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Joseph Samachson
Joseph Samachson (October 13, 1906 – June 2, 1980) was an American scientist and writer, primarily of science fiction and comic books. Biography Joseph Samachson was born on October 13, 1906, in Trenton, New Jersey, the son of Russian Jewish parents, Anna (Roshansky) and David Louis Samachson, a businessman.Biography by Joe Desris, in ''Batman Archives'', Volume 3 (DC Comics, 1994), p. 224 Samachson died of complications from Parkinson's disease on June 2, 1980, in Chicago, Illinois. He had a son, Michael Samachson, and a daughter, the photographer Miriam Berkley. Career Biochemist A graduate of Rutgers University, he earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from Yale at the age of 23. He was an assistant professor at the College of Medicine, University of Illinois. He also headed a laboratory in metabolic research at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Hines, Illinois, a research unit dealing with diseases that affect the skeleton. Comics historian Jerry Bails wrote that Samachson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comic Book
A comic book, comic-magazine, or simply comic is a publication that consists of comics art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panel (comics), panels that represent individual scenes. Panels are often accompanied by descriptive prose and written narrative, usually dialogue contained in word balloons emblematic of the comics art form. ''Comic Cuts'' was a British comic published from 1890 to 1953. It was preceded by ''Ally Sloper's Half Holiday'' (1884), which is notable for its use of sequential Cartoon, cartoons to unfold narrative. These British comics existed alongside the popular lurid "penny dreadfuls" (such as ''Spring-heeled Jack''), boys' "story papers" and the humorous ''Punch (magazine), Punch'' magazine, which was the first to use the term "cartoon" in its modern sense of a humorous drawing. The first modern American comic book, American-style comic book, ''Famous Funnies: A Carnival of Comics'', was released in the US in 1933 and was a reprinting of earlier newsp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Science Fiction Magazine
A science fiction magazine is a publication that offers primarily science fiction, either in a hard-copy periodical format or on the Internet. Science fiction magazines traditionally featured speculative fiction in short story, novelette, novella or (usually serialized) novel form, a format that continues into the present day. Many also contain editorials, book reviews or articles, and some also include stories in the fantasy and horror genres. History of science fiction magazines Malcolm Edwards and Peter Nicholls write that early magazines were not known as science fiction: "if there were any need to differentiate them, the terms scientific romance or 'different stories' might be used, but until the appearance of a magazine specifically devoted to sf there was no need of a label to describe the category. The first specialized English-language pulps with a leaning towards the fantastic were '' Thrill Book'' (1919) and '' Weird Tales'' (1923), but the editorial policy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two-Gun Percy
Two-Gun is a common nickname or epithet for gunslingers known to wield two handguns. People * Francis Crowley, Two-Gun Crowley, or simply Two-Gun, an American serial killer * Louis Alterie, or Two-Gun Alterie, an American gangster and hitman * Richard James Hart, or Two-Gun Hart, an Italian-American prohibition agent * Two-Gun Cohen, a Polish-British adventurer * Willie "Two-Knife" Altieri, or Willie Two-Gun Altieri, an American gangster Arts, entertainment and media Characters * Two-Gun Kid, a character from Marvel Comics Films * '' The Two-Gun Man'', a 1926 western by David Kirkland * ''Two-Gun Betty'', a 1918 comedy western by Howard Hickman * '' Two-Gun Caballero'', a 1931 western by Jack Nelson * '' Two-Gun Gussie'', a 1918 short comedy by Hal Roach * ''Two Gun Justice'', a 1938 western by Alan James * '' Two Gun Law'', a 1937 western by Leon Barsha * ''Two Gun Man'', a 1931 western by Phil Rosen * '' Two Gun Man from Harlem'', a 1938 contemporary western by Richard Kahn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomahawk (comics)
Tomahawk is an American comic book character whose adventures were published by DC Comics during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s as a backup feature in ''Star Spangled Comics'' and ''World's Finest Comics'' and in his own eponymous series. He was created by writer Joe Samachson and artist Edmond Good, and first appeared in ''Star-Spangled Comics'' #69 (June 1947). Tomahawk's uniqueness stems in part from the time frame of his adventures: the American Revolutionary War. Publication history Tomahawk was a backup feature in ''Star Spangled Comics'' from his first appearance, issue #69 (June 1947) to issue #130 (July 1952), and in ''World's Finest Comics'' from issue #33 (Mar. 1948) until issue #101 (May 1959). The ''Tomahawk'' series premiered in September 1950, and lasted 140 issues, until June 1972. Most stories during this period were by writer France Herron and artist Fred Ray. The last ten issues of ''Tomahawk'' were titled ''Son of Tomahawk'', featuring the character's son, Haw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Markstein's Toonopedia
Don Markstein's Toonopedia (subtitled A Vast Repository of Toonological Knowledge) is an online encyclopedia of print cartoons, comic strips and animation, initiated February 13, 2001. Donald D. Markstein, the sole writer and editor of Toonopedia, termed it "the world's first hypertext encyclopedia of toons" and stated, "The basic idea is to cover the entire spectrum of American cartoonery." Markstein began the project during 1999 with several earlier titles: he changed Don's Cartoon Encyberpedia (1999) to Don Markstein's Cartoonopedia (2000) after learning the word "Encyberpedia" had been trademarked. During 2001, he settled on his final title, noting, "Decided (after thinking about it for several weeks) to change the name of the site to Don Markstein's Toonopedia, rather than Cartoonopedia. Better rhythm in the name, plus 'toon' is probably a more apt word, in modern parlance, than 'cartoon', for what I'm doing." Comic strips Toonopedia author Donald David Markstein (March 21, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Detective Comics
''Detective Comics'' (later retitled as ''Batman Detective Comics'') is an American comic book series published by Detective Comics, later shortened to DC Comics. The first volume, published from 1937 to 2011 (and later continued in 2016), is best known for introducing the superhero Batman in Detective Comics 27, ''Detective Comics'' #27 (Cover date, cover-dated May 1939). A second series of the same title was launched in September 2011, but in 2016, reverted to the original volume numbering. The series is the source of its publishing company's name, and—along with ''Action Comics'', the series that launched with the debut of Superman—one of the Mass medium, medium's signature series. Between 1937 and 2011, there were 881 issues of the series. It is the longest-running comic book series in the United States. Publication history ''Detective Comics'' was the final publication of the entrepreneur Major (United States), Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, whose comics company, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martian Manhunter
The Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz) is a superhero in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Joseph Samachson and artist Joe Certa, the character first appeared in the story "The Manhunter from Mars" in ''Detective Comics'' #225 (November 1955). Martian Manhunter is one of the seven original members of the Justice League of America and one of the most powerful beings in the DC Universe. He has also been featured in other DC Comics products, such as video games, television series, animated films, and merchandise like action figures. In live action, the character first appeared in the television pilot ''Justice League of America'', played by David Ogden Stiers. He also appeared in the series ''Smallville'', played by Phil Morris, and in the Arrowverse series ''Supergirl,'' played by David Harewood, he was also on other Arrowverse shows. Harry Lennix played the character in the DC Extended Universe, under the guise of General Calvin Swanwick, in the fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Certa
Joe or JOE may refer to: Arts Film and television * ''Joe'' (1970 film), starring Peter Boyle * ''Joe'' (2013 film), starring Nicolas Cage, based on the novel ''Joe'' (1991) by Larry Brown * Joe (2023 film), an Indian film * ''Joe'' (TV series), a British TV series airing from 1966 to 1971 * ''Joe'', a 2002 Canadian animated short about Joe Fortes Music and radio * "Joe" (Inspiral Carpets song) * "Joe" (Red Hot Chili Peppers song) * "Joe", a song by The Cranberries on their album ''To the Faithful Departed'' *"Joe", a song by PJ Harvey on her album '' Dry'' *"Joe", a song by AJR on their album ''OK Orchestra'' * Joe FM (other), any of several radio stations Computing * Joe's Own Editor, a text editor for Unix systems * Joe, an object-oriented Java computing framework based on Sun's Distributed Objects Everywhere project Media * Joe (website), a news website for the UK and Ireland * ''Joe'' (magazine), a defunct periodical developed originally for Kenyan yout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robotman (Robert Crane)
Robotman is a Golden Age DC Comics superhero. He first appeared in '' Star Spangled Comics'' #7 (April 1942) and was created by Jerry Siegel and Leo Nowak. As his name suggests, Robotman is a cyborg; part robot and part human. Fictional character biography Robert Crane is a scientist whose brain is placed inside a robotic body after he had been fatally shot by a criminal named Mason. He assumes the civilian identity of Paul Dennis and joins the All-Star Squadron, accompanied by the robotic dog Robbie.''Star-Spangled Comics'' #7. DC Comics. His stories are mostly lighthearted in nature, featuring whimsical situations and comic relief (usually provided by Robbie). Despite this, the story remains grounded in Robotman's struggle to adjust to his new existence, at one point having to reveal his real identity in court, and being declared legally human. In 1951, Crane helped Charles McNider, the original Doctor Mid-Nite, make the devices McNider needed to become Starman. McNider use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Air Wave
Air Wave is the name of three superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first two were active in the Golden Age of Comic Books (albeit the second Air Wave had only one appearance). The third appears in comics in the 21st century. Publication history The original Air Wave (Larry Jordan) debuted during the period fans and historians call the Golden Age of Comic Books. His first appearance was in ''Detective Comics'' #60 (December 1942) by artist Harris Levey, who signed his work under the pen name " Lee Harris", and a writer tentatively identified as either Mort Weisinger or Murray Boltinoff.Air Wave (1942) at [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Green Arrow
Green Arrow is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Mort Weisinger and designed by George Papp, he first appeared in ''More Fun Comics'' No. 73 on September 19, 1941 (cover dated November 1941), the same issue that debuted Aquaman. His secret identity, real name is Oliver Jonas Queen, a wealthy businessman, owner of Queen Industries, and a well-known celebrity in Star City (comics), Star City. He uses this position to hide the fact that he is Green Arrow. Partly inspired by Robin Hood, Green Arrow is an archery, archer who uses his skills to fight crime in his home cities of Star City and Seattle, as well as alongside his fellow superheroes as a member of the Justice League. The world's greatest archer, as well as a competent Swordsmanship, swordsman and Martial arts, martial artist, Green Arrow deploys a range of trick arrows (in contemporary times, they are referred as "specialty arrows") with various special functions, such as glu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
