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Vibranium
Vibranium () is a fictional metal appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, noted for its extraordinary abilities to absorb, store, and release large amounts of kinetic energy. Mined only in the kingdom of Wakanda, the metal is associated with the character Black Panther (comics), Black Panther, who wears a suit of vibranium, and Captain America, who bears a vibranium/steel alloy Captain America's shield, shield. An alternate form of the material, known as Antarctic Vibranium, or Anti-Metal, has appeared in the Savage Land. Publication history Vibranium first appeared in ''Daredevil (Marvel Comics series), Daredevil'' #13 (February 1966), which was written by Stan Lee and layouts by Jack Kirby with finished art by John Romita, Sr., John Romita. Here, vibranium was seen to be an unusual metallic element with decidedly strange properties. Since that point in Marvel Comics continuity, it has been established that there are a few variations of this element which c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain America's Shield
Captain America's shield is a fictional item appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is the primary defensive and offensive piece of equipment used by Captain America, and is intended to be an emblem of American culture. Over the years, Captain America has used several shields of varying composition and design. His original heater shield first appearance, first appeared in ''Captain America Comics'' #1 (March 1941), published by Marvel's 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics. The circular shield best associated with the character debuted in the next issue, ''Captain America Comics'' #2. Original shield In his debut, Captain America (secretly U.S. Army Private (rank), Private Steve Rogers) is equipped with a Heater shield, heater-style shield made from steel. After complaints by rival comic-book publisher Archie Comics, MLJ that the design was too similar to that of its own patriotic hero the Shield (Archie Comics), Shield, Timely Comics replaced the triangul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Panther (comics)
Black Panther is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist-coplotter Jack Kirby, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four'' #52, published in July 1966. On Earth-616, Black Panther's birth name is T'Challa, and he is the son of the previous Black Panther, T'Chaka. He is the king and protector of the fictional African nation of Wakanda, a technologically advanced society drawing from a supply of vibranium, a fictional metal of extraordinary properties. Along with possessing enhanced abilities achieved through ancient Wakandan rituals of drinking the essence of the heart-shaped herb, T'Challa also relies on his proficiency in science, expertise in his nation's traditions, rigorous physical training, hand-to-hand combat skills, and access to wealth and advanced Wakandan technology to combat his enemies. The character became a member of the Avengers (comi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T'Challa
Black Panther is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist-coplotter Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in '' Fantastic Four'' #52, published in July 1966. On Earth-616, Black Panther's birth name is T'Challa, and he is the son of the previous Black Panther, T'Chaka. He is the king and protector of the fictional African nation of Wakanda, a technologically advanced society drawing from a supply of vibranium, a fictional metal of extraordinary properties. Along with possessing enhanced abilities achieved through ancient Wakandan rituals of drinking the essence of the heart-shaped herb, T'Challa also relies on his proficiency in science, expertise in his nation's traditions, rigorous physical training, hand-to-hand combat skills, and access to wealth and advanced Wakandan technology to combat his enemies. The character became a member of the Avengers in 1968, and has continued that affiliation o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wakanda
Wakanda (), officially the Kingdom of Wakanda, is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the country first appeared in ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four'' #52 (July 1966). Wakanda is located in sub-Saharan Africa and has been depicted as being in East Africa. It is home to the superhero Black Panther (character), Black Panther. Wakanda has appeared in comics and various media adaptations, such as in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where it is depicted as the most technologically advanced nation on Earth. Location Some sources place Wakanda just north of Tanzania and exactly at Rwanda, while others such as ''Marvel Atlas'' #2 show it at the north end of Lake Turkana, in between South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia (and surrounded by fictional countries like Azania, Canaan, and Narobia). Director Ryan Coogler stated that his depiction of Wakanda in the 2018 film ''Black Panther (film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roxxon Energy Corporation
The Roxxon Energy Corporation (also known as the Roxxon Oil Company, Roxxon Oil Corporation, Roxxon Corporation, or simply Roxxon) is a fictional massive petroleum industrial conglomerate in the Marvel Universe appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Sal Buscema, the Roxxon Energy Corporation first appeared in ''Captain America'' #180 (December 1974). The company is depicted as having been run by various executives who are typically ready and eager to use any underhanded and illegal option to secure profits, up to and including violent crimes. As such, Roxxon is a consistent opponent of various superheroes. Since its original introduction in comics, Roxxon Energy Corporation has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including video games and animated television series. The company made its live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Development Concept and creation The name was in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savage Land
The Savage Land is a fictional prehistoric land that features in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is a tropical preserve, hidden in Antarctica. It has appeared in many story arcs in '' Uncanny X-Men'' as well as other related books. Savage Land makes a brief appearance in the 2022 Marvel Cinematic Universe live-action film, '' Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness''. Publication history The Savage Land first appeared as 'The Land Where Time Stands Still' in '' Marvel Mystery Comics'' #22 (Aug. 1941), in the tale "Khor, the Black Sorcerer" by Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, and Syd Shores. It gained its familiar form and moniker in ''X-Men'' #10 (March 1965), courtesy of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Fictional history In the ''X-Men'' series of comics, the Savage Land was created by the alien Nuwali at the behest of the other-dimensional, nigh-omnipotent aliens known as the Beyonders who sought to observe the process of evolution under relatively controlled c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T'Chaka
T'Chaka is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the father of T'Challa and Shuri. He was the king of Wakanda and Black Panther before T'Challa; he inherited both titles following the death of his father, T'Chanda aka Azzuri the Wise. John Kani portrayed the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films '' Captain America: Civil War'' (2016) and ''Black Panther'' (2018) while Kani's son Atandwa portrayed a younger version of the character. Kani returned to voice alternate versions of the character in the animated Disney+ series '' What If...?'' (2021). Publication history T'Chaka first appeared in ''Fantastic Four'' #53 (1966) and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Fictional character biography T'Chaka is the Chieftain of Wakanda who ascended to the throne after the death of his father King T'Chanda, also known as Azzuri. During 1941 at the time of World War II, Captain America traveled to Wakanda where he met T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain America
Captain America is a superhero created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in '' Captain America Comics'' #1, published on December 20, 1940, by Timely Comics, a corporate predecessor to Marvel. Captain America's civilian identity is Steven "Steve" Rogers, a frail man enhanced to the peak of human physical perfection by an experimental " super-soldier serum" after joining the United States Army to aid the country's efforts in World War II. Equipped with an American flag–inspired costume and a virtually indestructible shield, Captain America and his sidekick Bucky Barnes clashed frequently with the villainous Red Skull and other members of the Axis powers. In the war's final days, an accident left Captain America frozen in a state of suspended animation until he was revived in modern times. He resumes his exploits as a costumed hero and becomes the leader of the superhero team the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plunderer (comics)
The Plunderer is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character exists in Marvel's shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe. Publication history The character of the Plunderer was initially introduced in the Marvel comic book ''Daredevil (Marvel Comics series), Daredevil'' #12 (January 1966), and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby. He was the brother of the character Ka-Zar (Kevin Plunder), Ka-Zar, as revealed in his origin story in ''Daredevil'' #13. He also made significant appearances in subsequent comics throughout the 60's, 70's, and early 80's, including ''Tales to Astonish'' #95-98 (September–December 1967), ''Marvel Super-Heroes (comics), Marvel Super-Heroes'' #19 (March 1969), ''Astonishing Tales'' #11 (April 1972), and #17-20 (April–June 1973), ''Fantastic Four (comic book), Fantastic Four'' #191 (February 1978), ''Rom (comics), Rom'' #13 (December 1980), and ''Ka-Zar the Savage'' #31-33 (Apri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ka-Zar (Kevin Plunder)
Kevin Reginald Plunder, also known as Ka-Zar, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in '' The X-Men'' #10 (March 1965). Kevin Plunder is the second character to use the codename Ka-Zar. Publication history The second Ka-Zar started as a character similar to the first Ka-Zar, but also reminiscent of both Tarzan and of writer-artist Joe Kubert's 1950s caveman character, Tor. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in '' The X-Men'' #10 (March 1965), he lives in the dinosaur-populated Savage Land, which was hidden in Antarctica by extraterrestrials. The character was based on his pulp magazine namesake only to the extent that he used the same name and rough "jungle lord" concept, and Lee later admitted that he had never even read any of the original Ka-Zar stories. Originally written as a primitive and belligerent savage who spoke in broken English, Ka-Zar later became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The First Avenger
''Captain America: The First Avenger'' is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures, it is the fifth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Joe Johnston, written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America alongside Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Dominic Cooper, Toby Jones, Neal McDonough, Derek Luke, and Stanley Tucci. During World War II, Rogers, a frail man, is transformed into the super-soldier Captain America and must stop the Red Skull (Weaving) from using the Tesseract as an energy source for world domination. The film began as a concept in 1997 and was scheduled for distribution by Artisan Entertainment. However, a lawsuit disrupted the project and was not settled until September 2003. In 2005, Marvel Studios received a loan from Merrill Lync ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
