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Ringmaster (comics)
The Ringmaster is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first incarnation of Ringmaster, Fritz Tiboldt, First appearance, first appeared in ''Captain America Comics'' #5 (August 1941). The second incarnation, Maynard Tiboldt, debuted in ''The Incredible Hulk'' #3 (July 1962). Publication history Fritz Tiboldt debuted as the Ringmaster of Death in ''Captain America Comics'' #5 (August 1941). He appeared in ''Captain America'' #112 in a flashback (April 1969). Maynard Tiboldt debuted as the Ringmaster in ''The Incredible Hulk'' #3 (July 1962). He has turned up as a somewhat pathetic and luckless opponent for virtually every hero in the Marvel universe since his first appearance, ranging from Spider-Man to Howard the Duck. He is a tall thin man who sports a Fu Manchu moustache and dresses in a green variation on the traditional circus ringmaster (circus), ringmaster costume. Having acquired a hypnosis-wave generator originally cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Ayers
Richard Bache Ayers (; April 28, 1924 – May 4, 2014) was an American comic book artist and cartoonist best known for his work as one of Jack Kirby's inkers during the late-1950s and 1960s period known as the Silver Age of Comics, including on some of the earliest issues of Marvel Comics' ''Fantastic Four, The Fantastic Four''. He is the signature penciler of Marvel's World War II comic ''Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos'', drawing it for a 10-year run, and he co-created Magazine Enterprises' 1950s Western comics, Western-horror character the Phantom Rider, Ghost Rider, a version of which he would draw for Marvel in the 1960s. Ayers was inducted into the List of Eisner Award winners#The Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame, Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2007. Early life Richard Bache Ayers was born April 28, 1924, in Ossining (village), New York, Ossining, New York (state), New York, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Top Hat
A top hat (also called a high hat, or, informally, a topper) is a tall, flat-crowned hat traditionally associated with formal wear in Western dress codes, meaning white tie, morning dress, or frock coat. Traditionally made of black silk or sometimes grey, the top hat emerged in Western fashion by the end of the 18th century. Although such hats fell out of fashion through the 20th century, being almost entirely phased out by the time of the counterculture of the 1960s, it remains a formal fashion accessory. A collapsible variant of a top hat, developed in the 19th century, is known as an opera hat. Perhaps inspired by the early modern era capotain, higher-crowned dark felt hats with wide brims emerged as a country leisurewear fashion along with the Age of Revolution around the 1770s. Around the 1780s, the justaucorps was replaced by the previously casual frocks and dress coats. With the introduction of the top hat in the early 1790s, the tricorne and bicorne hats b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strongman (character)
The Strongman is the name of three different fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The Bruce Olafson incarnation of Strongman first appeared in '' Incredible Hulk'' #3 (September 1962) as a member of the Circus of Crime, and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. The character subsequently appears in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #16 (September 1964), ''The Avengers'' #22 (November 1965), ''Thor'' #145 (October 1967), ''Ghost Rider'' #72-73 (September–October 1982), ''The Sensational She-Hulk'' #1 (May 1989), and ''X-Men and Power Pack'' #3 (February 2006). The Strongman appeared as part of the "Circus of Crime" entry in the '' Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition'' #2. Fictional character biography Bruce Olafsen Bruce Olafsen was born in Stockholm, Sweden, but later came to the United States and became a naturalized American citizen. As a longtime member of the criminal organization Circus o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clown (Marvel Comics)
Tatiana Caban Bethany Cabe Caber Caber is a character in Marvel Comics. Caber is one of the Celtic gods of Avalon, a warrior god. Caber is a friend of Leir (Marvel Comics), Leir and usually accompanies him in battle. Cable Danielle Cage Danielle "Dani" Cage is a character in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos, and first appears in ''The Pulse (comics), The Pulse'' #13 (March 2006). She is the daughter of Luke Cage and Jessica Jones. Danielle is named after Iron Fist (character), Iron Fist (Danny Rand), Luke's best friend. Danielle was born with the assistance of Doctor Strange, after the hospital refused to assist Jessica with her delivery. After Danielle is kidnapped by a Skrull posing as Edwin Jarvis, Luke teams up with Norman Osborn to rescue her; Luke retrieves Danielle while Bullseye (comics), Bullseye kills the fake Jarvis. Luke and Jessica eventually hire Squirrel Girl as a nann ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Human Cannonball (Marvel Comics)
Human Cannonball (Jack Pulver) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The Human Cannonball first appeared in '' The Incredible Hulk'' #3 (September 1962) as a member of the Circus of Crime, and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The character subsequently appears in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' #16 (September 1964), #22 (March 1965), ''The Avengers'' #22 (November 1965), ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' Annual #2 (1965), ''Thor'' #145-147 (October–December 1967), ''Marvel Spectacular'' #15-17 (July–September 1975), ''Super-Villain Team-Up'' #8 (October 1976), ''Ghost Rider'' #72-73 (September–October 1982), and ''X-Men and Power Pack'' #3 (February 2006). The Human Cannonball appeared as part of the "Circus of Crime" entry in '' The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition'' #2. Fictional character biography Jack Pulver is a member of the Circus of Crime, and works as a human cannonball and acrobat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vienna, Austria
Vienna ( ; ; ) is the capital city, capital, List of largest cities in Austria, most populous city, and one of Federal states of Austria, nine federal states of Austria. It is Austria's primate city, with just over two million inhabitants. Its larger metropolitan area has a population of nearly 2.9 million, representing nearly one-third of the country's population. Vienna is the Culture of Austria, cultural, Economy of Austria, economic, and Politics of Austria, political center of the country, the List of cities in the European Union by population within city limits, fifth-largest city by population in the European Union, and the most-populous of the List of cities and towns on the river Danube, cities on the river Danube. The city lies on the eastern edge of the Vienna Woods (''Wienerwald''), the northeasternmost foothills of the Alps, that separate Vienna from the more western parts of Austria, at the transition to the Pannonian Basin. It sits on the Danube, and is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betsy Ross (character)
Betsy Ross is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in ''Captain America Comics'' #1 (March 1941). Betsy Ross is Captain America's early love interest and supporting character in American comic books published by Marvel Comics during the 1930-1940s period known to historians and collectors as the Golden Age of Comic Books. She then debuted as the superheroine Golden Girl in ''Captain America Comics'' #66 (April 1948). Publication history Marvel Comics' first Golden Girl, Elizabeth Ross, first appeared, without yet a superhero identity, as Betty Ross in ''Captain America Comics'' #1 (March 1941). A supporting character who appeared in occasional stories, she assisted the U.S. Army and was a love interest for Steve Rogers, Captain America's real identity. She succeeded Bucky as Captain America's sidekick in issue #66 (April 1948), in the 12-page story "Golden Girl", by an unconfi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bucky Barnes
James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally introduced as a sidekick to Captain America, the character was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby and first appeared in '' Captain America Comics'' #1 ( cover-dated March 1941) (which was published by Marvel's predecessor, Timely Comics). Barnes' original costume (or one based on it) and the Bucky nickname have been used by other heroes in the Marvel Universe over the years. The character is brought back from supposed death as the brainwashed assassin cyborg called the Winter Soldier (created by Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting) (, translit. ''Zimniy Soldát''). The character's memories and personality are later restored, leading him to become a dark hero in search of redemption. He temporarily assumes the role of Captain America when Steve Rogers was presumed to be dead. During the 2011 crossover '' Fear Itself'', Barnes is injected with the Infinity Form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain America
Captain America is a superhero created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Captain America Comics'' #1, published on December 20, 1940, by Timely Comics, a corporate predecessor to Marvel. Captain America's civilian identity is Steven "Steve" Rogers, a frail man enhanced to the peak of human physical perfection by an experimental " super-soldier serum" after joining the United States Army to aid the country's efforts in World War II. Equipped with an American flag–inspired costume and a virtually indestructible shield, Captain America and his sidekick Bucky Barnes clashed frequently with the villainous Red Skull and other members of the Axis powers. In the war's final days, an accident left Captain America frozen in a state of suspended animation until he was revived in modern times. He resumes his exploits as a costumed hero and becomes the leader of the superhero team the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trapeze
A trapeze is a short horizontal bar hung by ropes, metal straps, or chains, from a ceiling support. It is an aerial apparatus commonly found in circus performances. Trapeze acts may be static, spinning (rigged from a single point), swinging or flying, and may be performed solo, double, triple or as a group act. The name of the apparatus reflects the trapezoid shape made by the horizontal bar, ropes and ceiling support. History The art of trapeze performance is reported to have been developed by Jules Léotard, a young French acrobat and aerialist, in Toulouse in the mid-19th century. He is said to have used his father's swimming pool to practice. However, the name "trapeze" can be found in books dating as far back as twenty years earlier, before Léotard was born. One such example is George Roland's “An Introductory Course of Modern Gymnastic Exercises”, published in 1832. Roland proposes the idea that the trapeze might owe its origin to Colonel Amoros, but ultimately ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strongman
Strongman is a competitive strength sport which tests athletes' physical strength and endurance through a variety of heavy lifts and events. Strongman competitions are known for their intensity, pushing athletes to their physical and mental limits. In modern strongman, athletes compete to score points based on their relative position in an event. An athlete who engages in the sport of strongman is also called a 'strongman'. They are often regarded as some of the strongest men of the world. Etymology Many sources state that strongman is a man who performs remarkable feats possessing enormous amounts of strength. In the 19th century, the term 'strongman' was referred to an exhibitor of strength during circus performances. History Modern strongman generally credits its origins to circus strongmen who became popular in the 19th and 20th centuries. In the first half of the 20th century, strongmen performed various feats of strength such as the bent press (not to be confused with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snake Charming
Snake charming is the practice of appearing to hypnotize a snake (often a cobra) by playing and waving around an instrument called a pungi. A typical performance may also include handling the snakes or performing other seemingly dangerous acts, as well as other street performance staples, like juggling and sleight of hand. The practice was historically the profession of some tribesmen in India well into the 20th century but snake charming declined rapidly after the government banned the practice in 1972. Snake-charmer performances still happen in other Asian nations such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia. The tradition is also practiced in North African countries of Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia. Ancient Egypt was home to one form of snake charming, though the practice as it exists today likely arose in India. It eventually spread throughout South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Despite a sort of golden age in the 20th centur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
