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Monitors (DC Comics)
The Monitors are a group of fictional comic book characters, who appear in books published by DC Comics. They are based on the Monitor and the Anti-Monitor, two characters created by comic book writer Marv Wolfman and comic artist George Pérez as the main characters of DC Comics' ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' limited series. They are a group that watches all aspects of the Multiverse, past and present. Most importantly, they seek to prevent crossovers between the universes, as was common before "The Crisis". The Monitors first appeared in ''Brave New World''. They are in some respects similar to the Watchers of the Marvel Universe, though they take a more active role as opposed to simply observing. Fictional history Origins One of the Monitors appears in shadow on the cover of the '' DCU: Brave New World'' Special; the first few pages show the Monitors' satellite appearing over New Earth. In the final pages of the comic, five Monitors are revealed, one of whom calls the gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ariel Olivetti
Ariel Olivetti (born November 15, 1967) is an Argentina, Argentine comic book penciller best known for his work on United States, American comic book titles such as ''Daredevil (Marvel Comics series), Daredevil'', ''X-Man'', ''Space Ghost'' and ''Punisher War Journal''. Career Olivetti studied Graphic Design in college and first had his work published in the Argentine magazine ''Fierro''. His first work in USA was 1995's ''The Last Avengers (comics), Avengers Story'', which was written by Peter David and published by Marvel Comics. He went on to have a brief stint as regular penciller on Marvel's ''Daredevil'' between 1997 and 1998, where he worked with writer Joe Kelly (comics), Joe Kelly. His next major work was in 1998 when he worked with writer Steven Grant on the Warren Ellis devised "Revolution (2000 comic book), Counter X" revamp of Marvel's ''X-Man'' title. In 2005 he again collaborated with Joe Kelly on DC Comics ''Space Ghost'' Limited series (comics), limited series wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giraffe
The giraffe is a large Fauna of Africa, African even-toed ungulate, hoofed mammal belonging to the genus ''Giraffa.'' It is the Largest mammals#Even-toed Ungulates (Artiodactyla), tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant on Earth. It is classified under the Family (biology), family Giraffidae, along with its closest extant relative, the okapi. Traditionally, giraffes have been thought of as one species, ''Giraffa camelopardalis'', with nine subspecies. Most recently, researchers proposed dividing them into four Neontology#Extant taxa versus extinct taxa, extant species which can be distinguished by their fur Animal coat, coat patterns. Six valid Lists of extinct species, extinct species of ''Giraffa'' are known from the fossil record. The giraffe's distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs, horn-like ossicones, and spotted coat patterns. Its scattered range extends from Chad in the north to South Africa in the south and from Niger in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War III (DC Comics)
"World War III" is the title of two comic book sagas published by DC Comics and involving many of the superheroes of the DC Universe. The first was published in 2000 as a story-arc in the '' JLA'' ongoing series; the second was published in 2007 as a limited series of its own. JLA The original "World War III" saga was a narrative arc of the ''JLA'' series written by Grant Morrison and drawn by Howard Porter in 2000 (over ''JLA'' #36-41), and currently in print as the ''JLA, Vol. 6: World War III'' paperback. This was the final arc written by Grant Morrison and provided explanation for hints dropped over his tenure about the importance of the JLA as "forerunners" in defending the Earth from an impending menace. Lex Luthor, failing to defeat the JLA, forms a new Injustice Gang consisting of Prometheus, Queen Bee, and General Wade Eiling. The team infiltrates the Watchtower and defeats the JLA, who learn that the entity Mageddon is controlling them. Aztek, who was created to opp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bleed (comics)
Bleeding usually means the leakage or loss of blood from the body. Bleeding, bleed, or bleeder may also refer to: *Bleed (printing), intentionally printing across the expected trim line or edge of the sheet *Bleed, or spill (audio), when audio from one source is picked up by a microphone intended for a different source *Bleed, the presence of surface water on concrete *Bleed air, compressed air taken from gas turbine compressor stages * Bleeder, baseball term for a weakly hit ground ball that goes for a base hit *Bleeder, a gender term for someone who menstruates * Bleeder resistor, which passively discharges a capacitor when it is disconnected or equipment is powered off * Bleeding (computer graphics), a computer graphics term for when a graphic object passes through another in an unwanted manner * Bleeding (roads), a type of pavement distress common in asphalt roads *Bleeding, or capillary action, the ability of a substance (such as blood, ink, or water) to flow in narrow spaces ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monarch (comics)
Monarch is the name of three fictional DC Comics supervillains. The first Monarch is Hank Hall, formerly Hawk, who later renames himself Extant for the '' Zero Hour: Crisis in Time'' crossover event. The second Monarch is a quantum field duplicate of Nathaniel Adam, a U.S. Air Force Captain. The third Monarch is a mentally unstable Captain Atom. Monarch was created by Archie Goodwin, Denny O'Neil, and Dan Jurgens and first appeared in '' Armageddon 2001'' #1 (May 1991). Hank Hall Monarch is an oppressive tyrant from a bleak, dystopian Earth in the year A.D. 2030. The people are unhappy with his rule, particularly a scientist named Matthew Ryder, an expert on temporal studies, who is convinced he can use his technology to travel back in time and prevent the maniacal ruler from ever coming to power. He learns that, in 1991, one of Earth's heroes eventually turned evil, eliminated the other superheroes of Earth, and became Monarch, who would conquer the world 10 years later. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ion (DC Comics)
Ion is a fictional character, a DC Comics superhero. Created by writer Judd Winick and artist Dale Eaglesham for ''Green Lantern (comic book), Green Lantern'' (vol. 3) #142, Ion was devised as the new superhero identity for ''Green Lantern'' protagonist Kyle Rayner. It was later revealed to be able to form Mutualism (biology), mutualism with a host, bestowing its power to a host willingly. This followed a similar retcon as Parallax (character), Parallax, originally the new supervillain alias of Hal Jordan, which was revealed to be a parasitic embodiment of fear in the 2004–2005 miniseries ''Green Lantern: Rebirth''. Fictional character biography Ion is a whale-like entity and the embodiment of willpower who is the source of power for the Green Lantern Corps. It has been kept a secret for eons, and resides in the Central Battery on Oa to keep Parallax (comics), Parallax, the parasitic fear entity also imprisoned there, in check. After Hal Jordan, under the influences of Parallax ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Grayson
Richard John "Dick" Grayson is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Batman, Teen Titans and Justice League. Created by writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane, he first appeared in ''Detective Comics'' #38 in April 1940, Dick is the original and most popular incarnation of Robin (character), Robin, Batman's crime-fighting partner – together known as the Batman and Robin, Dynamic Duo. In Robin's origin story, he is the orphaned son of master acrobats the Flying Graysons who is later adopted by Batman's alter ego Bruce Wayne. Dick Grayson has undergone significant Characterization, character development since originally introduced in 1940. In 1984, he graduated from the role of Robin to become the adult superhero Nightwing, protector of the city of Blüdhaven, Gotham City's economically troubled neighbouring city. Since then, as Bruce's eldest son, Dick has taken on an older brother figure & father figure (to Jas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jade (comics)
Jade (Jennifer-Lynn Hayden) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She first appeared in ''All-Star Squadron'' #25 in September 1983, created by Roy Thomas and Jerry Ordway. Since the character's creation, she has appeared as a reoccurring member in both ''Green Lantern'' and ''Justice Society of Americ''a titles. As one of the fraternal twin children (the other being Obsidian) of Alan Scott and Rose Canton, she was raised in a adoptive home but awakens her powers shortly into adulthood. Reuniting with her long-lost brother, she became a superhero and learns of her biological parents. The character would serve as a prominent member of Infinity Inc, the Outsiders, and the Green Lantern Corps alongside Kyle Rayner as a love interest. Subjected to a comic book death during the ''Rann-Thanagar War'' limited series, she is revived during '' Blackest Night'' and served as a member of the Justice League of America. Within DC Rebirth onward, the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Troy
Donna Troy is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She is the original Wonder Girl, and later temporarily adopts another alias, Troia. Created by Bob Haney and Bruno Premiani, she first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #60 (July 1965) as Wonder Woman's younger sister and protégée, joining the Teen Titans during their second adventure. Donna has been commonly featured in stories involving the Titans, initially a group of superhero sidekicks which included Dick Grayson, Robin (Dick Grayson), Wally West, Kid Flash (Wally West), and Garth (comics), Aqualad (Garth), and is typically depicted as a founding member of the team. Donna has appeared in numerous cartoon television shows and films. She made her live adaptation debut in the DC Universe (streaming service), DC Universe/HBO Max series ''Titans (2018 TV series), Titans'', played by Conor Leslie. Fictional character biography Introduction In May 1947's ''Wonder Woman (comic book), Wonde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Countdown To Final Crisis
''Countdown'', also known as ''Countdown to Final Crisis'' for its last 24 issues based on the cover, was a comic book Limited series (comics), limited series published by DC Comics. It debuted on May 9, 2007, directly following the conclusion of the last issue of ''52 (comics), 52''. The series is written primarily by Paul Dini, along with a rotating team of writers and artists. ''Countdown'' consists of 51 issues, numbered in reverse and published weekly for one year. The series covers much of the fictional DC Universe, told in parallel narratives through the interconnecting stories of a cast of characters. It frequently crosses over with List of DC Comics publications (K–O), other DC titles. Unlike the ''52'' limited series of the previous year, ''Countdown'' is not depicted as taking place in "Real time (media), real time" but presumably operates on the same floating timeline as DC Comics stories in general. Production history The series follows the success of ''52 (comics) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
