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Wildcat (Yolanda Montez)
Wildcat (Yolanda Montez) is a fictional superheroine in DC Comics' shared universe, the DC universe. She first appeared in '' Infinity, Inc.'' #12 (March 1985), and was created by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, and Don Newton. Yolanda Montez was the second Latina superhero, after Green Fury. The character appeared in the television series '' Stargirl'', portrayed by Yvette Monreal. Publication history Roy and Dann Thomas originally intended to create a Canadian superheroine named "The Lynx" for new 1980s-era descendants of the All-Star Squadron. An early incarnation of Wildcat named "La Garro" appears in promotional material for ''Infinity Inc.'' Fictional character biography Yolanda Montez is the daughter of Maria Montez and Juan Montez, and possesses cat-like abilities due to Maria being exposed to experimental drugs while pregnant. She later succeeds her godfather Ted Grant as Wildcat following his retirement. During this time, she joins Infinity, Inc. and has a flirtatious ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Todd McFarlane
Todd McFarlane (; born March 16, 1961) is a Canadian comic-book creator, best known for his work as an artist on ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' and as the creator, writer, and artist on the superhero horror-fantasy series '' Spawn,'' as well as being the current President and a co-founder of Image Comics. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, McFarlane became a comic-book superstar due to his high-selling work on Marvel Comics' ''Spider-Man'' franchise, on which he was the artist to draw the first full appearances of the character Venom. In 1992, he helped form Image Comics, pulling the occult anti-hero character Spawn from his high-school portfolio and updating him for the 1990s. The debut issue sold 1.7 million copies,Hennum, Shea (March 12, 2015)"What ''Spawn'' Means to the Future of Image" '' Paste''. which, as of 2007, remains a record for an independent comic book. The character's popularity in the 1990s also encouraged a trend in creator-owned comic-book properties. After leav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All-Star Squadron
The All-Star Squadron is a DC Comics superhero team that debuted in ''Justice League, Justice League of America'' #193 (August 1981) and was created by Roy Thomas, Rich Buckler and Jerry Ordway. Although the team was introduced in the 1980s, its self-titled series took place in the 1940s, retroactively inserting their narratives into the fictional history of the DC Comics superheroes. The team included many of DC's Golden Age era characters, new characters, and other World War II superheroes which DC did not own during the 1940s but later acquired. The name "All-Star Squadron" was creator Roy Thomas' reference to ''All Star Comics'', the series that introduced the Justice Society of America, the first comic book superhero team. According to the series ''All-Star Squadron'', US Franklin D. Roosevelt, President Franklin Roosevelt creates a "superhero draft" called Article X during World War II. Article X asks all active American masked crime-fighters and superhuman adventurers to joi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brain Wave (character)
Brain Wave (Henry King Sr.) is a supervillain appearing in the DC Comics DC Universe, Universe. He is a recurring foe of the Justice Society of America, a founding member of the Injustice Society, and the father of the Supervillain, superhero Brainwave (character), Brainwave. Brain Wave appeared in the first season of the DC Universe (streaming service), DC Universe / The CW series ''Stargirl (TV series), Stargirl'', portrayed by Christopher James Baker. Publication history Brain Wave battled the Justice Society of America with his psionic powers in the 1940s, first appearing in ''All-Star Comics'' #15 (February/March 1943). The character made his first appearance in a story titled "The Man Who Created Images" written by Gardner Fox with art by Joe Gallagher. In October 1947, Brain Wave was one of the six original members of the Injustice Society, who began battling the Justice Society of America in ''All Star Comics'' #37 (October 1947). Fictional character biography Henry Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Courtney Whitmore
Courtney Elizabeth Whitmore, known as Stargirl and formerly as the second Star-Spangled Kid, is a superhero created by Geoff Johns and Lee Moder who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character's name, appearance, and personality were patterned after Johns' 18-year-old sister Courtney, who died in the explosion of TWA Flight 800 in 1996. Stargirl has appeared in ''Justice League Unlimited'', ''Batman: The Brave and the Bold'', ''Justice League Action'', and ''Young Justice (TV series), Young Justice''. She has also appeared in live-action shows ''Smallville (TV series), Smallville'' played by Britt Irvin, ''Legends of Tomorrow'' played by Sarah Grey, and in her Stargirl (TV series), own television series played by Brec Bassinger. Bassinger reprised the role in the Titans season 4, fourth season of the HBO Max series ''Titans (2018 TV series), Titans''. Publication history The character was created by writer Geoff Johns and artist Lee Moder. She made her fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiv (comics)
Sabbac Vic Sage Salem the Witch Girl Salem the Witch Girl (Salem Nader) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She is the sidekick and apprentice of the original Doctor Fate, Kent Nelson. In '' Flashpoint Beyond'', it is revealed Salem was among the thirteen missing Golden Age superheroes found in the Time Masters' capsules, retroactively making her a figure of Nelson's past. Fictional biography Born in the mid 1900s as a native of Limbo Town, she inherited a curse from her mother whom escaped the dimension which unwittingly caused misfortune to those she interacted with. In 1940, she encountered Fate, who was immune to the curse, and together they thwarted Wotan's plot. Becoming Doctor Fate's sidekick, Salem adopted the name "Salem the Witch Girl" and was aided by her black cat familiar Midnight before mysteriously disappearing following her curse nearly killing Inza Cramer, Nelson's girlfriend and partner. Due to being in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brainwave (character)
Brainwave or Brainwave Jr. (Henry King Jr.) is a character in the DC Comics DC Universe, Universe, who is commonly portrayed as a superhero and son of the supervillain, Brain Wave (character), Brain Wave, along with primarily being a member of the Infinity, Inc. Henry King Jr.'s version of Brainwave appeared in the first season of the DC Universe (streaming service), DC Universe / The CW series ''Stargirl (TV series), Stargirl'', portrayed by Jake Austin Walker. Publication history Brainwave first appeared in ''All-Star Squadron'' #24 (1983) and was created by Roy Thomas, Jerry Ordway and Mike Machlan. Fictional character biography Hank King Jr. is the son of Hank King Sr. and Merry Pemberton. As the second Brainwave, he is a founding member of Infinity, Inc., creating the group to bring honor to his family name. During the run of ''Infinity, Inc.'' Brainwave develops a relationship with Jade (DC Comics), Jade. He also absorbs his father's mental powers following his death, incr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Convergence (comics)
"Convergence" is a comic book storyline published by DC Comics that ran from April to May 2015. The series consists of an eponymous #0 issue, an eight-issue core miniseries, and 40 two-issue tie-in miniseries. "Convergence" continues from the weekly series ''Earth 2: World's End'' and ''The New 52: Futures End''. In the story, Brainiac (character), Brainiac collects cities and inhabitants from various timelines that have ended and traps them in domes on a planet outside of time and space. He then exposes the domes to one another to see how the characters interact. This event marks the return of DC characters and timelines from before the 2011 "Flashpoint (comics), Flashpoint" storyline that led to the creation of The New 52 Universe. Publication history In 2014, DC Comics announced the ''Convergence'' miniseries as a conclusion to ''The New 52: Futures End'' and ''Earth 2: World's End''. The miniseries was stated to involve characters from the pre-"Flashpoint (comics), Flashp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World's End
World's End or Worlds End may refer to: Arts and entertainment Literature Novels * ''World's End'' (Boyle novel), a 1987 novel by T. Coraghessan Boyle * ''World's End'' (Chadbourn novel), a 2000 novel by Mark Chadbourn * ''World's End'' (Sinclair novel), a 1940 novel by Upton Sinclair * ''World's End'', the third and final book in the '' Phoenix Rising'' trilogy * The ''World's End'' series, four children's novels (1970-1973) by Monica Dickens Short story * ''The World's End'' (short story), a 1927 short story by Agatha Christie Comics * "World's End" (comics), a 2008–2009 comic book crossover storyline in the Wildstorm Universe * ''World's End'' (manga), a sequel to ''Dear Myself'' by Eiki Eiki * '' The Sandman: Worlds' End'', part of the DC comic book series ''The Sandman'' Television * "World's End" (''Cold Case''), a television episode * "World's End", first episode of the 1964 ''Doctor Who'' serial ''The Dalek Invasion of Earth'' * "World's End" (''Agents of S.H.I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eclipso
Eclipso () is a supervillain in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bob Haney and Lee Elias, the character first appeared in '' House of Secrets'' #61 (August 1963). The character bears notable similarities to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Eclipso is a powerful magical entity often portrayed as a primordial manifestation of divine wrath, believed to be linked to the wrath of God. Comparable to the Spectre, Eclipso is considered an Angel of Vengeance. Following his removal from his original position, Eclipso is sometimes associated with the Lords of Chaos as their agent. In the New 52 continuity onward, it is revealed that Eclipso occasionally reincarnates into different lives. One such incarnation is Kaala, also known as the Lord of House Onyx, hailing from Gemworld. Throughout Eclipso's history, Eclipso is frequently depicted as an adversary of the Justice League, its affiliated teams, and Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld. Eclipso is also able to possess others, caus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuklon
Nabu Nabu is a fictional character appearing in American comic book An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publ ...s published by DC Comics. First appearing in ''More Fun Comics'' #67 in May 1941, he is a major supporting character in ''Doctor Fate'' titles. A fictionalized version of the Nabu, Mesopotamian god of the same name, he frequently serves as the first person to call himself Doctor Fate, Fate before serving as a guiding force and mentor of several bearers of Doctor Fate, notably being his agents for the Lords of Chaos and Order, Lords of Order. Over time, Nabu is characterized as cold and relentless in his battles against the Lords of Chaos, resorting to manipulating his first apprentice by usurping control of Kent Nelson's mind and body while being the chief cause of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crisis On Infinite Earths
''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' is a 1985 to 1986 American comic book fictional crossover, crossover series published by DC Comics. Written by Marv Wolfman and penciller, pencilled by George Pérez, it was first released as a 12-issue limited series (comics), limited series from April 1985 to March 1986. As the main piece of a crossover event, some plot elements were featured in tie-in issues of other publications. Since its initial publication, the series has been reprinted in various formats and editions. The idea for the series stemmed from Wolfman's desire to abandon the Multiverse (DC Comics), DC Multiverse depicted in the company's comics—which he thought was unfriendly to readers—and create a single, unified DC Universe (DCU). The foundation of ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' developed through a character called the Monitor (Mar Novu), Monitor, introduced in Wolfman's ''Teen Titans, The New Teen Titans'' in July 1982 before the series itself started. At the start of ''Cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
