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Superman Revenge Squad
The Superman Revenge Squad is the name of two fictional organizations in the DC Comics universe. As their name suggests, it is a group of Superman villains who banded together to defeat the Man of Steel. Pre-''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' In pre-''Crisis'' continuity, the Squad originated as the Superboy Revenge Squad, debuting in ''Superboy'' #94 (January 1962); the Superman Revenge Squad subsequently appeared in ''Action Comics'' #286 (March 1962). Both Squads are composed of aliens from the planet Wexr II, whom Superboy had prevented from achieving galactic conquest. The Squad later grows to include members from other planets, all of whom are sworn enemies of Superman. Many of the Squad's plans to destroy Superman use psychological warfare, including red kryptonite-induced nightmares, hypnotizing Superman into committing destructive acts, and tricking Superman into revealing his secret identity. They appeared briefly in the 1963 story ''Superman Red/Superman Blue'' storyline ( ... [...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] |
Metallo
Metallo () is the name of different supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an List of Superman enemies, adversary of Superman. All versions of the character are powered by kryptonite and are partially or completely mechanical. In 2009, Metallo was ranked as IGN's 52nd-greatest comic book villain of all time. Metallo has been adapted into numerous media outside comics, primarily in association with Superman. Malcolm McDowell, Lex Lang, Jim Rash, Paul Blackthorne, and John C. McGinley have voiced the character in animation. Furthermore, several versions of Metallo appear in the live-action series ''Supergirl (TV series), Supergirl''. Publication history There was an earlier "Metalo" who appeared in ''World's Finest'' #6 (Summer 1942). This version was a man named George Grant who discovered the most powerful metal on Earth and invented a strength serum. John Corben and Metallo first appeared in the Superman (comic strip), ''Superman' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thinker (DC Comics)
The Thinker is the name of five supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first incarnation, Clifford DeVoe, is an enemy of Flash (Jay Garrick), Jay Garrick. The second, Clifford Carmichael, is an enemy of Ronnie Raymond, Firestorm. The third, Desmond Carter, is an enemy of Batman. The fourth, an Artificial intelligence, A.I. version of the Thinker, is an enemy of the Justice Society of America. An unidentified incarnation of Thinker, introduced in the The New 52, New 52, is an enemy of the Suicide Squad. The character has been adapted from the comics into various forms of media, including television series and feature films. DeVoe made his live-action debut in ''The Flash (2014 TV series), The Flash'', portrayed primarily by Neil Sandilands. In the DC Extended Universe, DCEU, Peter Capaldi was Gaius Grieves, an original variation of the Thinker in ''The Suicide Squad (film), The Suicide Squad'' (2021) Publication history The Clifford DeVoe incar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girder (comics)
Girder is a supervillain and a new Rogue to the Flash (Wally West). He first appeared in ''Flash: Iron Heights'' (2001) and was created by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver. Girder made his live-action debut on the first season of ''The Flash'', portrayed by Greg Finley. Fictional character biography Steelworker Tony Woodward caused a riot at a steel plant after he assaulted a female employee. Angry coworkers threw Tony into a vat of molten steel. The liquid steel included recycled scraps from experiments performed by S.T.A.R. Labs. These scraps somehow turned Tony's body into living metal, which has incredible resistance from harm and grants him superhuman strength. The major drawback was that the steel body began to rust when exposed to oxygen. He was eventually arrested for robbery and sent to Iron Heights. After escaping Iron Heights, he joined up with Blacksmith and her Rogues to take over Keystone City and Central City. While a member of her Rogues, Magenta used her powers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magenta (DC Comics)
Magenta (Frances Kane) is a fictional character in the DC Comics' series Teen Titans. She is a former hero turned villain. The character first appeared in ''The New Teen Titans'' #17 (March 1982) as Frances Kane, and debuted as Magenta five years later in ''Teen Titans Spotlight'' #16 (Nov 1987). An early concept design for Magenta by George Pérez appeared in ''DC Sampler'' #2. The character's initial name was Polara and her color scheme consisted of red and blue rather than magenta and white. Magenta made her live-action debut in the third season of ''The Flash'', portrayed by Joey King. Fictional character biography Frances Kane is Wally West's girlfriend during his time as Kid Flash. After developing magnetic abilities, she becomes a superhero, but falters under the pressure of the job and breaks up with Wally. Later, Magenta develops an evil split personality and becomes an enemy of the Flash. She joins the Rogues and is among the villains exiled to another planet in ''Salv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gizmo (DC Comics)
Gizmo is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, primarily as an enemy of the Teen Titans. Gizmo has appeared in various media outside comics, primarily in association with the Titans. He is voiced by Lauren Tom in ''Teen Titans (TV series), Teen Titans'' (2003) and portrayed by Dov Tiefenbach in ''Titans (2018 TV series), Titans''. Publication history The Mikron O'Jeneus incarnation of Gizmo first appeared in ''The New Teen Titans'' #3 (January 1981), and was created by George Pérez and Marv Wolfman. Fictional character biography Mikron O'Jeneus A bald Dwarfism, dwarf who flies around on a jet pack, Gizmo is a genius inventor who can turn seemingly innocuous objects like vacuum cleaners into dangerous weapons. Gizmo creates a corporation which supplies technology to various people, including criminals. Hoping to increase his wealth, Gizmo joins the Fearsome Five through an ad placed in the ''Underworld Star'' by Doctor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shrapnel (DC Comics)
Shrapnel (Mark Scheffer) is a supervillain appearing in media published by DC Comics, primarily as an enemy of the Outsiders and the Doom Patrol. Shrapnel has appeared in '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'' and the second season of ''Arrow'', voiced by Greg Ellis in the former and portrayed by Sean Maher in the latter. Publication history Shrapnel first appeared in '' Doom Patrol'' vol. 2, #7 and was created by Paul Kupperberg and Erik Larsen. Fictional character biography Little about Shrapnel's past and identity is known, although it is known that his name is Mark Scheffer and that he has an ex-wife and two daughters. After becoming a metallic metahuman, Scheffer battles the Doom Patrol on multiple occasions. Shrapnel later joins the Secret Society of Super Villains and the Cyborg Revenge Squad. He is among the villains exiled to another planet in '' Salvation Run'', and appears in the crossover storyline '' JLA/Avengers'' as one of several villains who attack the Visio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elias Orr
Angel O'Day Chief O'Hara Chief Miles Clancy O'Hara is a member of the Gotham City Police Department in the DC Universe based on the character of the same name from the television series ''Batman'', portrayed by Stafford Repp. The character, as adapted by Edmond Hamilton and Curt Swan, first appeared in the DC Universe in ''World's Finest Comics'' #159 (August 1966). Within the context of the stories, Chief O'Hara is the chief of police during the early days of Batman's career. O'Hara was the first victim of the Hangman serial killer. Alternate versions of Chief O'Hara * Chief O'Hara appears in ''Tiny Titans''. * Chief O'Hara appears in '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'' #17. Chief O'Hara in other media * Chief O'Hara appears in '' Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder'', voiced by Casey Kasem. * Chief O'Hara appears in '' Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders'' and '' Batman vs. Two-Face'', voiced by Thomas Lennon. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed usi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyborg (DC Comics)
Cyborg (Victor "Vic" Stone) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez, and first appeared in an DC Comics insert previews, insert preview in ''DC Comics Presents'' #26 (October 1980). Cyborg is an important member of the Teen Titans, introduced ahead of the Titans' critically acclaimed ''New Teen Titans'' relaunch in 1980. For a The New 52, brief period in the 2010s, Cyborg was reimagined as a founding member of the DC's flagship Justice League superhero lineup (in line with some of the character's appearances in live action adaptations) although these changes were later retcon, removed from continuity. Cyborg made his live-action debut in the television series ''Smallville'', portrayed by Lee Thompson Young. Ray Fisher (actor), Ray Fisher portrayed the character in the DC Extended Universe films ''Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice'' (2016), ''Justice League (film), Justic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambush Bug
Ambush Bug is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. His real name is supposedly Irwin Schwab, but he has mental problems that prevent him from truly understanding reality around him, so even his true identity might be no more than a delusion on his part. His origin is disputed, although the most commonly accepted origin is that Brum-El (a historical allusion to Beau Brummell, as well as a reference to Superman's father Jor-El) of the planet Schwab sent his clothes from his supposedly doomed planet, hoping that his wardrobe would survive, only to have it intercepted by a giant radioactive space spider. In the resulting crash, only two articles of clothing survived: the Ambush Bug suit, which was subsequently found by Irwin Schwab; and "Argh!Yle!", an argyle sock with a Doctor Doom–like complex, complete with metal mask. Publication history Created by artist Keith Giffen as an intentionally silly character, Ambush Bug first appeared in ''DC Comics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mongul
Mongul () is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Writer Len Wein and artist Jim Starlin created the first version of the character, who debuted in ''DC Comics Presents'' #27 (November 1980). Jerry Ordway created the second version, who first appeared in ''The Adventures of Superman'' #454 as the lord of Warworld. He was later embellished by Peter Tomasi and Scot Eaton in ''Showcase '95'', #8. He is based on the Mongol Empire's founder Genghis Khan and his successors, hence his name. The character was given an origin story in Green Lantern #23.2 by his co-creator Jim Starlin and artist Howard Porter (artist), Howard Porter as homage to the writers who participated in developing the character. He has become one of Superman's most enduring enemies belonging to the collective of adversaries that make up his List of Superman enemies, rogues gallery. Debuting in the Bronze Age of Comic Books, Mongul has been featured in other DC Comics-endorsed products such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
