|
Solus (Marvel Comics)
The Inheritors are a supervillain group which appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The family of Morlun, they typically are enemies of Spider-Man and Alternative versions of Spider-Man, the iterations of him. Publication history The Inheritors, who made their first appearance in ''The Superior Spider-Man'' #33 as part of the "Spider-Verse" storyline, were created by Christos Gage and M. A. Sepulveda, based on the Ancients, an earlier version of Morlun's family introduced in the 2006 novel ''Spider-Man: The Darkest Hours'', written by Jim Butcher. "Spider-Geddon" again depicts the Inheritors; Gage said, "They’re terrific villains – they literally eat spider-people! They’re like vampires who feed on their life forces. And now that they're back, they have a score to settle. They’re trying to recapture their former power and glory, and God help anyone who gets in the way." Fictional history The Inheritors are a clan of totem hunters from Earth-001 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 In Comics
Notable events of 2015 in comics. It includes any relevant comics-related events, deaths of notable comics-related people, conventions and first issues by title. For an overview of the year in Japanese comics, see 2015 in manga. Events January * January 7: Charlie Hebdo shooting: In Paris, terrorists invade the office of the French satirical magazine ''Charlie Hebdo'' and murder 12 people, injuring 11. Among the cartoonists murdered that morning are Cabu, Charb, Philippe Honoré (cartoonist), Philippe Honoré, Tignous and Georges Wolinski. The tragedy brings about a huge rally of national unity under the name ''Je suis Charlie''. Two days later, the assassins are shot by the police. * January 23: An original ''The Adventures of Tintin'' cover for ''The Shooting Star'' is auctioned and sold for €2.5 million ($2.854 million) at the Brussels Antiques and Art Fair. March * March 4: ** American Gothic Press is founded. ** Ken Bald makes the Guinness Book of Records as the oldes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karn (comics)
Kaecilius Elloe Kaifi Kala Jennifer Kale Noble Kale Kaluu Kamikaze Kamran Kamran is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by G. Willow Wilson and Takeshi Miyazawa and first appeared in '' Ms. Marvel'' (vol. 3) #13 (March 2015). Kamran is a young Pakistani American who discovers his Inhuman heritage after being exposed to the Terrigen Mists which grants him bio-luminescent abilities. After moving from Houston to Jersey City, Kamran is reintroduced to Kamala Khan whose parents are friends with his, and the two quickly bond over their shared interests. After witnessing Kamala change into her alter ego, Ms. Marvel, Kamran reveals his secret to her, which makes her smitten with him. Kamran offers Kamala a ride to school, but instead of taking her to school, he kidnaps her and takes her to his boss, the Inhuman crime boss Lineage who hopes to recruit Ms. Marvel into his gang. Ms. Marvel fights off Kamran an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spider-Woman (Gwen Stacy)
Spider-Woman (Gwendolyne Maxine "Gwen" Stacy; colloquially: Spider-Gwen, also known as Ghost-Spider) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. She was created by Jason Latour and Robbi Rodriguez. The character debuted in ''Edge of Spider-Verse'' issue #2 as part of the 2014–15 "Spider-Verse" comic book storyline, leading to the ongoing series ''Spider-Gwen'' in 2015. An parallel universe (fiction), alternate-universe version of Gwen Stacy from Spider-Man stories, she lives on Multiverse (Marvel Comics), Earth-65, where as a teenager she was bitten by a radioactive spider and becomes Spider-Woman into her 20s, developing some of the classic Spider-Man personality, conflicts, tribulations, powers and abilities. The character's enemies include Earth-65 versions of Kingpin (Matt Murdock), Matt Murdock, Punisher#Spider-Gwen, Frank Castle, and Invisible Woman#Spider-Gwen, Susan Storm. Spider-Woman was met with positive reviews from critics, who c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bullet Points (comics)
''Bullet Points'' is a comic book Limited series (comics), limited series that was published by Marvel Comics in 2006 in comics, 2006 and 2007 in comics, 2007, written by J. Michael Straczynski, illustrated by Tommy Lee Edwards and lettered by John Workman. The series was released under the ''Marvel Knights'' imprint and examines the consequences to the Marvel Universe when Captain America, Steve Rogers is not injected with the Supersoldier, Super-Soldier Serum but instead is Iron Man. Additionally, Peter Parker and Bruce Banner are given switched identities, with the former becoming the Hulk and the latter Spider-Man. Plot summary The series begins on December 8, 1940. Abraham Erskine and Uncle Ben, Benjamin Parker are killed by Heinz Kruger before they can use the Super-Soldier Serum as part of ''Project: Rebirth''. Due to Erskine's death, ''Project: Rebirth'' is canceled. In its place, the government activates ''Project: Iron Man'' and gives the Iron Man armor to Steve Rogers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezekiel Sims
Ezekiel "Zeke" Sims is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character in stories featuring Spider-Man and Silk (character), Silk; versions of the character from Multiverse (Marvel Comics), alternate timelines are also featured in the 2014 crossover event ''Spider-Verse''. Characters based on Ezekiel appear in the films ''Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'' (2023), voiced by Mike Rianda, and the live-action Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU) film ''Madame Web (film), Madame Web'' (2024), portrayed by Tahar Rahim. Publication history Ezekiel first appeared in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' vol. 2 #30 (June 2001) and was created by J. Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr. Fictional character biography Ezekiel Sims was a rich businessman who, in his younger years, ritualistically gained powers similar to those of Spider-Man. He aspired to use his powers to be a hero, but instead used them to create and develop a corporation, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaine Parker
Kaine Parker is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been depicted as a superhero and former supervillain who serves as an ally, an enemy, and Foil (literature), foil to Spider-Man, Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Ben Reilly. Created by Terry Kavanagh and Steven Butler, the character first appeared in ''Web of Spider-Man'' #119 (December 1994) as the Jackal (Marvel Comics character), Jackal's first failed attempt of a clone of Spider-Man. He later appeared as the new Scarlet Spider in the ''Marvel Point One'' One-shot (comics), one-shot in November 2011 before starring in his own series. Kaine Parker/Scarlet Spider made his cinematic debut in the 2023 feature film ''Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse''. Fictional character biography Kaine's debut Kaine is the Jackal's first temporary success to clone Peter Parker but the flawed cloning process left him deformed and mentally unstable. The Jackal discards Kaine due to him showing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Counter-Earth (comics)
The comic book stories published by Marvel Comics since the 1940s have featured several noteworthy concepts besides its fictional characters, such as unique places and artifacts. There follows a list of those features. Places Certain places feature prominently in the Marvel Universe, some real-life, others fictional and unique to the setting; fictional places may appear in conjunction with, or even within, real-world locales. Earth New York City Many Marvel Comics stories are set in New York City, where the publishing company is based. =Superhero sites= New York is the site of many places important to superheroes: * Avengers Mansion: Currently in ruin, but long the home of the Avengers. * Avengers Tower: Formerly Stark Tower, the current headquarters of the Avengers. * Alias Investigations: A private investigations firm founded and owned by Jessica Jones. * Baxter Building and Four Freedoms Plaza: The bases of the Fantastic Four. * ''Daily Bugle'': A newspaper building whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Men (Marvel Comics)
The New Men are a fictional group of characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are depicted as uplift (science fiction), uplifted animals created by the High Evolutionary. Publication history The New Men first appeared in ''Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor'' #134 and were created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Fictional group history The New Men are the result of Wyndham's first experiments in accelerated evolution. When Wyndham learns that Wundagore, Wundagore Mountain (on which his advanced genetics research citadel was based) is the prison of the powerful demon known as Chthon (Marvel Comics), Chthon, he decides to train some of his creations in chivalry and battle tactics so that they can oppose Chthon should he ever return where these elite New Men warriors are called the Knights of Wundagore. The High Evolutionary equips the Knights of Wundagore with advanced weaponry and armor and gives them flying "atomic steeds" on which to ride. He is assisted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firestar (Marvel Comics)
Firestar (Angelica "Angel" Jones) is a superhero appearing in Multimedia, media and American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by John Romita Sr., Rick Hoberg, and Dennis Marks (screenwriter), Dennis Marks, the character first appeared in 1981 on the NBC animated television series ''Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends''. Firestar has the ability to generate and manipulate microwave radiation, allowing her to fly and create intense heat and flames. In the comics, she has acted as a solo hero and also as a member of the Hellions (Marvel Comics), Hellions, New Warriors, Avengers (comics), Avengers, and X-Men. Development and publication history ''Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends'' Firestar – spelled as Fire-Star – was created for the NBC List of animated television series, animated series ''Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends'', with Kathy Garver providing her voice. This version of the character has the ability to control heat in all its forms, as stated in the 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iceman (Marvel Comics)
Iceman (Robert Louis "Bobby" Drake) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and is a founding member of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men, ''The X-Men'' #1 (Sept. 1963). Iceman is a Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutant born with superhuman abilities. He has the ability to manipulate ice and cold by freezing water vapor around him. This allows him to freeze objects, as well as cover his body with ice. Iceman has a relatively high profile among ''X-Men'' characters due to being frequently adapted into X-Men and Spider-Man-related media, including video games, animated series, and films. The character later received widespread media attention when a storyline Retroactive continuity, retroactively revealed the original version of the character was a closeted, closeted gay man, in ''All-New X-Men'' #40 (April 2015), leading to his coming out. Following the publication of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
