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Captain America
The Star-spangled Avenger Adapted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Captain America first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 (Cover dated March 1941), from Marvel Comics' 1940s predecessor, Timely Comics, and was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. For nearly all of the character's publication history, Captain America was the alter ego of Steve Rogers , a frail young man who was enhanced to the peak of human perfection by an experimental serum in order to aid the United States war effort. Captain America wears a costume that bears an American flag motif, and is armed with an indestructible shield that can be thrown as a weapon. An intentionally patriotic creation who was often depicted fighting the Axis powers. Captain America was Timely Comics' most popular character during the wartime period. After the war ended, the character's popularity waned and he disappeared by the 1950s aside from an ill-fated revival in 1953. Captain America was reintroduced during the Silver Age of comics when he was revived from suspended animation by the superhero team the Avengers in The Avengers #4 (March 1964). Since then, Captain America has often led the team, as well as starring in his own series. Captain America was the first Marvel Comics character adapted into another medium with the release of the 1944 movie serial Captain America . Since then, the character has been featured in several other films and television series, including Chris Evans in 2011’s Captain America and The Avengers in 2012. The creation of Captain America In 1940, writer Joe Simon conceived the idea for Captain America and made a sketch of the character in costume. -
Marvel/ Dc Secret Files A.R.G.U.S / S.H.I.E.L.D
MARVEL/ DC SECRET FILES During these sessions you will take place of one of these superheroes from both worlds to discuss the take on action, the strategy, explain the reasons to proceed from certain way and giving enough intelligence and ideas to approach conflicted countries and regions where certain heroes from an specific nationality couldn’t enter due to political motives. OVERVIEW Dangerous objects and devices have fallen into the hands of both Marvel and DC villains. It is the mission of the UN to assign rescue missions of these objects located in different parts of both universes to avoid a possible collision of worlds and being used against humanity. The General Assembly of the United Nations and the Security Council has given special powers to heroes of different countries (and universes) to take action on behalf of the governments of the world to avoid a catastrophe and to be able to fight with the opposing forces that have taken possession of these devices, threatening humanity with them and disrupting world peace forming a Special Force. Recon missions have been done by Black Widow, Catwoman, Hawkeye and Plastic Man and we have gathered information of different objects that are guarded by villains in different locations of both universes. Some in the Marvel universe and others in the DC universe. Each artifact has been enclosed in a magic bubble that prevents its use to any being that has possession of it. But this enchantment created by Doctor Strange and Doctor Fate has expiration time. Within 48 hours, it will be deactivated and anyone who has any of these devices in their possession will be able to freely use them. -
Suicidal Thought of the Main Character in Logan Movie
SUICIDAL THOUGHT OF THE MAIN CHARACTER IN LOGAN MOVIE A FINAL PROJECT In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement For S-1 Degree in American Study In English Department, Faculty of Humanities Diponegoro University Submitted by Mardiana Al Ma'ruf 13020114130055 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES DIPONEGORO UNIVERSITY 2018 PRONOUNCEMENT The writer states truthfully that he compiled this final academic paper by himself without taking the results from other research in any university, in S-1, S-2, and S-3 degree and in diploma. In addition, the writer ascertains that he does not take the material from other publications or someone’s work except for the references mentioned in the bibliography. Semarang, May 15th, 2018 Mardiana Al Ma'ruf ii MOTTO AND DEDICATION "Come on, Thanatos! Greet each day with a smile!" -Zephys This project is dedicated to my beloved parents and family, my friends and everyone who supported and motivated me, I am sincerely grateful to you iii SUICIDAL THOUGHT OF THE MAIN CHARACTER IN LOGAN MOVIE Written by: Mardiana Al Ma'ruf 13020114130055 Is approved by project advisor On May 16th 2018 Project Advisor Prof. Dr. Nurdien H. Kistanto, MA NIP. 195211031980121001 The Head of English Department Dr. Agus Subiyanto, M. A. NIP. 196408141990011001 iv VALIDATION Approved by Strata 1 Project Examination Committee Faculty of Humanities Diponegoro University On July 27th 2018 Chair Person First Member Retno Wulandari, S.S., M.A. Dra. Christina R., M.Hum NIP. 19750525 200501 2 002 NIP. 19560216 198303 2 001 Second Member Third Member Arido Laksono, S.S., M.Hum. Hadiyanto, S.S., M.Hum. -
Wolverine: Three Months to Die Book 1 Pdf, Epub, Ebook
WOLVERINE: THREE MONTHS TO DIE BOOK 1 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Paul Cornell,Ryan Stegman | 160 pages | 26 Aug 2014 | Marvel Comics | 9780785154198 | English | New York, United States Wolverine: Three Months to Die Book 1 PDF Book You will earn 5 Points for writing a review about this product. The Canucklehead gets a tattoo. All Images are copyright protected. Write Your Own Review Only registered users can write reviews. I wish I had been able to write my review sooner, because I've forgotten aspects of the story. Available Stock Add to want list This item is not in stock. New Arrivals November Art by Salvador Larroca. Click accept to give your consent to accept cookies or click the link below for a detailed description of the types of cookies we store. The plot is paper Despite the "Book One" on the cover, and the fact that this collects issues of yet another Wolverine reboot, this is a terrible place to start reding a story. Paul Cornell is a British writer of science fiction and fantasy prose, comics and television. And what happens when they find the man with some answers: Sabretooth?! Ooof, it's bad. Reed Comics Ltd is a limited company registered in England and Wales. One of the better Logan stories I have read in a while. Not bad, thought a bit angst-y and super-hero-y which, contrary to a cover blurb I thought was what Wolverine used to be. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. I don't like the choice of subtitle for this series. -
(“Spider-Man”) Cr
PRIVILEGED ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED LICENSE AGREEMENT (“SPIDER-MAN”) CREATIVE ISSUES This memo summarizes certain terms of the Second Amended and Restated License Agreement (“Spider-Man”) between SPE and Marvel, effective September 15, 2011 (the “Agreement”). 1. CHARACTERS AND OTHER CREATIVE ELEMENTS: a. Exclusive to SPE: . The “Spider-Man” character, “Peter Parker” and essentially all existing and future alternate versions, iterations, and alter egos of the “Spider- Man” character. All fictional characters, places structures, businesses, groups, or other entities or elements (collectively, “Creative Elements”) that are listed on the attached Schedule 6. All existing (as of 9/15/11) characters and other Creative Elements that are “Primarily Associated With” Spider-Man but were “Inadvertently Omitted” from Schedule 6. The Agreement contains detailed definitions of these terms, but they basically conform to common-sense meanings. If SPE and Marvel cannot agree as to whether a character or other creative element is Primarily Associated With Spider-Man and/or were Inadvertently Omitted, the matter will be determined by expedited arbitration. All newly created (after 9/15/11) characters and other Creative Elements that first appear in a work that is titled or branded with “Spider-Man” or in which “Spider-Man” is the main protagonist (but not including any team- up work featuring both Spider-Man and another major Marvel character that isn’t part of the Spider-Man Property). The origin story, secret identities, alter egos, powers, costumes, equipment, and other elements of, or associated with, Spider-Man and the other Creative Elements covered above. The story lines of individual Marvel comic books and other works in which Spider-Man or other characters granted to SPE appear, subject to Marvel confirming ownership. -
Her Own Heroine: Feminism and Diversity in the Comic Book Industry
Panel Title: Her Own Heroine: Feminism and Diversity in the Comic Book Industry Moderator: Patricia B. Worrall, Ph.D. English Department University of North Georgia [email protected] First Speaker: Veronica Harris English Department University of North Georgia [email protected] Title: “Breaking the Mold: Ororo Munroe and the Entertainment Industry” Proposal: Throughout the history and development of comic books, there has been adaptations of the characters to different media venues. Storm, or Ororo Munroe, is no exception. She comes from the African country of Kenya born to a native woman and American man. Her mother comes from a line of priestesses said to hold mystical powers to protect their tribes. At a young age, she experiences a tragic plane crashing into her home, which traps her under her mother’s body and rubble. She develops claustrophobic tendencies, which awaken her powers. Later in life, she comes to teach at the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters, i.e. mutants, and becomes one of the most powerful X-Men. Representations of Storm occur in many different forms of visual media, such as movies and comics. However, the medium of film limits the development of her backstory and heritage because of the film industry’s shift to an emphasis and focus on white males taken from comics. This shift has resulted in restricting and restraining women of color. On the other hand, cartoons, such as Wolverine and the X-Men and X-Men Evolution , do provide some space for her. Although even in comic space restricts and restrains women of color and becomes analogous to Storm’s claustrophobia. -
Creating a Superheroine: a Rhetorical Analysis of the X-Men Comic Books
CREATING A SUPERHEROINE: A RHETORICAL ANALYSIS OF THE X-MEN COMIC BOOKS by Tonya R. Powers A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree MASTER OF ARTS Major Subject: Communication West Texas A&M University Canyon, Texas August, 2016 Approved: __________________________________________________________ [Chair, Thesis Committee] [Date] __________________________________________________________ [Member, Thesis Committee] [Date] __________________________________________________________ [Member, Thesis Committee] [Date] ____________________________________________________ [Head, Major Department] [Date] ____________________________________________________ [Dean, Fine Arts and Humanities] [Date] ____________________________________________________ [Dean, Graduate School] [Date] ii ABSTRACT This thesis is a rhetorical analysis of a two-year X-Men comic book publication that features an entirely female cast. This research was conducted using Kenneth Burke’s theory of terministic screens to evaluate how the authors and artists created the comic books. Sonja Foss’s description of cluster criticism is used to determine key terms in the series and how they were contributed to the creation of characters. I also used visual rhetoric to understand how comic book structure and conventions impacted the visual creation of superheroines. The results indicate that while these superheroines are multi- dimensional characters, they are still created within a male standard of what constitutes a hero. The female characters in the series point to an awareness of diversity in the comic book universe. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I wish to thank my thesis committee chair, Dr. Hanson, for being supportive of me within the last year. Your guidance and pushes in the right direction has made the completion of this thesis possible. You make me understand the kind of educator I wish to be. You would always reply to my late-night emails as soon as you could in the morning. -
American Marten, Fisher, Lynx, and Wolverine: Survey Methods for Their Detection Agriculture
United States Department of American Marten, Fisher, Lynx, and Wolverine: Survey Methods for Their Detection Agriculture Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station Abstract Zielinski, William J.; Kucera, Thomas E., technical editors. 1995. American marten, fisher, lynx, and wolverine: survey methods for their detection. Gen. Tech. Rep. PSW-GTR-157. Albany, CA: Pacific Southwest Research Station, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; 163 p. The status of the American marten (Martes americana), fisher (Martes pennanti), lynx (Lynx canadensis), and wolverine (Gulo gulo) is of increasing concern to managers and conservationists in much of the western United States. Because these species are protected throughout much of their range in the west, information on population status and trends is unavailable from trapping records. This report describes methods to detect the four species using either remote photography, track plates, or snow tracking. A strategy for systematic sampling and advice on the number of devices used, their deployment, and the minimum sampling duration for each sampling unit are provided. A method for the disposition of survey data is recommended such that the collective results of multiple surveys can describe regional distribution patterns over time. The report describes survey methods for detection only but also provides some considerations for their use to monitor population change. Retrieval Terms: furbearers, forest carnivores, survey methods, monitoring, inventory, western United States Technical Editors William J. Zielinski is research wildlife biologist with the Station's TimberlWildlife Research Unit, Redwood Sciences Laboratory, 1700 Bayview Drive, Arcata, CA 95521; and an Associate Faculty, Wildlife Department, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA 95521. Thomas E. -
Wolverine Logan, of the X-Men and the New Avengers
Religious Affiliation of Comics Book Characters The Religious Affiliation of Comic Book Character Wolverine Logan, of the X-Men and the New Avengers http://www.adherents.com/lit/comics/Wolverine.html Wolverine is the code name of the Marvel Comics character who was long known simply as "Logan." (Long after his introduction, the character's real name was revealed to be "James Howlett.") Although originally a relatively minor character introduced in The Incredible Hulk #180-181 (October - November, 1974), the character eventually became Marvel's second-most popular character (after Spider-Man). Wolverine was for many years one of Marvel's most mysterious characters, as he had no memory of his earlier life Above: Logan and the origins of his distinctive (Wolverine) prays at a Adamantium skeleton and claws. Like Shinto temple in Kyoto, much about the character, his religious Japan. affiliation is uncertain. It is clear that [Source: Wolverine: Wolverine was raised in a devoutly Soultaker, issue #2 (May Christian home in Alberta, Canada. His 2005), page 6. Written by family appears to have been Protestant, Akira Yoshida, illustrated although this is not certain. At least by Shin "Jason" Nagasawa; reprinted in into his teen years, Wolverine had a Wolverine: Soultaker, strong belief in God and was a Marvel Entertainment prayerful person who strived to live by Group: New York City specific Christian ethics and moral (2005).] teachings. Above: Although Logan (Wolverine) is not a Catholic, and Over the many decades since he was a Nightcrawler (Kurt Wagner) is not really a priest, Logan child and youth in 19th Century nevertheless was so troubled by Alberta, Wolverine's character has his recent actions that he changed significantly. -
NEW THIS WEEK from MARVEL... Wolverine #1 Guardians of the Galaxy #2 Fantastic Four #19 Captain America #19 Daredevil #18 New Mu
NEW THIS WEEK FROM MARVEL... Wolverine #1 Guardians of the Galaxy #2 Fantastic Four #19 Captain America #19 Daredevil #18 New Mutants #7 Captain Marvel #15 Deadpool #3 Marauders #8 Marvels Voices #1 Revenge of Cosmic Ghost Rider #3 (of 5) Conan the Barbarian #13 Amazing Mary Jane #5 Valkyrie Jane Foster #8 2020 Machine Man #1 (of 2) Ghost-Spider #7 Marvels Black Widow Prelude #2 (of 2) Atlantis Attacks #2 (of 5) Runaways #30 True Believers Iron Man 2020 Jocasta ($1) NEW THIS WEEK FROM DC... Batman #89 Dceased Unkillables #1 (of 3) Justice League #41 Flash Forward #6 (of 6) Legion of Super Heroes #4 Nightwing #69 Teen Titans #39 Aquaman #57 Joker Killer Smile #3 (of 3) Low Low Woods #3 (of 6) Wonder Woman Dead Earth #2 (of 4) Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #8 (of 12) Wonder Twins #12 (of 12) Titans Burning Rage #7 (of 7) Wonder Woman Giant #3 Lucifer #17 Superman Smashes the Klan #3 (of 3) Dollar Comics New Teen Titans #2 NEW THIS WEEK FROM IMAGE... Plunge #1 (of 6) Undiscovered Country #4 On the Stump #1 American Jesus New Messiah #3 Oblivion Song #24 Spawn #305 Middlewest #15 Bitter Root #6 Deadly Class #43 Family Tree #4 Old Guard Force Multiplied #3 (of 5) Hardcore Reloaded #3 (of 5) Lucy Claire Redemption #3 ALSO NEW THIS WEEK... Red Mother #3 Bang #1 (of 5) Godkillers #1 Skulldigger & Skeleton Boy #3 (of 6) Bloodshot #0 Canopus #1 Five Years #8 Doctor Tomorrow #1 (of 5) Goon #8 Hellboy & the BPRD Return of Effie Kolb #1 (of 2) Heartbeat #4 (of 5) Red Sonja Age of Chaos #2 Adventures of Byron One Shot Black Clover Vol. -
Move Over Adamantium: the Rise of Graphene a Newly Found Form of Carbon May Change the Study of Nanostructures and Your Ipod
TECHNOLOGY Move over adamantium: The rise of graphene A newly found form of carbon may change the study of nanostructures and your iPod. there, but had no way of studying it. The reason it was impossible to study is that grapheme is small, tiny even. Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged like chicken wire or a honeycomb in which each cell has six sides. Being so thin and flat is one of the reasons graphene is so unique. So thin is graphene, that when awarding the Nobel Prize, the academy called it "two-dimensional." In an article for Nature written by Geim and is real. The 2010 Nobel traits. Carbon has more Novoselov themselves, William Noell Prize in Physics was allotropes than any other they address just how recently awarded to two element, including two many layers of such a Wolverine's skeleton is Russian-born British sci- with which most people thin sheet it would take to covered in adamantium. entists, Andre Geim and are familiar: diamonds be considered 3D. Their Captain America's shield Konstantin Novoselov, and graphite. Diamonds experiments showed that is made of vibranium. for their work in demon- and graphite are both graphene can be consid- Very soon, super heroes strating the properties and made of the exact same ered three-dimensional at will be using another potential of this carbon element, only structured 10 layers. Any structure substance when creating allotrope. differently. One gives over 10 layers would indestructible tools and An allotrope is sparkle, the other dull have to be considered suits of armor. -
Wolverine Vs. Sabretooth Pdf, Epub, Ebook
WOLVERINE VS. SABRETOOTH PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Disney Book Group,Clarissa Wong | 24 pages | 05 Feb 2013 | Marvel Press | 9781423172895 | English | New York, United States Wolverine vs. Sabretooth PDF Book Victor runs off during the fight, wishing Rose "good luck in hell". Add the first question. Both characters have been horribly mismanaged over the past few years, but Sabretooth should win the majority of these fights. This includes the ability to see objects with greater clarity and at much greater distances than an ordinary human. Sabretooth, not believing him, dares Wolverine to do it. Creed sets a trap for Logan before heading to his meeting, but it fails causing the two to battle. A wolverine -- the animal -- is a large carnivore that looks like a small bear. And then for whatever reason we didn't do it. It also indicates that his fighting speed is his most enhanced skill. His rampage is brought to an end when Wolverine interrupts him and the two battle to a stalemate, at one point knocking one another out. As we have seen every time a battle between Logan and Victor happens, Sabretooth always has the upper hand, but Wolverine turns out to win at the end. But, the brutal moment shows how Wolverine exhausted all of his options in dealing with Sabretooth and decided the best way to stop him was to kill him. His size and strength, added with his healing factor and adamantuim tipped clawz and his Special Forces training. Back to School Picks. In , Creed using the alias Sabretooth works as a mercenary assassin in Saigon.