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Ultra Living Brain
Uatu Ulik Ultimate Nullifier Ultimate Nullifier is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They have no connection with the Ultimate Nullifier device. Mayne Mayne is a teenager who appears as a member of the Teen Brigade who possesses technopathy and wields Ultimate Nullifier-resembling ray guns that have the ability to negate superpowers. Construct This Ultimate Nullifier is a construct that was created from Loki's guilt alongside the other Young Avengers constructs. Ultimate Universe An Earth-6160 character inspired by the Ultimate Nullfier appears as a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Ultimaton Ultimaton, also known as Weapon XV, is a living weapon created by the anti-mutant supersoldier program Weapon Plus under orders of John Sublime. The character was created by Grant Morrison and Chris Bachalo, first appeared in '' New X-Men'' #143 (August 2003). Via flashbacks, it is revealed that both Ultimato ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultimate Nullifier
The Ultimate Nullifier is a fictional device of immense power in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The device made its first appearance in ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four'' #50 (May 1966), in which the Human Torch retrieves it from the home of Galactus (as directed by Uatu the Watcher (comics), Watcher) to employ against Galactus himself. The Nullifier appears as a small, hand-held metallic device with no apparent functionality. When first introduced in 1966, it was described as the only known weapon in the universe capable of inspiring fear in Galactus.''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four'' #50 (May 1966) Fictional history In its first appearance, the Fantastic Four recover the Ultimate Nullifier with help from Uatu the Watcher and threaten to use it on Galactus, forcing him to retreat. The Nullifier later appears in "The Infinity War". Quasar (comics), Quasar tries to use it in an attempt to destroy the Magus (comics), Magus, who had acqui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Energy
Energy () is the physical quantity, quantitative physical property, property that is transferred to a physical body, body or to a physical system, recognizable in the performance of Work (thermodynamics), work and in the form of heat and light. Energy is a Conservation law, conserved quantity—the law of conservation of energy states that energy can be Energy transformation, converted in form, but not created or destroyed. The unit of measurement for energy in the International System of Units (SI) is the joule (J). Forms of energy include the kinetic energy of a moving object, the potential energy stored by an object (for instance due to its position in a Classical field theory, field), the elastic energy stored in a solid object, chemical energy associated with chemical reactions, the radiant energy carried by electromagnetic radiation, the internal energy contained within a thermodynamic system, and rest energy associated with an object's rest mass. These are not mutual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Excalibur (comics)
Excalibur is a superhero group appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. They are depicted as an offshoot of the X-Men, usually based in the United Kingdom. Conceived by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer Alan Davis, they first appeared in ''Excalibur Special Edition'' #1 (1987), also known as ''Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn''. Stories involving this team have featured elements of both the X-Men and Captain Britain franchises, frequently involving cross- dimensional travel. The initial Excalibur roster, which was featured in the first eponymous series from 1988 to 1998, consisted of original Captain Britain Brian Braddock and his lover Meggan, along with three former members of the X-Men: Shadowcat, Nightcrawler, and the second Phoenix, Rachel Summers. A new iteration of the team was featured in the 2005 series '' New Excalibur'' until the title was replaced in 2008 by '' Captain Britain and MI13''. Another Claremont-written series entitled ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitty Pryde
Katherine Anne "Kitty" Pryde is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with the X-Men. The character First appearance, first appeared in ''The Uncanny X-Men'' #129 (January 1980) and was co-created by writer-artist John Byrne (comics), John Byrne and writer Chris Claremont. A Mutant (Marvel Comics), mutant, Pryde possesses a "phasing" ability that allows her to pass through objects, hence she is intangible while using this ability. The author, James Kakalios, is a physics professor. Pages 254-255: "With our improved understanding of physics, we can now more accurately describe Kitty Pryde's mutant power as being able to alter her macroscopic quantum wave function, increasing her tunneling probability to near 100 percent at will." Page 255: "How, when she's is 'phasing' and immaterial, can she walk?" This power also disrupts any electrical field she passes through, and lets her simulate levitation (paranormal), levitation. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meggan (character)
Meggan Puceanu is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character in stories featuring Captain Britain, and the X-Men. A mutant empath and shapeshifting elemental, she was created by writer Alan Moore and artist Alan Davis, and first appeared in ''Mighty World of Marvel'' #7 (Dec. 1983), which was published in the United Kingdom by Marvel's British publication arm, Marvel UK. Her first appearance in an American Marvel publication was in ''The New Mutants'' Annual #2 (1986). She eventually chose the codename Gloriana, a name of victory coined by the demons of Hell. Publication history Meggan first appears in Marvel UK's '' Mighty World of Marvel'' #7 (Dec. 1983), and was created by writer Alan Moore and artist Alan Davis. Her origin story is told in ''Captain Britain'' vol. 2 #8 (Aug. 1985), which was later reprinted in the ''Captain Britain'' trade paperback in the U.S. Meggan's first American appear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stonehenge
Stonehenge is a prehistoric Megalith, megalithic structure on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, west of Amesbury. It consists of an outer ring of vertical sarsen standing stones, each around high, wide, and weighing around 25 tons, topped by connecting horizontal lintel stones, held in place with mortise and tenon joints, a feature unique among contemporary monuments. Inside is a ring of smaller bluestones. Inside these are free-standing trilithons, two bulkier vertical sarsens joined by one lintel. The whole monument, now ruinous, is aligned towards the sunrise on the summer solstice and sunset on the winter solstice. The stones are set within Earthwork (archaeology), earthworks in the middle of the densest complex of Neolithic British Isles, Neolithic and Bronze Age Britain, Bronze Age monuments in England, including several hundred ''tumuli'' (burial mounds). Stonehenge was constructed in several phases beginning about 3100 BC and continuing until about 1600 B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mjolnir (comics)
Mjolnir ( , ), known more formally as Mjölnir, is a fictional magical weapon appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted as the principal weapon of the superhero Thor. Mjolnir, which first appears in '' Journey into Mystery'' #83 (Aug. 1962), was created by writers Stan Lee and Larry Lieber and designed by artists Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. Mjolnir is typically depicted as a large, square-headed gray sledgehammer, with a short, round handle wrapped in brown leather, culminating in a looped lanyard. The object is based on Mjölnir, the weapon of the mythological Thor. Publication history Mjolnir debuted in Marvel Comics title '' Journey into Mystery'' #83 (Aug. 1962), being the means by which physician Donald Blake transformed into thunder god Thor Odinson (by striking it on the ground). The first use of the hammer's name was in the "Tales of Asgard" feature in ''Thor'' #135 (Dec. 1966) in a story by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The weapon's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Odin (Marvel Comics)
Odin Borson, the All-Father is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. First mentioned in '' Journey into Mystery'' #85 (Oct. 1962), the character first appears in ''Journey into Mystery'' #86 (Nov. 1962), and was adapted from the Odin of Norse mythology by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The character is depicted as the father of Thor and, traditionally, as the king of Asgard. Sir Anthony Hopkins portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films ''Thor'' (2011), '' Thor: The Dark World'' (2013), and '' Thor: Ragnarok'' (2017). Publication history left, 175px, Odin featured on the cover of ''Thor'' #294(April 1980). Art by Keith Pollard. Although Odin was first mentioned in '' Journey into Mystery'' #85 (Oct. 1962), his first actual appearance was in '' Journey into Mystery'' #86 (November 1962). He was created for Marvel Comics by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Fictional character biography Odin is the son of Bor (father, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deviants (comics)
In the Marvel Universe, the Deviants are the end product of a series of DNA tests known as ''Homo descendus'', created by the enigmatic alien Celestials. Their race is largely insensitive and they view all other species as a threat. They even distrust each other and often get in their own way. Publication history The Deviants first appeared in ''The Eternals'' #1 (July 1976). Fictional history They are an offshoot of the evolutionary process that created sentient life on Earth instigated by the alien Celestials, and wage war against their counterparts, the Eternals. While the Eternals possess godlike power and are generally physically beautiful, the Deviants (who sometimes refer to themselves as 'the Changing People') are for the most part hideous, with each member of their race possessing some random physical or cosmetic mutation that is by Celestial design never repeated within the sub-species. Extremely mutated or deformed Deviants are referred to as "mutates" and so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celestials
The Celestials are fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Depicted as cosmic beings, they debuted in the Bronze Age of Comic Books and have reappeared on numerous occasions. They also appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe live-action films '' Guardians of the Galaxy'' (2014), '' Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2'' (2017), '' Eternals'' (2021), and '' Thor: Love and Thunder'' (2022). Publication history The Celestials debuted in '' The Eternals'' #1 (July 1976) and were created by writer and artist Jack Kirby. They reappeared as regular guest stars in three subsequent limited series sequels: ''The Eternals'' vol. 2 #1–12 (Oct. 1985Sept. 1986), ''Eternals'' vol. 3 #1–7 (Aug. 2006Feb. 2007), and ''Eternals'' vol. 4 #1–9 (Aug. 2008May 2009). The characters have also been featured in other titles, including the "Celestial Saga" storyline in ''Thor'' Annual #7 (1978), ''Thor'' #283–300 (May 1979Oct. 1980), ''Thor'' #387–389 ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonder Man
Wonder Man (Simon Williams) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, he first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #9 (October 1964). The character, who was initially introduced as a supervillain imbued with "ionic" energy, fought the Avengers, and, after a series of events, was reborn as a superhero, joining the team against which he originally fought. Williams will make his live-action debut in the upcoming Disney+ original series '' Wonder Man'', set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and portrayed by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Publication history Wonder Man debuted in the superhero-team title '' The Avengers'' #9 ( cover-dated October 1964), and appeared to die in that issue. Four years later, ''The Avengers'' #58 (November 1968) revisited the events of #9, explaining that the Avengers had electronically saved Wonder Man's mind in a computer. Wonder Man was not seen again until ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Immunity (medical)
In biology, immunity is the state of being insusceptible or resistant to a noxious agent or process, especially a pathogen or infectious disease. Immunity may occur naturally or be produced by prior exposure or immunization. Innate and adaptive The immune system has Innate immune system, innate and Adaptive immune system, adaptive components. Innate immunity is present in all metazoans, immune responses: inflammation, inflammatory responses and phagocytosis. The adaptive component, on the other hand, involves more advanced lymphocyte, lymphatic cells that can distinguish between specific "non-self" substances in the presence of "self". The reaction to foreign substances is etymologically described as inflammation while the non-reaction to self substances is described as immunity. The two components of the immune system create a dynamic biological environment where "health" can be seen as a physical state where the self is immunologically spared, and what is foreign is inflammat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
