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Ezekiel Sims
Ezekiel "Zeke" Sims is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character in stories featuring Spider-Man and Silk (character), Silk; versions of the character from Multiverse (Marvel Comics), alternate timelines are also featured in the 2014 crossover event ''Spider-Verse''. Characters based on Ezekiel appear in the films ''Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'' (2023), voiced by Mike Rianda, and the live-action Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) film ''Madame Web (film), Madame Web'' (2024), portrayed by Tahar Rahim. Publication history Ezekiel first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' vol. 2 #30 (June 2001) and was created by J. Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr. Fictional character biography Ezekiel Sims was a rich businessman who, in his younger years, ritualistically gained powers similar to those of Spider-Man. He aspired to use his powers to be a hero, but instead used them to create and develop a corporation, ... [...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] |
The Gauntlet And Grim Hunt
"The Gauntlet" and "Grim Hunt" are 2009–2010 comic book storylines published by Marvel Comics. Despite being more issues, "The Gauntlet" was solicited as leading up to the "Grim Hunt" story, and the two storylines are interconnected. Written by ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' architects ( Mark Waid, Marc Guggenheim, Fred Van Lente and Joe Kelly), "The Gauntlet" is not a strict event or storyline; it is the branding that indicates the direction of Spider-Man's life. In effect it is an event similar to Dark Reign only focusing on Spider-Man and his circle. "Grim Hunt" directly follows "The Gauntlet" and acts as a sequel of sorts to " Kraven's Last Hunt". The storyline received generally positive reviews. Premise The story features many old Spider-Man villains: Sandman, Electro, Chameleon, Mysterio, Hammerhead, Lizard, Morbius, the Living Vampire and Rhino as well as appearances by Deadpool, Scorpion II, Vulture (Jimmy Natale), and Juggernaut. Plot summary ''The Gauntle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramos, Humberto
Humberto Ramos (born 27 November 1970) is a Mexican comic book penciller, best known for his work on American comic books such as ''Impulse'', '' Runaways'', ''The Spectacular Spider-Man'', ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' (serving as the co-creator of Cindy Moon / Silk) and his creator-owned series ''Crimson''. Career Humberto Ramos began his career in 1989 at Kaboom Cómics. He was later hired by DC Comics as the regular penciller for their Flash spin-off ''Impulse'', which launched in March 1995. Written by Mark Waid, the superhero/teen comedy series focused on young speedster Bart Allen, the grandson of the second Flash, Barry Allen, and his struggles with growing up in an alienated Alabama suburb. In 1998, Ramos co-founded the imprint Cliffhanger with comic book artists Joe Madureira and J. Scott Campbell. They created the imprint, housed by Jim Lee's Image Comics division Wildstorm, to publish their creator-owned comic books outside the mainstream superhero genre. Both Campbell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slott, Dan
Daniel "Dan" Slott (born July 3, 1967) is an American comic book writer, known for his work on Marvel Comics books such as ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', as well as ''The Superior Spider-Man'', ''She-Hulk'', ''Silver Surfer'', '' Tony Stark: Iron Man'', ''The Mighty Avengers'', and ''Fantastic Four''. His work for DC Comics includes the books '' Arkham Asylum: Living Hell'' and '' Batman Adventures''. Career Early writing Dan Slott's first published work for Marvel was "Survival of the Hippest" in '' Mighty Mouse'' #10 and "To Bounce or Not to Bounce", an eight-page backup story in ''New Warriors Annual'' #1 both cover dated July 1991. He became the regular writer for Marvel's '' Ren & Stimpy'' comic book series with that series debut issue (Dec. 1992) and first wrote Spider-Man in an issue of ''Ren and Stimpy'' that saw Spider-Man in battle against the Powdered Toast Man. Following this, Slott wrote other children's comics, including DC's ''Scooby-Doo'', ''Looney Tunes'', and '' P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nari Moon
M-11 M-11 is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally known as the Human Robot, the character was named "M-11" in the 2006 to 2007 ''Agents of Atlas'' miniseries as an allusion to its first appearance in '' Menace'' #11 from Atlas Comics (Marvel Comics' 1950s predecessor). In an alternate reality from mainstream Earth, a scientist's newly created robot is programmed by the scientist's greedy business manager to murder the scientist. The incomplete robot, however, continues through with his directive to "kill the man in the room", and kills the business manager when the man enters. The robot then leaves the house, programmed to "kill the man in the room" but ultimately falls off a pier into the sea and short-circuits. M-11 in other media M-11 appears in '' Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2'' via the "Agents of Atlas" DLC pack. Maa-Gor Maa-Gor is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Moon Sr
Albert may refer to: Companies * Albert Computers, Inc., a computer manufacturer in the 1980s * Albert Czech Republic, a supermarket chain in the Czech Republic * Albert Heijn, a supermarket chain in the Netherlands * Albert Market, a street market in The Gambia * Albert Music, an Australian music company now known as Alberts ** Albert Productions, a record label * Albert (organisation), an environmental organisation concerning film and television productions Entertainment * ''Albert'' (1985 film), a Czechoslovak film directed by František Vláčil * ''Albert'' (2015 film), a film by Karsten Kiilerich * ''Albert'' (2016 film), an American TV movie * ''Albert'' (album), by Ed Hall, 1988 * "Albert" (short story), by Leo Tolstoy * Albert (comics), a character in Marvel Comics * Albert (''Discworld''), a character in Terry Pratchett's ''Discworld'' series * Albert, a character in Dario Argento's 1977 film ''Suspiria'' People * Albert (given name) * Albert (surname) * Prince ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deodato, Mike
Deodato Taumaturgo Borges Filho, better known by his pen name Mike Deodato ( ; born May 23, 1963), is a Brazilian comic book artist. Early life Mike Deodato was born on May 23, 1963, in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil. He is the son of comic artist Deodato Borges. Career One of Deodato's first works was a 1993 photo-realistic comic book adaptation of the television series ''Beauty and the Beast'' published by Innovation Publishing. Deodato became famous in the North American comic book industry for his work with writer William Messner-Loebs on ''Wonder Woman'', during which he co-created the character Artemis of Bana-Mighdall. After his Wonder Woman project, he became the penciller of ''Thor'', where he worked firstly with writer Warren Ellis and then again with writer William Messner-Loebs. Later he drew '' Glory'' for Rob Liefeld's Extreme Studios at Image Comics and Maximum Press. While his style in the mid-1990s was highly reminiscent of Jim Lee, he has recently changed to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaron, Jason
Jason Aaron (born January 28, 1973) is an American comic book writer, known for his creator-owned series ''Scalped'' and '' Southern Bastards'', as well as his work on Marvel series ''Ghost Rider'', ''Wolverine'', '' PunisherMAX'', ''Thor'', and '' The Avengers''. In 2019 he wrote the eponymous central miniseries of the Marvel company-wide crossover storyline "The War of the Realms". The film '' Thor: Love and Thunder'' was based on and influenced by his work on Thor. As part of his Marvel work, he co-created the character Gorr the God Butcher and introduced the concept of Jane Foster becoming Thor. Early life Jason Aaron was born in Jasper, Alabama. His cousin, Gustav Hasford, who wrote the semi-autobiographical novel '' The Short-Timers'' (1979), on which the feature film ''Full Metal Jacket'' (1987) was based, was a large influence on Aaron. Aaron decided he wanted to write comics as a child, and though his father was skeptical when Aaron informed him of this aspiration, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orb (comics)
The Orb is the name of two supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, primarily adversaries of Ghost Rider. Publication history The Drake Shannon version of Orb debuted in ''Marvel Team-Up'' #15 (November 1973) and was created by writer Len Wein and artist Ross Andru. The second Orb first appeared in ''Ghost Rider'' (vol. 6) #26 (October 2008) and was created by Jason Aaron and Tan Eng Huat. The Orb appeared as one of the villains in the 2014 crossover story ''Original Sin'', which involved the theft of the eyes of the Watcher. Writer Jason Aaron said, "It was Tom reevorts ideally initially to use the Orb; no one will believe me on that, though. Using him is an obvious idea, but something I didn't think of until Tom mentioned it. Tom's thinking, rationally so, was that since we were doing a story which revolves around eyeballs being stolen then using a villain who got an eyeball for a head was perfect." Fictional character biography Drake Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Watcher (comics)
The Watchers are a race of fictional extraterrestrials appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are commonly depicted as all-powerful beings who watch over the fictional multiverses and the stories that take place in them, and are not allowed to interact with other characters, though they have done so on several occasions, when the situation demanded it. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the first Watcher to appear in the comics—named Uatu—debuted in ''Fantastic Four'' #13 (April 1963). The Watchers have been featured in several forms of media outside of comics. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), they first appeared in the film ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' (2017); Uatu (voiced by Jeffrey Wright) has a main role in the Disney+ series, '' What If...?'' (2021). Fictional history The Watchers are one of the oldest species in the multiverse and are committed to observing and compiling knowledge on all aspects of the universe. This policy of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uatu
Uatu (), often simply known as the Watcher, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, he first appeared in '' The Fantastic Four'' #13 (April 1963). He is a member of the Watchers, an extraterrestrial species who in the distant past stationed themselves across space to monitor the activities of other species. Uatu is the Watcher assigned to observe Earth and its Solar System. The character has been adapted into other media, such as video games, toys, and television. Jeffrey Wright voiced Uatu in the Marvel Cinematic Universe animated series '' What If...?'' (2021–2024) on Disney+. Publication history The character first appeared without a name in ''Fantastic Four'' #13 (Apr 1963), and periodically reappeared in that title. He then starred in "Tales of the Watcher", a backup feature that ran in ''Tales of Suspense'' #49-58 (Jan 1964-Oct 1965), ''Silver Surfer'' #1-7 (Aug 1968-Aug 1969) and '' Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Original Sin (comics)
"Original Sin" is a 2014 comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. The story features Nick Fury and the Avengers (comics), Avengers investigating the murder of Uatu the Watcher (comics), Watcher, only to suffer trauma from what they see in his eyes. They also come into conflict with a group of misled self-appointed investigators led by Black Panther (comics), Black Panther and Punisher. Publication history Writer Jason Aaron and Mike Deodato conceived the "Original Sin" storyline as one in which different heroes worked together in different investigations to find out who murdered Uatu the Watcher (comics), Watcher. Main plot Nova (Sam Alexander), Sam Alexander, while training with Uatu the Watcher (comics), Watcher at his moon base, stumbles across Uatu's weapons storage. Sam asks about it and Uatu tells him the origin story of the Watchers. Sam learns that Uatu's father was the Watcher who originally gave nuclear technology to the Prosilicans, with Uatu's search of parall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
