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Ghost (Nedor)
The Ghost is a superhero that appeared in comic books published by Nedor Comics. His first appearance was in ''Thrilling Comics'' #3 (April 1940). The character is loosely based on the pulp hero created by G.T. Fleming-Roberts, who was variously known as the Ghost, the Ghost Detective, and the Green Ghost. The character was later revived by writer Alan Moore for America's Best Comics. Nedor Comics The Ghost's origin was revealed in his first appearance in ''Thrilling Comics''. The Ghost is George Chance, an occult investigator. Years of studying the mystical arts have given him the power of levitation, astral projection, turning himself or others invisible, and other seemingly magical powers. The Ghost uses his powers to fight crime, which he does while accompanied by his wife, Betty. According to ''Jess Nevins' Encyclopedia of Golden Age Superheroes'', the Ghost's arch-enemy is "the evil (though not mad) scientist Dr. Fenton, who sends his kidnap victims (including America's ...
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Nedor Comics
Standard Comics was a comic book imprint (trade name), imprint of United States, American publisher Ned Pines, who also published pulp magazines (under a Thrilling Publications, variety of company names that he also used for the comics) and paperback books (under the Popular Library name). Standard in turn was the parent company of two comic-book lines: Better PublicationsBetter
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(). Collectors and historians sometimes refer to them collectively as "Standard/Better/Nedor".


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Golden Age Of Comics
The Golden Age of Comic Books describes an era in the history of American comic books from 1938 to 1956. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. The superhero archetype was created and many well-known characters were introduced, including Superman, Batman, Dick Grayson, Robin, Shazam (DC Comics), Captain Marvel, Captain America, and Wonder Woman. Etymology The first recorded use of the term "Golden Age" was by Richard A. Lupoff in an article, "Re-Birth", published in issue one of the fanzine ''Maggie Thompson, Comic Art'' in April 1960. History An event cited by many as marking the beginning of the Golden Age was the 1938 debut of Superman in ''Action Comics'' Action Comics 1, #1, published by National Comics Publications, Detective Comics (predecessor of DC Comics). Superman's popularity helped make comic books a major arm of publishing, which led rival companies to create superheroes of their own to emulate Superman's suc ...
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Comics Characters Introduced In 1940
a medium used to express ideas with images, often combined with text or other visual information. It typically the form of a sequence of panels of images. Textual devices such as speech balloons, captions, and onomatopoeia can indicate dialogue, narration, sound effects, or other information. There is no consensus among theorists and historians on a definition of comics; some emphasize the combination of images and text, some sequentiality or other image relations, and others historical aspects such as mass reproduction or the use of recurring characters. Cartooning and other forms of illustration are the most common means of image-making in comics. Photo comics is a form that uses photographic images. Common forms include comic strips, editorial and gag cartoons, and comic books. Since the late 20th century, bound volumes such as graphic novels, and comic albums, have become increasingly common, along with webcomics as well as scientific/medical comics. The history ...
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Nedor Comics Superheroes
Standard Comics was a comic book imprint of American publisher Ned Pines, who also published pulp magazines (under a variety of company names that he also used for the comics) and paperback books (under the Popular Library name). Standard in turn was the parent company of two comic-book lines: Better PublicationsBetter
at the Grand Comics Database.
and Nedor PublishingNedor Publishing
at the Grand Comics Database.
(). Collectors and historians sometimes refer to them collectively as "Standard/Better/Nedor".


History

In business from 1939 to 1956, Standard was a prolific publisher during the

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Comics Characters Who Use Magic
a medium used to express ideas with images, often combined with text or other visual information. It typically the form of a sequence of panels of images. Textual devices such as speech balloons, captions, and onomatopoeia can indicate dialogue, narration, sound effects, or other information. There is no consensus among theorists and historians on a definition of comics; some emphasize the combination of images and text, some sequentiality or other image relations, and others historical aspects such as mass reproduction or the use of recurring characters. Cartooning and other forms of illustration are the most common means of image-making in comics. Photo comics is a form that uses photographic images. Common forms include comic strips, editorial and gag cartoons, and comic books. Since the late 20th century, bound volumes such as graphic novels, and comic albums, have become increasingly common, along with webcomics as well as scientific/medical comics. The h ...
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Astral Projection In Popular Culture
Astral may refer to: Concepts of the non-physical * Astral body, a subtle body posited by many religious philosophers * Astral journey (or ''astral trip''), the same as having an ''out-of-body experience'' * Astral plane (AKA astral world), a plane of existence postulated by classical (particularly neo-Platonic), medieval, oriental and esoteric philosophies and mystery religions * Astral projection, a controversial interpretation of out-of-body experiences * A ghost or spirit Entertainment * Astral, a '' Magic: The Gathering'' gaming set * Astral (band), a dream pop band * ''Astral'' (film), a British horror film * ''The Astral'' (novel), a book by Kate Christensen * Astral (wrestler) (born 1989), Mexican ''Mini-Estrella'' professional wrestler * ''Astral Weeks'', a 1968 album by Van Morrison * Astral, a character in the anime and manga series ''Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal'' *Princess Astral, lead character in the cancelled sitcom '' The Other Kingdom'' Companies * Astral (company), an ...
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The Magnet (Nedor)
The Magnet is a fictional character from the Golden Age of Comics. He first appeared in the ''Complete Book of Comics and Funnies'' #1 (1944), published by Nedor Comics. The character was later revived by writer Alan Moore for America's Best Comics. Nedor Comics The Magnet is the secret identity of Grant Halford, inventor of the Geo-Locator. The Geo-Locator allows him to track down villains and Nazis. His foes include the Crimson Conqueror, Aztec mummies and treasure-hunters. After his debut in ''Complete Book of Comics and Funnies'', the Magnet appeared in all four issues of ''Mystery Comics'' (1944). Both titles were discontinued due to the wartime paper shortage. No creator for the character was credited, but most of the art was supplied by Ed Good. America's Best Comics Alan Moore revived the Magnet, along with many other Nedor Comics characters, for his ''Tom Strong'' series. For the revival, the Magnet was given a new backstory: sometime during World War II World ...
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Tom Strong
''Tom Strong'' is an American comic book series created by writer Alan Moore and artist Chris Sprouse, initially published bi-monthly by America's Best Comics, an imprint of DC Comics' WildStorm division. Tom Strong, the title character, is a "science hero", with a wife, Dhalua, and a daughter, Tesla, both with enhanced physical and mental abilities and longevity. He lives in a building called The Stronghold in Millennium City. He is also helped by Pneuman, a steam-powered robot, and King Solomon, a gorilla with human characteristics. His greatest foe is tuxedo-clad "science villain" Paul Saveen. The series explores many different timelines and universes, which are a nod to different comic genres. The primary characters are tributes to and spoofs of early pulp heroes. Spin-offs include ''Tom Strong's Terrific Tales'', '' Terra Obscura'', and the one-shot ''The Many Worlds of Tesla Strong''. A limited series titled ''Tom Strong and the Planet of Peril'' was published in 2013 ...
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Barsoom
Barsoom is a fictional representation of the planet Mars created by American pulp fiction author Edgar Rice Burroughs. The first Barsoom tale was serialized as ''Under the Moons of Mars'' in pulp magazine '' The All-Story'' from February to July 1912 and published compiled as a novel as '' A Princess of Mars'' in 1917. It features John Carter, a late-19th-century American Confederate veteran who is mysteriously transported from Earth to the dying world of Mars where he meets and romances the beautiful Martian princess Dejah Thoris. Ten sequels followed over the next three decades, further extending his vision of Barsoom and adding other characters. The ''Barsoom'' series, particularly the first novel, is considered a major influence on early science fiction. Series Burroughs began writing the Barsoom books in the second half of 1911 and produced one volume a year between 1911 and 1914; seven more were produced between 1921 and 1941. The first Barsoom tale was serialized in ...
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America's Best Comics (DC)
America's Best Comics (ABC) was a comic book publishing brand. It was set up by Alan Moore in 1999 as an imprint of WildStorm, an idea proposed to Moore by WildStorm founder Jim Lee when it was still under Image Comics. History ''America's Best Comics'' was a prominent Standard/Better/Nedor title during the 1940s Golden Age of Comic Books, starring such heroes as the Black Terror and the Fighting Yank. Those characters were integrated into the Moore version under the ABC imprint, where Moore wrote series including ''The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen'', a strip which merged several famous Victorian era fiction characters into one world; ''Tom Strong'', an homage to pulp fiction heroes such as Tarzan and Doc Savage; '' Top 10'', a police procedural set in a police precinct in a city where everyone has superpowers or is a costumed adventurer; and ''Promethea'', one of Moore's most personal pieces which detailed his view on magic. Peter Hogan and Rick Veitch had their own s ...
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Edgar Rice Burroughs
Edgar Rice Burroughs (September 1, 1875 – March 19, 1950) was an American writer, best known for his prolific output in the adventure, science fiction, and fantasy genres. Best known for creating the characters Tarzan (who appeared in a series of twenty-four books by him) and John Carter (who was a recurring character in a series of eleven books), he also wrote the '' Pellucidar'' series, the '' Amtor'' series, and the ''Caspak'' trilogy. Tarzan was immediately popular, and Burroughs capitalized on it in every possible way, including a syndicated Tarzan comic strip, films, and merchandise. Tarzan remains one of the most successful fictional characters to this day and is a cultural icon. Burroughs's California ranch is now the center of the Tarzana neighborhood in Los Angeles, named after the character. Burroughs was an explicit supporter of eugenics and scientific racism in both his fiction and nonfiction; Tarzan was meant to reflect these concepts. Biography E ...
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