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Bibbo
Bibbo Bibbowski is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is typically portrayed as a close friend and supporter of Superman. Bibbo Bibbowski first appeared in '' The Adventures of Superman'' #428 (May 1987) and was created by Jerry Ordway and Marv Wolfman. He is based on Ordway's friend Jo Jo Kaminski, described as a "hard-as-nails softie". Bibbo Bibbowski has appeared in various media outside comics, primarily in association with Superman. Brad Garrett, Miguel Ferrer, and Charles Halford have voiced the character in animation. Fictional character biography Bibbo first appears in a Suicide Slum bar called the Ace o' Clubs. When Superman comes in looking for information, Bibbo, thinking this is "some clown in a Superman suit", punches Superman, damaging his hand. He gains respect for the Man of Steel. He would later refer to Superman as his "fav'rit" hero. During the Eradicator saga, Bibbo teams up with Lobo and Raof, a teleporter a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krypto
Krypto, also known as Krypto the Superdog, is a superhero dog appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the character Superman. In most continuities, Krypto is Superman's pet dog, usually depicted as a white dog of a generic pedigree. Krypto has appeared in numerous television series and films, such as the animated series Krypto the Superdog, ''Krypto the Superdog''; the television series ''Smallville'', the live-action HBO Max series ''Titans (2018 TV series), Titans'', the animated film ''DC League of Super-Pets'' (2022) voiced by Dwayne Johnson, and the Superman & Lois season 4, fourth season and series finale of ''Superman & Lois''. The character will make his live-action cinematic debut in the upcoming film ''Superman (2025 film), Superman'' (2025), an installment of the DC Universe (franchise), DC Universe (DCU) media franchise. Publication history Krypto's first appearance was in a Superboy (Kal-El), Superboy adventure story in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Halford
Charles Halford (born February 28, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Chas Chandler on the NBC series '' Constantine'', Yago in Episode 4 Season 8 of '' The Walking Dead'', Big John in ''Outer Banks The Outer Banks (frequently abbreviated OBX) are a string of barrier islands and spits off the coast of North Carolina and southeastern Virginia, on the east coast of the United States. They line most of the North Carolina coastline, separatin ...'', Earl in '' Logan Lucky'' and Sammy Wilds in '' Bad Times at the El Royale''. Known for his distinctively deep voice, he also provided the voices of Konstantin in '' Rise of the Tomb Raider'', Gorilla Grodd in '' Injustice 2'' and Bibbo Bibbowski and the Eradicator in '' The Death of Superman'' and '' Reign of the Supermen''. Filmography Film Television Video games References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Halford, Charles Living people 1980 births American male film actors Male actors fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suicide Slum
Metropolis is a fictional city appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, best known as the home of Superman and his List of Superman supporting characters, closest allies and some of his List of Superman enemies, foes. First appearing by name in ''Action Comics'' #16 (Sept. 1939), Metropolis is depicted as a prosperous and massive city in the Northeastern United States, in close proximity to Gotham City. In recent years, it has been stated to be located in New York (state), New York. The co-creator and original artist of Superman, Joe Shuster, modeled the Metropolis skyline after Toronto, where he was born and lived until he was ten. Since then, however, the look and feel of Metropolis has been greatly influenced by New York City.Bridwell, E. Nelson. "Metropolis Mailbag," ''Superman'' #306 (Dec. 1976). Within the DC Universe, Metropolis is depicted as being one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world, having a population of 11 million citizens. In add ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miguel Ferrer
Miguel José Ferrer (February 7, 1955 – January 19, 2017) was an American actor. His breakthrough role was as Bob Morton in the 1987 film ''RoboCop''. Other film roles include Harbinger in '' Hot Shots! Part Deux'' (1993), Quigley in '' Blank Check'', Eduardo Ruiz in ''Traffic'' (2000) and Vice President Rodriguez in ''Iron Man 3'' (2013). Ferrer's notable television roles include FBI Agent Albert Rosenfield on ''Twin Peaks'' (1990–1991, 2017), Dr. Garret Macy on ''Crossing Jordan'' (2001–2007) and NCIS Assistant Director Owen Granger on '' NCIS: Los Angeles'' (2012–2017). Ferrer also performed voice acting in animated projects, including Shan Yu in ''Mulan'' (1998), Tarakudo on '' Jackie Chan Adventures'' (2000–2005), and Vandal Savage in '' Young Justice'' (2010–2012). Early life Ferrer was born on February 7, 1955, in Santa Monica, California. He was the oldest of five children born to Puerto Rican actor José Ferrer and American singer Rosemary Clooney. Ferre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marv Wolfman
Marvin Arthur Wolfman (born May 13, 1946) is an American comic book and novelization writer. He worked on Marvel Comics's ''The Tomb of Dracula'', for which he and artist Gene Colan created the vampire-slayer Blade (character), Blade, and DC Comics's ''Teen Titans, The New Teen Titans'' and the ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' limited series with George Pérez. Among the many characters Wolfman created or co-created are Cyborg (DC Comics), Cyborg, Raven (DC Comics), Raven, Starfire (Teen Titans), Starfire, Deathstroke, Tim Drake, Rose Wilson, Nova (Richard Rider), Nova, Black Cat (Marvel Comics), Black Cat, Phobia (comics), Phobia, Bullseye (Marvel Comics), Bullseye, Adrian Chase, Vigilante (Adrian Chase), the Omega Men, and the Nightwing identity of Dick Grayson. Early life Marv Wolfman was born in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of police officer Abe and housewife Fay. He has a sister, Harriet, 12 years older. When Wolfman was 13, his family moved to Flushing, Queens, in New York ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitman (DC Comics)
Hitman (Tommy Monaghan) is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Garth Ennis and John McCrea and first appeared in '' The Demon Annual'' #2 before receiving his own series by Ennis and McCrea that ran for 61 issues. Background ''Hitman'' chronicles the exploits of Tommy Monaghan, an ex-Marine Gulf War veteran turned contract killer from the Cauldron, a lower-class Irish district of Gotham City. He first appears in ''The Demon Annual'' #2 (part of the " Bloodlines" crossover in the summer of 1993), when he is attacked and bitten by a Bloodlines parasite called Glonth. Instead of dying, the bite unexpectedly triggers his metagene and grants him x-ray vision and moderate telepathy. A side effect is that his corneas and irises are solid black, indistinguishable from his pupils; the sight managed to unnerve Batman when he first saw them. The inherited powers later come with limits, and Monaghan uses them selectively, both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brad Garrett
Brad H. Gerstenfeld (born April 14, 1960), known professionally as Brad Garrett, is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Garrett was initially successful as a stand-up comedian in the early 1980s. Taking advantage of that success in the late 1980s, Garrett began appearing in television and film, in minor and guest roles. His first major role was List of Everybody Loves Raymond characters#Robert Barone, Robert Barone on the CBS sitcom ''Everybody Loves Raymond''. The series debuted September 13, 1996, and ran for nine seasons. In 2002, he gave an Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, Emmy-nominated and critically lauded performance as Jackie Gleason in the television film ''Gleason (2002 film), Gleason''. Garrett also played the leading role of Eddie Stark on the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox sitcom '''Til Death'' from 2006 to 2010. From 2006 to 2014, he played the Easter Island Head in the ''Night at the Museum (franchise), Night at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wildcat (DC Comics)
Wildcat is the name of several fictional characters, all DC Comics superheroes, the first and most famous being Wildcat (Ted Grant), Theodore "Ted" Grant, a long-time member of the Justice Society of America (JSA). A world-class heavyweight boxing, boxer, Grant became entangled inadvertently in the criminal underworld and developed a costumed identity to clear his name. Other characters have taken Grant's name and identity, including his goddaughter Wildcat (Yolanda Montez), Yolanda Montez, who served as a temporary replacement for him, and his son Thomas "Tom" Bronson, a metahuman werecat who is tutored by him as a second Wildcat and a JSA member in late-2000s stories. Ted Grant has made several appearances in DC media, such as the Arrow season 3, third season of ''Arrow'', in which he was portrayed by J. R. Ramirez, and the DC Universe (streaming service), DC Universe streaming service show ''Stargirl (TV series), Stargirl'', portrayed by Brian Stapf. Additionally, Yolanda Mont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parasite (comics)
Parasite is the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Each iteration of the character has the ability to temporarily absorb the life force, attributes, memories, and superpowers of anyone through physical touch. The most well-known and recurring incarnation is Rudy Jones, who has become one of Superman's most enduring enemies and belongs to the collective of adversaries that make up his List of Superman enemies, rogues gallery. The Rudy Jones incarnation of the Parasite has been substantially adapted from the comics into multiple forms of media, most notably in the DC Animated Universe's ''Superman: The Animated Series'' and ''Justice League (TV series), Justice League'' as well as the live-action TV series ''Smallville'' and ''Supergirl (TV series), Supergirl'', portrayed by Brendan Fletcher and William Mapother respectively. Additionally, Raymond Jensen and Alexandra Allston, Ally Allston, appear in ''Supergirl'' and ''Superman & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Power Of Shazam!
''The Power of Shazam!'' is a 1994 hardcover graphic novel, written and painted by Jerry Ordway for DC Comics. The 96-page story, depicting the revamped origins of former Fawcett Comics superhero Captain Marvel, was followed by an ongoing series, also titled ''The Power of Shazam!'', which ran from 1995 to 1999. History The graphic novel After a previous retcon by Roy Thomas and Tom Mandrake in 1987 with the '' Shazam!: The New Beginning'' miniseries, Captain Marvel was again given a revised origin in the 1994 graphic novel ''The Power of Shazam!''. Captain Marvel's origin would also be retold in Jeff Smith's '' Shazam!: The Monster Society of Evil'' limited series in 2007, though this origin takes place outside of DC continuity. As ''The Power of Shazam!'' graphic novel opens, ten-year-old Billy Batson's parents, both archeologists, are working in Egypt, excavating the tomb of Ramses II with their associate Theo Adam. Murdering the elder Batsons, Adam also kidnaps their young ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlas (DC Comics)
Atlas is the name of different characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first Atlas is a superhero and antihero who debuted in '' 1st Issue Special'' #1 (April 1975) and was created by Jack Kirby. Publication history The first Golden Age version of a character named Atlas in DC Comics appeared in ''Action Comics'' #121 (June 1948). The second appearance of an Atlas was in ''Action Comics'' #320 (January 1965). The third was in ''Action Comics'' #353 (August 1967). The Jack Kirby Atlas' first and only appearance prior to ''Superman'' #677 was in '' 1st Issue Special'' #1.''1st Issue Special'' #1 (April 1975). James Robinson brought Atlas back in ''Superman'' #678. According to Robinson, "Atlas is going to have humanity. The way I like to look at him is like in the Marvel Universe, Namor is a hero but he really skates the fine line between being a hero and a villain, but he stays on the side of the hero. Atlas, skates that line between hero and villa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denis Rodier
Denis Rodier is a comic book illustrator; he has worked for multiple companies including DC Comics, Milestone Media, and Marvel Comics. In 1986, Denis Rodier began a career as an illustrator which would transform him, two years later, into a comic book artist. Among his first work for DC Comics was a Batman story published as a Bonus Book in ''Detective Comics'' #589 (August 1988). at the Rodier has worked on such world-famous characters as Batman, and |
