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A comic book, also known as a comic or floppy, is a periodical, normally thin in size and stapled together. [41] Comic books have a greater variety of units of encapsulation than comic strips, including the panel, the page, the spread, and inset panels. They are also capable of more sophisticated layouts and compositions. [40]
Superhero fiction themes (2 C, 16 P) G. Comics genres (28 P) S. Stock characters (20 C, 117 P) W. ... Comic book letter column; Comic jam; Comic mart; Comic strip;
By most definitions, characters need not have actual superhuman powers to be deemed superheroes, although sometimes terms such as "costumed crimefighters" [2] are used to refer to those without such powers who have many other common traits of superheroes. For a list of comic book supervillain debuts, see List of comic book supervillain debuts.
A superhero is most often the protagonist of superhero fiction. However, some titles, such as Marvels by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross, use superheroes as secondary characters.A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a type of stock character possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers" and dedicated to protecting the public.
[note 1] While film producer and comics historian Michael Uslan has debunked the particulars of that story, [note 2] Goodman, a publishing trend-follower, aware of the JLA's strong sales, did direct his comics editor, Stan Lee, to create a comic-book series about a team of superheroes. According to Lee, writing in 1974, "Martin mentioned that ...
The Justice League of America, one of the most famous superhero teams, as they appear in JLA, Secret Origins. Art by Alex Ross. The following is a partial list of teams of superheroes from various comic books, television shows, and other sources.
Valeria Toomes is fictional comic book character—the daughter of Adrian Toomes—created by Robert Rodi and John Higgins and published by Marvel Comics. Prior to being the Vulture, Adrian had a daughter named Valeria with Cheryl Toomes. When the family found themselves on the run, Cheryl abandoned Adrian at the grief of Valeria.
Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics.The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book Action Comics #1 (cover-dated June 1938 and published April 18, 1938). [1]