Damage marvel comics, a comic book character from marvel comics. Initial details for the dark matter line, scheduled to start in september, follow below. Damage is the name of two fictional characters appearing in comic books published by dc comics the grant emerson version of damage first appeared in a comic book of the same name during the zero hour crisis. Damage was introduced as part of the new age of dc heroes, a. We are the worlds largest dc comics encyclopedia that anyone can edit, hosted by wikia. Both creators are talented writers and so working together they may just create something that can make a mark on the dc universe. The original atom, seen in comics from the 1940s and early 1950s, was just a short, strong guy. Back again following the events of zero hour, damage is more determined than ever to learn the secrets of his origins, and attempts to force the answers from an evasive iron munro, the golden age hero who may have the information damage seeks. He has the ability to transform into an unstoppable behemoth once a day for an hour, although he has no control over this creature known simply as damage. The line is heavily focused on new takes on existing dc comics concepts, including a new version of the character damage, and new challengers, an update on the challengers of the unknown. Damage has some new kinks and subtleties that ultimately make for a different story and experience, despite the surface appearance. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine. Dc began as detective comics, inc in 1937, to publish a crimethemed anthology comic, detective comics, which introduced batman in issue 27.
The green lantern is a generally underrated character when it comes to compelling storylines. Dc comics announces the new age of dc heroes john f. In 2019, dc comics really did announce that their vertigo imprint was going to be putting out a book starring jesus christ, hanging out with superheroes. This is a perfect question for me to answer as i love all things hulk, and want to love dc, but cant get behind a lot of their characters. Damage is the name of two fictional characters appearing in comic books published by dc comics. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman.
Choosing sides 2016 damage control 1989 1990 damage control 1989 damage control 1991 irredeemable antman 2006 2007 marvel comics presents 1988 1995. As the title suggests, i wanted to discuss whether comics code did any damage to superman as a character and his evolution. And will colonel jonas and her squad capture him before he discovers. Comic characters alphabetical index a comprehensive guide and information on comics characters in alphabetical order. Aug 25, 2018 today on variant, we take a look at the origin of damage, dc comics recently introduced hulklike character from their new age of dc heroes series.
When dc was revamping their early characters in the late 1950s and early 1960s, their revised atom had shrinking powers. Ethan fights to rein in the damage he unleashes when the beast inside him. The first is a superhero and vigilante with great destructive energy powers. The new age of dc heroes was set up to mirror certain marvel comics title, damage was seen as a mirror to the incredible hulk. It also approached storylines with a youthful, campy vibe with villains like dagger type, a batgirl doppelganger who dresses glamorously and. Damage was one of the new age of dc heroesdark matter titles, created in an artistfirst mood that dan didio was in at the. From adam strange to zoom, this book is an az guide to your favorite dc comics heroes and villains. The book is written by robert venditti with art by diogenes neves, trevor scott worked on inks, allen passalaqua on colors, letters by tom napolitano. Damage is a title held by two completely unrelated people. Cheaper than a nuclear warhead and twice as effective, ethan fights to rein in the damage he unleashes when the beast inside him springs free for one hour a day.
Elements of the characterization debuted in a major 2015 reboot of archie comics and the 2016 jughead comic book series written by chip zdarsky and, later, ryan north. Browse marvels comprehensive list of damage control comics. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to read damage control comic lists by marvel experts. While some of the books are based on old dc propert. The publishing unit of dc entertainment, itself a whollyowned subsidiary of warner bros. Even still, this 2008 event comic is considered to be the definitive green lantern story by many. The new line features all new heroes, all new original characters. The long and terrible history of dc comics mistreating batgirl. Dc comics is an american comic book and related media company. Dc has their own character with shrinking powers, named the atom. Dc comics characters hollywood could never get right. Damage control comics damage control comic book list.
Damage 2018 2019 from dc comics league of comic geeks. Learn new facts and bits of information about your favorite heroes such as superman and wonder woman, and explore the powers and backgrounds of. The unexpected taking its title from an old dc horror comic, this is a mystery book featuring neon the unknown, firebrand, ascendant and legacy character viking judge, a team of enemies who hate each other only slightly less than the world around them, who get a chance to right the wrongs of their past. The librarys vast trove of comic books exposes a unique and revealing history of american popular culture.
But the results are disastrous, and the young hero must choose between remaining a fugitive or taking the responsibility of his rash actions. A former lover of bruce wayne, jezebel is a striking, highly deductive former model who also happens to be a member of. Written by steve orlando midnighter, justice league of america with art by ryan sook. A recent episode also revealed he was living in a drivein movie theater. Entertainment part of time warner since 1969, dc is one of the worlds largest english language publishers of comic books. Dec 19, 2018 through last year and early this year, there was a crossover story arc called dark nights. Did comics code do damage to superman as a character. The complete history of the joker, from comic books to the. See fundamentally, the boyscoutmessianic figure thing can be traced back to that. Dec 16, 2019 it did nothing to damage the characters popularity among both comic and movie fans, naturally, but it was proof that playing the joker required more than just a giggle and a grotesque grin.
Apr, 2018 over the course of its first issues, the damage comic book series has gone to great lengths to show us how powerful dc s newest character actually is. Detective comics merged with national allied publications and allamerican publications in 1944 to form national comics. As dark nights metal unfolds, it will have spinoffs in the form of the september and octoberdebuting. Welcome to our list of dc character reading orders. Since the new 52 line rebooted dcs internal continuity, batgirl has become known as something of a progressive hero. How many characters have appeared in both marvel and dc. Here are all the dc comics movies and tv shows coming in 2017. Damage fictional game, a card game described in the science fiction novel consider phlebas. Ethan avery is damage, a highly destructive antihero. In the runup to watchmens october debut on hbo, warner bros. In a flashback sequence, we learned that, during an operation called blue mongoose, ethans destructive alter ego damage was sent into the baltic region to fight against the vltatvian fascist militia, whose army included many soldiers, tanks and.
Today on variant, we take a look at the origin of damage, dc comics recently introduced hulklike character from their new age of dc heroes series. The wikipedia page on mantis the character from guardians of the galaxy says that she has appeared in both marvel comics as mantis and dc comics as willow because her creator took her with him after leaving marvel comics, writer steve englehart carried mantis tale through two other companies before returning to marvel. Damage control comics damage control comic book list marvel. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Ethan elvis avery just wanted to serve his country.
This video explores the abilities, powers, and origin of the dc comics character damage. The grant emerson version of damage first appeared in a. Before dcs powerless, there was marvels damage control. Ethan avery only wanted to serve his country, but promises of becoming the ultimate weapon leave the new recruit living a nightmare. Metal, and the aftermath of it was a series of new comic books under the banner the new age of heroes.
Find brief background of popular comic book superheroes, superheroines or costumed hero. Nov 03, 2017 the librarys vast trove of comic books exposes a unique and revealing history of american popular culture. Dc comics ultimate character guide, new edition hardcover march 12, 2019. Television is entering the allout blitz stage of its marketing push, the latest bit of which includes a new look at jeremy ironss. Today on variant, we take a look at the origin of damage, dc comics recently introduced hulklike character from their new age of dc heroes. Learn new facts and bits of information about your favorite heroes such as superman and wonder woman. In this day and age of comic books, its rare that new characters have a. The character is going to feel familiar for all the reasons ive already listed, but the character has a lot of potentials. One element that may not transfer from his new comic book status quo to screen is jugheads status as asexual. Dc took the decision to retire the character for good with 1988s standalone comic batgirl special, which contained a tale called the last batgirl story, in which she decides to retire. Watchmen reveals new look at jeremy irons character comic book. Presentation mode open print download current view. The comic second coming, written by author mark russell and with art by richard pace, features a storyline wherein god sends his resurrected son back to earth to become a. Ethan avery was born to dale and helen avery, and grew up in the city of atlanta.
The grant emerson version of damage first appeared in a comic book of the same name during the zero hour crisis. Damage jenkins novel, a 2001 young adult novel by a. So with the new age of heroes at dc comics we finally get dc comics take on. Jan 17, 2018 damage isnt going to change your comic book world. He has been a member of the titans, the freedom fighters, and the justice society of america. Open a comic book, and you can see america in the pages its people, its values. With everyone around him in danger, ethan struggles to contain the damage he inflicts on the dc universe. He idolized superheroes like superman and the flash for the good deeds they did, when he was old enough. The dc comics database is a wiki that anyone can edit, full of info on characters like superman, batman, the joker, catwoman, and the jla, comic books, and movies. His power is a charge of energy constantly building inside him that he can.
Rather than contain a chronological list of every appearance a character has made these lists only contain issues that are important for that characters development or issues that are recommended reading. From elvis ethan avery jrs upbringing in atlanta georgia admiring the good deeds of prime earth. It did nothing to damage the characters popularity among both comic and movie fans, naturally, but it was proof that playing the joker required more than just a giggle and a grotesque grin. Dc comics ultimate character guide takes you alphabetically through the heroic and villainous characters that make up the dc comics universe. Damage is the name of two fictional characters appearing in comic books published. Origin of damage dc comics version of the hulk youtube. This new line is all tied into dcs comic event metal, the batman crossover event. This was the original schedule for the release of the dc masterclassnew age of heroesdark matter titles, from dc comics alisters. Browse issues from the comic book series, damage, from dc comics. Damage dc comics, a comic book character from dc comics. Tasked as the governments own living, breathing, ticking time bomb, ethan retains no control when the monster takes over. Our project contains 112,392 articles and 4,302 images. Even with an already strong presence in film and television, dc comic properties are in for a huge year as well.
Under gail simone, the comic introduced a positive transgender character and took an incredibly relaxed attitude to all things lgbt. Through last year and early this year, there was a crossover story arc called dark nights. Sep 30, 2019 in the runup to watchmens october debut on hbo, warner bros. Nov 21, 2016 these are the 15 best dc comics storylines ever. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The reading orders you will find here are different than your standard reading order. The son of the original atom, he was part of an experimental project that gave him the combined dna of the worlds most powerful heroes. Had comicscode not been there superman might have had a different evolution and even a different audience all together. Sprouse has offered his support for that interpretation of the character in interviews, but it seems the producers of riverdale may have other ideas and though it may seem one of the most radical departures from comics to tv, jugheads sense of fair play and outsider persona are.