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Glacier (DC Comics)
Sigrid Nansen is a superhero in American comic books published by DC Comics, first appearing in ''Super Friends'' #9 (December 1977). Originally known as Icemaiden, they replaced the hero known as Ice for a time. They are one of multiple ice-themed characters in the DC Universe. The character was re-introduced during "Infinite Frontier" in which they adopt the new identity of Glacier and identify as non-binary. Fictional character biography Pre-Flashpoint Global Guardians Sigrid Nansen received her powers as the result of an experiment funded by the Norwegian government. In an attempt to please both her overbearing scientist mother (who constantly belittled her for not having a boyfriend and not being a top scientist) and the Norwegian government, Sigrid reluctantly agreed to the experiments. The goal was to duplicate the abilities of what at the time were a legendary tribe of ice-people; the experiment was a success, though as a side-effect, Sigrid's skin permanently turned blue. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ice (character)
Ice (Tora Olafsdotter) is a fictional character, a comic book superheroine in publications from DC Comics. She is a member of the Justice League who possesses cryokinetic abilities and is often associated with Fire. Ice has appeared in various media outside comics, primarily television. Jennifer Hale voices Ice in '' Batman: The Brave and the Bold'', while Kimberly Oja portrays her in '' Justice League of America''. Publication history Created by Keith Giffen, J. M. DeMatteis, and Kevin Maguire, she first appeared in '' Justice League International'' #12 (April 1988). Ice is a separate character from Icemaiden, although the two are similar in appearance, group affiliation, and powers. When Icemaiden first appeared, she had blue skin and pointy ears, and was named Sigrid Nansen. When the character joined Justice League International, the comic book creators believed that her real name had never been given but they were mistaken. After Ice is killed, the original Icemaide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Mist
Doctor Mist is a fictional superhero published by DC Comics. He was created by E. Nelson Bridwell and Ramona Fradon, first appearing in a cameo in ''Super Friends'' #12 (June–July 1978). Hailing from the mythical realm of Kor, Nommo is a famous African king and guardian of the magical source known as the Mystical Flame of Life until an encounter with Felix Faust robbed him of his power after defeating the rogue sorcerer. Ultimately, the character became a superhero in the 1900s, founding the Leymen and then the Global Guardians. After the events of '' Flashpoint,'' the character was revamped as Nommo Balewa, a South African doctor who seemingly adopted his heroic name in modern times shortly after turning to magic to attempted to save his wife during a civil war. In DC Rebirth, the character's original history and connection was restored along with being descended from the Deserters of ancient Atlantis, continuing to lead the Global Guardians as a pro-active group intercepting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crimson Fox
Crimson Fox is a codename for two superheroines appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Publication history The first two holders of the Crimson Fox moniker first appeared in ''Justice League Europe'' #6 and were created by Keith Giffen and Bart Sears. Identical twins, Vivian and Constance D'Aramis shared the role of Crimson Fox to allow each something of a normal life, although Vivian was much more enthusiastic about their superheroic life. Crimson Fox originally appeared as part of Justice League Europe. The unrevealed Crimson Fox first appeared in ''Green Lantern'' vol. 4 #11. Fictional character biography Vivian and Constance D'Aramis The sisters ran Revson, a major Parisian perfume company (which may perhaps explain the origin of their pheromone powers). To make their heroic actions easier, they faked Constance's death, so that one of them could operate as Crimson Fox (''La Renard Rouge'' or ''La Renard Rousse'' in French) while the other attended business ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mist (comics)
Mist is the name of several DC Comics supervillains who are archenemies of the original and 1990s Starman. The first Mist is a man named Kyle, and the second Mist is his daughter Nash. Kyle made his live-action debut on the first season of ''The Flash'', portrayed by Anthony Carrigan. Publication history The Kyle incarnation of Mist first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #67 (October 1941), and was created by Gardner Fox. The Nash version of the Mist first appeared in ''Starman'' (vol. 2) #0 (October 1994), and was created by writer James Robinson and Tony Harris. Fictional character biography Kyle The first Mist's real name was Kyle. He fought in World War I as a Captain in the Canadian Army, winning the Victoria Cross. He was also a scientist and created a device that turned his body into a gaseous form; he became a supervillain, first fighting the Golden Age Sandman under the name "Johnathon Smythe", before changing his name to the Mist. In 1941, he undertook a crime wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justice League Europe
''Justice League Europe'' (''JLE'') is a comic book series published by DC Comics that was a spin-off of the comic book '' Justice League America'' (which was then named '' Justice League International'' (vol. 1) for issues #7 to #25). ''Justice League Europe'' was published for 68 issues (plus five ''Annual''s) from 1989 to 1994. Starting with issue #51 the title was renamed ''Justice League International'' (vol. 2). Like ''Justice League America'', the series featured tongue-in-cheek humor but was a much more action-centric series than ''Justice League America''. The action-themed nature of the series was most overt with the series' most famous arc "The Extremists". The arc featured the Justice League Europe fighting The Extremists, a cadre of psychopathic villains patterned after Marvel Comics villains Doctor Doom, Magneto, Doctor Octopus, Sabretooth and Dormammu. The team was originally headquartered in Paris, France but later moved to an abandoned castle in Great B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Martian
The White Martians are one of four fictional extraterrestrial races native to Mars in the DC Comics' shared universe. White Martians, also known as Pale Martians, appear in the comics of the DC Universe, chiefly '' JLA'', ''Martian Manhunter'', and ''Son of Vulcan''. They first appeared in ''Justice League'' #71 (May 1969). History As a race of shapeshifters, physical appearance has little meaning for Martians, and the Greens and Whites are only separated by underlying psychological differences and philosophies, with the former being more peaceful and the latter more violent. In the current DC continuity, their preferred form is that of angular, hairless humanoids with chalky white skin with bony, armor-like ridges or plates. It was eventually retconned that the White Martians and Green Martians were part of the same race, known as "The Burning". This race used fire to reproduce asexually and were belligerent to all. The Guardians of the Universe, fearing the ruthlessly and vio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guy Gardner (comics)
Guy Darrin Gardner, one of the characters known as Green Lantern, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, usually in association with the Green Lantern Corps, of which he is a member. Gardner has also been a member of various incarnations of the Justice League. Gardner has been substantially adapted into media outside comics, primarily in association with the Green Lanterns. James Arnold Taylor, Diedrich Bader, and Troy Baker have voiced the character in animation. Matthew Settle portrayed the character in the television pilot ''Justice League of America''. Nathan Fillion will portray Gardner in the DC Universe film ''Superman'' and the second season of the television series '' Peacemaker'' (both 2025). Publication history Guy Gardner was created by John Broome and Gil Kane in ''Green Lantern'' (vol. 2) #59 (March 1968), although the character was changed significantly in the 1980s by Steve Englehart and Joe Staton who turned him into a jingoist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solomon Grundy (character)
Solomon Grundy (Cyrus Gold) is a supervillain and occasional antihero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He was originally depicted as a murder victim brought back to life as a corporeal revenant or zombie, though subsequent versions of the character have occasionally depicted a different origin. His name is taken from the 19th century nursery rhyme " Solomon Grundy". Grundy was introduced as an enemy of comic book hero Alan Scott (the original Green Lantern), but has since become a prominent enemy for a number of superheroes such as Superman, Batman, and other members of the Justice League. As a revenant whose backstory often involves coming back to life after being deposited in the swamp, later writers have also given him ties to Swamp Thing, one of DC's horror-fantasy heroes. Solomon Grundy has been adapted into numerous media outside comics, including television series and films. Mark Hamill and Fred Tatasciore, among others, have voiced the cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Icicle (comics)
Icicle is the name of two supervillains appearing in comic books published by DC Comics: Joar Mahkent and Cameron Mahkent (father and son; to differentiate between the two, the suffixes Senior and Junior are used). An original incarnation of Icicle named Thomas Snow appears in the fifth season of '' The Flash'', portrayed by Kyle Secor, while the name Cameron Mahkent is used as a pseudonym for a signature. Additionally, both Joar and Cameron Mahkent, with the former renamed Jordan Mahkent, appear in '' Stargirl'', portrayed by Neil Jackson and Hunter Sansone respectively. Publication history The Joar Mahkent version of Icicle first appeared in '' All-American Comics'' #90 and was created by Robert Kanigher and Irwin Hasen. The Cameron Mahkent version of Icicle first appeared in '' Infinity, Inc.'' #34 and was created by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, and Todd McFarlane. Fictional character biographies Dr. Joar Mahkent Joar Mahkent is a European physicist who operates as the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jade (DC Comics)
Jade (Jennifer-Lynn Hayden) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She first appeared in ''All-Star Squadron'' #25 in September 1983, created by Roy Thomas and Jerry Ordway. Since the character's creation, she has appeared as a reoccurring member in both ''Green Lantern'' and ''Justice Society of Americ''a titles. As one of the fraternal twin children (the other being Obsidian) of Alan Scott and Rose Canton, she was raised in a adoptive home but awakens her powers shortly into adulthood. Reuniting with her long-lost brother, she became a superhero and learns of her biological parents. The character would serve as a prominent member of Infinity Inc, the Outsiders, and the Green Lantern Corps alongside Kyle Rayner as a love interest. Subjected to a comic book death during the ''Rann-Thanagar War'' limited series, she is revived during ''Blackest Night'' and served as a member of the Justice League of America. Within DC Rebirth onward, the char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Injustice Society
The Injustice Society (a.k.a. the Injustice Society of the World) is a group of supervillains in the . They are the main antagonists of the Justice Society of America. The Injustice Society first appears in '' All Star Comics'' #37 (October 1947) and was created by Sheldon Mayer and Robert Kanigher. The original group brought together six popular villains from '' Flash Comics'', ''Green Lantern'' and '' All Star Comics'': Thinker, Gambler, Vandal Savage, Wizard, Per Degaton, and Brain Wave. The Injustice Society appear on the DC Universe and CW show '' Stargirl'' as the main antagonists of the first season, with some members also appearing in its second season. Fictional team history Golden Age The Wizard's Injustice Society It is unknown under what circumstances the Injustice Society was formed. The group first appeared in the 1940s, where they were led by the Wizard and planned to take over America. The group consists of Vandal Savage, Per Degaton, the Thinker, the Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |