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Savitar (comics)
Savitar () is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. An immensely powerful speedster who leads a cult dedicated to the Speed Force, he is an enemy of the Flash and he has battled Wally West, Jay Garrick, and Barry Allen. A variation of the character appeared in ''The Flash'', portrayed by Grant Gustin and voiced by Tobin Bell. Publication history Savitar first appeared in ''The Flash'' (vol. 2) #108 (December 1995), and was created by Mark Waid and Oscar Jimenez. Fictional character biography Savitar was originally an unnamed pilot for a third-world nation that was to test a supersonic fighter jet during the Cold War. As he reached top speed, his plane was struck by what appeared to be lightning and he went down in hostile territory. Discovering he could defeat the enemy by moving at super-speed, he became obsessed, naming himself after the Hindu deity Savitr and dedicating his life to unlocking its secrets. As he studied, Savitar discovered new powers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DC Comics
DC Comics (originally DC Comics, Inc., and also known simply as DC) is an American comic book publisher owned by DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC is an initialism for "Detective Comics", an American comic book series first published in 1937. DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, the first comic under the DC banner being published in 1937. The majority of its published stories are set in the fictional DC Universe and feature numerous List of DC Comics characters, culturally iconic heroic characters, such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash (DC Comics character), Flash; as well as famous fictional teams, including the Justice League, the Teen Titans, the Suicide Squad, and the Legion of Superheroes. The universe contains an assortment of well-known supervillains, such as Lex Luthor, the Joker (character), Joker, Darkseid, and the antihero Catwoman. The company has published non-DC Universe-related mater ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindu
Hindus (; ; also known as Sanātanīs) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism, also known by its endonym Sanātana Dharma. Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pp. 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for people living in the Indian subcontinent. It is assumed that the term ''"Hindu"'' traces back to Avestan scripture Vendidad which refers to land of seven rivers as Hapta Hendu which itself is a cognate to Sanskrit term ''Sapta Sindhuḥ''. (The term ''Sapta Sindhuḥ'' is mentioned in Rig Veda and refers to a North western Indian region of seven rivers and to India as a whole.) The Greek cognates of the same terms are "''Indus''" (for the river) and "''India''" (for the land of the river). Likewise the Hebrew cognate ''hōd-dū'' refers to India mentioned in Hebrew BibleEsther 1:1. The term "''Hindu''" also implied a geographic, ethnic or cultural identifier for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infinite Frontier
Infinite Frontier is a 2021 relaunch by the American comic book publisher DC Comics of its entire line of ongoing monthly superhero comic book titles. It is the follow-up to the 2018 New Justice relaunch. The relaunch and event was shepherded by writer Joshua Williamson. The continuity and repercussions established by Infinite Frontier continue into the 2023 Dawn of DC relaunch. Changes in the DC Universe Infinite Frontier begins after the events of '' Dark Nights: Death Metal'', ''Generations'' and '' Future State''. The DC Multiverse has expanded into a larger "Omniverse" where everything is canon and it will still deal with the repercussions of DC Rebirth. The new Multiverse has two opposite worlds that represent the Metaverse and sustain the balance: one is the Elseworld, and the other is Earth Omega, where Darkseid is imprisoned. In the new status quo, all of DC history "counts" when understanding a character's backstory, and legacy and history within the franchise is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eobard Thawne
Eobard Thawne, also known as the Reverse-Flash and Professor Zoom, is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by John Broome (writer), John Broome and Carmine Infantino, the character first appeared in ''The Flash (comic book), The Flash'' #139 (August 31st 1963) and has since endured as the archenemy of Flash (Barry Allen), Barry Allen / Flash (DC Comics character), The Flash. Eobard Thawne, as introduced by name in ''The Flash'' #153, is the first and most well-known character to assume the Reverse-Flash mantle, and is additionally a descendant of Cobalt Blue (comics), Malcolm Thawne and ancestor of Bart Allen, Reverse-Flash#Thaddeus Thawne, Thaddeus Thawne and Captain Boomerang#Owen Mercer, Owen Mercer. In his comic book appearances, Professor Eobard Thawne is depicted as a scientist from the 25th century who originally idolized the Flash. He replicated the accident that gave the Flash his powers, but was driven insane and became obsesse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebirth
Rebirth may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Film * ''Rebirth'' (2011 film), a 2011 Japanese drama film * ''Rebirth'' (2016 film), a 2016 American thriller film * ''Rebirth'', a 2011 documentary film produced by Project Rebirth * ''The Rebirth'' (film), a 2007 Japanese film directed by Masahiro Kobayashi * '' Mortal Kombat: Rebirth'', a 2010 short film * ''Jurassic World Rebirth'', an upcoming 2025 American science fiction film Music Bands and groups * Rebirth Brass Band, a New Orleans brass band * The Rebirth (band), a Los Angeles soul band * Rebirth, a record label which The March Violets have recorded under Albums and EPs * ''Rebirth'' (Aka Moon album), 1994 * ''Rebirth'' (Angra album), 2001 * ''Rebirth'' (Billy Childs album), 2017 * ''Rebirth'' (Gackt album), 2001 * ''Rebirth'' (Jennifer Lopez album), 2005 * ''Rebirth'' (Jimmy Cliff album), 2012 * ''Rebirth'' (Keith Sweat album), 2002 * ''Rebirth'' (Lil Wayne album), 2010 * ''Rebirth'' (Masami Okui albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XS (character)
XS (Jenni Ognats) is a character appearing in media published by DC Comics, primarily as a member of the 30th–31st centuries's Legion of Super-Heroes. She is the granddaughter of Barry Allen (the second superhero known as the Flash), and cousin of Bart Allen (the second Kid Flash). Her first appearance is in ''Legionnaires'' #0 (Oct 1994). Jessica Parker Kennedy portrayed a variation of the character in The CW Arrowverse television series ''The Flash''. Fictional character biography Jenni Ognats is the granddaughter of Barry Allen, and was born in the 30th century. After her Speed Force abilities activate, Jenni joins the Legion of Super-Heroes as XS. During the Legion's first trip to the 20th century, XS is separated from them and meets her cousin, Bart Allen / Impulse. She eventually returns to her time via the Cosmic Treadmill. After the Legion disbands during ''Legion Lost'', XS and Star Boy travel to the latter's home planet of Xanthu and become involved in a war with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse Chambers
Jesse Belle Chambers is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Chambers, who mainly uses the superhero name Jesse Quick and briefly Liberty Belle, is the daughter of Golden Age of Comics, Golden Age heroes Johnny Quick (Johnny Chambers), Johnny Quick and Liberty Belle (comics), Liberty Belle. She inherited both of her parents' powers of Speedster (fiction), superhuman speed and super-strength, and, unlike other speedsters, is also capable of flight. She was initially a scholar of superheroes who was recruited into the Justice Society of America after aiding them. She is a longtime ally of The Flash, despite their often difficult relationship, and has been a core member of the Justice Society of America, Teen Titans, Titans and Justice League. A version of Jesse Chambers renamed Jesse Wells appears as a recurring character on The CW television series ''The Flash (2014 TV series), The Flash'', portrayed by Violett Beane. Publication history The 1992 li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
