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Triumph Division
''The Invincible Iron Man'' is a comic book series written by Matt Fraction with art by Salvador Larroca, published by Marvel Comics and starring the superhero Iron Man. After issue #33 ''The Invincible Iron Man'' returned to its original numbering with issue #500. It concluded with issue 527, succeeded by the Marvel NOW!–imprinted ''Iron Man'' series. Story arcs "The Five Nightmares" (#1–7) Iron Man fights Ezekiel Stane, son of Obadiah Stane; who sought to avenge the death of his father by destroying Stark Industries. Ezekiel targets Stark by first becoming an international terrorist, using suicide bombers; with technology based upon Iron Man. In an attempt to deal with the source of the devastation, Stark ventures into an A.I.M. facility and is faced with MODOG (Mental Organism Designed Only for Genocide), though after defeating him with ease and tossing his body into space; Stark realizes another individual is responsible. Also targeted by Stane is the Triumph Divisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salvador Larroca
Salvador Larroca () is a Spanish comic book artist, primarily known for his American work on various ''X-Men'' titles for Marvel Comics. After starting his career as a Cartography, cartographer, Larroca transitioned to working as a comics artist in the 1980s at Marvel UK, contributing to ''Dark Angel'' and ''Death's Head II''. He then did work in North American comics, including DC Comics' ''Flash (comics), Flash'' and Marvel Comics' ''Ghost Rider'', ''Heroes Return'', ''Fantastic Four'', ''The Invincible Iron Man (comics), The Invincible Iron Man'', and various titles related to the ''X-Men'' franchise and Ultimate Marvel imprint. Larocca has also provided artwork for Marvel's spinoffs and licensed books, such as ''Star Wars'' in the 2010s and ''Alien (franchise), Alien'' in 2021. His work on the former attracted criticism for his heavy reliance on tracing stills from ''Star Wars'' films, resulting in an "awkward hyperrealism" that was likened to the uncanny valley effect. Care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pepper Potts
Virginia "Pepper" Potts is a Character (arts), character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writers Stan Lee and Robert Bernstein (comics), Robert Bernstein, and designed by artist Don Heck, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''Tales of Suspense'' #45 (September 1963). Pepper Potts is a supporting character and love interest of the superhero Iron Man, Tony Stark / Iron Man. The character has also been known as Hera and Rescue at various points in her history. Since her original introduction in comics, the character has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games, animated television series, and merchandise. Gwyneth Paltrow portrays Pepper Potts (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Pepper Potts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films ''Iron Man (2008 film), Iron Man'' (2008), ''Iron Man 2'' (2010), ''The Avengers (2012 film), The Avengers'' (2012), ''Iron Man 3'' (2013), ''Spider-Man: Homecoming'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandarin's Rings
The Mandarin's rings are a set of fictional weapons appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. There are two versions of the rings in the Marvel Universe that differ in origin, design and functionality. The Mandarin's rings were introduced in ''Tales of Suspense'' #50 (February 1964) and created by Stan Lee and Don Heck, as the signature weapons of the supervillain Mandarin. The ten rings are made from Makluan technology with each ring possessing a specific power. Later stories reveal that each ring houses the spirit of a dead alien warrior and are given upgrades to gain sentience. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Ten Rings are a set of ten mystical iron rings used by Xu Wenwu and his son Xu Shang-Chi, providing the namesake and emblem of Wenwu's Ten Rings organization. The Ten Rings were later integrated into the mainstream Marvel universe in ''Shang-Chi'' vol 2. #11 (April 2022) by writer Gene Luen Yang and artist Marcus To, where they are legendar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandarin (comics)
The Mandarin is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the archenemy of Iron Man. The character was created by Stan Lee and designed by Don Heck, first appearing in ''Tales of Suspense'' #50 (Feb. 1964). The character is described as being born in China before the Communist revolution to a wealthy Chinese father and an English aristocratic mother, both of whom died when he was young. He is characterized as a megalomaniac, attempting to conquer the world on several occasions, yet also possessing a strong sense of honor. The Mandarin is portrayed as a genius scientist and a skilled martial artist. However, his primary sources of power are 10 rings that he adapted from the alien technology of a crashed space ship. Each ring has a different power and is worn on a specific finger. Though his primary obsession is Iron Man, given his high status as a supervillain, he has also come into conflict with Thor, Hulk, Shang-Chi, and other superheroes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asgardians (Marvel Universe)
The Asgardians or Gods of Asgard are a fictional humanoid race of gods appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Some are taken from mythology while others are original creations. Fictional history They were worshipped about a millennium ago by the Norsemen of Scandinavia and various Germanic tribes, but they no longer have, or seek to have, any worshippers on Earth. The gods live in a dimension called Asgard which is also home to five other races (Giants, Dwarves, Elves, Trolls, and Demons). Known members Known Æsir include Amora the Enchantress, Balder, Bor, Búri,''Journey Into Mystery'', #97 (October 1963) Brunnhilde, Fandral, Frigga, Heimdall, Hermod, Hildegarde, Hoder, Kelda, Lorelei, Magni, Mimir, Odin, Sif, Skurge the Executioner, Thor, Tyr, Vidar, Vili, Ve, Volla, and Volstagg. Known Vanir include Frey, Freya, Idunn, Njord, and Sigyn. Powers and abilities Despite their mostly human appearance, all Asgardians possess physical a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fear Itself (comics)
"Fear Itself" is a 2011 fictional crossover, crossover comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics, consisting of a seven-issue, eponymous miniseries written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Stuart Immonen, Wade Von Grawbadger, and Laura Martin, a prologue book by writer Ed Brubaker and artist Scot Eaton, and one hundred and sixteen tie-in books, including most of the X-Men family of books. "Fear Itself" was first announced by then-Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada, Executive Editor Tom Brevoort and X-Men group editor Axel Alonso at a press conference held at Midtown Comics Times Square on December 21, 2010. The story, whose title is a wikisource:Franklin Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address, reference to the famous quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself", depicts the various superheroes of the Marvel Universe contending with the Serpent (comics), Serpent, an Asgard (comics), Asgardian fear deity who causes global panic on Earth, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Civil War (comics)
"Civil War" is a 2006–07 Marvel Comics fictional crossover, crossover event. The storyline consists of an eponymous seven-issue Limited series (comics), limited series, written by Mark Millar and penciled by Steve McNiven, and various tie-in books. The storyline builds upon previous Marvel storylines, particularly "Avengers Disassembled", "House of M", and "Decimation (comics), Decimation". The series' tagline is "Whose Side Are You On?". ''Civil War'' explores the conflict between freedom and security against a backdrop of real-life events and discussions, such as the U.S. government's Global surveillance disclosures (1970–2013)#2000s, increased surveillance of its citizens. The plot revolves around the U.S. government passing a Superhero Registration Act to ostensibly have super-powered individuals act under official regulation, akin to law enforcement. Superheroes opposing the act, led by Captain America, find themselves in conflict with its supporters, led by Iron Man. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Strange
Dr. Stephen Vincent Strange is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #110 (cover-dated July 1963). Doctor Strange serves as the Sorcerer Supreme, the primary protector of Earth against Magic in fiction, magical and Mysticism, mystical threats. Strange was introduced during the Silver Age of Comic Books in an attempt to bring a different kind of character and themes of mysticism to Marvel Comics. The character starts as an intelligent and arrogant Neurosurgery, neurosurgeon who is injured in a car accident. Because his hands had suffered severe nerve damage from the accident, he was told that current medical therapy and rehabilitation would not be enough to enable him to practice again as a surgeon. Unable to accept this prognosis, he travels the world searching for alternative ways of healing, which leads him to the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme. Strange b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria Hill
Commander Maria Christina Hill is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Brian Michael Bendis and David Finch (comics), David Finch, the character first appeared in ''The New Avengers (comics), The New Avengers'' #4 (March 2005). As a former director of S.H.I.E.L.D., she appears in various storylines which often feature the Avengers (comics), Avengers or members of that group. Cobie Smulders portrayed Maria Hill in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), appearing in the films ''The Avengers (2012 film), The Avengers'' (2012), ''Captain America: The Winter Soldier'' (2014), ''Avengers: Age of Ultron'' (2015), ''Avengers: Infinity War'' (2018), ''Avengers: Endgame'' (2019), and ''Spider-Man: Far From Home'' (2019). Additionally, Smulders appeared as the character in the television series ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'', voiced alternate timeline versions of the character in the Disney+ animated series ''What If...? (TV series), What If...?'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
