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. […]
Sanderson “Sandy” Hawkins (October 30, 1941) This Day In Comics
Sanderson “Sandy” Hawkins, formerly known as Sandy the Golden Boy, Sands, Sand and eventual successor of his mentor Wesley Dodds as Sandman, first appeared in Adventure Comics #59 (October 30, 1941). Throughout the earliest part of his career, Sandy Hawkins was the protégé of the Golden Age Sandman. As such, his skills were centered around […]
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 […]
Wonder Woman (October 25, 1941) This Day In Comics
Wonder Woman is a warrior princess of the Amazons and is known in her homeland as Princess Diana of Themyscira. When outside her homeland, she is sometimes known by the secret identity Diana Prince. She is gifted with a wide range of superhuman powers and superior combat and battle skills. She possesses an arsenal of […]
Arcade (October 25, 1977) This Day In Comics
Arcade affects a manner of dress and speech that makes him appear to be a comedic character. This is part of his overall theme, which extends into his preferred method of murder, an underground funhouse of colorful deathtraps, usually decked out in cheery colors and disguised as an amusement park, which he has dubbed “Murderworld”. […]
Misty Knight (October 24,1974) This Day In Comics
Misty Knight was a rising star with the NYPD when she was seriously injured preventing a bomb attack that forced the amputation of her right arm. Rather than take a desk job, she resigned from the police force, though she remained good friends with her long-time partner on the force Rafael Scarfe. Tony Stark provided […]
Skaar (October 24, 2007) This Day In Comics
Skaar is the son of the Hulk and Caiera the Oldstrong. He was conceived during the Hulk’s time on Caiera’s home planet of Sakaar. Following the Hulk’s departure from the planet, Skaar emerged from a cocoon with the appearance and age equivalency of a human preteen. He matured rapidly, achieving a teenage appearance in just […]