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Psionex
Psionex are a fictional team of supervillains and occasional anti-heroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history Created by Fabian Nicieza and Mark Bagley, Psionex first appeared in ''The New Warriors'' #4. Fictional character biography Psionex are a group of artificially created superhumans who appeared as enemies of the New Warriors. The members are young people (assumed late teens to early twenties) altered by genetic, chemical, or biosurgical means by Harmon Furmintz of the Genetech Corporation to gain superpowers. They first battle the team of similarly aged heroes known as the New Warriors early in the latter team's career, but are soundly defeated and restrained. They later violently attempt to escape Genetech's custody, feeling that they are little more than lab specimens, but are again opposed by the Warriors; this battle would lead to the rebirth of Terrax, a former herald of Galactus whose essence had been contained at Genetech ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Warriors
The New Warriors are a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They traditionally consisted of teenage and young adult heroes, and were often seen to serve as a junior counterpart to Avengers (comics), The Avengers in much the same way that the New Mutants/X-Force did with the X-Men. They made a cameo appearance in ''Thor (comic book), The Mighty Thor'' #411 (December 1989) and made their full debut in ''The Mighty Thor'' #412. Over the years, the New Warriors, in their various incarnations, have been featured in five different volumes of the title ''The New Warriors''. The New Warriors team was created by editor Tom DeFalco, who brought together existing Marvel characters Firestar (Marvel Comics), Firestar, Vance Astrovik, Marvel Boy, Namorita, Nova (Richard Rider), Nova, and Robbie Baldwin, Speedball, and added the newly created Night Thrasher (Dwayne Taylor), Night Thrasher. Through the 75-issue comic series, the team fought adversa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speedball (comics)
Robert "Robbie" Baldwin is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by artist Steve Ditko and writer Tom DeFalco, the character first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man Annual'' #22 (January 1988) originally known as Speedball, as well as in '' Civil War: Front Line'' #10 (January 2007) as Penance. The character's origin and early exploits as Speedball were depicted soon after in a solo series. After that series was cancelled, he appeared as a member of the superhero team the New Warriors, in the monthly title of the same name. In the Marvel Comics crossover ''Civil War'', the character changes his name and appearance to Penance. Following this change, he is a member of the Thunderbolts. As of the first issue of ''Avengers Academy'', he has reverted to Speedball and a modified version of his original costume. Creation Defalco spoke on the creation of the character stating, "I came up with the original idea for the character and wrote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firestar (Marvel Comics)
Firestar (Angelica "Angel" Jones) is a superhero appearing in Multimedia, media and American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by John Romita Sr., Rick Hoberg, and Dennis Marks (screenwriter), Dennis Marks, the character first appeared in 1981 on the NBC animated television series ''Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends''. Firestar has the ability to generate and manipulate microwave radiation, allowing her to fly and create intense heat and flames. In the comics, she has acted as a solo hero and also as a member of the Hellions (Marvel Comics), Hellions, New Warriors, Avengers (comics), Avengers, and X-Men. Development and publication history ''Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends'' Firestar – spelled as Fire-Star – was created for the NBC List of animated television series, animated series ''Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends'', with Kathy Garver providing her voice. This version of the character has the ability to control heat in all its forms, as stated in the 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namorita
Namorita Prentiss is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer and artist Bill Everett, the character first appeared in ''Sub-Mariner'' #50 (June 1972). Namorita belongs to the subspecies of humans called mutants, who are born with superhuman abilities, and to the species of humanoid aquatic beings named Atlanteans, who are born with supernatural powers. Publication history Namorita debuted in ''Sub-Mariner'' #50 (June 1972), created by writer and artist Bill Everett. She appeared in the 2006 ''Civil War'' series. Fictional character biography Birth/creation Namorita's mother, Namora, was the first cousin of Namor, and, like Namor, was a hybrid with superhuman strength. but she lacked ankle wings on her feet, and so could not fly. Also unlike Namor, her ''mother'' was human and her ''father'' Atlantean. Namora's sterility created tension with her husband Talan. Upon meeting Vyrra, an Atlantean scientist who had been exiled fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rage (comics)
Rage (Elvin Haliday) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He has been a member of the Avengers and the New Warriors, and appeared in the pages of '' The Avengers'', ''New Warriors'', '' Night Thrasher'', and '' Avengers: The Initiative''. Creation Rage's co-creator Larry Hama described the character's creation in a 2012 interview with Comic Book Resources. Rage being a teenager with a superpowered adult appearance was inspired by DC Comics' Captain Marvel, while his grandmother Edna was inspired by Spider-Man's Aunt May. Hama did not intend to make Rage African-American, but realized that the ethnicity fit his character and changed other aspects of Rage to make him work. Publication history Rage was created by Larry Hama and Paul Ryan and first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #326 (November 1990). Fictional character biography Elvin Daryl Haliday was born in Brooklyn, New York. At age 13, he is exposed to toxic waste while hidin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics is a New York City–based comic book publishing, publisher, a property of the Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin Goodman (publisher), Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics (1950s), Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in August 1961 with the launch of ''Fantastic Four (comic book), The Fantastic Four'' and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and numerous others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years and decades, was solidified as the company's primary brand. Marvel counts among List of Marvel Comics characters, its characters such well-known superheroes as Spider-Man, Wolverine (character), Wolverine, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor, Doctor Strange, Daredevil (Marvel Comics character), Daredevil, Black Panther (character), Black ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psionics
In American science fiction of the 1950s and '60s, psionics was a proposed discipline that applied principles of engineering (especially electronics) to the study (and employment) of paranormal or psychic phenomena, such as extrasensory perception, telepathy and psychokinesis. The term is a blend word of ''psi'' (in the sense of "psychic phenomena") and the -' from ''electronics''. The word "psionics" began as, and always remained, a term of art within the science fiction community and—despite the promotional efforts of editor John W. Campbell, Jr.—it never achieved general currency, even among academic parapsychologists. In the years after the term was coined in 1951, it became increasingly evident that no scientific evidence supports the existence of "psionic" abilities. Etymology In 1942, two authors—biologist Bertold Wiesner and psychologist Robert Thouless—had introduced the term "psi" (from ψ ''psi,'' 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet) to parapsychology in an a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siege (comics)
''Siege'' is an American comic book, published by Marvel Comics from January to May 2010. It deals with the climax of the " Dark Reign" storyline, which saw the character Norman Osborn become the United States primary defense officer, leading H.A.M.M.E.R. as well as employing his own evil Avengers. The story depicts Loki manipulating Osborn into leading an all-out assault on Asgard, at the time located within a fictional United States. Captain America and his own Avengers lead a rebellion against Osborn. The events in ''Siege'' led to Marvel Comics introducing the subsequent storyline " Heroic Age". Publication history The "Siege" storyline consists of a four-issue mini-series and a number of related tie-in books, including one-shots, miniseries, and existing ongoing series. Marvel announced in early 2010 that the company's "Siege" storyline would be followed by the " Heroic Age" storyline. This was first hinted at in the story by Athena to Amadeus Cho. Publication afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Osborn
Norman Virgil Osborn is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, he first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #14 (July 1964) as the first and best-known incarnation of the Green Goblin. He has since endured as one of the superhero Spider-Man's most prominent villains and is regarded as one of his three Archenemy, archenemies, alongside Doctor Octopus and Venom (character), Venom. In his comic book appearances, Norman Osborn is the amoral business magnate, industrialist head of science conglomerate Oscorp and the father of Harry Osborn, the best friend of Spider-Man's alter ego Peter Parker. Osborn, in part as a reaction to the death of his wife, maintains a cold disposition and is obsessed with attaining as much power as possible. As a result, he treats his son harshly and openly favors Peter for his intellect, leading Harry to often try to compensate. In his origin story, Osborn is exposed to an experimen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grandmaster (Marvel Comics)
The Grandmaster (En Dwi Gast) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #69. The Grandmaster is one of the ageless Elders of the Universe and has mastered most civilizations' games of skill and chance. Different media appearances depict him as the Collector's brother. Jeff Goldblum portrays the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' Thor: Ragnarok'' (2017) and in a cameo during the closing credits of '' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' (2017). Additionally, Goldblum voices alternate universe versions in the animated series '' What If...?'' (2021). Publication history The Grandmaster first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #69 (Oct. 1969). The character was created by Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema. Fictional character biography Although his exact origin is unknown, he is one of the oldest living beings in the universe, coming from one of the first intelligent races to evolve a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
