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Alura (DC Comics)
Alura In-Ze is a character appearing in media published by DC Comics, usually those involving Superman. Alura is the Kryptonian daughter of In-Zee, wife of Zor-El, mother of Supergirl/ Power Girl, and paternal aunt (by marriage) of Superman. Created by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino, the character first appeared in ''Action Comics'' #252 (May 1959). The character has appeared in media adaptations of the ''Superman'' and ''Supergirl'' comics, including live-action films, television programs and video games. Alura was portrayed by Mia Farrow in the 1984 film ''Supergirl''. Laura Benanti portrayed the character in the first two seasons of the Arrowverse series ''Supergirl'', with Erica Durance taking over the role in season three. Publication history The character Alura appeared unnamed in ''Action Comics'' #252 (May 1959) as part of the origin of Supergirl (Kara Zor-El). She was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Her role was similar to that of what Lara wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Middleton
Joshua Middleton (sometimes credited as Josh Middleton) is an artist and designer working in the animation, film, comics, and book industries. In 2004 he was nominated for an Eisner Award as "Best Cover Artist" for his work on Marvel's '' NYX'', ''X-Men Unlimited'', and ''New Mutants''. Career Middleton started his career as a comic book artist in 2000 as penciler for CrossGen's '' Meridian'', written by Barbara Kesel. After that, he joined a small independent British publisher, Com.x, planning to release there his creator-owned series '' Sky Between Branches'', but only did a preview issue in early 2002, along with some other work for the publisher. After contributing covers and short stories to Marvel's ''X-Men Unlimited'' series beginning in late 2002, he signed an exclusive contract in 2003, and created '' NYX'' with Joe Quesada as writer, but left the title after four issues in 2004 when his contract ran out. Following his stint at Marvel he signed exclusively with DC Comics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arrowverse
The Arrowverse is an American Superhero fiction, superhero media franchise and shared universe that is centered on various interconnected television series based on DC Comics superhero characters, primarily airing on The CW as well as web series on CW Seed. The series were developed by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, Geoff Johns, Ali Adler, Phil Klemmer, Salim Akil, and Caroline Dries. Set in a shared fictional multiverse much like the DC Universe and DC Multiverse in comic books, it was established by fictional crossover, crossing over common plot elements, settings, cast and characters that span six live-action television series and two animated series. The franchise began with ''Arrow (TV series), Arrow'', based on the character Green Arrow, which debuted in October 2012. It was followed by ''The Flash (2014 TV series), The Flash'' in 2014, and the animated web series ''Vixen (web series), Vixen'' in 2015. The franchise further expanded in January 2016 with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Non (comics)
Non is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He first appeared in the 1978 film ''Superman (1978 film), Superman'', portrayed by Jack O'Halloran, and first appeared in comics in ''Action Comics'' #845 (January 2007). An accomplice of General Zod and an adversary of the superhero Superman, he is typically depicted as having been imprisoned in the Phantom Zone along with Zod and Ursa (DC Comics), Ursa, among whom he is portrayed as the strong and silent muscle. In television, the character was portrayed by Chris Vance (actor), Chris Vance in the Arrowverse series ''Supergirl (TV series), Supergirl''. Character biography Films Non is a mute Kryptonian criminal and ally of General Zod (1978 film series character), General Zod and Ursa (DC Comics), Ursa who was imprisoned alongside them in the Phantom Zone following a failed coup against Krypton (comics), Krypton's government. In ''Superman II'', after Superman (1978 film series character), Superman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ursa (DC Comics)
Ursa is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She first appeared in the 1978 film '' Superman: The Movie'' portrayed by actress Sarah Douglas. The character made her comic book debut in ''Action Comics'' #845 (January 2007). An adversary of the superhero Superman and accomplice of General Zod, she is typically depicted as having been imprisoned in the Phantom Zone along with Zod and Non. Character biography Films First appearing in ''Superman'' (1978), she, General Zod, and Non are put on trial following a failed coup against the Kryptonian government, found guilty, and sentenced to life imprisonment in the Phantom Zone. In particular, according to the prosecutor, Jor-El, her "perversions and unreasoning hatred of all mankind have threatened even the children of the planet Krypton", with Zod and Non being the only exceptions. In the theatrical cut of ''Superman II'', Ursa's hatred for all men remains intact, though her character is written to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Zod
General Zod is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an List of Superman enemies, adversary of the superhero Superman. The character, who first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #283 (April 1961), was created by Robert Bernstein (comics), Robert Bernstein and initially designed by George Papp. As a Krypton (comics), Kryptonian, he exhibits the same powers and abilities as Superman and is consequently viewed as one of his greatest enemies alongside Lex Luthor, Darkseid, and Brainiac (character), Brainiac. He is also well known for his catchphrase "Kneel before Zod!" Originally bald and clean-shaven, Zod's look in popular culture was defined by the character's General Zod (1978 film series character), depiction by Terence Stamp in the films ''Superman (1978), Superman'' (1978) and ''Superman II'' (1981). Eventually, the character was reintroduced to the DC Multiverse with black hair and a goatee similar to Stamp's portrayal. A Zod (DC Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kari Wahlgren
Kari Wahlgren (born July 13, 1977) is an American voice actress who has provided English-language roles for animated movies, TV series, and video games. She got her start in anime voice-overs as List of FLCL characters#Haruko Haruhara, Haruko Haruhara in ''FLCL'', and would later land major roles in a number of shows and films: Saya Otonashi in ''Blood+'', Robin Sena in ''Witch Hunter Robin'', List of Last Exile characters#Lavie Head, Lavie Head in ''Last Exile'', List of Samurai Champloo characters#Fuu, Fuu in ''Samurai Champloo'', List_of_Hellsing_characters#Rip_van_Winkle, Rip van Winkle in ''Hellsing#Anime, Hellsing'', Scarlett in ''Steamboy'', Pacifica Casull in the ''Scrapped Princess'', List of Immortal Grand Prix characters#Team Satomi, Michiru Satomi and List of Immortal Grand Prix characters#Luca, Luca in ''Immortal Grand Prix'', Kagami Hiiragi in ''Lucky Star (manga), Lucky Star'', Saber (Fate/stay night), Saber in ''Fate/Zero'', ''Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DC Super Hero Girls (TV Series)
''DC Super Hero Girls'' is an American animated superhero television series created and developed by Lauren Faust and produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment for Cartoon Network. Based on the web series of the same name, the series premiered on March 8, 2019, with a one-hour special. The series follows the adventures of teenage versions of Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Bumblebee, Supergirl, Green Lantern, and Zatanna who are students at Metropolis High School. Premise The show focuses on six female teenage superheroes with secret identities: Diana Prince / Wonder Woman (voiced by Grey Griffin); Barbara "Babs" Gordon / Batgirl (voiced by Tara Strong); Kara Danvers / Supergirl (voiced by Nicole Sullivan); Zee Zatara / Zatanna (voiced by Kari Wahlgren), Jessica Cruz / Green Lantern (voiced by Myrna Velasco); and Karen Beecher / Bumblebee (voiced by Kimberly Brooks). The six girls meet at Metropolis High School and form a superhero team dubbed the "Super Hero Gi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entertainment Weekly
''Entertainment Weekly'' (sometimes abbreviated as ''EW'') is an American online magazine, digital-only entertainment magazine based in New York City, published by Dotdash Meredith, that covers film, television, music, Broadway theatre, books, and popular culture. The print magazine debuted on February 16, 1990, in New York City, and ceased publication in 2022. Different from celebrity-focused publications such as ''Us Weekly'', ''People (magazine), People'' (a sister magazine to ''EW''), and ''In Touch Weekly'', ''EW'' primarily concentrates on entertainment media news and critical reviews; unlike ''Variety (magazine), Variety'' and ''The Hollywood Reporter'', which were primarily established as trade magazines aimed at industry insiders, ''EW'' targets a more general audience. History Formed as a sister magazine to ''People'', the first issue of ''Entertainment Weekly'' was published on February 16, 1990. Created by Jeff Jarvis and founded by Michael Klingensmith, who serve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Friends
''Super Friends'' is an American animated television series about a team of superheroes which ran from 1973 to 1985 on ABC as part of its Saturday-morning cartoon lineup. It was produced by Hanna-Barbera and was based on the Justice League of America and associated comic book characters published by DC Comics. The title of the series varied from season to season, as did the superheroes on the team. Nine seasons, comprising a total of 93 episodes, were produced. Series titles Over the years, the show existed under several titles: * '' Super Friends'' (1973) * '' The All-New Super Friends Hour'' (1977) * '' Challenge of the Superfriends'' (1978) * '' The World's Greatest SuperFriends'' (1979) * '' SuperFriends'' (1980–1983) * '' Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show'' (1984) * '' The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians'' (1985) Writing Plotlines for the later series involved many of the familiar DC Comics super-villains, like the Joker and the Riddler, that the fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reactron
Reactron is a fictional supervillain who appears in comic books published by DC Comics, usually as an adversary of Supergirl. Publication history Reactron first appears in ''The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl'' #8 (June 1983), in a story written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Carmine Infantino. Fictional character biography Pre-Crisis Ben Krullen is a sergeant serving in the US Army during the Vietnam War, alongside Joshua Clay. Krullen later massacres the inhabitants of a Vietnamese village, with the shock triggering Clay's metahuman powers. Clay seemingly destroys Krullen with his energy blasts, transforming him into a metahuman capable of generating radioactive energy. blasts. Calling himself Reactron, he surfaces years later and attacks the Doom Patrol, as well as Supergirl. Post-Crisis Reactron's origin and background are changed for his appearances after the 1985 ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' continuity reboot. Now known as Benjamin Krull, he faces the Doom Patrol and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
