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Robby Reed
Robby Reed is a fictional character from DC Comics and the original protagonist of the long running comic book series ''Dial H for Hero''. In the series, he is portrayed as a normal boy who transforms himself as a variety of superheroes. Fictional character biography The character debuted in ''House of Mystery'' #156 (January 1966), and his storyline continued until issue #173 (March–April 1968). The art was by Jim Mooney (though he did not finish the run), with scripts by Dave Wood. The original owner of the dial is portrayed as Robert "Robby" Reed, a highly intelligent teenager with a penchant for exclaiming "Sockamagee!" He lives in the fictional town of Littleville, Colorado with his grandfather "Gramps" Reed and their housekeeper Miss Millie. During a camping trip, Robby accidentally falls into a cavern and discovers the dial in one of its alcoves. The origins of the dial and how it came to be in the cavern are never revealed. Resembling a rotary telephone dial, the device ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Mooney
James Noel Mooney (August 13, 1919 – March 30, 2008) was an Americans, American comics artist best known for his long tenure at DC Comics and as the signature artist of Supergirl, as well as a Marvel Comics inker and Spider-Man artist, both during what comics historians and fans call the Silver Age of Comic Books and what is known as the Bronze Age of Comic Books. He sometimes inker, inked under the pseudonym Jay Noel. Biography Early life and career Jim Mooney was born in New York City and raised in Los Angeles. Friends with pulp-fiction author Henry Kuttner and Californian science-fiction fans such as Forrest J. Ackerman, he drew the cover for the first issue of ''Imagination'', an Ackerman fanzine that included Ray Bradbury's first published story, "Hollerbochen's Dilemma". Kuttner encouraged the teenaged Mooney to submit art to Farnsworth Wright, the editor of the pulp magazine for which Kuttner was writing, ''Weird Tales''. Mooney's first professional sale was an il ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agamemno
While smith Whisper A'Daire is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She was created by Greg Rucka and Shawn Martinbrough, and first appeared in ''Detective Comics'' #743 (April 2000). Whisper is an operative for the League of Assassins who was given a serum derived from king cobra DNA that grants her longevity and the ability to transform into a king cobra. She is also accompanied by a group of men who possess similar abilities and are under her control. In '' 52'', Whisper becomes the leader of the Cult of Cain and a manager for HSC International Banking, a company connected with Intergang that is flooding Gotham with futuristic weaponry. After being defeated by Nightwing and Renee Montoya, Whisper travels to Africa and works with the warlord Kwesi. In ''The New 52'' reboot, Whisper A'Daire appears as a member of Intergang. Whisper A'Daire in other media * Whisper A'Daire appears in '' Young Justice'', voiced by Grey DeLisle. A gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gotham City
Gotham City ( ), or simply Gotham, is a fictional city in the Northeastern United States that serves as the primary city appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. It is best known as the home of the superhero Batman and his List of Batman supporting characters#Bat-Family, allies and List of Batman family enemies, foes. Created by writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane, the city was first identified as Batman's place of residence in ''Batman (comic book), Batman'' #4 (December 1940) and has since been the primary setting for stories featuring the character. In most of its incarnations, Gotham is depicted as one of the most crime-ridden cities in the world. Gotham City is traditionally depicted as being located in the U.S. state of New Jersey.''Amazing World of DC Comics'' #14, March 1977. DC Comics.''World's Finest Comics'' #259, October–November 1979. DC Comics.''Detective Comics'' #503 June 1983. DC Comics.''Atlas of the DC Universe'', 1990. DC Comics.''Batman: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |