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Shrike (identity)
Shrike is the name of multiple characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Fictional character biographies Toros Tos Toros Tos is a winged alien from the planet Moronon who is orphaned under unspecified circumstances and subsequently raised on Earth by Native Americans in the United States, Native Americans who believe him to be a messenger of Kukulkan. As Shrike, he encounters Hawkman (Katar Hol), Hawkman and Shayera Hol, Hawkgirl, who assist him in retaking Moronon from the usurper Boras Boran. Vanessa Kingsbury Vanessa Kingsbury is an escaped mental patient who is empowered by the Overmaster, gains bird-like abilities, and joins the Cadre (comics), Cadre. She later joins the Suicide Squad and is killed in battle against the Ogaden Military before being temporarily resurrected as a Black Lantern in ''Blackest Night''. Shrike III The third Shrike was created by writers Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty, and first appeared in ''Robin Year One'' #3. Shrike is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Comic Book
An American comic book is a thin periodical literature originating in the United States, commonly between 24 and 64 pages, containing comics. While the form originated in 1933, American comic books first gained popularity after the 1938 publication of ''Action Comics'', which included the debut of the superhero Superman. This was followed by a superhero boom that lasted until the end of World War II. After the war, while superheroes were marginalized, the comic book industry rapidly expanded and genres such as horror, crime, science fiction and romance became popular. The 1950s saw a gradual decline, due to a shift away from print media in the wake of television and the impact of the Comics Code Authority. The late 1950s and the 1960s saw a superhero revival and superheroes remained the dominant character archetype throughout the late 20th century into the 21st century. Some fans comic book collecting, collect comic books, helping drive up their value. Some have sold for mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcos Martín (cartoonist)
Marcos Martín Milanés (Barcelona, 1972) is a Spanish comic book artist, who usually draws for American comics. Notable works include '' Batgirl: Year One'', '' Breach'', '' Doctor Strange: The Oath'', ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', '' Daredevil'' and '' The Private Eye''. He is also known as a prolific cover artist for a number of publishers in the industry, including Marvel and DC Comics. Early life Marcos Martín became interested in comics at the age of four, reading Spanish translations of the licensed Italian Disney comics and various issues of Kirby/ Lee's ''Fantastic Four'' that belonged to his older sister. In Martín's own words, "She liked them because Sue Storm would change her hair every once in a while and things were happening besides the battles". He also read translations of ''Asterix'', '' Tintin'', and '' Mafalda'', a popular comic strip by Argentine cartoonist Joaquín Salvador Lavado. Until the age of fourteen, Martín wanted to become a comic book writer, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lazarus Island
Lazarus Island, also known as Pulau Sekijang Pelepah, is one of the Southern Islands in Singapore. It is south of the main island of Singapore, off the Straits of Singapore and is uninhabited. It is connected by a causeway to Saint John's Island, which is reachable by ferry. Etymology Lazarus island was also known as ''Pulau Sekijang Pelepah'' (alternatively spelled as ''Pulau Sakijang Pelepah'')''.'' Literally translated from Malay, 'sa', short for 'satu', means one, 'kijang' means deer, and 'pelepah' is a palm frond. Put together, it means 'Island of A Deer and Palms'. In 2006, Lazarus Island and Pulau Seringat were linked by a sand bank. The island and nearby St Johns Island was originally a penal colony and a quarantine station initially for cholera, beri-beri then later for leprosy - a termed lazaretto - which may have been later changed to Lazarus. Lepers may also have been transferred to Lazarus Island (the connection being that the biblical character. (See Order of S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joker (character)
The Joker is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson, the character first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book ''Batman (comic book), Batman'' on April 25, 1940. Credit for the Joker's creation is disputed; Kane and Robinson claimed responsibility for his design while acknowledging Finger's writing contribution. Although the Joker was planned to be Killing off, killed off during his initial appearance, he was spared by editorial intervention, allowing the character to endure as the archenemy of the superhero Batman. In the DC Universe, the Joker is portrayed as a criminal mastermind and the antithesis of Batman in personality and appearance. He was introduced as a murderous Psychopathy, psychopath with a warped, sadistic personality disorder, sadistic sense of humor but became a comical prankster in the late 1950s in response to regulation by the Comics Code Authority, before retur ... [...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] |
Psych (comics)
Violet Paige Paintball Paintball (Paul Deisinger) is a DC Comics supervillain. He first appeared in ''Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E.'' #2 (September 1999), and was created by Geoff Johns and Leo Moder. Paintball is an art teacher who was transformed into a paint-themed criminal and became a minion of Dragon King. Paintball in other media Paul Deisinger appears in '' Stargirl'', portrayed by Randy Havens. This version is an art teacher at Blue Valley High School before being transformed into a paint monster by Cindy Burman and Eclipso. After Stargirl frees and cures him, Deisinger undergoes a psych evaluation before being killed by Icicle's mother Lily Mahkent. Ray Palmer Pantha Caden Park Linda Park Linda Park (also known as Linda Park-West) is a fictional character in the DC Universe. She is best known as the girlfriend and later wife of Wally West. Linda Park first appeared in ''The Flash'' (vol. 2) #28 and was created by William Messner-Loebs. She is a Korean-American telev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret Society Of Super Villains
Secret Society of Super Villains (SSoSV) is a DC Comics title that debuted in May–June 1976. The series presented a group of DC's supervillains, mostly foes of the Justice League, Justice League of America. The series was cancelled with issue #15 in July 1978, as part of the DC Implosion, a period when DC suddenly cancelled dozens of comics. In the decades following the cancellation of the original book, the fictional group has returned in many forms. Series conception Editor Gerry Conway created the team to be "a kind of 'evil' Justice League", inspired by the "Rogues Gallery" that fellow editor Julie Schwartz created for Barry Allen, the Flash. Since other editors were somewhat possessive towards the more popular DC Comics supervillains, Conway resorted to sifting through DC's back issues in search of members, finally selecting a lineup of relatively obscure and/or forgotten villains. Conway said: "Obviously, this was lifted from ''Dick Tracy'', but having costumed villains wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pacific Rim
The Pacific Rim comprises the lands around the rim of the Pacific Ocean. The '' Pacific Basin'' includes the Pacific Rim and the islands in the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Rim roughly overlaps with the geological Pacific Ring of Fire. List of countries on the Pacific Rim This is a list of countries that are generally considered to be a part of the Pacific Rim, since they lie along the Pacific Ocean. Arranging from north to south, west to east in directional order. * East Asia ** Russian Federation ** ** ** ** *** *** ** * Southeast Asia ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** * Oceania (Sovereign states) ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** * Oceania (Dependent territories) ** External territory of Australia *** ** Realm of New Zealand *** ** French overseas collectivities *** *** *** ** British Overseas Territory *** ** United States insular areas *** *** *** ** United States *** ** Insular Chile *** * North Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batman
Batman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in Detective Comics 27, the 27th issue of the comic book ''Detective Comics'' on March 30, 1939. In the DC Universe, Batman is the alias of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American Playboy lifestyle, playboy, Philanthropy, philanthropist, and industrialist who resides in Gotham City. Origin of Batman, His origin story features him swearing vengeance against criminals after witnessing the murder of his parents, Thomas Wayne, Thomas and Martha Wayne, Martha, as a child, a vendetta tempered by the ideal of justice. He trains himself physically and intellectually, crafts a Batsuit, bat-inspired persona, and monitors the Gotham streets at night. Kane, Finger, and other creators accompanied Batman with List of Batman supporting characters, supporting characters, including his sidekicks Robin (character), Robin and Batgirl; allies Alfre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dick Grayson
Richard John "Dick" Grayson is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Batman, Teen Titans and Justice League. Created by writer Bill Finger and artist Bob Kane, he first appeared in ''Detective Comics'' #38 in April 1940, Dick is the original and most popular incarnation of Robin (character), Robin, Batman's crime-fighting partner – together known as the Batman and Robin, Dynamic Duo. In Robin's origin story, he is the orphaned son of master acrobats the Flying Graysons who is later adopted by Batman's alter ego Bruce Wayne. Dick Grayson has undergone significant Characterization, character development since originally introduced in 1940. In 1984, he graduated from the role of Robin to become the adult superhero Nightwing, protector of the city of Blüdhaven, Gotham City's economically troubled neighbouring city. Since then, as Bruce's eldest son, Dick has taken on an older brother figure & father figure (to Jas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two-Face
Two-Face is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Bob Kane, and first appeared in ''Detective Comics'' #66 (August 1942). He has become one of the superhero Batman's most enduring enemies belonging to the collective of adversaries that make up his List of Batman family enemies#Classic rogues gallery, rogues gallery. In his comic book appearances, Two-Face is the alter ego of Harvey Dent, Gotham City's former district attorney who becomes a criminal mastermind obsessed with Mind–body dualism, duality and the number two. Half of his face is hideously scarred after mob boss Sal Maroni throws acid at him. The resulting disfigurement drives him insane and causes him to make decisions based on the Coin flipping, flip of a coin. The Modern Age of Comic Books portrays the character as having dissociative identity disorder, with Two-Face being an alternate personality that developed as a result of Child abuse, childhood abu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
