|
Tor Cyan
''Tor Cyan'' is a '' 2000 AD'' comic-book title written by John Tomlinson. It is a continuation of ''Mercy Heights'', which introduced the title character Tor Cyan as a futuristic 'ambulance driver'. In ''Tor Cyan'', Tor Cyan is the pilot of a medical shuttle, who despite the obstacles of destiny is determined to dedicate his life to saving life. Connections between Tor Cyan and the Genetic Infantrymen, and between his story and the same fictional universe as Nu-Earth, are revealed gradually over the course of the series. Tor Cyan finds it impossible to fully transcend his roots, and he becomes compelled to return to Nu-Earth and find out the truth about his past. Eventually, he discovers that his blue skin pigmentation is the product of the same genetic engineering used to create GI Supersoldiers. Bibliography *''Mercy Heights'', in which Tor Cyan first appeared: ** "Mercy Heights" (with Kev Walker, Lee Sullivan and Andrew Currie, in ''2000 AD'' #1033-1047, 1997) [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 AD (comic)
''2000 AD'' is a weekly British science fiction-oriented comic magazine. As a comics anthology it serialises stories in each issue (known as "progs") and was first published by IPC Magazines in 1977, the first issue dated 26 February. Since 2000 it has been published by Rebellion Developments. ''2000 AD'' is most noted for its ''Judge Dredd'' stories, and has been contributed to by a number of artists and writers who became renowned in the field internationally, such as Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons, Grant Morrison, Brian Bolland, Mike McMahon, John Wagner, Alan Grant and Garth Ennis. Other series in ''2000 AD'' include '' Rogue Trooper'', ''Sláine'', '' Strontium Dog'', ''ABC Warriors'', '' Nemesis the Warlock'' and '' Nikolai Dante''. History ''2000 AD'' was initially published by IPC Magazines. IPC then shifted the title to its Fleetway comics subsidiary, which was sold to Robert Maxwell in 1987 and then to Egmont UK in 1991. Fleetway continued to produce the title until ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rogue Trooper
''Rogue Trooper'' is a science fiction strip in the British comic book, comic ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD'', created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons in 1981. It portrays the adventures of a "Supersoldier, Genetic Infantryman" named Rogue and three Mind uploading in fiction, uploaded minds mounted on his equipment who search for the Traitor General. The series was Reboot (fiction), rebooted in 1989 in the story "The War Machine", featuring a new version of the character called Friday (2000 AD), Friday. This version of the character last appeared in 1996. The original character returned in 1999 and all stories since then have featured the original Rogue. The character has also featured in a number of 2000 AD crossovers#Rogue Trooper, ''2000 AD'' crossovers. Publication history Gibbons left the strip early on to be replaced by a succession of artists and writers who have taken the strip in several different directions over the years. Artists to have drawn the character inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fictional Genetically Engineered Characters
Fiction is any creative work, chiefly any narrative work, portraying individuals, events, or places that are imaginary, or in ways that are imaginary. Fictional portrayals are thus inconsistent with history, fact, or plausibility. In a traditional narrow sense, "fiction" refers to written narratives in prose often referring specifically to novels, novellas, and short stories. More broadly, however, fiction encompasses imaginary narratives expressed in any medium, including not just writings but also live theatrical performances, films, television programs, radio dramas, comics, role-playing games, and video games. Definition Typically, the fictionality of a work is publicly marketed and so the audience expects the work to deviate in some ways from the real world rather than presenting, for instance, only factually accurate portrayals or characters who are actual people. Because fiction is generally understood to not fully adhere to the real world, the themes and contex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Science Fiction Comics
A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. It is typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with its members identifiable by their distinct military uniform. It may consist of one or more military branches such as an army, navy, air force, space force, marines, or coast guard. The main task of the military is usually defined as defence of the state and its interests against external armed threats. In broad usage, the terms ''armed forces'' and ''military'' are often treated as synonymous, although in technical usage a distinction is sometimes made in which a country's armed forces may include both its military and other paramilitary forces. There are various forms of irregular military forces, not belonging to a recognized state; though they share many attributes with regular military forces, they are less often referred to as simply ''military''. A nation's military may f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Comics
A British comic is a periodical published in the United Kingdom that contains comic strips. It is generally referred to as a comic or a comic magazine, and historically as a comic paper. British comics are usually comics anthologies which are typically aimed at children, and are published weekly, although some are also published on a fortnightly or monthly schedule. The two most popular British comics, ''The Beano'' and ''The Dandy'', were released by DC Thomson in the 1930s. By 1950 the weekly circulation of both reached two million.Armstrong, Stephen"Was Pixar's Inside Out inspired by The Beano?"''The Telegraph''. 27 July 2015 Explaining the enormous popularity of comics in British popular culture during this period, Anita O’Brien, director curator at London's Cartoon Museum, states: "When comics like ''The Beano'' and ''Dandy'' were invented back in the 1930s – and through really to the 1950s and 60s – these comics were almost the only entertainment available to childre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The 86ers
''The 86ers'' is a '' 2000 AD'' comic story set in the Rogue Trooper universe and created by writer Gordon Rennie and artist Karl Richardson, now being drawn by PJ Holden. The story stars G.I. pilot Rafaella "Rafe" Blue and her robot Gabe. The title refers to the 86th Air Support Reconnaissance Squadron, a "dumping ground for every failure and freak" (including Nort turncoats), who are stationed in the Acoma System ("A-Hole"), an important Souther mining operation. Characters *Rafaelle Blue or Rafe is the main character. She is G.I. doll fighter pilot and is immune to over twelve thousand known toxins and poison gases. She has a memory implant based around Rogue, programmed to assist her in a mission she doesn't know about and which regularly talks to her. Recently she has caught an infection from Nort zombies, which has mutated her implant to the extent it has its own agenda. She has few friends and has assisted the Norts against the Grendel assassin out of a principle o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venus Bluegenes
''Rogue Trooper'' is a science fiction strip in the British comic book, comic ''2000 AD (comics), 2000 AD'', created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons in 1981. It portrays the adventures of a "Supersoldier, Genetic Infantryman" named Rogue and three Mind uploading in fiction, uploaded minds mounted on his equipment who search for the Traitor General. The series was Reboot (fiction), rebooted in 1989 in the story "The War Machine", featuring a new version of the character called Friday (2000 AD), Friday. This version of the character last appeared in 1996. The original character returned in 1999 and all stories since then have featured the original Rogue. The character has also featured in a number of 2000 AD crossovers#Rogue Trooper, ''2000 AD'' crossovers. Publication history Gibbons left the strip early on to be replaced by a succession of artists and writers who have taken the strip in several different directions over the years. Artists to have drawn the character inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Friday (2000 AD)
Friday is a comics character who appeared in the British anthology '' 2000 AD'' between 1989 and 1996. He was created by writer Dave Gibbons and artist Will Simpson. Subsequently Michael Fleisher and then Steve White took over as regular series writers. Friday was the lead character of the new ''Rogue Trooper'' series, which was a reboot of the original 1981 series, of which Gibbons had been the creator artist (with writer Gerry Finley-Day). Like the original Rogue Trooper, Friday is a Genetic Infantryman – a clone soldier genetically-engineered to survive in a toxic environment in which normal people require chemical-warfare suits and gas masks – fighting on the planet Nu-Earth. In 1995 the original Rogue Trooper briefly appeared alongside Friday in the new series. (See also 2000 AD crossovers#Rogue Trooper.) Publication history On the strength of ''Watchmen'', the editorial staff of ''2000 AD'' asked Dave Gibbons if he would be interested in redesigning the Rogue Trooper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jock (comics)
Mark Simpson, known by the pen name Jock, is a Scottish cartoonist, best known for his work in '' 2000 AD'', '' The Losers'', and more recently ''Batman'' and ''Wolverine''. He is also known for '' Wytches'' by Image Comics. Career Comics Jock began his professional career at British comics magazine '' 2000 AD'', on series including ''Judge Dredd'' and ''Lenny Zero'', the latter with writer Andy Diggle. It was with Diggle that he got his big break in the American comic book market at DC Comics and their Vertigo imprint, working on '' The Losers'' and '' Green Arrow: Year One''. Also at Vertigo and with Mike Carey, another former ''2000 AD'' writer, Jock worked on an issue of ''Hellblazer'' and the '' Faker'' limited series, returning the character John Constantine in the graphic novel '' Hellblazer: Pandemonium'' with Jamie Delano. Following his run on ''Green Arrow'' he got more work on main DC universe titles, in particular two storylines on ''Detective Comics'', the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Tomlinson (comics)
John Tomlinson is a British comic book writer and editor known for his work on various '' 2000 AD'' strips. He has occasionally been credited as Sonny Steelgrave. Biography Tomlinson worked at Marvel UK in the early 1990s and helped nurture various talents, including Matthew Bingham and John Freeman. He has co-written strips with Nick Abadzis. He was editor of '' 2000 AD'' from 1994 to 1996, and the '' Judge Dredd Megazine'' and ''Judge Dredd – Lawman of the Future'' briefly in 1996. He also wrote several stories for ''2000 AD''. Tomlinson currently works for British part work publisher Eaglemoss. Bibliography His comic work includes: *'' Tharg's Future Shocks'': ** "Fat Chance" (with Simon Jacob, in ''2000 AD'' No. 609, 1989) ** "At Twilight's Last Gleaming" (with Stephen Baskerville, in ''2000 AD'' No. 613, 1989) ** "Guilt" (with Paul Marshall, in ''2000 AD'' No. 671, 1990) ** "It's Alive!" (with Mick Austin, in ''2000 AD'' No. 717, 1991) ** "Retribution" (with A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colin Wilson (comics)
Colin Wilson (born 31 October 1949) is a New Zealand comic book artist. He is known for his detailed artwork which he used in '' 2000 AD'' stories like '' Rogue Trooper'' and ''Judge Dredd''. According to Andy Diggle, the ''2000 AD'' editor who got him back to the title in the late nineties and has worked with him since, "no one ... draws near-future military hardware like him". Wilson has also had success in the French comics (coined "bande dessinées" – BD – in French) field, working on his own title ''Dans l'Ombre du Soleil'', as well as having runs on well-established titles, like '' Blueberry''. David Bishop, another ''2000 AD'' editor says that Wilson is "a true rarity, a comics artist whose work has been acclaimed in America, Britain and most especially in Europe." Biography Born in Christchurch, Wilson received his formal training as an artist at Christchurch School of Art in 1967–1968. Working as an illustrator, he started his own fanzine, ''Strips'', in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Gibbons
David Chester Gibbons (born 14 April 1949) is an English comics artist, writer and sometimes letterer. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Alan Moore, which include the miniseries '' Watchmen'' and the Superman story " For the Man Who Has Everything". He was an artist for '' 2000 AD'', for which he contributed a large body of work from its first issue in 1977. Early life Gibbons was born on 14 April 1949, at Forest Gate Hospital in London, to Chester, a town planner, and Gladys, a secretary. He began reading comic books at the age of seven. A self-taught artist, he illustrated his own comic strips. Gibbons became a building surveyor but eventually entered the UK comics industry as a letterer for IPC Media. He left his surveyor job to focus on his comics career. British comics work Gibbons's earliest published work was in British underground comics, starting with ''The Trials of Nasty Tales'', including the main cover illustration, and continuing in ''cOZm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
.png "Click for more on -> British Comics")