Grimbor (August 24, 1976) This Day In Comics

Grimbor (August 24, 1976) This Day In Comics – Superboy #221 Grimbor was created in 1976 by Jim Shooter and Mike Grell. Grimbor is a master craftsman able to create confining devices that didn’t fail. He came into contact with a young mutant girl named Charma Drisden when he was hired by the female headmaster […]

Zatanna (August 20, 1964) This Day In Comics

Zatanna (August 20, 1964) This Day In Comics – Hawkman #4 Zatanna first appeared in Hawkman #4 (August 20, 1964). Zatanna was created in 1964 by writer Gardner Fox and artist Murphy Anderson when it was decided that DC needed a magic-wielding heroine. She is the daughter of magician Giovanni Zatara, a member of the […]

The Mauler (August 19, 1980) This Day In Comics

The Mauler August 19 1980 – This Day In Comics Aaron Soames was an elderly, former employee of Cord Conglomerate deprived of his pension benefits by a computer error. Soames stole the prototype suit of Mauler armor in the hopes of punishing Edwin Cord, who was indifferent to Soames’ plight. Soames had two skirmishes with […]

Griffin (August 15 1972) This Day In Comics

Griffin (August 15 1972) This Day In Comics – Amazing Adventures #15 John “Johnny” Horton was born in Tacoma, Washington. He later became a punk in the New Orleans gangs trying to make a name for himself until a Chicago man used him for some local muscle. Impressing his employer, Horton wanted to be more […]

Grandmaster (August 12, 1969) This Day In Comics

Although his exact origin is unknown, En Dwi Gast is one of the oldest living beings in the universe, coming from one of the first intelligent races to evolve after the Big Bang. He once possessed the Mind Gem, one of the six Infinity Gems, but he lost it to Thanos. He is a cosmic […]

Cole Cash/Grifter (August 7, 1992) This Day In Comics

Cole Cash/Grifter (August 7, 1992) This Day In Comics A former member of the US Army’s Special Forces, Cole Cash’s natural talent for combat landed him in black ops, taking the dirtiest jobs as part of a squad known as Team 7. He debuted in WildC.A.T.S. #1 (August 7, 1992). Cash’s codename during these operations […]

Masters of the Universe (August 7, 1987) This Day In Comics

Masters of the Universe (August 7, 1987) This Day In Comics Masters of the Universe is an American science fantasy film. It is based on the Mattel toyline of the same name and brings the story of two teenagers who meet the mighty warrior He-Man, who arrived on Earth from planet Eternia and now goes […]

Freedom Force (August 6, 1985) This Day In Comics

Freedom Force (August 6, 1985) This Day In Comics – Uncanny X-Men #199 When mutant and human relationships worsen, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants’s leader Mystique decides that it has become too dangerous for them to continue their current path. She offers the services of the Brotherhood to Valerie Cooper, a United States National Security […]

Ma’alefa’ak (August 5, 1998) This Day In Comics

Ma’alefa’ak, a native to the planet Mars, is the twin brother and archenemy of J’onn J’onnz, the Martian Manhunter. He first appears in a flashback sequence in Martian Manhunter #0 (August 5, 1998). Led to believe he was the only member of the Martian race born without telepathy and a weakness to fire, Ma’alefa’ak was […]

The Undying Ones (August 5, 1969) This Day In Comics

The Undying Ones (August 5, 1969) This Day In Comics – Doctor Strange #183 The Undying Ones once held great power over Earth but were forced to return to their own dimension over a millennium ago when their powers began to fade for unexplained reasons. Their powers having been renewed, the Undying Ones unsuccessfully attempted […]