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1991 In Comics
Notable events of 1991 in comics. Events Year overall * Publishers Cartoon Books, Comic Zone Productions, Personality Comics, and Boneyard Press all enter the arena; First Comics stops publishing. * Egmont UK bought Fleetway Publications. They merge it with London Editions to form Fleetway Editions. January * January 7: Big Nate debuts. * The Indian comics magazine ''Target (magazine), Target'' discontinues Ajit Ninan's detective comic ''Detective Moochwala, Detective Moochhwala''. *''Checkmate (comics), Checkmate'' is canceled by DC Comics with issue #33. * ''El Diablo (comics), El Diablo'' vol. 2 is canceled by DC with issue #16. * ''Count Duckula (comics), Count Duckula'' is canceled by the Marvel Comics imprint Star Comics with issue #15. * ''Alien Legion#Publications, Alien Legion: On The Edge'' is canceled with issue #3. * ''Avengers Spotlight#Avengers Spotlight, Avengers Spotlight'' is cancelled with #40. February * February 24: The final episode of Ralph Graczak's ''Ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cartoon Books
Jeff Smith (born February 27, 1960) is an American cartoonist. He is best known as the creator of the self-publishing, self-published comic book series ''Bone (comics), Bone''. Early life Jeff Smith was born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania to William Earl Smith and Barbara Goodsell. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio.Szadkowski, Joseph; Smith, Jeff (June 16, 2007)"Mix of tradition, fantasy comics pays off for artist" ''The Washington Times''. Smith learned about cartooning through comic strips, comic books, and animated TV shows."About Jeff Smith" . Boneville. Retrieved July 23, 2013. The strip he found to be the most entertaining was Charles M. Schulz's ''Peanuts.'' His father read it to him every Sunday, and it inspired him to learn to read.Lucy Shelton Caswell and Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On The Edge
On the Edge may refer to: Books * ''On the Edge'', a play by Guy Hibbert * ''On the Edge'', a play about Virginia Woolf by Catherine Ann Jones *''On the Edge'', novel by Peter Lovesey 1989, filmed as Dead Gorgeous *''On the Edge'', novel by Gillian Cross * ''On the Edge'', novel by Edward St Aubyn * ''On the Edge'', the first novel in Ilona Andrews' ''The Edge Series'' * ''On the Edge'' (Hinton novel), a novel by Nigel Hinton * ''On the Edge'' (Werner novel), the English translation of ''Am Hang'', a 2004 novel by Markus Werner * ''On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything'', a nonfiction book by Nate Silver * '' On the Edge: Political Cults Right and Left'', a nonfiction book by Dennis Tourish and Tim Wohlforth * ''On the Edge: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore'', a book by Brian Bagnall about Commodore International Film * ''On the Edge'', a 1949 short film by Curtis Harrington * ''On the Edge'' (1986 film), film about the Dipsea Race starring Bruce Dern * ''On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heathcliff (comic Strip)
''Heathcliff'' is an American comic strip created by George Gately in 1973, featuring the title character, an orange cat. Now written and drawn by Gately's nephew, Peter Gallagher, it is distributed to over 1,000 newspapers by Creators Syndicate, which took over the comic from McNaught Syndicate in 1988. The strip and its title character show some resemblance to the more famous ''Garfield''; however, Heathcliff was published five years before the first Garfield strip. The strip is usually presented in single-panel gag frames on weekdays. On Sundays, however, the strip is expanded to multiple panels (usually 6–8) and titled ''Sunday with Heathcliff''. A regular feature in the Sunday strips is ''Kitty Korner'', where unusual cats in the real world are described. Heathcliff daily comics can be currently read online on GoComics, with archives currently dating back to 2002. Setting The strip takes place in a port town called Westfinster. The title character is an orange housecat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Pack
Power Pack is a superhero team consisting of four young siblings appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Louise Simonson and artist June Brigman, they first appeared in their own series in 1984, which lasted 62 issues, and have since appeared in other books. Power Pack is the first team of pre-teen superheroes in the Marvel Universe and the first team of heroes in comics to feature characters of that age operating without adult supervision. In 2005, the title was relaunched as a series aimed at younger readers—though this was eventually declared a separate continuity from that of the original series and the mainstream Marvel Universe. The team consists of four siblings: Alex Power, Julie Power, Jack Power, and Katie Power. The dying alien called Whitey, a scientist of the Kymellian race, transfers one of his four superpowers to each of the Power children so they can save their planet from the alien conquerors known as the Zn'rx (also kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gideon (comics)
Gideon is a fictional character, a mutant supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza. Gideon was a member of the Externals, a unique type of immortal mutant, and an adversary of the X-Men spin-off group X-Force. He first appeared in ''The New Mutants'' #98 (Feb. 1991). Fictional character biography Before Gideon's mutant powers emerged, he was a sailor with the Spanish armada sailing for the Americas several hundred years ago. On one journey, he succumbed to scurvy and was buried when the ship reached land. He awoke a few hours later, discovering his immortality. Over several centuries, Gideon was able to amass a vast personal wealth. He also encountered and allied himself with several other Externals. He became the owner and CEO of Ophrah Industries in Denver, Colorado. At the end of the 20th century, the group began seeking out their newest member, whom Gideon erroneously believed to be Roberto da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Domino (comics)
Domino (Neena Thurman) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is best known as a member of the mutant team X-Force. Created by writer Fabian Nicieza and artist/co-writer Rob Liefeld, Domino made her first full cover story appearance in ''X-Force'' #8 (March 1992) as an original member of the Wild Pack team led by the mutant Cable. In addition to her exceptional marksmanship and hand-to-hand skills, Domino possesses mutant probability-altering powers. She often uses her skills as a mercenary, but has also been the partner, confidante, and love interest of the superhero Cable, a lieutenant in his militant group X-Force, and a member of the X-Men. Domino was portrayed by Zazie Beetz in ''Deadpool 2'' (2018). She has also appeared in video games and minor animated television appearances. Creation Liefeld spoke on the conception of the character stating "I was obsessed with the game dominoes. And I always thought that a character ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadpool
Deadpool is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Fabian Nicieza and Rob Liefeld, the character first appeared in ''New Mutants'' #98 (December 1990). In his comic book appearances, Deadpool is initially depicted as a supervillain of the New Mutants and X-Force, though later stories would portray him as an antihero. Deadpool is the alter ego of Wade Wilson, a disfigured Canadian mercenary with superhuman regenerative healing abilities. Originally created as a parody of the DC Comics villain Deathstroke (Slade Wilson), the character was an instant success with readers, becoming a breakout character in the ''X-Men'' books, quickly developing a distinctive backstory and earning his own series and a joint book alongside the character Cable with whom he is frequently paired. Part of the reason for his popularity is his tendency to joke incessantly and break the fourth wall for humorous effect. The character's popularity has seen h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Mutants
The New Mutants are a group of fictional mutant superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, generally in association with the X-Men. Originally depicted as the teenaged junior class at the Xavier Institute, subsequent stories have depicted the characters as adult superheroes (in their eponymous series as well as in related titles such as '' X-Force'' and '' The Avengers'') or as teachers and mentors to younger mutants. The team first appeared in '' The New Mutants'' (September 1982) by Chris Claremont and artist Bob McLeod, part of the '' Marvel Graphic Novel'' line, followed by the ongoing series '' The New Mutants'' which ran from 1983 until 1991. Like the ''X-Men'' parent title, also written by Claremont, ''The New Mutants'' featured an ensemble cast, with stories often focused on interpersonal relationships and coming-of-age arcs, blending teen drama with action and adventure. The title was taken over by writer Louise Simonson, ultimat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Woodring
James William Woodring (born October 11, 1952) is an American cartoonist, fine artist, writer and toy designer. He is best known for the dream-based comics he published in his magazine '' Jim'', and as the creator of the anthropomorphic cartoon character Frank, who has appeared in a number of short comics and graphic novels. Since he was a child, Woodring has experienced hallucinatory "apparitions", which have inspired much of his surreal work. He keeps an "autojournal" of his dreams, some of which have formed the basis of some of his comics. His most famous creation is fictional—the pantomime comics set in the universe he calls the Unifactor, usually featuring Frank. These stories incorporate a highly personal symbolism largely inspired by Woodring's belief in Vedanta from Hindu philosophy. He also does a large amount of surrealist painting, and has been the writer on a number of comics from licensed franchises published by Dark Horse and others. Woodring identified ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank (comics)
Frank is a cartoon character created by American cartoonist Jim Woodring. Frank is a bipedal, bucktoothed animal of uncertain species whom Woodring described as a "generic anthropomorph". The stories and supporting characters appear in a world called the Unifactor. Overview Frank is a bipedal anthropomorphic animal character of uncertain species—what his creator Jim Woodring describes as a "generic anthropomorph". The surreal, symbolic, and pantomimic stories take place in an idyllic world of mysterious forces called the Unifactor. Woodring describes Frank as "11 years old ... covered with short, dense fur like a mole's ... innocent but not noble ... mortal and must someday die". His pets and protectors Pupshaw and Pushpaw accompany him on his wanderings through the Unifactor, where he encounters colorful, top-shaped jivas, geometrically shaped Jerry Chickens, the diabolic moon-faced Whim, his "Faux Pa" (or "false father"), and the avaricious Manhog. Frank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carnage (character)
Carnage is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually as an adversary of Spider-Man and the archenemy of his father Venom, in particular the Eddie Brock incarnation of the character, although Carnage and Venom have joined forces when their goals have aligned. The character made its first appearance in '' The Amazing Spider-Man'' #361 (April 1992), and was created by writer David Michelinie and artist Mark Bagley, although the first published artwork of Carnage was penciled by Chris Marrinan. Stan Lee would also have some input in the character's name and attributes, pushing for a character who would be far darker and more vicious than Venom, due to the latter's more scrupulous character development. Carnage belongs to a race of amorphous parasitic extraterrestrial organisms known as Symbiotes, which form a symbiotic bond with their hosts and give them super-human abilities. Originating as an offspring of Venom, Carnage is much more p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cletus Kasady
Cletus Cortland Kasady is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer David Michelinie and artist Erik Larsen, the character first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #344 (March 1991) as the first and most infamous host of the Carnage (character), Carnage Symbiote (comics), symbiote, an offspring of Venom (character), Venom. Originally a deranged serial killer, Kasady bonded with the symbiote while sharing a cell with Venom's human host, Eddie Brock, and broke out of prison using the super-human abilities granted by it. Since then, he went on to menace both Venom and Spider-Man, resulting in various unlikely alliances between the two to defeat him. Kasady and Carnage are a perfect match, as they both have sadistic personalities, and the symbiote only increases Kasady's already existent violent tendencies. After being separated from the redeemed Carnage symbiote in ''Absolute Carnage'', Kasady nonetheless continued calling hims ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
