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Val Armorr
Karate Kid (Val Armorr) is a superhero appearing in the DC Comics universe, primarily as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. He is a master of every form of martial arts to have been developed by the 31st century. The extent of his skill is so great that he can severely damage various types of hard material with a single blow and was briefly able to hold his own against Superboy through what he called "Super Karate". Karate Kid has made limited appearances in other media, primarily in association with the Legion. He is voiced by Keith Ferguson in '' Legion of Super Heroes'' (2006) and Dante Basco in '' JLA Adventures: Trapped in Time''. Publication history Karate Kid first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #346 (July 1966) and was created by Jim Shooter. The character appeared in Shooter's first published story, along with other new members of the Legion of Super-Heroes: Princess Projectra, Ferro Lad, and Nemesis Kid. Fictional character biography Val Armorr is the son of J ...
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The Karate Kid
''The Karate Kid'' is a 1984 American martial arts drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by Robert Mark Kamen. It is the first film in ''The Karate Kid'' franchise. The film stars Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, and William Zabka. The story follows Daniel LaRusso (Macchio), an Italian-American teenager from New Jersey who moves with his widowed mother to the Reseda neighborhood of Los Angeles. There, LaRusso encounters harassment from bullies, one of whom is Johnny Lawrence (Zabka), the ex-boyfriend of LaRusso's love interest, Ali Mills (Shue). LaRusso is taught karate by a handyman and war veteran named Mr. Miyagi (Morita) to help LaRusso defend himself and compete in a karate tournament against his bullies. Kamen was approached by Columbia Pictures to compose a film similar to Avildsen's previous success ''Rocky'' (1976), after Columbia signed the director. Kamen drew inspiration from the real-life events of an eight-year-old Tum Pai student' ...
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Dante Basco
Dante Roman Basco (born August 29, 1975) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Rufio, the leader of the Lost Boys, in Steven Spielberg's ''Hook'', Dolph in the cult film '' But I'm a Cheerleader'', the lead character Ben Mercado in the independent film '' The Debut'', and for voicing the titular protagonist of '' American Dragon: Jake Long'' and Prince Zuko in '' Avatar: The Last Airbender''. His voice acting roles include Zuko's grandson General Iroh II in ''The Legend of Korra'', Quoc Wong in ''The Proud Family'', Jingmei in ''The Boondocks'', Tuck in '' Generator Rex'', Scorpion in ''Ultimate Spider-Man'', and Jai Kell in ''Star Wars Rebels''. Early life Basco was born to Filipino parents on August 29, 1975, in Pittsburg, California, and raised in Cerritos and Paramount, California. He has four siblings, including actor Dion Basco. In the mid-1980s, he and his brothers formed a breakdancing crew and worked as street performers. He attended Orange County High ...
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Multiverse (DC Comics)
In most of the DC Comics media, the Multiverse is a "cosmic construct" that is composed of the many fictional universes the stories of DC media take place in. The worlds within the multiverse share a space and fate in common, and its structure has changed several times in the history of DC Comics. History Golden Age The concept of a universe and a multiverse in which the fictional stories take place was loosely established during the Golden Age of Comic Books (1938–1956). With the publication of ''All-Star Comics'' #3 in 1940, the first crossover between characters occurred with the creation of the Justice Society of America (JSA), which presented the first superhero team with characters appearing in other publications (comic strips and anthology titles) to bring attention to less-known characters. This established the first shared "universe", as all these heroes now lived in the same world. Prior to this publication, characters from the different comic books seemingly existed ...
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Legion Of Super-Heroes (1994 Team)
The 1994 version of the Legion of Super-Heroes (also called the post–Zero Hour or Reboot Legion) is a fictional superhero team in the 31st century of the DC Universe. The team is the second incarnation of the Legion of Super-Heroes, following after the Legion of Super-Heroes (1958 team), 1958 version, and was followed by the Legion of Super-Heroes (2004 team), 2004 Reboot (fiction), rebooted version. It first appeared in ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (vol. 4) #0 (October 1994) and was created by Mark Waid, Tom McCraw, and Stuart Immonen. Publication history Following the ''Zero Hour: Crisis in Time!'' continuity reboot, a new Legion continuity was created, beginning with a retelling of the origin story starting in ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (vol. 4) #0 and then continued in spin-off sister series ''Legionnaires'' #0 (both released in October 1994). Several members from the previous continuity are given new codenames and several new heroes are added, including XS (character), XS, ...
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Crisis In Time!
A crisis (: crises; adjectival form, : critical) is any event or period that will lead to an unstable and dangerous situation affecting an individual, group, or all of society. Crises are negative changes in the human or environmental affairs, especially when they occur abruptly, with little or no warning. More loosely, a crisis is a testing time for an emergency. Etymology The English language, English word ''crisis'' was borrowed from the Latin Language, Latin, which in turn was borrowed from the Ancient Greek language, Greek ''krisis'' 'discrimination, decision, crisis'.''Oxford English Dictionary'', 1893''s.v.'' 'crisis'/ref> The noun is derived from the verb ''krinō'', which means 'distinguish, choose, decide'. In English language, English, ''crisis'' was first used in a medical context, for the time in the development of a disease when a change indicates either recovery or death, that is, a turning-point. It was also used for a major change in the development of a di ...
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Steve Lightle
Steve Lightle (November 19, 1959 – January 8, 2021) was an American comics artist who worked primarily as a penciller. He was best known as the artist of DC Comics' ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' and ''Doom Patrol'' titles. Biography Steve Lightle attended the Johnson County Community College in the Kansas City metropolitan area. His first professional comic book work was a five-page story in ''Black Diamond'' #4 (Feb. 1984) published by AC Comics. He followed this with his debut at DC Comics, drawing a 10-page story in '' New Talent Showcase'' #4 (April 1984), a series intended to provide work for up-and-coming artists who did not have a regular assignment. In 1984, Lightle followed Keith Giffen as the penciller of ''Legion of Super-Heroes''. Lightle described it as being a "dream assignment" to work on the title. One of Lightle's issues featured the death of the longtime Legion member the Karate Kid. Although Lightle's tenure as interior artist was brief, he continued as the c ...
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Keith Giffen
Keith Ian Giffen (November 30, 1952 – October 9, 2023) was an American comics artist and writer. He was known for his work for DC Comics on their ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' and ''Justice League'' titles as well as for being the co-creator of Lobo, Rocket Raccoon, and Jaime Reyes. Biography Keith Giffen was born in Queens, New York, on November 30, 1952. His first published work was "The Sword and The Star", a black-and-white text story featured in '' Marvel Preview'' #4 (Jan. 1976), with writer Bill Mantlo. Giffen and Mantlo created Rocket Raccoon in ''Marvel Preview'' #7 (Summer 1976). Giffen is best known for his long runs illustrating and later writing the ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' title in the 1980s and 1990s. Giffen and writer Paul Levitz crafted " The Great Darkness Saga" in ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' vol. 2, #290–294 in 1982. In August 1984, a third volume of the ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' series was launched by Levitz and Giffen. Giffen plotted and pencilled ...
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Paul Levitz
Paul Levitz (; born October 21, 1956) is an American comic book writer, editor and executive. The president of DC Comics from 2002 to 2009, he worked for the company for over 35 years in a wide variety of roles. Along with publisher Jenette Kahn and managing editor Dick Giordano, Levitz was responsible for hiring such writers as Marv Wolfman and Alan Moore, artists such as George Pérez, Keith Giffen, and John Byrne, and editor Karen Berger, who contributed to the 1980s revitalization of the company's line of comic book heroes. Early life Levitz was born and raised in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York. His father was a clerk for an industrial hardware store, and his mother was a bookkeeper. He was an avid reader as a child, and read the works of writers including Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Ed McBain. He also read comics, citing the first he could remember buying off of a newsstand being the first team-up between the Justice League and the Justice Society. He wa ...
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Myg (character)
Myg is a superhero in the future of the DC Comics universe. He is a master of every form of martial arts to have been developed by the 30th and 31st centuries. Following in the footsteps of Val Armorr, he became the second individual to assume the identity Karate Kid, and briefly served as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Fictional character biography Myg is a member of the ruling council of the planet Lythyl who Timber Wolf chooses to succeed Val Armorr as Karate Kid. He subsequently enrolls in The Legion Academy and joins the Legion of Substitute Heroes. At some point, Myg joins the Legion of Super-Heroes. He becomes disillusioned by the discord between the Legionnaires, particularly Shrinking Violet and Chameleon Girl. Years later, Myg becomes Lythyl's representative in the United Planets List of alien races in DC Comics is a list of fictional extraterrestrial races that have appeared in comic book titles published by DC Comics, as well as properties from other m ...
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Khund
The Khunds are a fictional alien race in the DC Universe, notable for extreme violence. They first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #346 (July 1966), as enemies of the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 30th century. Fictional history The Khunds control a vast galactic empire and have an uneasy relationship with the United Planets (UP) that varies between uneasy détente and open warfare.''Adventure Comics'' #346 (July 1966) The Khunds oppose the U.P. and the Legion on numerous occasions. They and the Dark Circle invade Earth during "Earthwar". Mordru manipulates both sides and almost conquers Earth before the Legion stops him. Khundian Legionnaires During the "Five Years Later" arc, Mordru begins invading planets throughout the galaxy, leading the Khunds to ally with the Legion. Four superpowered Khunds join the Legion: Firefist, a cyborg; his wife Veilmist, a teleporter; Blood Claw, who possesses indestructible claws; and Flederweb, a winged bounty hunter. Blood Claw and Veilmist ar ...
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Nemesis Kid
Nemesis Kid (Hart Druiter) is a supervillain in the DC Comics universe. He originates from the planet Myar in the 31st century and is an enemy of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Publication history Nemesis Kid was created by Jim Shooter, and first appeared in ''Adventure Comics'' #346 (July 1966). Fictional character biography In his first appearance, the Khunds send Hart Druiter to infiltrate the Legion of Super-Heroes. He applies to join the group, claiming to derive his powers from alchemical potions. After being exposed, Nemesis Kid becomes a founding member of the Legion of Super-Villains before Princess Projectra kills him. ''Adventure Comics'' #372 (September 1968) Years later, Mordru resurrects Nemesis Kid, among others, as part of his scheme to take over the universe. However, he is defeated and his body is incinerated.''Legion of Super-Heroes'' (vol. 4) #47 (September 1993) In the " Threeboot" continuity reboot, Nemesis Kid is a member of Mekt Ranzz's Wanderers. ...
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