpowers, Amanda Waller is often portrayed as a ruthless, high-ranking government official who uses guile, political connections, and intimidation to achieve her goals, often in the name of national security. Waller is commonly associated with the fictional government agencies Checkmate and A.R.G.U.S. Waller is a former congressional aide and government agent in charge of the Suicide Squad, a quasi-secret government-run group of former supervillains working in return for amnesty. She later serves as Secretary of Metahuman Affairs under President Lex Luthor before being arrested because of L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad is an antihero/supervillain team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first version of the Suicide Squad debuted in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #25 (September 1959) and the second and modern version, created by John Ostrander, debuted in ''Legends (comics), Legends'' #3 (January 1987). Various incarnations of the Suicide Squad have existed throughout the years as depicted in several self-titled comic book series, from its origins in the Silver Age of Comic Books, Silver Age to its modern-day post-''Crisis on Infinite Earths, Crisis'' re-imagining, to the New 52 version and the current version that was introduced during DC Rebirth in 2016. Though the roster has changed considerably over the years, some of its best-known members of the Squad include Rick Flag, Katana (comics), Katana, Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Bronze Tiger, and Harley Quinn. Background and creation The original Suicide Squad appeared in six issues of ''The Brave and th ... [...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] |
Amanda Waller (DC Extended Universe)
Amanda Belle Waller (née Blake) is a fictional character in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and later the DC Universe (DCU) media franchise. She is portrayed by Viola Davis and is based on the DC Comics character of the same name. A morally ambiguous character as portrayed in the comics, Waller is a ruthless, calculating government official and the director of the agency A.R.G.U.S. In the DCEU, Waller initially oversees the operations of the black ops unit "Task Force X", selecting an ensemble of incarcerated inmates at the Belle Reve Correctional Facility to partake in covert operations that were to be performed discreetly, to preserve government interests and avoid interference from other active metahumans. She notably supervised the original incarnation of Task Force X that was dispatched to stop the Enchantress from taking over Earth alongside her brother, as well as a second iteration of the team that infiltrated the remote island of Corto Maltese in order to destroy the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
