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Insomnia (comics)
I.Q. I.Q. (Ira Quimby) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Ira Quimby is a small-time crook who is accidentally exposed to the radiation from a rock that had been irradiated by a Zeta Beam, transforming him into a metahuman with superhuman intelligence. Dubbing himself I.Q., he uses his new intellect to plan a series of jewelry heists. I.Q.'s heightened intelligence turns out to short-lived, but re-exposure to the rock restores it. Hawkman tracks down I.Q. by analyzing traces of the rock, and arrests I.Q. and his gang. In ''Hawkman'' #7 (April 1965), the imprisoned I.Q. discovers that his heightened intelligence returns whenever he is exposed to sunlight. He is able to create an invisibility device out of common items and escape from jail, and resume his life of crime. In subsequent stories I.Q. faces the Justice League of America, Superman and the Metal Men, Batman, the Teen Titans, the Atom (Ray Palmer), and the Elongated Man. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Comic Book
An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publication of ''Action Comics'', which included the debut of the superhero Superman. This was followed by a superhero boom that lasted until the end of World War II. After the war, while superheroes were marginalized, the comic book industry rapidly expanded and genres such as horror, crime, science fiction and romance became popular. The 1950s saw a gradual decline, due to a shift away from print media in the wake of television and the impact of the Comics Code Authority. The late 1950s and the 1960s saw a superhero revival and superheroes remained the dominant character archetype throughout the late 20th century into the 21st century. Some fans comic book collecting, collect comic books, helping drive up their value. Some have sold for mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intergang
Intergang is a fictional organized crime syndicate appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Armed with technology supplied by the villainous New Gods of the planet Apokolips, they consistently appear as enemies of Superman. Intergang appears in the TV series ''Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'', ''Supergirl (TV series), Supergirl'', ''Superman & Lois'', the cartoons ''Superman: The Animated Series'', ''Young Justice (TV series), Young Justice'', and ''My Adventures with Superman'' as well as the DC Extended Universe film ''Black Adam (film), Black Adam'' (2022). Publication history Intergang first appeared in ''Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (comic), Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen'' #133 (October 1970) and was created by Jack Kirby. Members of Intergang were first shown in the first issue of Kirby's ''Forever People'' in 1971. Fictional organization history Pre-''Crisis'' Intergang was founded in the 1920s by a gangster, Moxie Mannheim, Moxie "Boss" Mannheim, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suicide Squad (2016 Film)
''Suicide Squad'' is a 2016 American superhero film based on the the supervillain/anti-hero team. It is the third installment in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The film was written and directed by David Ayer and stars an ensemble cast including Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, Jay Hernandez, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ike Barinholtz, Scott Eastwood, and Cara Delevingne. In the film, a secret government agency led by Amanda Waller recruits imprisoned supervillains to execute dangerous black ops missions and save the world from a powerful threat in exchange for reduced sentences. By February 2009, a Suicide Squad film was in development at Warner Bros. Ayer signed on to write and direct in September 2014, and by October the casting process had begun. Principal photography began in Toronto on April 13, 2015, with additional filming in Chicago, and ended in August that year. ''Suicide Squad'' premiered in New York City on August ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad is an antihero/supervillain team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first version of the Suicide Squad debuted in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #25 (September 1959) and the second and modern version, created by John Ostrander, debuted in ''Legends (comics), Legends'' #3 (January 1987). Various incarnations of the Suicide Squad have existed throughout the years as depicted in several self-titled comic book series, from its origins in the Silver Age of Comic Books, Silver Age to its modern-day post-''Crisis on Infinite Earths, Crisis'' re-imagining, to the New 52 version and the current version that was introduced during DC Rebirth in 2016. Though the roster has changed considerably over the years, some of its best-known members of the Squad include Rick Flag, Katana (comics), Katana, Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Bronze Tiger, and Harley Quinn. Background and creation The original Suicide Squad appeared in six issues of ''The Brave and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enchantress (DC Comics)
The Enchantress is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bob Haney and Howard Purcell, the character made her first appearance in ''Strange Adventures'' #187 (April 1966). Dr. June Moone is a freelance artist who becomes possessed by an entity originally known only as the "Enchantress" (originally once known as Succubus). The resulting merge created a powerful sorceress considered to be one of the most dangerous black magic practitioners in the DC Universe. The character has often been depicted as both a villain and anti-hero, establishing herself as a member of various teams such as Shadowpact, the Suicide Squad, and the Sentinels of Magic. In more recent continuities, she is often cast as an ally and adversary for the Justice League Dark and a recurring member of the Suicide Squad. The Enchantress would make an appearance in mainstream media, portrayed by Cara Delevingne in the 2016 film ''Suicide Squad'' as both June Moone and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neron (character)
Neron is a supervillain appearing in various American comic book stories published by DC Comics. He first appeared in ''Underworld Unleashed'' #1 (November 1995) and was created by Mark Waid and Howard Porter (artist), Howard Porter. Neron made his first live appearance in the The CW, CW TV series ''Legends of Tomorrow'', serving as the main antagonist of Legends of Tomorrow (season 4), season 4 and being portrayed by Christian Keyes and Brandon Routh. Publication history Neron is a demon-lord of Hell (DC Comics), Hell and was first featured as the major antagonist in the multi-title crossover event ''Underworld Unleashed'', released Comics in 1995. After this introduction, he was next used in several storylines simultaneously: ''The Flash'' (vol. 2) #125–129 (May–September 1997), by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn, ''Wonder Woman'' (vol. 2) #123–127 (July–November 1997) by John Byrne (comics), John Byrne and a two-part story in ''JLA (comic book), JLA'' #6–7 (June–July 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Underworld Unleashed
''Underworld Unleashed'' was a multi-title American comic book crossover event released by DC Comics in 1995. The main theme of ''Underworld Unleashed'' involved the new ruler of Hell, a demon-lord named Neron, offering first many of the DC Universe supervillains and then a number of the DC Universe superheroes various deals in exchange for their souls.''Underworld Unleashed'' trade paperback (DC Comics, March 1998 () and hardcover ''25th Anniversary Edition'' (DC Comics, November 2020 ()) Plot Neron dupes five of the Rogues who typically battle the Flash: Captain Boomerang I, Captain Cold, Heat Wave I, the Mirror Master II, and the Weather Wizard. He promises them a chance to go down in history as five of the greatest villains if they each engage in a specific destructive act. He does not tell them that it will cost them their lives and unleash him onto the Earth. Lex Luthor, the Joker, Circe I, Doctor Polaris I and Abra Kadabra become his Inner Council. Neron sends m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plastic Man
Plastic Man (Patrick "Eel" O'Brian) is a superhero featured in American comic books first appearing in ''Police Comics'' #1, originally published by Quality Comics and later acquired by DC Comics. Created by cartoonist Jack Cole (artist), Jack Cole, Plastic Man was one of the first superheroes to incorporate humor into mainstream action storytelling. This character has been published in several solo series and has interacted with other characters such as Batman and many others in the mainstream DC Universe as a member of the Justice League. Plastic Man has been substantially adapted into media outside comics. Tom Kenny, Dana Snyder, and Michael Bell (actor), Michael Bell, among others, have voiced the character in animated television series and films. Publication history Plastic Man was created by writer-artist Jack Cole, and first appeared in ''Police Comics'' #1 (August 1941). One of Quality Comics' signature characters during the Golden Age of Comic Books, Plastic Man can str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iceman (occupation)
An iceman is someone who sells or delivers ice from a wagon, cart, or motor-truck. While the advent of modern refrigeration and freezers have made the profession increasingly uncommon, in previous eras of human history, the iceman transported and sold ice harvested in frozen regions to customers in warmer climates intended for cellars and iceboxes, to help preserve food and cool down beverages and homes. Description The profession was formerly much more common than it is today. From the late 19th century to mid-20th century, in cities and towns icemen would commonly make daily rounds delivering ice for iceboxes before the electric domestic refrigerator became commonplace. Duties and functions Many icemen in the Northeastern U.S. had origins in Southern Italy. Arriving in the U.S. with little education or trade skills, many of these immigrants began ice routes, especially in New York City, where ice routes were a common sight. In those times, ice was harvested from ponds a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veronica Cale
Veronica Cale is a fictional character appearing in DC Comics publications and related media, commonly as a recurring adversary of the superhero Wonder Woman. A genius pharmaceutical tycoon and ruthless criminal mastermind, she was created by comic book writer Greg Rucka and first appeared in 2003's ''Wonder Woman'' (volume 2) #196. Cale is depicted as a brilliant scientist, as well as a brilliant capitalist, who uses the vastness of her intelligence and wealth for both philanthropy and personal gain. She has been consistently written as a character motivated by an envious resentment for Wonder Woman, whom she believes undeserving of esteem as a paragon of feminism. Publication history Veronica Cale first appeared in ''Wonder Woman'' (vol 2) #196 (November 2003) and was created by Greg Rucka and Drew Johnson. Rucka stated his intent was to create a " Lex Luthor for Diana". She deeply resents Wonder Woman, whom she believes does not deserve society's high esteem as a paragon of fem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doom Patrol
Doom Patrol is a superhero team from DC Comics. The original Doom Patrol first appeared in ''My Greatest Adventure'' #80 (June 1963), and was created by writers Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, along with artist Bruno Premiani. Doom Patrol has appeared in different incarnations in multiple comics, and have been adapted to other media. The series' creator has suspected that Marvel Comics copied the basic concept to create the X-Men, which debuted a few months later. Doom Patrol are a group of super-powered misfits whose "gifts" caused them alienation and trauma. Dubbed the "world's strangest heroes" by editor Murray Boltinoff, the original team included the Chief (comics), Chief (Niles Caulder), Robotman (Cliff Steele), Robotman (Cliff Steele), Elasti-Girl (Rita Farr), and Negative Man (Larry Trainor); Beast Boy (Garfield Logan) and Mento (comics), Mento (Steve Dayton) joined soon after. The team remained the featured characters of ''My Greatest Adventure'', which was re-titled ''Doom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
