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Malekith
Malekith the Accursed () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the ruler of the Dark Elves of Svartalfheim, and has come into conflict with Thor. He once wielded the Casket of Ancient Winters. Christopher Eccleston portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Thor: The Dark World'' (2013). Additionally, Quinton Flynn and James C. Mathis III voiced Malekith in guest appearances in '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'' and '' Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.'' respectively. Publication history Created by Walt Simonson, Malekith first appeared in ''Thor'' #344–349 (June–November 1984). He subsequently appeared in issues #363 (January 1986), 366-368 (April–June 1986), 485–487 (April–June 1995), and 489 (August 1995) of ''Thor''. He made guest appearances in ''X-Force and Cable Annual'' 1997 and ''Heroes for Hire'' #14 (August 1998) before again battling Thor in ''Thor'' vol. 2 #29-32 (Nov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elves (Marvel Comics)
There are many fictional Elves appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The most common of the Elves are the Dark Elves of Svartalfheim and the Light Elves of Alfheim that are based on the elves of Norse mythology. They frequently appear in stories featuring the superhero Thor. The Dark Elves appeared in the 2013 Marvel Studios film '' Thor: The Dark World'' and a Light Elf appeared in the 2022 series '' She-Hulk: Attorney at Law''. Publication history Bright-Elves first appeared in ''Thor'' #277 (Nov. 1978) and were created by Roy Thomas, John Buscema and Tom Palmer. None of the small crowd of Bright-Elves who appear in that issue are named. Dark Elves first appeared in ''Thor'' #344 (June 1984) and were originally created by Walt Simonson. The only Dark Elf to appear in that first issue was Malekith the Accursed. Algrim the Strong / Kurse and Wormwood later appeared in ''Thor'' #347 (Sept. 1984), once again created by Walt Simonson. Grendell and Bit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurse (comics)
Kurse is the name of two fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer/artist Walter Simonson, the Algrim version of Kurse first appears as the Dark Elf Algrim the Strong in ''Thor'' #347 (Sep. 1984). He is later transformed into Kurse in ''Secret Wars II'' #4 (Oct. 1985). Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Thor: The Dark World'' (2013). Publication history The Dark Elf Algrim the Strong was created by Walter Simonson and first appeared in ''Thor'' #347 (Sep. 1984). He is introduced initially as an ally to Malekith, tasked with guarding the kidnapped Lorelei. The character was later healed and transformed into Kurse in ''Secret Wars II'' #4 (Oct. 1985) by the Beyonder. In 2015's Mighty Thor issue #14 by Jason Aaron and Steve Epting, the mantle and the powers of "Kurse" were passed on to a new host, a dark elf called Lady Waziria. She reappeared in 2019's War of the Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorelei (Asgardian)
Lorelei is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is based on the being Lorelei from Germanic mythology. Lorelei appeared in the first season of the Marvel Cinematic Universe television series '' Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'', portrayed by Elena Satine. Publication history Lorelei first appeared in ''Thor'' #337 (November 1983), and was created by Walt Simonson. She made subsequent appearances in ''Thor'' #338-350 (December 1983-December 1984), ''Thor'' #354-355 (April–May 1985), #357-359 (July–September 1985), #363 (January 1986), #367-368 (May–June 1986), ''The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe'' vol 2. #7 (June 1986), ''Thor'' #383 (September 1987), #398-400 (December 1988-February 1989), #402 (April 1989), ''Black Knight'' vol. 2 #3 (August 1990), ''Thor'' #438 (November 1991), #440 (December 1991), #476 (July 1994), #485 (April 1995), ''Journey into Mystery'' #509-511 (May–August 1997), ''The Defenders'' vol. 2 #1- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venom (Marvel Comics Character)
Venom, also known formally as "The Symbiote (comics), Symbiote", is a Character (arts), character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is a sentient alien symbiote with an amorphous, liquid-like form, who survives by bonding with a host, usually human. This dual-life form receives enhanced powers and usually refers to itself as "Venom". The symbiote was originally introduced as a living alien costume in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #252 (May 1984), with a full first appearance as Venom in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #300 (May 1988). The Venom symbiote's first human host was Spider-Man himself, who eventually discovered its true nefarious nature and separated himself from the creature in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #258 (November 1984)—with a brief rejoining five months later in ''Web of Spider-Man'' #1. The symbiote went on to merge with other hosts, beginning with Eddie Brock, its second host, with whom it first became Venom. Venom has end ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston (; born 16 February 1964) is an English actor whose work has encompassed Hollywood blockbusters and arthouse films, television dramas, Shakespearean stage performances and science fiction, most notably the Ninth Doctor, ninth incarnation of the Doctor in the BBC series ''Doctor Who'' (2005). He starred as Matt Jamison in ''The Leftovers (TV series), The Leftovers'' (2014–2017), and has frequently collaborated with filmmakers Danny Boyle and Michael Winterbottom. Eccleston first rose to prominence for his portrayal of Derek Bentley in the film ''Let Him Have It'' (1991). His television performance in ''Our Friends in the North'' (1996) resulted in his first British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA Award nomination. He received a second nomination for ''The Second Coming (TV series), The Second Coming'' (2003). Eccleston won an International Emmy Award for his performance in ''Accused (2010 TV series), Accused'' (2010). On stage, he has played the title roles in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walt Simonson
Walter Simonson (born September 2, 1946) is an American comic book writer and artist, best known for a run on Marvel Comics' ''Thor'' from 1983 to 1987, during which he created the character Beta Ray Bill. He is also known for the creator-owned work '' Star Slammers'', which he inaugurated in 1972 as a Rhode Island School of Design thesis. He has also worked on other Marvel titles such as ''X-Factor'' and ''Fantastic Four'', on DC Comics books including ''Detective Comics'', '' Manhunter'', ''Metal Men'' and '' Orion'', and on licensed properties such as ''Star Wars'', '' Alien'', '' Battlestar Galactica'' and '' Robocop vs. Terminator''. Simonson has won numerous awards for his work and has influenced artists such as Arthur Adams and Todd McFarlane. He is married to comics writer Louise Simonson, with whom he collaborated as penciller on ''X-Factor'' from 1986 to 1989. Early life Walter Simonson was born September 2, 1946, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and lived there for two an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thor (Marvel Comics)
Thor Odinson is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, based on the god from Old Norse religion and Norse mythology, mythology, Thor (Þórr). Created by artist Jack Kirby, writer Stan Lee, and scripter Larry Lieber, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #83 (1962) and first received his own title with ''Thor (comic book), Thor'' #126 (1966). Thor is an adaptation of Thor, the deity of the same name from Norse mythology, and many aspects of Thor's character are based on his mythological counterpart. Comic books featuring Thor have been published across several volumes since the character's introduction. Thor is one of the gods of Asgard (comics), Asgard and the son of the Asgardian king Odin (Marvel Comics), Odin. In addition to his Asgardian strength and extended lifespan, Thor wields control over the weather, including rain and lightning. He also carries the enchanted hammer Mjolnir (comics), Mjolnir, that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hela (character)
Hela () is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is based on the goddess Hel from Norse mythology, and was first adapted by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in ''Journey into Mystery'' #102. Hela is the Asgardian Goddess of Death who serves as the ruler of Hel and Niflheim. The character is usually depicted as an adversary of the superhero Thor. Hela made her live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Thor: Ragnarok'' (2017), portrayed by Cate Blanchett. Blanchett also voiced alternate versions of the character in the animated series '' What If...?''. Publication history Hela was adapted from Norse myths by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and first appeared in ''Journey into Mystery'' #102 (March 1964). Fictional character biography Hela was born in Jotunheim, the land of the giants. She is the child of Loki (albeit a different incarnation who died during a previous Asgardian Ragnarok) and the giantess Angrboða. When she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quinton Flynn
Quinton Flynn (born October 10, 1964) is an American voice actor and comedian, who has provided the English voices of video game characters such as Raiden in the ''Metal Gear'' series, Marcus Damon in ''Digimon Data Squad'', and Axel and his original self Lea in the '' Kingdom Hearts'' series. Early life Quinton Flynn was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a graduate of the Bowling Green State University and Kent State University. Career Flynn began his career in 1992, his first acting credit was the character Jonathan Willis Internal Monologue in the television film '' Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted''. He also worked in sketch comedy, such as portraying Paul McCartney on ''Jimmy Kimmel Live!''. He reprised the role again in the comedy film '' My Dinner with Jimi''. As a voice actor, he has provided many character voices in animated films, television shows, anime and video games. He is a frequently recurring actor in the ''Crash Bandicoot'' video game series. He later became the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hercules (Marvel Comics)
Hercules Panhellenios is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic Books, the character is based on Heracles of Greek mythology (despite using the name of his Roman equivalent, Hercules). Since his first appearance, he has been a perennial member of the superhero team the Avengers. The character has appeared in various forms of media, including television series and video games. Brett Goldstein portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Thor: Love and Thunder'' (2022). Publication history While several characters named Hercules appeared in Golden Age Marvel Comics, the mythological figure first appeared in '' U.S.A. Comics'' #7 (March 1943), in which he appeared in shadow behind a window to give a suit of power to Martin Burns, who became Marvel Boy. Two issues prior, in ''U.S.A. Comics'' #5, Menalaos had similarly given powers to Lon Craig as Roko the Amazing. In ''Young Allies'' #16 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Incredible Hercules
''The Incredible Hercules'' was an ongoing series, ongoing comic book series written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente and published by Marvel Comics. The series starred the mythological superhero Hercules (Marvel Comics), Hercules, his sidekick Amadeus Cho, the seventh-smartest person in the world, and half-sister Athena (Marvel Comics), Athena. The series began in the aftermath of ''World War Hulk'' with ''The Incredible Hulk (comic book), The Incredible Hulk'' receiving a title and focus change to Hercules. Though the title does not change until issue #113 the first issue of the first story arc of ''The Incredible Hercules'' appears in issue #112. The ongoing series concluded with issue #141 in February 2010, with two succeeding miniseries announced. This was followed by Chaos_War_(comics), Chaos War. Story arcs "The Incredible Hercules" (#112–115); also known as "Against the World" Picking up from the end of World War Hulk, Hercules and Amadeus Cho are now on the wrong side of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casket Of Ancient Winters
The comic book stories published by Marvel Comics since the 1940s have featured several noteworthy concepts besides its fictional characters, such as unique places and artifacts. There follows a list of those features. Places Certain places feature prominently in the Marvel Universe, some real-life, others fictional and unique to the setting; fictional places may appear in conjunction with, or even within, real-world locales. Earth New York City Many Marvel Comics stories are set in New York City, where the publishing company is based. =Superhero sites= New York is the site of many places important to superheroes: * Avengers Mansion: Currently in ruin, but long the home of the Avengers. * Avengers Tower: Formerly Stark Tower, the current headquarters of the Avengers. * Alias Investigations: A private investigations firm founded and owned by Jessica Jones. * Baxter Building and Four Freedoms Plaza: The bases of the Fantastic Four. * '' Daily Bugle'': A newspaper building w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
