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Shaggy Man (comics)
Shaggy Man is the name of several fictional characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Most of the Shaggy Men are depicted as artificial lifeforms with regenerating abilities and have been created by different people. Publication history The Shaggy Man debuted in ''Justice League of America'' #45 (June 1966) and was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Mike Sekowsky. That story also introduced a second Shaggy Man created to combat the first. The original Shaggy Man returned in ''Justice League of America'' #104 (Feb. 1973). Its body returned in '' JLA'' #24 - 26 (Dec. 1998 - Feb. 1999) and was updated and rechristened "the General" after General Wade Eiling transplanted his mind into it. The General reappeared in the "World War III" storyline ''JLA'' #36 - 41 (Dec. 1999 - May 2000). The second character reappeared in a one-shot story in ''Justice League of America'' #186 (Jan. 1981) and in ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' #9-10 (Dec. 1985-Jan. 1986). A Shaggy Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frankenstein's Monster
Frankenstein's monster, commonly referred to as Frankenstein, is a fictional character that first appeared in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel '' Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus'' as its main antagonist. Shelley's title compares the monster's creator, Victor Frankenstein, to the mythological character Prometheus, who fashioned humans out of clay and gave them fire. In Shelley's Gothic story, Victor Frankenstein builds the creature in his laboratory through an ambiguous method based on a scientific principle he discovered. Shelley describes the monster as tall and emotional. The monster attempts to fit into human society but is shunned, which leads him to seek revenge against Frankenstein. According to the scholar Joseph Carroll, the monster occupies "a border territory between the characteristics that typically define protagonists and antagonists". Frankenstein's monster became iconic in popular culture, and has been featured in various forms of media, including films, te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Java (comics)
J.A.K.E. 1 J.A.K.E. 2 J'onn J'onzz M'yrnn J'onzz M'yrnn J'onzz is the father of the twin brothers Martian Manhunter, J'onn J'onzz/Martian Manhunter and Ma'alefa'ak. His first appearance was in ''Martian Manhunter'' (vol. 2) #3 (August 2001). M'yrnn J'onzz in other media M'yrnn J'onzz appears in ''Supergirl (TV series), Supergirl'', portrayed by Carl Lumbly. This version was captured by the White Martians and coerced into revealing the location of the Staff of Kolar, a psychic weapon believed to be the key to ending a war. After being rescued by Kara Danvers, Supergirl, J'onn J'onzz (Arrowverse), Martian Manhunter, and Miss Martian (Arrowverse), Miss Martian and taken to live in National City on Earth, M'yrnn develops a form of dementia before sacrificing himself to stop Reign (Arrowverse), Reign from terraforming Earth. In subsequent seasons, M'yrnn appears as a spirit and in flashbacks. Jack Jack of Clubs Jack of Fire Jack O'Lantern Jackal Jackhammer Jefferson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Stagg
Simon Stagg is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, serving primarily as an antagonist to the superhero Metamorpho in most comic book stories and their adaptations. He is responsible for turning Rex Mason into Metamorpho out of spite after catching him in a relationship with his daughter Sapphire Stagg. Given his high status as a supervillain, he has also come into conflict with Batman, the Flash, Green Lantern and other heroes in the DC Universe. The character has made several appearances in media outside of comics, such as the television series ''The Flash'' in which he was portrayed by William Sadler, and the DC Extended Universe film ''Wonder Woman 1984'', in which he was portrayed by Oliver Cotton. Publication history Simon Stagg first appeared in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #57 and was created by Bob Haney and Ramona Fradon. Mark Waid, writer of the ''Metamorpho'' limited series, commented that "writing Simon Stagg was always a t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brightest Day
''Brightest Day'' is a 2010–2011 Crossover (comics), crossover storyline published by DC Comics, consisting of a year-long comic book Limited series (comics), maxiseries that began in April 2010, and a number of tie-in books. The story is a direct follow-up to the ''Blackest Night'' storyline that depicts the aftermath of the events of that storyline on the DC Universe. Plot At the end of the 2009–2010 ''Blackest Night'' storyline, 12 deceased heroes and villains are resurrected for an unknown purpose. The events of ''Brightest Day'' follow their exploits as they seek to learn the secret behind their resurrection. The story begins the day after ''Blackest Night'' showing Deadman (character), Boston Brand smashing his tombstone. Nearby, a baby bird falls out of its nest and dies, but Boston resurrects it. The ring then takes him to everyone that was resurrected and he (while being invisible) sees how they are celebrating their new leases on life. Boston then asks the ring w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roy Harper (character)
Roy William Harper Jr. is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Roy is one of DC's most longstanding characters, originating in 1940s comics as Speedy, the teen sidekick of the superheroes Green Arrow and Black Canary (Dinah Laurel Lance), Black Canary. Like his mentor Green Arrow, Roy is a world-class archer and athlete who uses his exceptional marksmanship to fight crime. Along with other prominent DC Comics superhero sidekicks, he goes on to become a core member of the superhero group the Teen Titans. As an adult, Roy casts off his Speedy identity to establish himself as the superhero Arsenal, and later takes on the name Red Arrow to symbolise his coming-of-age and having become an equal of Green Arrow as he joins the Justice League. In addition to continuing to serve on occasion as one of the Titans, Roy has had leading roles in the superhero groups the Seven Soldiers of Victory, the Outsiders (comics), Outsiders, Checkmate (comics), Checkmate, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
