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Goran Parlov
Goran Parlov (born March 24, 1967) is a Croatian comic book artist. Early life Goran Parlov graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, University of Zagreb, Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb in 1991 and soon moved to Italy. Career Parlov began drawing comics professionally in the early 90s, after moving to Italy. His first published work was in the ''Ken Parker (character), Ken Parker Magazine'', where he drew an episode of the regular series and a short story, written by Giancarlo Berardi. In 1993 Parlov joined Sergio Bonelli Editore, Bonelli, where he started out illustrating the ''Nick Raider'' series, and later moved on to the ''Magico Vento''. In the early 2000s he began working for the American market, first at Vertigo (DC Comics), Vertigo, where he finished Jamie Delano's ''Outlaw Nation'' series for Goran Sudžuka. He subsequently did a fill-in arc at ''Y: The Last Man'', and later did work for Marvel Comics, Marvel. Personal life After living and working in Milan for almost ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pula
Pula, also known as Pola, is the largest city in Istria County, west Croatia, and the List of cities and towns in Croatia, seventh-largest city in the country, situated at the southern tip of the Istria, Istrian peninsula in western Croatia, with a population of 52,220 in 2021. It is known for its multitude of ancient Roman Empire, Roman buildings, the most famous of which is the Pula Arena, one of the best preserved Roman amphitheaters. The city has a long tradition of wine making, fishing, shipbuilding, and tourism. It was the administrative centre of Istria from ancient Rome, ancient Roman times until superseded by Pazin in 1991. History Pre-history Evidence of the presence of ''Homo erectus'' one million years ago has been found in the cave of Šandalja near Pula. Pottery from the Neolithic period (6000–2000 BC), indicating Colonization, human settlement, has been found around Pula. In the Bronze Age (1800–1000 BC), a new type of settlement appeared in Istria, called ... [...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] |
Black Widow (comics)
Black Widow is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Most of these versions exist in Marvel's main shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. Claire Voyant Claire Voyant is the first costumed, superpowered female protagonist in comic books. Created by writer George Kapitan and artist Harry Sahle, she first appeared in ''Mystic Comics'' #4 (Aug. 1940). She kills evildoers to deliver their souls to Satan, her master. The character is unrelated to the later Marvel Comics superheroines who took on the codename. Natasha Romanoff Natasha Romanoff is the first character to take on the Black Widow codename in the modern mainstream Marvel Comics. She was created by editor and plotter Stan Lee, scripter Don Rico and artist Don Heck, and first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #52 (April 1964). The character has been associated with several superhero teams in the Marvel Universe, including the Avengers, the Defenders, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian K
Brian (sometimes spelled Bryan (given name), Bryan in English) is a male given name of Irish language, Irish and Breton language, Breton origin, as well as a surname of Occitan language, Occitan origin. It is common in the English-speaking world. It is possible that the name is derived from an Celtic languages, Old Celtic word meaning "high" or "noble". For example, the element ''bre'' means "hill"; which could be transferred to mean "eminence" or "exalted one". The name is quite popular in Ireland, on account of Brian Boru, a 10th-century High King of Ireland. The name was also quite popular in East Anglia during the Middle Ages. This is because the name was introduced to England by Bretons following the Norman Conquest. Bretons also settled in Ireland along with the Normans in the 12th century, and 'their' name was mingled with the 'Irish' version. Also, in the north-west of England, the 'Irish' name was introduced by Scandinavian settlers from Ireland. Within the Gaelic-speakin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivan Brandon
Ivan Brandon (born 1976) is a comic book writer known for his work on titles such as DC Comics' '' Final Crisis Aftermath: Escape'' and ''Men of War'' as well as creator-owned series ''Viking'', '' The Cross Bronx'' and '' NYC Mech'', published by Image Comics. He is also the creator and producer of the Eisner-nominated anthology series '' 24Seven''. Early life Ivan Brandon was born in New York City in 1976 to Cuban immigrants. He has an older brother, two younger brothers and a younger sister. Brandon's earliest exposure to comics came in the early 1980s, from the books that were passed down to him from his older brother, including such Marvel publications as '' Daredevil'', ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', ''Uncanny X-Men'' and ''Secret Wars''. Brandon names Bill Sienkiewicz's work on ''New Mutants'' and Frank Miller's work on ''Daredevil'' and '' Elektra'' as having had an influential impact on him. Brandon studied art under David Mazzucchelli, and has stated that he made his firs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rise Of The Machines
Rise or RISE may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional entities * '' Rise: The Vieneo Province'', an internet-based virtual world * Rise FM, a fictional radio station in the video game ''Grand Theft Auto 3'' * Rise Kujikawa, a video game character from ''Persona 4'' Films *''Rise'', a 2011 film with Andrew Stevens * ''Rise'' (2014 film), an Australian film * '' Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer'', often abbreviated as "Rise" in promotional material * '' Rise: Blood Hunter'', a 2007 horror/thriller film directed by Sebastian Gutierrez * ''Rise'' (2022 film), an American biographical sports-drama film * ''Rise'' (2022 French film), a French comedy drama film Music Performers * Risë Stevens (1913–2013), American opera singer and actress * Rise, stage name of Kwon Ri-se (1991–2014), South Korean singer * Rise, an alias used by Paul Oakenfold and Steve Osborne * R.I.S.E. or RISE, an alternative name used by the band Rising Appalachia Albums * ''Rise' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tex Willer
Tex Willer is the main fictional character of the Italian comics series ''Tex'', created by writer Gian Luigi Bonelli and illustrator Aurelio Galleppini, and first published in Italy on 30 September 1948. The series is among the most popular Italian comics, with translations into numerous languages around the world. The fan base in Brazil is especially large, but it is also very popular in Finland, Norway, Greece, Turkey, Croatia, France, India, Serbia, Bosnia, Israel and Spain. Issues have also been published in the United Kingdom and the United States. The ''Tex'' series is an Italian-made interpretation of the American Old West, inspired by the classical characters and stories of old American Western movies, and occasionally by American history. Galleppini also took inspiration from Sardinia, where he grew up. Tex is depicted as a tough man with a strong personal sense of justice, who becomes a Texas ranger (even if living in Arizona) and defends Native Americans and a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gino D'Antonio
Gino D'Antonio (16 March 1927 – 24 December 2006) was an Italian comics writer and artist. Born in Milan, D'Antonio made his professional debut in 1947, with the comic book series ''Jesse James'' published by Edizioni Della Casa, and from 1951 he started collaborating with the magazine '' Il Vittorioso''. In 1956 he began a proficous collaboration with Fleetway Publications, for which he specialized in creating war comics. His stories were published in British publications including '' Tell Me Why'', ''Junior Mirror'', ''Junior Express'' and ''Eagle''. In 1967 D'Antonio co-created with Renzo Calegari his best known work, the long lasting comic book series '' Storia del West'', which run until 1980. In the early 1970s, he started collaborating with the magazine ''Il Giornalino'', for which he created numerous comic series, notably ''Susanna'', ''Il soldato Cascella'' and ''Uomini senza gloria''. In 1987, he eventually became the head of the comics section of the magazine. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alberto Ongaro
Alberto Ongaro (22 August 1925 – 23 March 2018), also known by his pseudonym Alfredo Nogara, was an Italian journalist, writer and comics artist. Biography Born in Venice, Ongaro lived in South America and England for a long time, before returning to Venice in 1979. A friend and collaborator of Hugo Pratt, Ongaro also worked for ''Il Corriere dei Piccoli The ''Corriere dei Piccoli'' (Italian for "Courier of the Little Ones"), later nicknamed ''Corrierino'' ("Little Courier"), was a weekly magazine for children published in Italy from 1908 to 1995. It was the first Italian periodical to make a re ...''. As a journalist, he was a foreign correspondent of '' L'Europeo'', and he also wrote historical and adventure books, including ''La taverna del doge Loredan'' (1980), ''La partita'' (1986) and ''Il ponte della solita ora'' (2006). Ongaro died in Venice on 23 March 2018, aged 92. References External links Online biographyInterview with Alberto Ongaro 1925 births 2018 d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claudio Nizzi
Claudio Nizzi (born 9 September 1938 in Sétif, Algeria) is an Italian comic author. He started his career as comic scriptwriter in 1963, writing for the comics magazine '' Il Vittorioso''. During 1969 he started working for ''Il Giornalino'' creating many characters ('' Larry Yuma'' - in collaboration with Carlo Boscarato, '' Capitan Erik'', ''Nicoletta'' and '' Rosco & Sonny''). His partnership with Sergio Bonelli Editore started in 1981, writing some stories for ''Mister No''. In 1983 he started writing stories for ''Tex Willer''. In 1988 he created ''Nick Raider'', the first detective story published by Sergio Bonelli Editore. Nizzi appointed Renato Queirolo as the supervisor of the Nick Raider series in 1992, and continue to write for Tex Willer. In 2001 Nizzi created '' Leo Pulp''. He was given the U Giancu's Prize at the International Cartoonists Exhibition The International Cartoonists Exhibition, known familiarly as Rapalloonia, is an annual comics festival held in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pasquale Frisenda
Pasquale is a masculine Italian given name and a surname found all over Italy. It is a cognate of the French name Pascal, the Spanish Pascual, the Portuguese Pascoal and the Catalan Pasqual. Pasquale derives from the Latin ''paschalis'' or ''pashalis'', which means "relating to Easter", from Latin ''pascha'' ("Easter"), Greek ''Πάσχα'', Aramaic ''pasḥā'', in turn from the Hebrew '' פֶּסַח'', which means "to be born on, or to be associated with, Passover day". Since the Hebrew holiday Passover coincides closely with the later Christian holiday of Easter, the Latin word came to be used for both occasions. The names Paschal, Pasqual, Pascal, Pascale, Pascha, Paschalis, Pascual, Pascoe and Pasco are all variations of ''Pasquale''. The feminine form, rather rare, is ''Pasquala'', ''Pasqualina'', ''Pascale'', ''Pascalle'' or ''Pascalina''. As a surname in Italy, Pasquale has many variations found all over the country: Pasquali, Pascale, Pascal, Pascali, Pasc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parker Editore
Parker may refer to: People * Parker (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Parker (surname), including a list of people and fictional characters with the surname Arts and entertainment * ''Parker'' (1984 film), a British crime film * ''Parker'' (2013 film), an American action thriller * Parker, a player of park golf Businesses and organizations *Parker Brothers, former toy and game manufacturer * Parker Bros., former American firearms firm *Parker Guitars, American manufacturer of guitars *Parker Hannifin, manufacturer of motion and control technologies * Parker Manufacturing Company, tool and kitchen cabinet manufacturer, and industrial landlord *Parker Pen Company, American pen maker Places *Parker, Arizona *Parker, Colorado *Parker, Florida *Parker, Idaho *Parker, Kansas *Parker, Missouri *Parker, North Carolina *Parker, Pennsylvania * Parker, South Carolina *Parker, South Dakota *Parker, Texas in Collin County *Parker, Johns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
