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Judomaster
Judomaster is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. An unidentified incarnation of Judomaster appears in the television series '' Peacemaker'', portrayed by Nhut Le. Creation Creator Frank McLaughlin explained the character's creation: "I had developed the character Judomaster and was anxious to leave… Charlton to work freelance exclusively, Charlie Santangelo was in charge of Charlton at the time. He and I played judo at the same dojo, so his interest in my character was more than a passing one… Reagreed to give me a shot and publish Judomaster, and that's when it hit the fan". Fictional character biography Rip Jagger Hadley "Rip" Jagger, a sergeant in World War II in the United States Army. He rescued the daughter of a Pacific island chief and in return was taught the martial art of judo. He had a kid sidekick named Tiger who later became Nightshade's martial arts instructor as an adult. Judomaster's title lasted from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Frank McLaughlin (artist)
Francis X. McLaughlin (March 18, 1935 – March 4, 2020) was an American comics artist who co-created the comic book character Judomaster, drew the comic strip '' Gil Thorp'', and assisted on such strips as '' Brenda Starr, Reporter'' and '' The Heart of Juliet Jones''. He also wrote and illustrated books about cartooning and comic art. Biography Early life and career McLaughlin was born in Meriden, Connecticut, to Francis and Grace (Daly) McLaughlin, and raised in Stratford, Connecticut. He had three siblings: sister Maureen and brothers James and Michael. Growing up, McLaughlin was inspired by the work of such magazine illustrators as Coby Whitmore, Joe Bowler and Howard Terpning, as well as such earlier illustrators as Gustav Klimt and Alfons Mucha, and such comic-strip artists as Alex Raymond and Milton Caniff.''Comic Book Artist'', p. 84. He studied art at the University of Bridgeport and the New Haven State Teachers College, both in Connecticut. McLaughlin's first pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Birds Of Prey (comic Book)
The Birds of Prey is a superhero team featured in several American comic book ongoing series, series, miniseries, and special editions published by DC Comics since 1996. The book's premise originated as a partnership between Black Canary and Barbara Gordon, who had adopted the codename Oracle at the time, but has expanded to include additional Superhero#Female superheroes and villains, superheroines. The team name "Birds of Prey" was attributed to DC assistant editor Frank Pittarese in the text page of the first issue. The group is initially based in Gotham City and later operates in Metropolis (comics), Metropolis and then relocates once more to "Platinum Flats", California, a new locale introduced in ''Birds of Prey'' in 2008. The series was conceived by Jordan B. Gorfinkel and originally written by Chuck Dixon. Gail Simone scripted the comic from issue #56 to #108. Sean McKeever was originally to replace Simone, but McKeever subsequently decided to leave the project and only wro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Joe Gill
Joseph P. Gill (July 13, 1919 – December 17, 2006)Social Security Death Index Joseph P. Gill was an American magazine writer and highly prolific comic book scripter. Most of his work was for Charlton Comics, where he co-created the superheroes Captain Atom, Peacemaker (character), Peacemaker, and Judomaster, among others. Comics historians consider Gill a top contender as the comic-book field's most prolific writer. Per historian and columnist Mark Evanier, Gill "wrote a staggering number of comics. There are a half-dozen guys in his category. If someone came back and said he was the most prolific ever, no one would be surprised." Biography Early life and career Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Gill began writing for comic books for the New Yo ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Big Science Action
Big Science Action is a superhero team published by DC Comics. They first appeared in '' Final Crisis Sketchbook'' #1 (May 2008), and were created by Grant Morrison and J. G. Jones. Publication history Big Science Action debuted in ''Final Crisis Sketchbook'' #1. Some of the founding members of Big Science Action, such as Rising Sun, Sunburst, and Goraiko, are pre-existing DC Comics characters. According to Morrison, "these guys were Japan's JLA back in the day, with a ring or halo-shaped base hovering above Mount Fuji".''Final Crisis Sketchbook'' #1 (May 2008) History The Big Science Action team are seen together for the first time as they appeared in the "Silver Age" of Japanese superheroics, in a Tokyo television documentary retrospective in the pages of ''Final Crisis'' #2 (June 2008). During this appearance Rising Sun complains about the ongoing process of self commodification being carried out by modern Japanese superheroes such as the Super Young Team. An updated vers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Justice Society Of America
The Justice Society of America (JSA) is a superhero team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. It was conceived by editor Sheldon Mayer and writer Gardner Fox during the Golden Age of Comic Books. It first appeared in '' All Star Comics'' #3 (Winter 1940–1941), making it the first team of superheroes in comic books. Its original members were Doctor Fate, Hourman, the Spectre, Sandman, Atom, the Flash, Green Lantern and Hawkman. The team was initially popular, but after superhero comics waned in the late 1940s, the JSA's adventures ceased with issue #57 of the title (March 1951). During the Silver Age of Comic Books, DC Comics reinvented several Justice Society members and brought many of them together in a new team, the Justice League of America. Other JSA members remained absent from comics for ten years until Jay Garrick appeared alongside Barry Allen, his Silver Age counterpart, in '' The Flash'' #123 (September 1961). The Justice Society w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |