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Ebony Maw
Ebony Maw is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opeña, he is a prominent member of the Black Order, a team of aliens who work for Thanos. The character has made several appearances in media, such as animated television series, the Marvel Cinematic Universe live-action films, '' Avengers: Infinity War'' (2018) and '' Avengers: Endgame'' (2019), voiced by Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, and video games. Lawlor also voiced alternate timeline versions in the Disney+ animated series '' What If...?'' (2021). Publication history Ebony Maw first appears in a one-panel cameo in ''New Avengers'' #8 (September 2013) and was created by Jonathan Hickman and Jerome Opeña. His second one-panel appearance came later that month in ''Infinity'' #1 (October 2013). Fictional character biography Ebony Maw is a member of Thanos' Black Order. He is not a fighter, but a dangerous thinker of the Black Order. When Thanos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin Goodman (publisher), Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics (1950s), Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in August 1961 with the launch of ''Fantastic Four (comic book), The Fantastic Four'' and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and numerous others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years and decades, was solidified as the company's primary brand. Marvel counts among List of Marvel Comics characters, its characters such well-known superheroes as Spider-Man, Wolverine (character), Wolverine, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor, Doctor Strange, Daredevil (Marvel Comics character), Daredevil, Black Panther (character), Black ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What If
What If may refer to: Film * ''What If'', a 2006 TV film starring Niall Buggy * What If... (2010 film), ''What If...'' (2010 film), an American film * What If... (2012 film), ''What If...'' (2012 film), a Greek film * What If (2013 film), ''What If'' (2013 film) or ''The F Word'', a Canadian-Irish film * ''Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota'', or ''What If...?'', a 2006 Indian film Television * ''What/If'', a 2019 American thriller streaming miniseries * What If... (web series), ''What If...'' (web series), a 2010 American soap-opera crossover series * What If...? (TV series), ''What If...?'' (TV series), a 2021 American animated series by Marvel Studios * What If... (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), "What If..." (''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.''), a 2017 episode * What If (Doctors), "What If" (''Doctors''), a 2004 episode * What If (Drop Dead Diva), "What If" (''Drop Dead Diva''), a 2009 episode * What If? (JAG), "What If?" (''JAG''), a 2004 episode Literature * Alternate history, fiction based on wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avengers Assemble (TV Series)
''Avengers Assemble'' is an American superhero animated series based on the fictional Marvel Comics superhero team known as the Avengers. Designed to capitalize on the success of the 2012 film '' The Avengers'', the series premiered on Disney XD on May 26, 2013, as the successor to '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes''. It previously aired alongside ''Ultimate Spider-Man'' and ''Guardians of the Galaxy'' as a part of the ''Marvel Universe'' block. Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Duncan Rouleau and Steven T. Seagle, known collectively as '' Man of Action'', developed the series and were executive producers on seasons 1 and 2. Plot Premise Falcon is the newest member of the Avengers. Falcon is the main eyes and ears of the viewer as he fights evil and saves the world with his teammates. The Avengers team consist of Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye. Season 1 When Red Skull begins dying due to his imperfect Super Soldier Serum, he allies with MODOK ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyrokinesis
Pyrokinesis is a List of psychic abilities, psychic ability allowing a person to create and control fire with the mind. As with other parapsychological phenomena, there is no conclusive evidence in support of the actual existence of pyrokinesis. Many alleged cases are hoaxes and the result of trickery. Etymology The word ''pyrokinesis'' (from Greek language, Greek ''pyr'' meaning fire, ''kinesis'' meaning movement) was popularized by horror novelist Stephen King in his 1980 novel ''Firestarter (novel), Firestarter'' to describe the ability to create and control fire with the mind, though its use predates the novel. The word is intended to be parallel to ''Psychokinesis, telekinesis'', with S. T. Joshi describing it as a "singularly unfortunate coinage" and noting that the correct analogy to telekinesis would "not be 'pyrokinesis' but 'telepyrosis' (fire from a distance)". History A. W. Underwood, a 19th-century African Americans, African American, achieved minor celebrity status ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lethal Legion
The Lethal Legion is the name of seven teams of fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The first version of the Lethal Legion appeared in '' The Avengers'' #78 (July 1970). The second version of the Lethal Legion appeared in ''The Avengers'' #164 (October 1977) The third version in '' The West Coast Avengers'' (vol. 2) #1 (October 1985). The fourth version appeared in ''Marvel Age'' Annual #1 (1985). The fifth version of the Lethal Legion appeared in ''Avengers West Coast'' #98 (September 1993) The sixth version of the Lethal Legion appeared in the limited series ''Dark Reign: Lethal Legion'' #1 (August 2009). History Grim Reaper's Lethal Legion The original Lethal Legion are formed by the villain Grim Reaper (the brother of Avenger Wonder Man) and consisted of Man-Ape, Power Man, Living Laser, and Swordsman. Man-Ape attacks Captain America, but is beaten back by the Avengers. However, he captures the Black Pant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grandmaster (Marvel Comics)
The Grandmaster (En Dwi Gast) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #69. The Grandmaster is one of the ageless Elders of the Universe and has mastered most civilizations' games of skill and chance. Different media appearances depict him as the Collector's brother. Jeff Goldblum portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Thor: Ragnarok'' (2017) and in a cameo during the closing credits of '' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' (2017). Additionally, Goldblum voices alternate universe versions in the animated series '' What If...?'' (2021). Publication history The Grandmaster first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #69 (Oct. 1969). The character was created by Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema. Fictional character biography Although his exact origin is unknown, he is one of the oldest living beings in the universe, coming from one of the first intelligent races to evolve a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Challenger (comics)
Tatiana Caban Bethany Cabe Caber Caber is a character in Marvel Comics. Caber is one of the Celtic gods of Avalon, a warrior god. Caber is a friend of Leir and usually accompanies him in battle. Cable Danielle Cage Danielle "Dani" Cage is a character in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos, and first appears in '' The Pulse'' #13 (March 2006). She is the daughter of Luke Cage and Jessica Jones. Danielle is named after Iron Fist (Danny Rand), Luke's best friend. Danielle was born with the assistance of Doctor Strange, after the hospital refused to assist Jessica with her delivery. After Danielle is kidnapped by a Skrull posing as Edwin Jarvis, Luke teams up with Norman Osborn to rescue her; Luke retrieves Danielle while Bullseye kills the fake Jarvis. Luke and Jessica eventually hire Squirrel Girl as a nanny for Danielle. Luke and Jessica later discover that someone has obtain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers are a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby. The team made its debut in '' The Avengers'' #1 (cover-dated September 1963). Labeled "Earth's Mightiest Heroes", the original Avengers consisted of Iron Man, Ant-Man, Hulk, Thor, and Wasp. Captain America was discovered trapped in ice in issue #4, and joined the group after they revived him. The Avengers are an all-star ensemble cast of established superhero characters from the Marvel Comics portfolio. Diegetically, these superheroes usually operate independently but occasionally assemble as a team to tackle especially formidable villains. This in contrast to certain other superhero teams such as the X-Men, whose characters were created specifically to be part of their team, with the team being central to their identity. The Avengers were created to create a new line of books to sell and to cross-promote Marve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Bolt
Black Bolt (Blackagar Boltagon) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ''Fantastic Four'' #45 (December 1965). Black Bolt is the ruler of Attilan, and a member of the Inhumans, a reclusive race of genetically altered superhumans. Black Bolt's signature power is his voice, as his electron-harnessing ability is linked to the speech center of his brain. Speaking triggers a massive disturbance in the form of a highly destructive shockwave capable of leveling a city. Due to the extreme danger posed by this power, the character has undergone rigorous mental training to prevent himself from uttering a sound, even in his sleep, and he usually remains completely silent and speaks through sign language or via a spokesperson. Black Bolt has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful male heroes. Since his original introduction in comics, the character has been featured ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greenland
Greenland is an autonomous territory in the Danish Realm, Kingdom of Denmark. It is by far the largest geographically of three constituent parts of the kingdom; the other two are metropolitan Denmark and the Faroe Islands. Citizens of Greenland are full Danish nationality law, citizens of Denmark and European Union citizenship, of the European Union. Greenland is one of the Special territories of members of the European Economic Area#Overseas countries and territories, Overseas Countries and Territories of the European Union and is part of the Council of Europe. It is the List of islands by area, world's largest island, and lies between the Arctic Ocean, Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Arctic Archipelago, Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It is the location of the northernmost point of land in the world; Kaffeklubben Island off the northern coast is the world's Northernmost point of land, northernmost undisputed point of land—Cape Morris Jesup on the mainland was thought to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inhumans
The Inhumans are a superhuman race of super beings appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The comic book series has usually focused more specifically on the adventures of the Inhuman Royal Family, and many people associate the name "Inhumans" with this particular team of superpowered characters. The Inhumans first appeared in ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four'' No. 45 (December 1965), though members Medusa (comics), Medusa and Gorgon (Inhuman), Gorgon appeared in earlier issues of that series (#36 and No. 44, respectively). Their home, the city of Attilan, was first mentioned years earlier, in a ''Tuk the Caveboy'' story written and drawn by Jack Kirby that appeared in ''Captain America Comics'' No. 1 (March 1941). The city was described as the home of a race that was evolutionarily advanced when human beings were still in the Stone Age. The Inhuman Royal Family has been adapted to numerous Marvel animated series and video games over the years ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thane (comics)
T-Ray Taegukgi Taegukgi (Tae-Won) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, created by Jed MacKay and Alessandro Vitti, first appeared in ''Taskmaster'' (vol. 3) #3 (February 2021). Taegukgi is a South Korean superhero and field leader of the Tiger Division, the country's superhuman response team, and is regarded as its greatest national hero.''Black Cat Annual'' (vol. 2) #1 Orphaned as a baby in 1950 during the Korean War, Tae-Won was adopted by a similarly orphaned young woman whom he saw as his '' ajumma''. Despite her best efforts, a young Tae-Won fell in with a group of thieves, which eventually became a criminal gang as they got older. In 1978, when the gang broke into a government facility to steal valuable materials, Tae-Won was exposed to energies created by the Psylot Gem, an Asgardian artifact left behind in Korea by Loki many years ago, which was being experimented on by the South Korean government. Instead of ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
