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Cat Grant
Cat Grant is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. In live-action television, the character has been played by Tracy Scoggins in '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'', Keri Lynn Pratt in ''Smallville'', and Calista Flockhart in ''Supergirl''. She will be portrayed in the DC Universe film ''Superman'' by Mikaela Hoover. Publication history Created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Jerry Ordway, Cat Grant first appeared in '' The Adventures of Superman'' #424 (January 1987) as a gossip columnist for the ''Daily Planet''. Introduced as a potential love interest for Clark Kent, her character added a new dimension to the Clark, Lois Lane, and Superman dynamic. Fictional character biography Cat Grant arrives in Metropolis taking a position at the ''Daily Planet''. She is well known for her syndicated gossip column, which until this point was written in her native Los Angeles. Recently divorced from Joe Morgan, a husband who had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bengal
Bengal ( ) is a Historical geography, historical geographical, ethnolinguistic and cultural term referring to a region in the Eastern South Asia, eastern part of the Indian subcontinent at the apex of the Bay of Bengal. The region of Bengal proper is divided between the modern-day sovereign nation of Bangladesh and the States and union territories of India, Indian states of West Bengal, and Karimganj district of Assam. The ancient Vanga Kingdom is widely regarded as the namesake of the Bengal region. The Bengali calendar dates back to the reign of Shashanka in the 7th century CE. The Pala Empire was founded in Bengal during the 8th century. The Sena dynasty and Deva dynasty ruled between the 11th and 13th centuries. By the 14th century, Bengal was absorbed by Muslim conquests in the Indian subcontinent. An independent Bengal Sultanate was formed and became the eastern frontier of the Islamic world. During this period, Bengal's rule and influence spread to Assam, Arakan, Tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supergirl (TV Series)
''Supergirl'' is an American Superhero fiction, superhero Drama (film and television), drama television series developed by Ali Adler, Greg Berlanti and Andrew Kreisberg that aired on CBS and later The CW from October 26, 2015, to November 9, 2021. Based on the DC Comics Supergirl (Kara Zor-El), character created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino, the series follows Supergirl (Arrowverse), Kara Zor-El (played by Melissa Benoist), Superman's cousin, and one of the last surviving Kryptonians from the planet Krypton (comics), Krypton. As Supergirl, Kara uses her powers to protect National City. The series was retroactively incorporated into the Arrowverse beginning with its Supergirl season 2, second season, and became definitively linked with the rest of the franchise in the Supergirl season 5, fifth season. The series was officially picked up on May 6, 2015, after receiving a full series commitment in September 2014. Following a full season order on November 30, 2015, it transitioned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intergang
Intergang is a fictional organized crime syndicate appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Armed with technology supplied by the villainous New Gods of the planet Apokolips, they consistently appear as enemies of Superman. Intergang appears in the TV series ''Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'', ''Supergirl (TV series), Supergirl'', ''Superman & Lois'', the cartoons ''Superman: The Animated Series'', ''Young Justice (TV series), Young Justice'', and ''My Adventures with Superman'' as well as the DC Extended Universe film ''Black Adam (film), Black Adam'' (2022). Publication history Intergang first appeared in ''Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (comic), Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen'' #133 (October 1970) and was created by Jack Kirby. Members of Intergang were first shown in the first issue of Kirby's ''Forever People'' in 1971. Fictional organization history Pre-''Crisis'' Intergang was founded in the 1920s by a gangster, Moxie Mannheim, Moxie "Boss" Mannheim, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Edge
Morgan Edge is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Originally a supporting character, he is a media mogul who acquires '' The Daily Planet'' and employs Clark Kent as a television journalist for his WGBS TV network. After the '' Crisis on Infinite Earth'' series which led to a revision of the DC Universe, the character was a leader of Intergang. Adrian Pasdar portrayed Morgan Edge in the Arrowverse series ''Supergirl''. In ''Superman & Lois'', Adam Rayner played a version of the character who is also Superman's Kryptonian half-brother Tal-Rho. Publication history Morgan Edge first appeared in '' Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen'' #133 and was created by Jack Kirby. Kirby based his physical appearance on actor Kevin McCarthy, while his personality was inspired by television executive James T. Aubrey. According to Kirby's production assistant Mark Evanier, Kirby "wanted to explore the theme of organized crime gaining a foothold in corporate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galaxy Communications (comics)
This is a list of teams and organizations that appear in various DC Comics publications. Note: Please check :DC Comics superhero teams before adding any redundant entries for superhero teams to the page. 0-9 100 1,000 2000 Committee A Academy of Crime Academy of Arch-Villains The Academy of Arch-Villains was a gathering of Wonder Woman villains Angle Man, Human Fireworks, and Mouse Man. Ace, King, Queen and Jack of Crime Acme Toys A.C.R.O.S.T.I.C. Agency Agenda Agony and Ecstasy Agony and Ecstasy are a duo of enforcers of Hell. Aerotroopers Ajan Enterprises Alien Alliance There are two versions of the Alien Alliance: Alien Alliance I Alien Alliance II Alleytown Kids Alliance Competalian rebels from ''JLA: Haven''. Allied Supermen of America The Allied Supermen of America team was created as an homage to the Golden Age Justice Society of America and the Silver Age Justice League. The team was created by Alan Moore and included characters created ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perry White
Perry White is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is the editor-in-chief of the Metropolis newspaper the '' Daily Planet''. The character maintains very high ethical and journalistic standards and is an archetypal image of the tough, irascible, but fair-minded boss. In film, the character has been portrayed by Pierre Watkin in the ''Superman'' serial, Jackie Cooper in ''Superman'' (1978) and its sequels, Frank Langella in '' Superman Returns,'' Laurence Fishburne in the DC Extended Universe, and Wendell Pierce in the upcoming DC Universe (DCU) film ''Superman'' (2025). In television, John Hamilton and Lane Smith played the character in '' Adventures of Superman'' and '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'', respectively, Michael McKean in ''Smallville'', and Paul Jarrett in the series '' Superman & Lois''. Publication history The character Perry White was created for the radio serial '' The Adventures of Superman'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Olsen
Jimmy Olsen is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Olsen is most often portrayed as a young photojournalist working for the ''Daily Planet''. He is close friends with Lois Lane and Superman, Clark Kent, and has a good working relationship with his boss Perry White. Olsen looks up to his coworkers as role models and father figure, parent figures. From 1954 to 1982, Olsen appeared in 222 issues of the comic series ''Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen'' and ''Superman Family'', in addition to the main Superman titles. The character has appeared in most other media adaptations of Superman. He was portrayed by Tommy Bond in the two Superman film Serial film, serials, ''Superman (serial), Superman'' (1948) and ''Atom Man vs. Superman'' (1950); Jack Larson in ''Adventures of Superman (TV series), Adventures of Superman''; Marc McClure in the Superman film series, ''Superman'' films of the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the 1984 film ''Supergirl (1984 fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
