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Paula Von Gunther
Baroness Paula von Gunther is a fictional character appearing in DC Comics publications and related media, commonly as a foe of the superhero Wonder Woman. She debuted in 1942's ''Sensation Comics'' (vol. 1) #4, written by Wonder Woman creator William Moulton Marston and illustrated by H.G. Peter, Harry G. Peter, and holds a distinction as Wonder Woman's first recurring adversary. Though in her earliest appearances she was a cold-blooded Nazi Party, Nazi spy and saboteur, the Baroness would reform into Wonder Woman's ally (albeit one who occasionally lapsed into villainy), appearing in Wonder Woman stories throughout the Golden Age of Comics, Golden, Silver Age of Comics, Silver and Bronze Age of Comics. After DC Comics rebooted its continuity in 1985 (in a publication event known as the ''Crisis on Infinite Earths''), Wonder Woman, her supporting characters and many of her foes were re-imagined and reintroduced. Though initially absent in this revised set of storylines, the Baron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yanick Paquette
Yanick Paquette is a Canadian comic book artist. He has worked for Antarctic Press, Topps Comics, Topps, Marvel Comics, Marvel, and DC Comics and since 1994. Career In 1996, Paquette drew two miniseries adapted from the TV series ''Space: Above and Beyond'', written by Roy Thomas, for Topps Comics. The following year he and Thomas reunited to draw ''Xena: Warrior Princess (comics), Xena: Warrior Princess'' for Topps. In 1997, Paquette drew two issues of ''JLA Secret Files'', his first work on the Justice League of America. He would return to those characters in 1998 with ''JLA (comic book), JLA: Tomorrow Woman'' and "Madmen and Mudbaths", one of the stories in the 1999 anthology book ''JLA 80-Page Giant'' #2. From 1998 to 1999, Paquette drew nine issues of ''Wonder Woman'' for DC Comics. Clément Sauvé was his assistant on background on a wide number of issues from 2000 to 2002. From 2000 to 2001, Yanick drew ten issues of ''Gambit (Marvel Comics), Gambit''. Paquette was the r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baroness By Peter
Baron is a rank of nobility or title of honour, often Hereditary title, hereditary, in various European countries, either current or historical. The female equivalent is baroness. Typically, the title denotes an aristocrat who ranks higher than a lord or knight, but lower than a viscount or count. Often, barons hold their fief – their lands and income – directly from the monarch. Barons are less often the vassals of other nobles. In many kingdoms, they were entitled to wear a smaller form of a crown called a ''coronet''. The term originates from the Late Latin, Latin term , via Old French. The use of the title ''baron'' came to England via the Norman Conquest of 1066, then the Normans brought the title to Scotland and Southern Italy. It later spread to Scandinavian and Slavic lands. Etymology The word '':wikt:baron, baron'' comes from the Old French , from a Late Latin "man; servant, soldier, mercenary" (so used in Salic law; Alemannic law has in the same sense). The sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genocide (comics)
Genocide is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Genocide is a golem superweapon created by the Secret Society of Super Villains to fight Wonder Woman from the stolen corpse of a Wonder Woman from a possible future, soil samples from locations where acts of genocide occurred, and a combination of magic and science. Publication history Genocide first appeared in ''Wonder Woman'' vol. 3 #26 and was created by Gail Simone. Fictional character biography At some point in the future, Ares steals the dead body of Wonder Woman. He travels back in time and manipulates Barbara Minerva and T. O. Morrow into collecting soil samples from sites of genocide worldwide to resurrect Wonder Woman's corpse as an evil golem. Morrow believes that Genocide is too unstable to be let loose and begs Minerva to terminate the project, but is ignored.''DC Universe'' #0 (June 2008). DC Comics.''Wonder Woman'' (vol. 3) #30 (May 2009). DC Comics. While battling the Justi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ogre
An ogre (feminine: ogress) is a legendary monster depicted as a large, hideous, man-like being that eats ordinary human beings, especially infants and children. Ogres frequently feature in mythology, folklore, and fiction throughout the world. They appear in many classic works of literature, and are most often associated in fairy tales and legend. In mythology, ogres are often depicted as inhumanly large, tall, and having a disproportionately large head, abundant hair, unusually colored skin, a voracious appetite, and a strong body. Ogres are closely linked with giants and with human cannibals in mythology. In both folklore and fiction, giants are often given ogrish traits (such as the giants in " Jack and the Beanstalk" and " Jack the Giant Killer", the Giant Despair in '' The Pilgrim's Progress'', and the Jötunn of Norse mythology); while ogres may be given giant-like traits. Famous examples of ogres in folklore include the ogre in " Puss in Boots" and the ogre in " Hop- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firebrand (DC Comics)
Firebrand is a name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Fictional character biography Rod Reilly Published by Quality Comics from August 1941 to November 1942, Rod Reilly was the bored and wealthy socialite son of a steel tycoon, who decided to fight crime with his servant and friend, "Slugger" Dunn. Originally drawn by Reed Crandall, Firebrand appeared in ''Police Comics'', issues #1 through 13, at which time his series was canceled. Firebrand's costume consisted of a transparent shirt and red pants, with a bandana mask covering the top half of his face. He uses a lariat, and can climb buildings using vacuum cups. After DC purchased Quality Comics, Firebrand was largely left on the sidelines until the mid-1970s, when he joined the Freedom Fighters (comics), Freedom Fighters. He was killed in a fight with the Silver Ghost (comics), Silver Ghost, but that occurred only in a photocopied issue of ''Cancelled Comic Cavalcade'', which was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
