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Blink (character)
Blink (Clarice Ferguson) is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Joe Madureira, Blink is the pink-skinned Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutant leader of the Exiles (Marvel Comics), Exiles, a group tasked with correcting problems in various alternate worlds and divergent timelines in the Multiverse (Marvel Comics), Marvel Multiverse. "Redefined" from an Earth-616 variant of the character previously created by Lobdell and Madureira for the crossover event "The Phalanx Covenant" as a member of Generation X (comics), Generation X killed by the Phalanx (comics), Phalanx, who first appeared in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #317 (October 1994), the "Pink Blink" of Earth-295 is considered a breakout character, serving as the protagonist of the ongoing series ''Exiles (comic book), Exiles'' and Limited series (comics), limited series ''Blink''. A Chinese people, Chinese version of Blink named Clarice Fong is introduced in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Age Of Apocalypse
"Age of Apocalypse" is a 1995 comic book crossover storyline mostly published in the X-Men franchise of books by Marvel Comics. The ''Age of Apocalypse'' briefly replaced the universe of Earth-616 and had ramifications in the main Marvel Comics universe when the original timeline was restored. It was later retconned as having occurred in the alternate universe of Earth-295. During the entirety of the ''Age of Apocalypse'' event the regularly published X-Men comics were replaced by new X-Men related mini series, focusing on various teams and individuals in the ''Age of Apocalypse'' world including '' X-Calibre'', '' Gambit and the X-Ternals'', '' Generation Next'', ''Astonishing X-Men'', '' Amazing X-Men'', ''Weapon X'', ''Factor X'', '' X-Man'' and '' X-Universe''. The event was bookended by two one shots, ''X-Men Alpha'' and ''X-Men Omega''. The storyline starts with Legion (David Haller), a psychotic mutant who traveled back in time to kill Magneto before he can commit vari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exiles (comic Book)
Exile or banishment is primarily penal expulsion from one's native country, and secondarily expatriation or prolonged absence from one's homeland under either the compulsion of circumstance or the rigors of some high purpose. Usually persons and peoples suffer exile, but sometimes social entities like institutions (e.g. the papacy or a government) are forced from their homeland. In Roman law, denoted both voluntary exile and banishment as a capital punishment alternative to death. Deportation was forced exile, and entailed the lifelong loss of citizenship and property. Relegation was a milder form of deportation, which preserved the subject's citizenship and property. The term diaspora describes group exile, both voluntary and forced. "Government in exile" describes a government of a country that has relocated and argues its legitimacy from outside that country. Voluntary exile is often depicted as a form of protest by the person who claims it, to avoid persecution and pros ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Professor X
Professor X (Prof. Charles Francis Xavier) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men, ''The X-Men'' #1 (September 1963). The character is depicted as the founder and occasional leader of the X-Men. Xavier is a member of a subspecies of humans known as Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities. He is an exceptionally powerful telepath, who can read and control the minds of others. To both shelter and train mutants from around the world, he runs a private school in the X-Mansion in Salem Center, New York, Salem Center, located in Westchester County, New York. Xavier also strives to serve the greater good by promoting peaceful coexistence and equality between humans and mutants in a world where zealous anti-mutant bigotry is widespread. However, he later abandons his dream in favor of establishing a mutant nation i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Javelin
A javelin is a light spear designed primarily to be thrown, historically as a ranged weapon. Today, the javelin is predominantly used for sporting purposes such as the javelin throw. The javelin is nearly always thrown by hand, unlike the sling (weapon), sling, bow and arrow, bow, and crossbow, which launch projectiles with the aid of a hand-held mechanism. However, devices do exist to assist the javelin thrower in achieving greater distances, such as spear-throwers or the amentum. A warrior or soldier armed primarily with one or more javelins is a javelineer. The word javelin comes from Middle English and it derives from Old French ''javelin'', a diminutive of ''javelot'', which meant spear. The word ''javelot'' probably originated from one of the Celtic languages. Prehistory There is archaeological evidence that javelins and throwing sticks were already in use by the last phase of the Lower Paleolithic. Seven spear-like objects were found in a coal mine in the city of Schön ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parallel Universes In Fiction
A parallel universe, also known as an alternate universe, world, or dimension, is a plot device in fiction which uses the notion of a hypothetical universe co-existing with another, typically to enable alternative narrative possibilities. The sum of all potential parallel universes that constitute reality is often called the " multiverse". The device serves several narrative purposes. Among them, parallel universes have been used to allow stories with elements that would ordinarily violate the laws of nature, to enable characters to meet and interact with alternative versions of themselves or others from their home universe, thus enabling further character development, and to serve as a starting point for speculative fiction, particularly alternate history. History Early examples One of the first science-fiction examples of a parallel universe is Murray Leinster's short story '' Sidewise in Time'', published in 1934. Although Leinster's story was not the first example of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phalanx Covenant
"Phalanx Covenant" was a crossover storyline that ran through Marvel Comics' X-Men family of books in September and October 1994. One of its unique aspects was that the X-Men themselves only played a minor role in the story. Plot The X-Men are attacked by mutant-hating humans who have used the alien Warlock's techno-organic Phalanx virus to turn into techno-organic beings themselves. With these powers, the Phalanx are able to change their shape and assimilate organic matter. The Phalanx are also a hive mind and they are programmed to destroy all mutants. The Phalanx Covenant was told in three separate storylines: *''Generation Next'': With the X-Men gone, Banshee, Emma Frost, Jubilee, and Sabretooth have to save the next generation of mutants from the Phalanx agents led by Harvest. This storyline also planted the seeds for Marvel's next mutant title, Generation X. *''Life Signs'': X-Factor, Excalibur and X-Force discover that the Phalanx are losing their hive-mind programm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gifted (U
Someone who is gifted has an intellectual ability or other talent. Gifted may also refer to: Film and television * ''Gifted'' (2017 film), starring Chris Evans * ''Gifted'' (2003 film), a British drama television film * ''Gifted'' (Singaporean TV series), a 2018 Singaporean drama * ''The Gifted'' (film), a 2014 Filipino catfight comedy-drama film * ''The Gifted'' (American TV series), a 2017 American TV series based on characters appearing in X-Men comics * ''The Gifted'' (Thai TV series), a 2018 Thai television series **'' The Gifted: Graduation'', a 2020 Thai television series and sequel Other uses * ''Gifted'' (album), a 2022 album by Koffee * ''Gifted'' (manga), a 2021 manga by Seimaru Amagi * ''Gifted'' (novel), a 2007 novel by Nikita Lalwani * "Gifted" (song), a 2020 song by American rapper Cordae featuring Roddy Ricch * ''The Gifted'' (album), the third studio album by American rapper Wale See also *Gift (other) A gift is a present. Gift or gifts may also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamie Chung
Jamie Jilynn Chung (born April 10, 1983) is an American actress and former reality television personality. She began her career in 2004 as a cast member on the MTV reality series '' The Real World: San Diego'' and subsequently through her appearances on its spin-off series, '' Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno II''. She is regarded by many as the ''Real World'' alumna with the most successful media career. She later transitioned into acting and has since become known for films such as '' Dragonball Evolution'', '' Grown Ups'', '' Premium Rush'', '' Sorority Row'', '' The Hangover Part II'', '' Sucker Punch'', and '' Big Hero 6'' (2014). Chung received critical acclaim for her lead performance in the independent drama film '' Eden''. Chung played the lead role in the miniseries '' Samurai Girl'', was a series regular in the superhero drama series '' The Gifted'' (2017–19), played the recurring role of Mulan in the ABC fantasy television series '' Once Upon a T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fan Bingbing
Fan Bingbing (, born 16 September 1981) is a Chinese actress. After gaining recognition for the costume drama '' My Fair Princess'' (1998–1999), Fan's breakthrough came with Feng Xiaogang's blockbuster '' Cell Phone'' (2003), which won her the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress. She followed with television series such as '' The Proud Twins'' (2004), '' Eight Heroes'' (2006), and '' The Empress of China'' (2014) while collaborating with Li Yu on art-house films such as '' Lost in Beijing'' (2007), '' Buddha Mountain'' (2011), and '' Double Xposure'' (2012). She reunited with Feng in '' I Am Not Madame Bovary'' (2016), which won her the Silver Shell for Best Actress and the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress. Her international credits include '' My Way'' (2011), '' X-Men: Days of Future Past'' (2014), ''Skiptrace'' (2016), and '' The 355'' (2022). From 2013 to 2017, she was the highest-paid celebrity in the ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 list after ranking in the to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Days Of Future Past
"Days of Future Past" is a storyline in the Marvel Comics comic book ''The Uncanny X-Men'' issues #141–142, published in 1981. It deals with a dystopian future in which mutants are incarcerated in internment camps. An adult Kate Pryde transfers her mind into her younger self, the present-day Kitty Pryde, who brings the X-Men to prevent a fatal moment in history that triggers anti-mutant hysteria. The storyline was produced during the franchise's rise to popularity under the writer/artist team of Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Terry Austin. The dark future seen in the story has been revisited numerous times, and was the basis for the 2014 film '' X-Men: Days of Future Past'', wherein Wolverine is sent back in time. In 2001, fans voted the first issue of this storyline as the 25th greatest Marvel comic. The ''Official Handbook to the Marvel Universe: Alternate Universes 2005'' gave the numerical designation for the original "Days of Future Past" timeline as Earth-811 in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
