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Tigress (DC Comics)
Tigress is the name of three different comic book supervillains, all of whom have appeared in various series published by DC Comics. An original incarnation of Tigress called Tabitha Galavan appeared in the live-action series '' Gotham'', portrayed by Jessica Lucas. Additionally, the Paula Brooks incarnation of Tigress appeared in the live-action DC Universe / The CW series '' Stargirl'', portrayed by Joy Osmanski. Publication history The first Golden Age Tigress was a thief/spy and foe of Zatara in the late 1930s. She debuted in ''Action Comics'' #1 (June 1938), and was created by Fred Guardineer. She wore tiger-striped sweaters and ran gangs of thieves and murderers. She apparently had no powers. The second Tigress is Paula Brooks, who was a member of the Young All-Stars, who later became a villainess named the Huntress. The third Tigress is Artemis Crock, the daughter of the second Tigress, and is a member of the Injustice Society. She debuted in ''Infinity Inc.'' #34 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artemis Crock
Artemis Crock is a fictional comic book character, appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. First appearing in ''Infinity, Inc.'' #34 (January 1987), she has appeared as both a supervillain and superhero, known mononymously as Artemis. Artemis is also one of many characters to use the name Tigress. In addition, she is also the daughter of Sportsmaster and Paula Crock. Outside of comic books, Artemis has appeared in ''Young Justice'', voiced by Stephanie Lemelin, and '' Stargirl'', portrayed by Stella Smith. Additionally, a character inspired by Artemis named Evelyn Sharp appears in ''Arrow'', portrayed by Madison McLaughlin. Publication history Artemis Crock debuted in ''Infinity, Inc.'' #34 (January 1987) and was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Todd McFarlane. Fictional character biography Artemis Crock is the daughter of the Golden Age villains Paula and Crusher Crock. She had taken up a career in crime, modeled that of her parents, but only aft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stargirl (TV Series)
''DC's Stargirl'', or simply ''Stargirl'', is an American superhero television series created by Geoff Johns that premiered on streaming service DC Universe. It is based on the DC Comics superhero Courtney Whitmore, created by Johns and Lee Moder. The series follows high school student Courtney Whitmore who discovers the cosmic staff originally wielded by Starman and becomes the inspiration for a new generation of superheroes who become the new incarnation of the Justice Society of America. DC Universe ordered the series in July 2018. Brec Bassinger was cast as Courtney Whitmore that September, with additional castings for her family members, the Justice Society of America, and the Injustice Society of America through February 2019. Filming for the series began in March 2019 in the Atlanta metropolitan area. ''Stargirl'' premiered on DC Universe on May 18, 2020; the first season consists of 13 episodes and also aired the following day on the broadcast network The CW. The sec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cree Summer
Cree Summer Francks (born July 7, 1969) is an American-Canadian actress and singer. She is best known for her extensive work in animation, voicing characters such as Elmyra Duff in ''Tiny Toon Adventures'' and related media, Susie Carmichael in '' Rugrats'' and Lizard in '' Spirit Rangers,'' for which she won a NAACP Image Awards and received two nominations at the Children's and Family Emmy Awards. She is also known for her roles in '' Inspector Gadget'', '' Batman Beyond'', '' Horrible Histories'', ''Clifford the Big Red Dog'', '' Codename: Kids Next Door'', '' Atlantis: The Lost Empire'', '' Danny Phantom'', '' My Life as a Teenage Robot'', '' Transformers: Animated'', '' Drawn Together'', '' Gargoyles'', '' W.I.T.C.H.'', and ''Puppy Dog Pals''. In live-action, she is known for her role as Winifred "Freddie" Brooks in the NBC sitcom '' A Different World'' (1987–1993) and librarian Rosalyn Inez in the ABC sitcom '' Abbott Elementary'' since 2024. Early life Summer was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batman Beyond
''Batman Beyond'' (also known as ''Batman of the Future'' in Europe) is an American superhero animated television series based on the DC Comics superhero Batman, and serving as the sequel to both '' Batman: The Animated Series'' and '' The New Batman Adventures''. Created and developed by Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, and Alan Burnett and produced by Warner Bros. Television Animation, the series began airing on January 10, 1999; in the United Kingdom, it began airing on September 4, 2000. The series follows the exploits of teenager Terry McGinnis, who becomes the new Batman for the city of Gotham in the near future. Terry is aided and mentored by the previous Batman, Bruce Wayne, as he faces a variety of criminals including several new supervillians. Despite being conceived as a kid-friendly Batman series by Warner Bros. Animation, it ended up being darker than its predecessor ''Batman: The Animated Series'', yet went on to receive critical acclaim and gained a cult following. ''B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blackhawk (DC Comics)
Blackhawk is the eponymous fictional character of the long-running comic book series ''Blackhawk'' first published by Quality Comics and later by DC Comics. Primarily created by Charles Nicholas#Chuck Cuidera, Chuck Cuidera with input from both Bob Powell and Will Eisner, the Blackhawk characters first appeared in ''Military Comics'' #1 (August 1941). Led by a mysterious man known as Blackhawk, the Blackhawks (or more formally, the Blackhawk Squadron) are a small team of World War II-era flying ace, ace pilots of varied nationalities, each typically known under a single name, either their given name or their surname. Though the membership roster has undergone changes over the years, the team has been portrayed most consistently as having seven core members. In their most well-known incarnation, the Blackhawks operate from a hidden base known only as Blackhawk Island, fly Grumman XF5F Skyrocket fighter aircraft, and shout their battle cry of "Hawk-a-a-a!" as they descend from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spy Smasher
Spy Smasher is the name of two fictional characters appearing in comics published by Fawcett and DC Comics. The first is a superhero that was formerly owned and published by Fawcett Comics. The second is a female anti-terrorism government agent and published by DC. History Alan Armstrong Similar to Batman and the Blue Beetle (Ted Kord), Spy Smasher (secretly the "wealthy Virginia sportsman" Alan Armstrong) is a master detective, equipped with a number of gadgets and a specialized vehicle, the "Gyrosub", which was a combination of an airplane, an automobile, and a submarine. Created by Bill Parker and C. C. Beck, Spy Smasher was introduced in '' Whiz Comics'' #2 (February 1940). Alongside Captain Marvel, Spy Smasher became one of the magazine's most popular characters. His perpetual enemy was the Mask, the mastermind of a deadly spy ring. He also fought the America-Smasher, the Angel and the Blitzys. In ''Whiz Comics'' #16-18, Spy Smasher was briefly brainwashed by the Mask to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sportsmaster
The Sportsmaster is the name of different supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first version of the character; Lawrence "Crusher" Crock, is usually depicted as a criminal who uses sports-themed weapons and gadgets to commit crimes. He is also the husband of Paula Brooks and the father of Artemis Crock. Crusher / Sportsmaster appeared in '' Young Justice'', voiced by Nick Chinlund, and '' Stargirl'', portrayed by Neil Hopkins. Publication history The Lawrence Crock incarnation of Sportsmaster first appeared in '' All-American Comics'' #85 (May 1947) and was created by writer John Broome and artist Irwin Hasen. The Victor Gover incarnation of Sportsmaster first appeared in '' Manhunter'' #17 and was created by John Ostrander, Doug Rice, and Kim Yale. Fictional character biography Lawrence "Crusher" Crock Earth-Two version He was the foe of the original Green Lantern and Wildcat. He was first known as Crusher Crock, a frustrated athl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Injustice Society
The Injustice Society (a.k.a. the Injustice Society of the World) is a group of supervillains in the . They are the main antagonists of the Justice Society of America. The Injustice Society first appears in '' All Star Comics'' #37 (October 1947) and was created by Sheldon Mayer and Robert Kanigher. The original group brought together six popular villains from '' Flash Comics'', ''Green Lantern'' and '' All Star Comics'': Thinker, Gambler, Vandal Savage, Wizard, Per Degaton, and Brain Wave. The Injustice Society appear on the DC Universe and CW show '' Stargirl'' as the main antagonists of the first season, with some members also appearing in its second season. Fictional team history Golden Age The Wizard's Injustice Society It is unknown under what circumstances the Injustice Society was formed. The group first appeared in the 1940s, where they were led by the Wizard and planned to take over America. The group consists of Vandal Savage, Per Degaton, the Thinker, the Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huntress (DC Comics)
The Huntress is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Batman. The two best-known women to bear the Huntress name are Huntress (Helena Bertinelli), Helena Bertinelli and Huntress (Helena Wayne), Helena Wayne, the latter being from an alternate Multiverse (DC Comics), universe. Although Helena Wayne and Helena Bertinelli are both superheroes, the Huntress of the Golden Age of Comics, Golden Age was a supervillain. Characterization Paula Brooks The Golden Age of Comic Books, Golden Age Huntress was a supervillain with the real name of Paula Brooks who battled the superhero Wildcat (DC Comics), Wildcat, first appearing in ''Sensation Comics'' #68. She joined the second Injustice Society of America and stole Plymouth Rock. She married fellow supervillain the Sportsmaster. The character was later Retroactive continuity, retroactively renamed the Tigress (DC Comics), Tigress in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young All-Stars
The Young All-Stars are a team of fictional DC Comics superheroes. They were created by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, and Michael Bair, and introduced in ''Young All-Stars'' #1, dated June 1987. The team members Tsunami, Neptune Perkins, and Dan the Dyna-Mite were all introduced in previously published DC Comics stories. The team members Iron Munro, Flying Fox, and Fury were created for the series and intended to be analogs of the Golden Age versions of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman respectively. ''Young All-Stars'' lasted for 31 issues, as well as one annual. Publication history ''Young All-Stars'' was a follow-up to DC's popular 1980s series ''All-Star Squadron'', created and written by Roy Thomas. ''All-Star Squadron'' retroactively introduced new stories into DC's Golden Age history, mainly during World War II. The series premise was that during World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt created Article X, a "superhero draft" that asked all active masked crime-fighter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Comics 1
''Action Comics'' #1 (cover dated June 1938) is the first issue of the original run of the comic book/Comic anthology, magazine series ''Action Comics''. It features the first appearance of several comic-book heroes—most notably the Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster creation, Superman—and sold for 10 cents (). It is widely considered to be both the beginning of the superhero genre and the most valuable comic book in the world. ''Action Comics'' ran for 904 numbered issues (plus additional out-of-sequence special issues) before it restarted its numbering in the fall of 2011. It returned to its original numbering with issue #957, published on June 8, 2016 (cover-dated August) and reached Action Comics 1000, its 1,000th issue in 2018. On August 24, 2014, a copy graded 9.0 by Comics Guaranty LLC, CGC was sold on eBay for $3,207,852 USD (); it was the first comic book to have sold for more than $3 million for a single original copy. Contents ''Action Comics'' #1 was an anthology ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
