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Felix Faust
Felix Faust is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in ''Justice League of America'' #10 (1962), created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky. He is depicted as a mystic sorcerer, obsessed with restoring himself to his former might after being robbed of much of his power during a battle with Doctor Mist. While typically empowered by the demonic powers of a trio of brothers known as the " Demons Three", to whom he sold his soul in a faustian deal, the character also frequently targets other magical entities and objects to strengthen his power, putting him frequently at odds with numerous superhero teams. Faust has been adapted into numerous media outside comics, including television series and video games. Robert Englund, Dee Bradley Baker, and Jon Cryer, among others, have voiced the character in animation. Faust appeared in live-action in the 2014 television series '' Constantine'', portrayed by Mark Margolis. Publ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Churchill
Ian Churchill (born 1969) is a British comic book artist, who has mostly worked in the American comic book industry. Career Churchill's early work included stints on ''Supergirl (comic book), Supergirl'', ''Uncanny X-Men'' as well as the ''Deadpool (comics), Deadpool: Sins of the Past'' Limited series (comics), limited series, in addition to a lengthy stay on ''Cable (comic book), Cable'', the latter gaining him (along with writer Jeph Loeb) fan acclaim. Loeb and Churchill were to later team up to produce ''Coven'' and ''Lionheart'' for Awesome Comics. He was the initial artist for the most recent spin-off of the ''Teen Titans'' comic series, ''Titans,'' (vol. 2) which features the New Teen Titans of the Marv Wolfman/George Pérez era. In 2009 Churchill drew the "Code Red" story arc in ''Hulk (comic book), Hulk'', which introduced the Red She-Hulk. The title, inked by Mark Farmer, saw a change in his usual drawing style, the result of a shoulder injury which required surgery. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mysticism
Mysticism is popularly known as becoming one with God or the Absolute (philosophy), Absolute, but may refer to any kind of Religious ecstasy, ecstasy or altered state of consciousness which is given a religious or Spirituality, spiritual meaning. It may also refer to the attainment of insight in ultimate or hidden truths, and to human transformation supported by various practices and experiences. The term "mysticism" has Ancient Greek origins with various historically determined meanings. Derived from the Greek language, Greek word μύω ''múō'', meaning "to close" or "to conceal", mysticism came to refer to the biblical, liturgical (and sacramental), spiritual, and Christian contemplation, contemplative dimensions of early and medieval Christianity. During the early modern period, the definition of mysticism grew to include a broad range of beliefs and ideologies related to "extraordinary experiences and states of mind". In modern times, "mysticism" has acquired a limited ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Kent (DC Comics)
Jon Kent is a fictional character appearing in American comic book, American comic books published by DC Comics. He is the son of the superhero Superman and ''Daily Planet'' reporter Lois Lane. Created by Dan Jurgens, the character first appeared in ''Convergence: Superman'' #2 (July 2015). Jon is the newest character in the DC Universe who assumes the superhero persona of Superboy and later takes on the mantle of Superman. The character has appeared in other media, including the TV series ''Superman & Lois'', the animated film ''Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons'', and video games. Publication history The character was created by writer/artist Dan Jurgens and first appeared in DC's "Convergence (comics), Convergence" event in the miniseries ''Convergence (comics), Convergence: Superman'' #2 (July 2015). Half Kryptonian and half-human, Jon is the biological son of post-''Crisis on Infinite Earths, Crisis'' Superman/Clark Kent and Lois Lane and the coupl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damian Wayne
Damian Thomas Wayne is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Batman. He was created by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert. Damian Wayne is the biological son of Bruce Wayne/Batman. His mother is Batman's love interest Talia al Ghul, Talia, daughter of Batman's adversary Ra's al Ghul. With the al Ghuls citing Bruce Wayne as the optimal successor to their empire, after faking a miscarriage to his father and calling off their marriage, Talia keeps his existence hidden from Batman until ''Batman'' #656 (2006). In turn, the character is revealed to have originally been intended to kill and replace Batman as well as serve as a host body for Ra's al Ghul, which would unify the Wayne and al Ghul factions. Damian is Bruce's youngest child and only biological one, with Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, and Cassandra Cain his adopted siblings. A prototype of the character originally appeared as an unnamed infant in the 1987 story ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
