Comics is a graphic medium in which images convey a sequential narrative. The term could include 'graphic-novels'.
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Do the leaves of Yggdrasil (the World Tree) have any special properties?
Do the leaves of the World Tree (Yggdrasil) have any special properties in Norse Mythology? How about in other fantasy works, including comics?
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Is Nick Fury now depicted as being Black & Bald outside the movie franchise? [duplicate]
In Iron Man: Rise of the Technovores, an anime released recently, Nick Fury appears to look and talk like Samuel L. Jackson. I'm curious to know if comics, cartoons, etc. have all made a similar ...
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Picture of Captain Future's Otho that proves he is a robot
The character Otho ("Otto" in the German series) is, according to Wikipedia, a green-skinned android. But actually it is never shown that he is a robot.
Does the series or comics show any pictures ...
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Does Superman need to breathe?
While researching for this question, I came across a couple of conflicting images of Superman in space.
First we have him in space with no helmet - and talking to another character.
But then we ...
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Horror Comic From the 80's
I've been trying to find this comic for years, it was sold at Fred Meyers in
the early 80's. It had a very Bruce Jones style, very dark. Here is what I remember:
The plot follows 2 mutant ...
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Spider-man and the FF (Future Foundation)?
So I've been away from Spider-man for best bit of a decade an am still trying to catch up after my other half brought me 'The death of Spider-man' the other month...although I believe that is Ultimate ...
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Hawkman and an imprisoned green lantern? (animated series)
While it might have been explained while my 2 year old was jumping on me during the episode, I must have missed it?
In a recent episode of Green Lantern: TAS Hal and Kilawog travel back to a prison ...
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What are some good Iron Man comics for a beginner?
I'm a 15 year old girl who would like to get into comics such as Iron Man (I'm a brand new reader of comics). I already saw Iron Man 1 but I want to understand his story in the comics because they ...
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How effective is “spider-sense” against different forms of teleportation?
In a nutshell, how well does spider-sense work against short range teleportation (like Nightcrawler) and how well against long range teleportation (like The Hood). I'm curious at what point, if at ...
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Avengers vs X-Men ending: isn’t it all The Avengers fault? [closed]
OK, there’s one thing I don't get. If in the very beginning The Avengers wouldn’t interfere and attack the X-Men and end up splitting the Phoenix Force apart:
Scott, Emma, and the Phoenix 5 would’ve ...
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Identify a western science fiction story,comics or movie which a black or Asian hero/heroine plays the positive first-role [closed]
Please identify a western science fiction story, comic or movie which a black or Asian hero/heroine has the positive first role. I have not read a story but I have seen a movie like this, yet I can't ...
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Does The Flash have a (theme) sound/music?
Does The Flash have a significant sound that is his? Since he runs so fast he can create a sonic boom, but nothing comparable to Batman and his little theme music, Iron Man and the sounds of his ...
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Please identify a comic strip in mid 70's about astronaut who crashes on Mars and rebuilt by them
I remember a short comic strip in the back of (I think) a DC monthly which depicted an astronaut who crashes on Mars (I think) and is tended to and fixed by the Martians. He subsequently is returned ...
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Was the treaded submarine from *Le Manitoba ne répond plus* fictional in Hergés' time?
In Hergés' Le Manitoba ne répond plus, there is a submarine-like vehicle. It is pill-shaped, with glass portals and appears to be capable of going underwater much like a submarine, but it has treads ...
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Can Anyone be Batman? [closed]
Can anyone be Batman? This question can be answered two ways. Either Batman is a symbol, meaning that anyone can be Batman, or that Batman can only be who wears the suit and gadgets. Is there ...
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An invulnerable cyborg and his preteen girlfriend
I'm looking for an indie sci fi comic from the 80's. I believe the comic was Italian originally but was also distributed in the United States. It was about an invulnerable cyborg and his preteen ...
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Were Tythons in the Dawn of the Jedi limited to interplanetary travel?
Besides the Tho Yor sheparding galactic beings to Tython, could the Je'daii and other members of the Tython system travel to other systems? Or were they limited to Tython and the other planets in its ...
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Who are these people?
This page has a wallpaper which seems to have a recent bat-family (pre-New 52) wallpaper. I recognize almost everyone, but two of these people confuse me - I'm not sure who they are.
I recognize ...
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Who funds the Teen Titans?
Where does the money for the Teen Titans come from. Who built and pays for the tower? I know Robin on the team has access to a lot of money.
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In which Batman comic does Robin touch a mirror to discover himself?
Batman is in trouble from the Joker, and a large yellow beast. Robin, just a boy at the time, touches a liquid mirror (like in the matrix when Neo touches one), becoming an adult-ish Robin, no longer ...
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Spider-Man and the death of Gwen Stacy [closed]
Wouldn't Spider-Man be smart enough to know sling-shotting Gwen would break her neck?
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How old is Kitty Pryde (Earth 616)?
When Kitty Pryde was introduced in Uncanny X-Men 129, she was described as being 13 years old. In Uncanny X-Men 141, we are shown a grown up Katherine Pryde - specifically in the year 2013. We are not ...
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According to the comics, how long is Hellboy's natural life span?
In the film Hellboy, when speaking about Hellboy's appearance, the aide agent Meyer replaces quips "Think reverse dog years" and mentions that even though Hellboy was born 60 years ago, he was ...
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When did Captain America circumvent Tony's security systems?
I've seen several references on the internet to Cap cracking Tony's security system at some point in time, possibly in Vol. 3. Does anybody know the context and/or issue?
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What is a Hellblazer?
In the comic series John Constantine, Hellblazer, what exactly is a Hellblazer?
I've read the first 3 volumes (Original Sins, The Devil You Know and The Fear Machine) so I'm familiar with John and ...
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Fables - Where do the Cinderella stories fit in?
There are two spin offs to Fables starring Cinderella:
Cinderella: From Fabletown with Love
Cinderella: Fables are Forever
How far do you need to get in the main series before there are no ...
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Should I read Neil Gaiman's mini-series first?
I have some back issues of the main Books of Magic series, however I don't have the Neil Gaiman mini-series that preceded it.
Does reading the mini-series first add value to the main series?
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When does Jack of Fables spin off from Fables?
No spoilers please.
I am currently reading Fables in trade paperback form. When do I need to start (planning for and) buying and reading Jack of Fables?
I.E when does the spin-off begin in relation ...
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V and the Fate super-computer
In V for Vendetta (comic) how did V gain access to the Fate super-computer? Is it established at some point or is it something that is never explained?
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Can Wolverine survive blood-borne diseases?
Wolverine's unique ability of cell regeneration almost makes him invincible but if he was to suffer from any blood borne disease in particular AIDS would he survive? AIDS affects the white blood cells ...
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Is the Dredd 3D script based on a comic?
Is the Dredd 3D script based on a specific Judge Dredd comic? I ask because I find the number of egregious similarities to the Indonesian martial arts film, Serbuan Maut, quite striking. The fact that ...
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Who originally named Superman?
Inspired by my wife who asked, "Did Superman name himself? Isn't that kind of egotistical?"
As I understand it (I can't find a full scan of Action Comics #1 online), Superman was already going by ...
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Desperate to find comic, features female protagonist, pretty sure a goddess?
I've been searching for a urban fantasy comic/graphic novel series that I used to read when i was younger, in the last 8 years. It featured a female protagonist who was a goddess I'm pretty sure. It ...
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What is the maximum distance Lila Cheney can teleport to?
We often hear about how Lila Cheney "can teleport across intergalactic distances, but can't easily do short distances".
However, what is her maximum teleport distance? Has it ever been mentioned? Has ...
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Are there any comic book heroes (DC or Marvel preferably) that served in the US Navy (not marines)?
I have been looking all over the internet to answer this question and I can't find anything. There's plenty of Air Force superheroes, but I can't find any Navy.
This is the start of a gift idea for a ...
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In Sandman: A Game of You: Why were Wierdzos used instead of Bizarros?
In Sandman Vol 5: "A Game of You", Wanda dreams of Wierdzos which are the same as Bizarros from Superman lore.
Indeed this site notes a misprint:
The word “Bizarro” that had accidentally ...
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Looking for the title of a graphic novel featuring a spaceship shaped like a bird and a gigantic earthworm
I am trying to identify a book that I read in the mid 1980's. Some details:
It was a graphic novel, or comic. All black and white, if I remember correctly.
The main character was a human, though I ...
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When was Transmetropolitan published?
I know it was between 1997 and 2002, but when were specifically (date) put on sale the first and last single issues?
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Is Batman's 'relationship' with Wonder Woman comic-book canon?
In the Justice League cartoon, as well as the direct follow-on cartoon Justice League: Unlimited, Batman is subtly portrayed as being either in a relationship with Wonder Woman, or at least they are ...
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Is there a guide to the publication history of the X-Men?
I mean, there's a Wikipedia article entitled "Publication history of X-men comics," but it's vastly incomplete.
I'm looking for a TOTAL map showing every single strain of comics released by Marvel ...
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What, of the planets he consumes, provides Galactus with sustenance?
Galactus is pretty big on the world eating. It's more or less his thing. It's well known that he has an insatiable hunger that he must obey, and when he gets peckish he just chows down on a world that ...
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How did Punisher kill Wolverine?
Of all the characters to kill off, Punisher, in a one-shot comic book called 'Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe', manages to finish off Wolverine.
The wiki article is vague; how does Punisher kill ...
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Have Shuster and Siegel ever cameoed in a comic?
I'm trying to find out if Shuster and Siegel ever put themselves in one of their comics or if they've been cameoed by other artists/writers?
Either as themselves or as characters easily recognised as ...
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Failed cyborg suicide attempt?
I remember reading a gritty black and white comic strip in Dutch in the (probably early) 1990s featuring a man using a gun to shoot himself in the head, but ending up cussing as the bullet got stuck ...
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Is there an in-universe evidence reflecting that Clark Kent is Methodist (as opposed to other denominations)?
As per Elliot S! Maggin's notes, Clark Kent is Methodist.
Is there clear in-universe canon reflection of that?
ANY canon is OK, comics, TV, animation.
I'm fine with any kind of support, either in ...
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What is the origin of the idea that Lex Luthor is Jewish?
I've read on one of the forums once:
We learn this from a guy named Elliot S! Maggin (yes, he spells his name with an exclamation point), who wrote the Superman strip in the 70s and 80s. His notes ...
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Who was “Sister Ninja”?
In early issues of Robin (the Tim Drake ongoing) there was this character:
Who was it? What was the storyline here?
Screen grab taken from the "Benedictions" storyline from Showcase '95 #5-6, ...
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Which DC (or Marvel) comic book HERO has killed the most bad guys? [closed]
Spider-man seems to have bad luck, or at least some of his opponents like the guy that killed Uncle Ben and the Green Goblin did. There are probably others... Which comic book HERO holds the dubious ...
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How essential is Incorruptible to Irredeemable?
Please don't post spoilers, I'm at Volume 7 of Irredeemable and have the first two volumes of Incorruptible.
How essential is Incorruptible to the main storyline of Irredeemable?
I know that there ...
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What exactly was Cieba in “Love is in the Blood” Comic?
In "Love is in the Blood", one of the story arks is protagonists fighting against Cieba. Who/what exactly is hi/it? What's his backstory with Laila?
