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Dylan Battles
Manhunter (Kate Spencer) is a fictional superheroine appearing in DC Comics. She is the eighth DC Comics character to be given the name Manhunter, but was the first woman. The character first appears in ''Manhunter'' (vol. 3) #1 (October 2004) and was promoted by DC Comics as relevant to the popular ''Identity Crisis'' limited series. Kate Spencer appeared as a recurring character on the second season of The CW Arrowverse show ''Arrow'', portrayed by Chelah Horsdal. This version never became a vigilante and was the district attorney. Publication history Despite critical success, the first series repeatedly had trouble gaining larger readership. DC Comics considered in May 2006 to cancel the series and issue #25 was to be the last. Dan DiDio, DC's executive editor, was convinced by fan outcry to extend the series for five additional issues in order to improve sales. The new five-issue story arc dealt with a ramification of the ''Infinite Crisis'', again tying the series into a po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jae Lee
Jae Lee (born 1972) is an American comics artist known for his interior illustration and cover work for various publishers, including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics, and Dynamite Entertainment. Career Jae Lee's first work for Marvel Comics was a Beast (comics), Beast serial in ''Marvel Comics Presents'' #85–92 (1991). He first rose to prominence in the industry in 1992 for his work on Marvel's ''Namor the Sub-Mariner'', taking over the art duties from John Byrne (comics), John Byrne, who continued on the series as writer. Terry Kavanagh, Lee's editor on both ''Marvel Comics Presents'' and ''Namor'', later said he assigned Lee to ''Namor'' because he liked his style and felt that, as a new artist, he would benefit from working with an experienced writer. Lee continued when Bob Harras became the writer, drawing issues #26–38 (May 1992–May 1993). As penciller of ''X-Factor (comics), X-Factor'', Lee was one of the artists of the "X-Cutioner's Song" storyline which ran t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan DiDio
Dan DiDio (; born October 13, 1959) is an American writer, editor, and publisher who has worked in the television and comic book industries. From February 2010 until February 2020, he was the co-publisher of DC Comics, along with Jim Lee. '' Wizard'' magazine recognized him as its first ever "Man of the Year" in 2003 for his work in the DC Universe line of comics. Career TV work Prior to joining DC Comics, DiDio worked in television, beginning in 1981. DiDio was a freelance writer and story editor for Mainframe Entertainment, specifically working on '' ReBoot'' and '' War Planets''. DC Comics DiDio joined DC Comics in January 2002, as vice president–editorial, as well as writer for ''Superboy'' (issues #94 to 100). He was promoted to vice president–executive editor, DC Universe in October 2004. In 2006, DiDio began writing a weekly column called "DC Nation" which appeared on the end page of most of DC Comics' main superhero titles. Originally, the column was tied to '' 52'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mister Bones
Mister Bones (Robert Todd) is a character in the , created by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, and Todd McFarlane, in '' Infinity, Inc.'' #16 (July 1985). A former low-level supervillain and member of Helix, he reformed and joined the Infinity Inc. team, then later the Department of Extranormal Operations (a government agency which regulates superhero activity) as a bureaucrat, eventually rising to the rank of Regional Director for the Eastern Seaboard. Thus, he now wears a suit and tie instead of a costume, and is also known as Director Bones. A chain-smoker, he had a habit of speaking in rhyme in early appearances, but he no longer does so. Keith David voices Mister Bones in '' Stargirl''. Fictional character biography Origin Dr. Benjamin (also known as Amos) Love, a gynecologist, injected six pregnant women with an experimental mutagenic drug. Each of the women gave birth to a metahuman child. Dr. Love kidnapped the infants and raised them himself, never allowing them to leave t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chase (comics)
''Chase'' is a comic book series published by DC Comics. It was written by Dan Curtis Johnson, illustrated by J.H. Williams III and inked by Mick Gray. It lasted ten issues (including a special DC One Million, #1,000,000 issue). The character of Cameron Chase first appeared in ''Batman'' #550 (January 1998) written by Doug Moench and drawn by Kelley Jones. The Batman appearance was used to promote the upcoming series. The original ''Chase'' series was reprinted in graphic novel form in December 2011. Fictional character biography The series focused on Cameron Chase, an agent of the Department of Extranormal Operations tasked with monitoring and neutralizing metahuman threats to national security. A New York City resident and former private detective, Chase was recruited by Mister Bones, Director Bones, head of the DEO's Northeastern division. Cameron was the eldest daughter of Walter Chase. Walter led a secret second life as the little-known hero called the Acro-Bat who led a te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atom (Al Pratt)
Albert "Al" Pratt is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is the first character to use the name Atom. He initially had no superpowers and was originally a diminutive college student and later a physicist, usually depicted as a "tough-guy" character. Al Pratt is also the father of Damage and godfather of Atom Smasher. The character made his live-action debut in the television series ''Smallville'', played by Glenn Hoffman. Henry Winkler cameoed as the character in the DC Extended Universe film '' Black Adam'' (2022). Publication history The Atom first appeared in '' All-American Comics'' #19 (October 1940) and was created by writer Bill O'Connor and artist Ben Flinton. The character continued to appear on and off through issue #72 (April 1946). In 1947, the Atom moved from ''All-American Comics'' to '' Flash Comics'' with issue #80 (February 1947), and continued until issue #104 (February 1949). In winter 1940, the Atom also bega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obsidian (character)
Obsidian (Todd James Rice) is a superhero published by DC Comics. He first appeared in ''All-Star Squadron'' #25 (September 1983), and was created by Roy Thomas and Jerry Ordway. He is the son of Alan Scott and Rose Canton and the twin brother of Jade. According to an ''Infinity, Inc.'' letter page, Obsidian was named "Todd" after a friend of Thomas. Obsidian made his first live-action appearance on the second season of the DC show ''Legends of Tomorrow'', with a younger version of the character portrayed by Dan Payne, with no speaking lines, and an older version portrayed by Lance Henriksen. Rice also appears in the third season of '' Stargirl'' on the CW network played by Tim Gabriel. Creation Thomas spoke on the character's creation, stating "To make up for Nuklon's and Northwind's non-blood-relative status, Dann and I decided that Alan Scott, a.k.a. Green Lantern, would have two kids in the new group—twins, no less... Obsidian became the dark side of the ring's magic, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Copperhead (DC Comics)
Copperhead is the name of several supervillains appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, mostly as enemies of the superhero Batman. Female variations appeared in '' Batman: Arkham Origins'', and in live action on the first season of '' Gotham'' (named Larissa Diaz), portrayed by Lesley-Ann Brandt. Publication history The first Copperhead first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #78 (July 1968) and was created by Bob Haney and Bob Brown. Fictional character biography John Doe The criminal known as Copperhead first appeared in Gotham City in a copperhead costume. He commits numerous thefts before finally being apprehended by Batman and Batgirl. Copperhead then turns to more deadly pursuits as a super-assassin, constricting victims to death with his costume's tail. At various times, he fought Hawk and Dove, Superboy, and Jack Knight, in addition to joining the original incarnation of Secret Society of Super Villains. Copperhead used the travel opportunities his fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc Guggenheim
Marc Guggenheim (born September 24, 1970) is an American screenwriter, television producer, comic book writer, and novelist. He is best known as the creator of the television series ''Eli Stone'' (2008–2009), ''Arrow'' (2012–2020), and ''Legends of Tomorrow'' (2016–2022), executive producer of the animated series '' Tales of Arcadia'' (2016–2021), as well as the writer of the feature films ''Green Lantern'' (2011) and '' Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters'' (2013). Early life Marc Guggenheim was born and raised to a Jewish family on Long Island, New York. He attended the University at Albany, State University of New York. His brothers are screenwriters Eric Guggenheim and David Guggenheim. Career Guggenheim worked in Boston, Massachusetts as a lawyer at Hutchins Wheeler & Dittmar, and part-time writer for five years. Television After a romantic comedy script led to a few meetings with producers, he moved to California to pursue a career as a screenwriter. A script f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Canary
Black Canary is the name of two superheroines appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. As one of the earliest female superheroes in the DC Comics universe, the character has made numerous appearances in prominent team-up titles, including the ''Justice Society of America'' and Justice League, ''Justice League of America''. The Black Canary persona has been adopted by two individuals, portrayed as legacy heroes with a mother-daughter relationship between the two. Following DC's New 52 initiative, Black Canary was briefly Composite character, amalgamated as a single character before the mother-and-daughter dynamic was restored to continuity. Dinah Drake, the original Black Canary, was created by the writer-artist team of Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino, the character debuted in ''Flash Comics'' #86 on July 31, 1947 (cover dated August 1947) in the Golden Age of Comic Books. Strong, mysterious, gutsy and romantic, she has been called "the archetype of the new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |