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The Hunger book cover

The Hunger: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Hunger by Whitley Strieber: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Becky comic character

Who Is Becky? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Becky (Abstract Studio): Beck works for Tambi and often paired with Cherry Hammer as an effective fighting force.

Skid Mullard comic character

Who Is Skid Mullard? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Skid Mullard (Rebellion): Petty crime addict and citizen of Mega-City One

Chuck Jansen comic character

Who Is Chuck Jansen? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Chuck Jansen (Abstract Studio): origin, story and key facts about the character.

Lindsey Noel comic character

Who Is Lindsey Noel? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Lindsey Noel (Abstract Studio): origin, story and key facts about the character.

Hooded Claw comic character

Who Is Hooded Claw? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Hooded Claw (DC Comics): Voiced by comedian Paul Lynde as a deliciously over-the-top parody of a pulp villain, The Hooded Claw spends his time capturing Penelope Pitstop and g

Molly Lane comic character

Who Is Molly Lane? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Molly Lane (Abstract Studio): origin, story and key facts about the character.

Major America comic character

Who Is Major America? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Major America (Marvel): Major America, or the "Anti-Cap", was a Navy cadet who participated in an experiment to boost his human abilities in an attempt to create an active Su

Baron Heinrich Zemo comic character

Who Is Baron Heinrich Zemo? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Baron Heinrich Zemo (Marvel): Dr. Heinrich Zemo was the 12th Baron Zemo and a Nazi war criminal. He is one of Captain America's greatest foes.

M.O.D.O.K. comic character

Who Is M.O.D.O.K.? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

M.O.D.O.K. (Marvel): M.O.D.O.K. is an acronym for Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing. He has a plethora of psychic powers, which he used to take control of A.I.M.

Mr. Freeze comic character

Who Is Mr. Freeze? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Mr. Freeze (DC Comics): After his wife became terminally ill, Dr. Victor Fries devoted his life to saving her and used cryogenics to freeze her to get time to find a cure. Af

Renee Montoya comic character

Who Is Renee Montoya? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Renee Montoya (DC Comics): A former GCPD detective, Renee became the new Question after the death of Vic Sage.

Riddler comic character

Who Is Riddler? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Riddler (DC Comics): Edward Nigma is a villain obsessed with riddles, puzzles, and brain teasers, who took the alias of the Riddler to commit crimes. Riddler frequently tr

Jack Black comic character

Who Is Jack Black? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Jack Black (Non-Fictional): Thomas Jacob "Jack" Black is an American actor, producer, comedian, voice artist, writer, and musician

Professor Jarrod Buttery comic character

Who Is Professor Jarrod Buttery? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Professor Jarrod Buttery (DC Comics): He was a code breaker who worked in the NSA, He helped The Riddler to recover his mind and part of his past memories.

Onyx comic character

Who Is Onyx? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Onyx (DC Comics): Highly trained in the martial arts, Onyx first aligned herself with the League of Assassins before reforming and becoming a vigilante. She resides in

Black Mask comic character

Who Is Black Mask? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Black Mask (DC Comics): A ruthless Gotham mob boss and leader of the False Face Society known for his extreme hatred for Bruce Wayne and sadistic talent for torturing his vic

Killer Croc comic character

Who Is Killer Croc? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Killer Croc (DC Comics): Waylon Jones was born with a genetic mutation giving him a reptile's skin, sharp claws, and teeth; due to genetic atavism. Croc became a circus wrestl

Scarecrow comic character

Who Is Scarecrow? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Scarecrow (DC Comics): Utilizing a fear-inducing gas known as fear toxin, Jonathan Crane preys upon the people of Gotham City as the villainous Scarecrow.

James Gordon comic character

Who Is James Gordon? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

James Gordon (DC Comics): James Gordon is one of Batman's first supporters, helping him fight against crime and corruption in Gotham City. He eventually rose to the rank of Com

Orpheus comic character

Who Is Orpheus? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Orpheus (DC Comics): Orpheus is Gotham City's socially conscious superhero who was trained by a secret organization to rid the world of its problems.

Holly Robinson comic character

Who Is Holly Robinson? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Holly Robinson (DC Comics): She is a former prostitute who was saved by Catwoman. She was trained by Catwoman and Wildcat, and temporarily became the new Catwoman when Selina too

Firefly comic character

Who Is Firefly? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Firefly (DC Comics): Garfield Lynns was a special effects expert who was eventually driven insane and became obsessed with flames. Lynss adopted the name of Firefly and be

Amazo comic character

Who Is Amazo? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Amazo (DC Comics): Created by Professor Ivo with revolutionary Absorption Cell Technology. This android can replicate the powers of any metahuman he encounters.

Lucius Fox comic character

Who Is Lucius Fox? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Lucius Fox (DC Comics): Lucius Fox is the current CEO and President of Wayne Enterprises and a sought after businessman all over the corporate world. He is a skilled engineer

Leslie Thompkins comic character

Who Is Leslie Thompkins? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Leslie Thompkins (DC Comics): Dr. Leslie Thompkins is a Pacifist doctor operating out of the toughest part of Gotham's criminal slums. She was a colleague of Thomas Wayne and a clo

Alexandra Kosov comic character

Who Is Alexandra Kosov? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Alexandra Kosov (DC Comics): A crime boss in Gotham City who runs the Odessa mob. She lost an eye at some point but is easily recognizable by the distinctive blue gem in her eye s

Zeiss comic character

Who Is Zeiss? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Zeiss (DC Comics): This mob hitman has trained extensively in various martial arts. His goggles allow him to record and analyze all he sees, and his speed and reflexes a

Darla Aquista comic character

Who Is Darla Aquista? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Darla Aquista (DC Comics): Young daughter of a Gotham mafia boss who was resurrected with incredible magical powers.

Anton Geist comic character

Who Is Anton Geist? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Anton Geist (DC Comics): A scientist who is responsible for Sub Diego's survival.

Alonzo Malrey comic character

Who Is Alonzo Malrey? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Alonzo Malrey (DC Comics): A San Diego cop caught in the disaster who wanted to be able to continue being a cop in Sub Diego, so he asked Anton Geist to alter him into a more im

Vulko comic character

Who Is Vulko? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Vulko (DC Comics): Vulko is one of Aquaman's closest allies. He is also one of Aquaman's mentors.

Ocean Master comic character

Who Is Ocean Master? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ocean Master (DC Comics): The younger half-brother of Aquaman, also known by his birth name Orm. Although his origin has been retconned multiple times, he is frequently depicte

Eclipso comic character

Who Is Eclipso? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Eclipso (DC Comics): Originally, Eclipso was the first incarnation of the Spirit of Wrath who went rogue. Sealed inside the Heart of Darkness, he could possess those that

Lt. Lupe Leocadio comic character

Who Is Lt. Lupe Leocadio? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Lt. Lupe Leocadio (DC Comics): Lupe Leocadio is the commander of the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit

Emil Hamilton comic character

Who Is Emil Hamilton? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Emil Hamilton (DC Comics): A scientific genius and one-time friend to Superman, and now the mysterious villain Ruin.

Pete Ross comic character

Who Is Pete Ross? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Pete Ross (DC Comics): Pete Ross was the Vice-President of the United States under Lex Luthor. After Lex was indicted Pete became the President. He is currently divorced fro

Gorgon comic character

Who Is Gorgon? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Gorgon (Marvel): As a result of being exposed to the Terrigen Mist when he was an infant, Gorgon developed hooved feet and a powerful lower body. His legs are so power

Slyde comic character

Who Is Slyde? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Slyde (Marvel): Enemy of Spider-Man and sometimes ally of The Kingpin.

Tabu comic character

Who Is Tabu? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Tabu (Charlton): Helper and friend of Peter Cannon aka Thunderbolt.