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Wrath (comics)
The Wrath is the name of two fictional supervillains published by DC Comics. The original Wrath debuted in ''Batman (comic book), Batman Special'' #1 (1984), and was created by Mike W. Barr and Michael Golden (comics), Michael Golden, who served as a criminal Foil (literature), foil personality to the superhero Batman, after the creation of Killer Moth (in 1951) and prior to the creations of the villains Prometheus (DC Comics), Prometheus (in 1998) and Hush (character), Hush (in 2003), all serving the same purpose. The second Wrath debuted in ''Batman Confidential'' #13 (March 2008), and was created by Tony Bedard and Rags Morales. Publication history Wrath's debut story was titled "The Player on the Other Side", published in ''Batman Special'' #1 (1984). The title was based on the essay "A Liberal Education and Where to Find It" by Thomas Henry Huxley (although mistakenly attributed to Aldous Huxley by Bruce Wayne). It is also a reference to the Ellery Queen novel of the same name, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Golden (comics)
Michael Golden is an Americans, American comics artist and writer best known for his late-1970s work on Marvel Comics' ''Micronauts (comics), The Micronauts'' and ''The 'Nam'', as well as his co-creation of the characters Rogue (comics), Rogue and Bucky O'Hare. His work is known to have influenced the style of artist Arthur Adams (comics), Arthur Adams. Career After starting his illustration career in commercial art, Golden entered the comics industry in late 1977, working on such DC Comics titles as ''Mister Miracle'' and ''Batman Family''. His first work for Marvel Comics was "The Cask of Amontillado", a backup story in ''Marvel Classics Comics'' #28 (1977) adapting an Edgar Allan Poe short story. In 1978, he collaborated with Bill Mantlo on Marvel's ''Micronauts (comics), Micronauts'' which he illustrated for the series' first 12 issues. He drew a number of Marvel series throughout the 1970s and 1980s, including ''Doctor Strange (comic book), Doctor Strange'', the ''Howard the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen is a pseudonym created in 1928 by the American detective fiction writers Frederic Dannay (1905–1982) and Manfred Bennington Lee (1905–1971). It is also the name of their main fictional detective, a mystery writer in New York City who helps his police inspector father solve baffling murder cases. From 1929 to 1971, Dannay and Lee wrote around forty novels and short story collections in which Ellery Queen appears as a character. Under the pseudonym Ellery Queen, they also edited more than thirty anthologies of crime fiction and true crime. Dannay founded, and for many years edited, the crime fiction magazine ''Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine'', which has been published continuously from 1941 to the present. From 1961 onwards, Dannay and Lee commissioned other authors to write Thriller (genre), thrillers using the pseudonym Ellery Queen, but not featuring Ellery Queen as a character; some such novels were Young adult fiction, juvenile and were credited to Ellery Que ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Grayson
Richard John "Dick" Grayson is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Batman, Teen Titans and Justice League. Created by writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane, he first appeared in ''Detective Comics'' #38 in April 1940, Dick is the original and most popular incarnation of Robin (character), Robin, Batman's crime-fighting partner – together known as the Batman and Robin, Dynamic Duo. In Robin's origin story, he is the orphaned son of master acrobats the Flying Graysons who is later adopted by Batman's alter ego Bruce Wayne. Dick Grayson has undergone significant Characterization, character development since originally introduced in 1940. In 1984, he graduated from the role of Robin to become the adult superhero Nightwing, protector of the city of Blüdhaven, Gotham City's economically troubled neighbouring city. Since then, as Bruce's eldest son, Dick has taken on an older brother figure & father figure (to Jas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daryl Sabara
Daryl Christopher Sabara (born June 14, 1992) is an American actor. He is known for portraying Juni Cortez in the ''Spy Kids'' film series, and for a variety of television and film appearances, first as a child actor and continuing into adult roles, including voice roles. Early life He graduated from West Torrance High School in 2010. His fraternal twin sister is an actor. The siblings are of mostly Russian-Jewish descent. Sabara began performing with the regional ballet company, South Bay Ballet. Career Sabara began acting during the mid-1990s, appearing on episodes of '' Murphy Brown'', '' Life's Work'', ''Friends'' and '' Will and Grace'' before being cast as Juni Cortez in the '' Spy Kids'' series of family films, which became popular among pre-teen audiences. Sabara provided the voice of Hunter in '' Father of the Pride''. He has appeared in episodes of the television series ''Weeds'', ''House'', ''Dr. Vegas'', and was one of the judges on '' America's Most Talented ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Gorham
Christopher David Gorham (born August 14, 1974) is an American actor. He is best known for his work on television, particularly for playing Henry Grubstick on the ABC comedy-drama series ''Ugly Betty'', Auggie Anderson on the action-drama series ''Covert Affairs'', Bob Barnard on the dark comedy-drama series ''Insatiable (TV series), Insatiable'', Harrison John on The WB’s teen comedy-drama series ''Popular (TV series), Popular'', Henry Dunn in the limited slasher series ''Harper's Island'', and Trevor Elliott on the legal drama series ''The Lincoln Lawyer (TV series), The Lincoln Lawyer''. Gorham was also part of the main cast of several TV shows that were cancelled either during or after their first season, such as the science fiction series ''Odyssey 5'' and ''Jake 2.0'', the medical drama series ''Medical Investigation'', and the sitcom ''Out of Practice''. In film, he was the voice of Barry Allen, Barry Allen / The Flash in the DC Animated Movie Universe beginning with ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Batman (TV Series)
Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Batman or The Batman may also refer to: Art, entertainment, and media Characters * Batman (Terry McGinnis) * Batman (Thomas Wayne) * Batman (Earth-Two) * Batman of Zur-En-Arrh * Batman (''Gotham'' television series character) * Batman (DC Extended Universe character) * Batman (''Dark Knight'' trilogy character) * Batman (1989 film series character) * Batman (Jace Fox) Print media * ''Batman'' (comic book), a comic book published from 1940 to the present, focusing on the mainstream version of the character * ''Batman'' (comic strip), in newspapers from 1943 to 1991 * ''Batman'' (manga), several comic series published in Japan Films * ''Batman'' (1966 film), based on the 1966 television series * ''Batman'' (1989 film) * ''The Batman'' (film), a 2022 film * ''Batman'' (serial), a 1943 film serial Television * ''Batman'' (TV series), 1966–1968 series * '' The Adventures of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chief Executive Officer
A chief executive officer (CEO), also known as a chief executive or managing director, is the top-ranking corporate officer charged with the management of an organization, usually a company or a nonprofit organization. CEOs find roles in various organizations, including public and private corporations, Nonprofit organization, nonprofit organizations, and even some government organizations (notably state-owned enterprises). The governor and CEO of a corporation or company typically reports to the board of directors and is charged with maximizing the value of the business, which may include maximizing the profitability, market share, revenue, or another financial metric. In the nonprofit and government sector, CEOs typically aim at achieving outcomes related to the organization's mission, usually provided by legislation. CEOs are also frequently assigned the role of the main manager of the organization and the highest-ranking officer in the C-suite. Origins The term "chief executi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackgate Penitentiary
This page lists the locations in the DC Universe, the shared universe setting of DC Comics. Sites Arrowcave The Arrowcave is the former base of operations of the Green Arrow and Speedy. Avernus Cemetery Avernus Cemetery is a hidden burial ground in Central City for the enemies of the Flash known as the Rogues. Batcave The Batcave is the headquarters of Batman. It is located beneath Wayne Manor. Big Belly Burger Big Belly Burger is a fast food chain that was founded in the 1950s and later bought by LexCorp. It started out in the fictional location of Coast City, home of the Green Lantern. The restaurant was inspired by Bob's Big Boy. It has appeared in various media outside comics, including the Arrowverse and '' Blue Beetle'', and serves as inspiration for a food establishment at the DC Universe area of Six Flags. Burnside Burnside is a borough of Gotham City that is connected to Gotham by the Burnside Bridge. It is home to ''The New 52'' version of Batgirl (Barbara Gor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin (character)
Robin is the alias of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Bob Kane, Bill Finger, and Jerry Robinson to serve as a junior counterpart and the sidekick to the superhero Batman. As a team, Batman and Robin have commonly been referred to as the ''Caped Crusaders'' and the ''Dynamic Duo''. The character's first incarnation, Dick Grayson, debuted in ''Detective Comics'' #38 (April 1940). Conceived as a way to attract young readership, Robin garnered overwhelmingly positive critical reception, doubling the sales of the Batman titles. Robin's early adventures included ''Star Spangled Comics'' #65–130 (1947–1952), the character's first solo feature. He made regular appearances in Batman-related comic books and other DC Comics publications from 1940 through the early 1980s, until the character set aside the Robin identity and became the independent superhero Nightwing. The character's second incarnation, Jason Tod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leslie Thompkins
Leslie Maurin Thompkins (sometimes spelled Tompkins) is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, usually as a supporting character in stories featuring Batman, of whom she is an ally. Created by writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Dick Giordano, she first appeared in ''Detective Comics'' #457 (March 1976). She debuted in live action in 2015 on Fox's television series '' Gotham'', where she was portrayed by Morena Baccarin. On the HBO Max series ''Titans'', she was portrayed by Krista Bridges in the third season. Publication history Created by writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Dick Giordano, she first appeared in ''Detective Comics'' #457 (March 1976). She was based on the Catholic pacifist Dorothy Day. A close friend and medical colleague of Thomas Wayne, Leslie serves as a surrogate parent to his son Bruce after his parents are murdered, and later becomes a confidant in his crusade as Batman. In addition to being one of Batman's allies, Leslie is also a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth, originally Alfred Beagle and commonly known simply as Alfred, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Alfred is depicted as Batman's meticulous, disciplined, loyal and tireless confidante, butler, legal guardian, best friend, aide-de-camp, and surrogate father figure following the murders of his parents, Thomas Wayne, Thomas and Martha Wayne. As a British noble who is a classically trained butler, whose skills extend far beyond mere housekeeping, Alfred is uniquely suited to support the lives of masked crime fighters. A former British intelligence officer, field medic and retired Shakespearean actor operative of honor and ethics with connections within the intelligence community, he has been called "Batman's batman (military), batman". He serves as Bruce's moral anchor while providing comic relief with his sardonic and cynical attitude; as an amnesi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
