Golden Eagle (December 5, 1974) – This Day In Comics
Charley Parker lived in the Midway City orphanage and idolized Hawkman. At one point he sent a letter to Hawkman describing his home-made “Hawkman” costume. Hawkman had been ordered back to Thanagar, thus resigning from the JLA. Golden Eagle then debuted in Justice League of America #116 (December 5, 1974). Parker himself explained that one […]
Mister Fear (Zoltan Drago) (December 3, 1964) – This Day In Comics
Zoltan Drago was the proprietor of a financially ailing wax museum who attempted to use his knowledge of chemistry to create an elixir which would turn his wax statues into living creatures, with which he would create a private army. The chemical failed to create life in wax, but Drago discovered the brew he had […]
Wally West (November 28, 1985) This Day In Comics
During Crisis on Infinite Earths, Barry Allen gave his life to save the Earth when destroying an antimatter cannon that was aimed at Earth. In the aftermath of the conflict, Wally took on his fallen mentor’s costume and identity. He became the Flash in Crisis on Infinite Earths #12 (November 28, 1985). Wally West was […]
Booster Gold #1 (November 21, 1985) This Day In Comics
Booster Gold #1 (November 21, 1985) Michael Jon Carter was born poor in 25th century Gotham City. He was a gifted athlete, attending Gotham University on a football scholarship. Michael was a star quarterback until his lecherous father reentered his life and convinced him to deliberately lose games for gambling purposes. He was exposed, disgraced […]
She-Hulk (November 13, 1979) This Day In Comics
She-Hulk was created by Stan Lee, who wrote only the first issue, and was the last character he created for Marvel Comics before his return to comics in 1992. She first appeared in Savage She-Hulk #1 (November 13, 1979). She was created because Marvel was afraid that The Incredible Hulk TV show’s executives might suddenly […]
Malev Emperor (November 10, 1992) This Day In Comics
The Malev Emperor is a reconstruction of Grand One by the Malev Empire, a collective alien hive-mind, that is bent on conquering Earth and annihilating humanity. This has made them an antagonist to Earth’s heroes such as Magnus, Rai, and the Future Force. He debuted in Magnus, Robot Fighter #21 (November 10, 1992).
Sean “Banshee” Cassidy (November 3,1966) This Day In Comics
Sean “Banshee” Cassidy (November 3,1966) This Day In Comics An Irish mutant, Sean Cassidy possesses a “sonic scream”, capable of harming enemies’ auditory systems and causing physical vibrations. He is named Banshee after a legendary ghost from Irish mythology, said to possess a powerful cry. A former Interpol agent and NYPD police officer, Banshee was […]
Drax the Destroyer (October 31, 1972) This Day In Comics
Drax the Destroyer (October 31, 1972) This Day In Comics While driving through a desert with his wife and daughter, Arthur Douglas’ car is attacked by a spaceship piloted by Thanos, who thinks the humans have seen him. His daughter, Heather, survives the crash and is adopted by Thanos’ father, Mentor, and raised on Titan. […]
Armorines (October 29,1993) This Day In Comics
Armorines (October 29,1993) This Day In Comics The U.S. Government took X-O Manowar as a threat. The Armorines were created by Dr. Phillip Zahn to deal with this threat. They first appeared on the last page of X-O Manowar #24 (October 29,1993). After they got the go ahead on the project from Senator Ackerman, Colonel […]
Spellbinder (October 27, 1966) This Day In Comic
Spellbinder, Delbert Billings, first appeared in Detective Comics #358 (October 27, 1966). He was a painter who used optical illusions and hypnotic weapons to commit crimes. Delbert was a forger of pop art who decided to put his talents to use as a supervillain. He created the Spellbinder identity, designed hypnotic weapons and assembled a […]