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Doctor Tomorrow
''Doctor Tomorrow'' is a fictional superhero appearing in books published by the American publisher Valiant Comics. The character was created by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn Brian Augustyn (November 2, 1954 – February 1, 2022) was an American comic book editor and writer. He often worked as editor or co-writer with writer Mark Waid, such as on ''The Flash'' in the 1990s. He wrote '' Gotham by Gaslight –'' which .... Fictional character biography (Acclaim Comics) When Bart Simms discovered a capsule from the future that contained a fully loaded Angel Computer, he used the knowledge contained therein to become the hero known as Doctor Tomorrow. Though initially Bart enjoyed playing the role of hero, eventually the gift from the future became a curse. From then on, Bart strived to stop the capsule from going back in time in an effort to change his own destiny, unaware that he was playing a role in someone else's plan. Fictional character biography (Valiant Entertainment) T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valiant Comics
Valiant Comics is an American comic books, comic book publisher, the first incarnation of which was founded in 1989 by former Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Jim Shooter along with lawyer and businessman Steven Massarsky. In 1994, the company was sold to Acclaim Entertainment. After Acclaim’s 2004 bankruptcy, the company’s assets were purchased as part of Valiant Entertainment by entrepreneurs Dinesh Shamdasani and Jason Kothari in 2005. In 2011, Valiant received a capital infusion from private investment company Cuneo & Company, LLC. Peter Cuneo and Gavin Cuneo joined the company and a relaunch was announced. Valiant Entertainment launched its publishing division in 2012 as part of an initiative dubbed the "Summer of Valiant", winning Publisher of the Year and being nominated for Book of the Year at the Diamond Gem Awards. Valiant has set sales records, and was the most nominated publisher in comics at the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Harvey Awards, releasing the biggest-selling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Waid
Mark Waid (; born March 21, 1962) is an American comic book writer best known for his work on DC Comics titles ''The Flash'', '' Kingdom Come'' and '' Superman: Birthright'' as well as his work on ''Captain America'', ''Fantastic Four'' and '' Daredevil'' for Marvel. Other comics publishers he has done work for include Fantagraphics, Event, Top Cow, Dynamite, and Archie Comics. From August 2007 to December 2010, Waid served as Editor-in-Chief and later Chief Creative Officer of Boom! Studios, where he also published his creator-owned series '' Irredeemable'' and '' Incorruptible''. In October 2018, Waid joined Humanoids Publishing as Director of Creative Development before being promoted to Publisher in February 2020. Waid left Humanoids to return to freelancing in 2022. Early life Waid was born in Hueytown, Alabama. He has stated that his comics work was heavily influenced by ''Adventure Comics'' #369–370 (1968), the two-part "Legion of Super-Heroes" story by Jim Shooter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Augustyn
Brian Augustyn (November 2, 1954 – February 1, 2022) was an American comic book editor and writer. He often worked as editor or co-writer with writer Mark Waid, such as on ''The Flash'' in the 1990s. He wrote '' Gotham by Gaslight –'' which imagines Batman tracking Jack the Ripper – the prototype of DC's Elseworlds imprint, which featured versions of their characters in alternate settings. Career Editing Augustyn got his start in the industry in 1986 as an editor for Tru Studios' ''Trollords''. He then edited ''Syphons'' and ''Speed Racer'' for NOW Comics in 1987. In 1988, he joined DC Comics, starting out as a co-editor on ''Action Comics'' during its period as a weekly title, and later ''The Flash'', ''Justice League'', and the Impact Comics line of titles. As editor of ''The Flash'' beginning in 1989, Augustyn hired Mark Waid as writer in 1992, which led to an acclaimed eight-year run. Other Augustyn/Waid editor/writer partnerships included '' The Comet'' (DC/Impact, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superhero
A superhero or superheroine is a fictional character who typically possesses ''superpowers'' or abilities beyond those of ordinary people, is frequently costumed concealing their identity, and fits the role of the hero, typically using their powers to help the world become a better place, or dedicating themselves to protecting the public and fighting crime. Superhero fiction is the genre of fiction that is centered on such characters, especially, since the 1930s, in American comic books (and later in Hollywood films, film serials, television and video games), as well as in Japanese media (including '' kamishibai'', '' tokusatsu'', manga, anime and video games). Superheroes come from a wide array of different backgrounds and origins. Some superheroes (for example, Batman and Iron Man) derive their status from advanced technology they create and use, while others (such as Superman and Spider-Man) possess non-human or superhuman biology or use and practice magic to ach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 Comics Debuts
Events January * January 1 – The Emergency Alert System is introduced in the United States. * January 11 – Turkey threatens Cyprus on account of a deal to buy Russian S-300 missiles, prompting the Cypriot Missile Crisis. * January 16 – Murder of Ennis Cosby: Near Interstate 405 (California) on a Los Angeles freeway, Bill Cosby's son Ennis is shot in the head in a failed robbery attempt. * January 17 – A Delta II rocket carrying a military GPS payload explodes, shortly after liftoff from Cape Canaveral. * January 18 – In northwest Rwanda, Hutu militia members kill 6 Spanish aid workers and three soldiers, and seriously wound another. * January 19 – Yasser Arafat returns to Hebron after more than 30 years, and joins celebrations over the handover of the last Israeli-controlled West Bank city. (→ Hebron Agreement) * January 23 – Madeleine Albright becomes the first female Secretary of State of the United States, after confirmation by the United States Senate. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valiant Comics Titles
Valiant may refer to: Arts, entertainment and media Film * ''The Valiant'' (1929 film), starring Paul Muni * ''The Valiant'' (1962 film), directed by Roy Ward Baker * ''Valiant'' (film), a 2005 film about British homing pigeons Television * "Valiant" (''Merlin''), second episode of the British television series ''Merlin'' * "Valiant" (''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''), an episode of the American television series ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' and a starship in the episode * USS ''Valiant'', the initial but discarded name of USS ''Defiant'', in the ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' series * USS ''Valiant'', a spaceship in the ''Star Trek'' second pilot episode "Where No Man Has Gone Before" Music * Vince Vance & the Valiants, an American country pop and rock and roll musical group * Valiant Records, a 1960s independent record label acquired in 1965 by Warner Bros. Literature * Valiant Comics, a comic book publisher * ''Valiant'' (comics), British comic published betw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
