“The men of Zonu hold that Yahn is God, who sits as a usurer behind a heap of little lustrous gems and ever clutches at them with both his arms. Scarce larger than a drop […]
“The men of Zonu hold that Yahn is God, who sits as a usurer behind a heap of little lustrous gems and ever clutches at them with both his arms. Scarce larger than a drop […]
Yako or nogitsune is a type of kitsune (fox spirit), as told in Kyūshū. To be possessed by it is called “yako-tsuki”. The word 野狐, lit. ’field fox’ or ‘wild fox’, is also used for foxes […]
Yako or nogitsune is a type of kitsune (fox spirit), as told in Kyūshū. To be possessed by it is called “yako-tsuki”. The word 野狐, lit. ’field fox’ or ‘wild fox’, is also used for foxes […]
Bingo the Wonder Boy was aided by his genie, the Yama Lama of Ka-Bang. Alias Yama Lama of Ka-Bang Real Names/Alt Names The Yama Lama of Ka-Bang Characteristics Hero, Magician, Immortal, Magic Caster, World War […]
Bingo the Wonder Boy was aided by his genie, the Yama Lama of Ka-Bang. Alias Yama Lama of Ka-Bang Real Names/Alt Names The Yama Lama of Ka-Bang Characteristics Hero, Magician, Immortal, Magic Caster, World War […]
The yama oroshi is a metal grater which has been improperly cared for and has grown too dull to grate anything. It sprouts a body, and the dull slicers on the grater stick out like […]
The yama oroshi is a metal grater which has been improperly cared for and has grown too dull to grate anything. It sprouts a body, and the dull slicers on the grater stick out like […]
Mostly said to resemble women, yamauba may be depicted as predatory monsters or benevolent beings. Depending on the text and translator, the yamauba often appears as a monstrous crone, “her unkempt hair long and golden […]
Mostly said to resemble women, yamauba may be depicted as predatory monsters or benevolent beings. Depending on the text and translator, the yamauba often appears as a monstrous crone, “her unkempt hair long and golden […]
Yamabiko is a mountain god, spirit, and yōkai in Japanese folklore; the term “yamabiko” also refers to the echo that occurs in mountains, after which the yōkai is named. Literally translated, the term means “mountain […]
Yamabiko is a mountain god, spirit, and yōkai in Japanese folklore; the term “yamabiko” also refers to the echo that occurs in mountains, after which the yōkai is named. Literally translated, the term means “mountain […]
Yamata no Orochi is a legendary eight-headed and eight-tailed Japanese dragon/serpent. Yamata no Orochi legends are originally recorded in two ancient texts about Japanese mythology and history. The 712 AD Kojiki transcribes this dragon name […]
Yamata no Orochi is a legendary eight-headed and eight-tailed Japanese dragon/serpent. Yamata no Orochi legends are originally recorded in two ancient texts about Japanese mythology and history. The 712 AD Kojiki transcribes this dragon name […]
Yamato Takeru was a Japanese folk hero and semi-legendary prince of the imperial dynasty, son of Emperor Keikō, who is traditionally counted as the 12th Emperor of Japan. The story of his life and death […]
Yamato Takeru was a Japanese folk hero and semi-legendary prince of the imperial dynasty, son of Emperor Keikō, who is traditionally counted as the 12th Emperor of Japan. The story of his life and death […]
Yamawaro is a yōkai (spirit) said to appear in mountains in Western Japan, starting in the Kyūshū region. According to mythology, it is sometimes said that they are kappa that have come to dwell in […]
Yamawaro is a yōkai (spirit) said to appear in mountains in Western Japan, starting in the Kyūshū region. According to mythology, it is sometimes said that they are kappa that have come to dwell in […]
Yanari is a paranormal phenomenon told about in legends in various places in Japan where the house or furniture would start shaking for no reason. In the Gazu Hyakki Yagyō by Toriyama Sekien, there is […]
Yanari is a paranormal phenomenon told about in legends in various places in Japan where the house or furniture would start shaking for no reason. In the Gazu Hyakki Yagyō by Toriyama Sekien, there is […]
In a now borderline racist depiction, an instructor of Chinese descent shares his knowledge of Hsin-Chiu, a planet that once existed between Mars and Jupiter, and the eminent scientist Yang who foresaw its destruction, and […]
In a now borderline racist depiction, an instructor of Chinese descent shares his knowledge of Hsin-Chiu, a planet that once existed between Mars and Jupiter, and the eminent scientist Yang who foresaw its destruction, and […]
Rick and Dick Walters are the twin sons of Walt Walters. Shortly after they were born, a group of Hitler supporters took their family hostage. The situation quickly spiraled out of control and their mother was […]
Rick and Dick Walters are the twin sons of Walt Walters. Shortly after they were born, a group of Hitler supporters took their family hostage. The situation quickly spiraled out of control and their mother was […]
Yank Adams was the sidekick of Captain Fight and student of Jeff Crocket, Captain Flight’s secret identity and the Freeville High School athletic coach. Yank instantly recognized his teacher was Captain Fight, regardless of the […]
Yank Adams was the sidekick of Captain Fight and student of Jeff Crocket, Captain Flight’s secret identity and the Freeville High School athletic coach. Yank instantly recognized his teacher was Captain Fight, regardless of the […]
The Yank and the Rebel were two Civil War era soldiers who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, during which they fell into a fissure and were put into suspended animation by a […]
The Yank and the Rebel were two Civil War era soldiers who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, during which they fell into a fissure and were put into suspended animation by a […]
Yank Wilson was an American Super Spy who defended his country from all manner of threats, and was instrumental in thwarting the invasion of Raxola and his “Eskimongolian forces from North Polaria”. Yank was good […]
Yank Wilson was an American Super Spy who defended his country from all manner of threats, and was instrumental in thwarting the invasion of Raxola and his “Eskimongolian forces from North Polaria”. Yank was good […]
Yankee Boy is an ordinary teenager, named Phil Martin in Yankee Comics and Victor Martin in Dynamic Comics, without super powers, who put on a costume to fight for American freedom. He helped Inspector Foley […]
Yankee Boy is an ordinary teenager, named Phil Martin in Yankee Comics and Victor Martin in Dynamic Comics, without super powers, who put on a costume to fight for American freedom. He helped Inspector Foley […]
Yankee Doodle Jones was an American artificial man, created by an unnamed scientist using body parts taken from three crippled American World War I veterans, all who volunteered to give up their lives for the […]
Yankee Doodle Jones was an American artificial man, created by an unnamed scientist using body parts taken from three crippled American World War I veterans, all who volunteered to give up their lives for the […]
Jerry Noble was the son of Senator Walter Q. Noble,a member of the Senate Naval Committee. Jerry made it his mission to stop the Axis with help from his pet eagle Sam. He eventually became […]
Jerry Noble was the son of Senator Walter Q. Noble,a member of the Senate Naval Committee. Jerry made it his mission to stop the Axis with help from his pet eagle Sam. He eventually became […]
Lauren Mason learns that, just by saying the words “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” she changes into Yankee Girl. Mason is engaged to Dr. Cory Habot. As Yankee Girl, Mason has super strength and can fly. She […]
Lauren Mason learns that, just by saying the words “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” she changes into Yankee Girl. Mason is engaged to Dr. Cory Habot. As Yankee Girl, Mason has super strength and can fly. She […]
George “Yankee” Longago was an American boy who was able to travel through time when unconscious or asleep, or so it seemed. Most of the stories he appeared in were ambiguous as to whether Yankee […]
George “Yankee” Longago was an American boy who was able to travel through time when unconscious or asleep, or so it seemed. Most of the stories he appeared in were ambiguous as to whether Yankee […]
Yarko the Great was a talented stage magician, but, secretly, also a real mage. Using his vast magical abilities, he battled criminals and supernatural forces. Yarko possessed force field projection, duplication, shape-shifting, invisibility, intangibility, exorcism, […]
Yarko the Great was a talented stage magician, but, secretly, also a real mage. Using his vast magical abilities, he battled criminals and supernatural forces. Yarko possessed force field projection, duplication, shape-shifting, invisibility, intangibility, exorcism, […]
In Nansō Satomi Hakkenden (The Eight Dog Chronicles), eight samurai warriors each possess a magical prayer bead from their spirit ancestor Princess Fuse. Each Dog Warrior has “犬” (inu, dog) in their surname, and also […]
In Nansō Satomi Hakkenden (The Eight Dog Chronicles), eight samurai warriors each possess a magical prayer bead from their spirit ancestor Princess Fuse. Each Dog Warrior has “犬” (inu, dog) in their surname, and also […]
The story features Gaston Max, a Parisian criminal investigator and master of disguise, and his battle with Mr. King, a master criminal similar to Rohmer’s earlier character Dr. Fu Manchu. Alias The Yellow Claw Real […]
The story features Gaston Max, a Parisian criminal investigator and master of disguise, and his battle with Mr. King, a master criminal similar to Rohmer’s earlier character Dr. Fu Manchu. Alias The Yellow Claw Real […]
In a now clearly racist depiction, the Yellow Fang was a Japanese agent who came into conflict with the Blue Beetle when he came to the United States to steal a formula that would counteract […]
In a now clearly racist depiction, the Yellow Fang was a Japanese agent who came into conflict with the Blue Beetle when he came to the United States to steal a formula that would counteract […]
In a now clearly racist depiction, Yellow Hawk was a Japanese pilot who tried to steal a plane with a special speedy “cyclone” engine. He was ultimately foiled by Spy Smasher. No powers, but he […]
In a now clearly racist depiction, Yellow Hawk was a Japanese pilot who tried to steal a plane with a special speedy “cyclone” engine. He was ultimately foiled by Spy Smasher. No powers, but he […]
The Yellow Kid was a bald, snaggle-toothed barefoot boy who wore an oversized yellow nightshirt and hung around in a slum alley typical of certain areas of squalor that existed in late 19th-century New York […]
The Yellow Kid was a bald, snaggle-toothed barefoot boy who wore an oversized yellow nightshirt and hung around in a slum alley typical of certain areas of squalor that existed in late 19th-century New York […]
The Yellow Spot used his evil witchcraft to kill off or hypnotize the great minds of American scientists. The Spot, who could travel as a bat, entered the home of Dr. Moore, who was close […]
The Yellow Spot used his evil witchcraft to kill off or hypnotize the great minds of American scientists. The Spot, who could travel as a bat, entered the home of Dr. Moore, who was close […]
Vince Harley was a crime fiction writer looking for information on the perfect crime plot because his stories had gotten stale. While at home, relaxing and tending to his bees, Harley was surprised by a […]
Vince Harley was a crime fiction writer looking for information on the perfect crime plot because his stories had gotten stale. While at home, relaxing and tending to his bees, Harley was surprised by a […]
Tom Burton, 11 year old, is the nephew of Vince Harley, the Yellowjacket. Burton’s friends call him “Buzz” and “Yellowjacket Jr.,” both nicknames stemming from his hobby of raising bees. He gets in trouble with […]
Tom Burton, 11 year old, is the nephew of Vince Harley, the Yellowjacket. Burton’s friends call him “Buzz” and “Yellowjacket Jr.,” both nicknames stemming from his hobby of raising bees. He gets in trouble with […]
The Yeti is an ape-like creature purported to inhabit the Himalayan mountain range in Asia. In western popular culture, the creature is commonly referred to as the Abominable Snowman. Many dubious articles have been offered […]
The Yeti is an ape-like creature purported to inhabit the Himalayan mountain range in Asia. In western popular culture, the creature is commonly referred to as the Abominable Snowman. Many dubious articles have been offered […]
Ylla was the mate of Gurtil, commander of the Martian war fleet. She aided him in conquering Earth, but their invasion was ultimately thwarted by John Hunter. Alias Ylla Real Names/Alt Names Ylla Characteristics Fiction […]
Ylla was the mate of Gurtil, commander of the Martian war fleet. She aided him in conquering Earth, but their invasion was ultimately thwarted by John Hunter. Alias Ylla Real Names/Alt Names Ylla Characteristics Fiction […]
The cosmic entity Yog-Sothoth is said to take the form of a conglomeration of glowing spheres. It is an all-knowing deity, which means it knows the past, present, and future. Yog-Sothoth is coterminous with all […]
The cosmic entity Yog-Sothoth is said to take the form of a conglomeration of glowing spheres. It is an all-knowing deity, which means it knows the past, present, and future. Yog-Sothoth is coterminous with all […]
“Then on the River I saw the dream-built ship of the god Yoharneth-Lahai, whose great prow lifted grey into the air above the River of Silence… Yaoharneth-Lahai is the god of little dreams and fancies. […]
“Then on the River I saw the dream-built ship of the god Yoharneth-Lahai, whose great prow lifted grey into the air above the River of Silence… Yaoharneth-Lahai is the god of little dreams and fancies. […]
Yōkai (“strange apparition”) are a class of supernatural entities and spirits in Japanese folklore. The word yōkai is composed of the kanji for “attractive; calamity” and “apparition; mystery; suspicious.” Yōkai are also referred to as […]
Yōkai (“strange apparition”) are a class of supernatural entities and spirits in Japanese folklore. The word yōkai is composed of the kanji for “attractive; calamity” and “apparition; mystery; suspicious.” Yōkai are also referred to as […]
Princess Yolda was one of the love-interests of Jo-Jo the Congo King. Alias Yolda Real Names/Alt Names Princess Yolda Characteristics Hero, Fox Feature Universe, Jungle Action, Atomic Age, African Creators/Key Contributors Unknown First Appearance Jo-Jo, […]
Princess Yolda was one of the love-interests of Jo-Jo the Congo King. Alias Yolda Real Names/Alt Names Princess Yolda Characteristics Hero, Fox Feature Universe, Jungle Action, Atomic Age, African Creators/Key Contributors Unknown First Appearance Jo-Jo, […]
Mary Roche was originally an exotic dancer at a Paris night club. She was known as “Black Venus” because of her beauty and the black curve-hugging bodysuit. She was engaged to Jean Cartier, a Parisian […]
Mary Roche was originally an exotic dancer at a Paris night club. She was known as “Black Venus” because of her beauty and the black curve-hugging bodysuit. She was engaged to Jean Cartier, a Parisian […]
Yorke Norroy was a freelance “Diplomat” (a nice way of saying “spy” at the turn of the 20th century), who worked for the US State Department in a strictly unofficial capacity. He led a team […]
Yorke Norroy was a freelance “Diplomat” (a nice way of saying “spy” at the turn of the 20th century), who worked for the US State Department in a strictly unofficial capacity. He led a team […]
When the Nazis invaded Russia, they killed the family of a teenager named Tanya. She barely survived their assault and joined the guerrillas as the “Young Avenger”. She vowed revenge. “Run, Nazi rats! The guerrillas […]
When the Nazis invaded Russia, they killed the family of a teenager named Tanya. She barely survived their assault and joined the guerrillas as the “Young Avenger”. She vowed revenge. “Run, Nazi rats! The guerrillas […]
The Young Defenders were “Whitey” (later “Beanie”), “Lefty”, “Slim”, and Joanna, Captain Freedom’s non-costumed juvenile sidekicks. They worked as paperboys for the Daily Bulletin, a newspaper owned by Don Wright. The quartet never realized that […]
The Young Defenders were “Whitey” (later “Beanie”), “Lefty”, “Slim”, and Joanna, Captain Freedom’s non-costumed juvenile sidekicks. They worked as paperboys for the Daily Bulletin, a newspaper owned by Don Wright. The quartet never realized that […]
Kingston “King” Cole Jr. was a young detective who operated in Big City, USA. His father, Kingston Cole, was a renowned detective who founded the Cole Detective Agency. Even when he was young, King knew […]
Kingston “King” Cole Jr. was a young detective who operated in Big City, USA. His father, Kingston Cole, was a renowned detective who founded the Cole Detective Agency. Even when he was young, King knew […]
A tale told to a Sultan concerning a King and the Queen who drugged him at night so she could meet a lover in the woods. When the young King follows her, he wounds her […]
A tale told to a Sultan concerning a King and the Queen who drugged him at night so she could meet a lover in the woods. When the young King follows her, he wounds her […]
Billy Lackington, son of one of New York City’s wealthiest men, decides to use his archery skills to fight against the criminals who preyed on the poor, the Axis powers, and crime in general. He […]
Billy Lackington, son of one of New York City’s wealthiest men, decides to use his archery skills to fight against the criminals who preyed on the poor, the Axis powers, and crime in general. He […]
Yugao is a Noh play, sometimes attributed to Zeami, based on the story of Yūgao (Lady Moonflower) from the Tale of Genji. A travelling priest is drawn to the decayed villa where Yūgao had died. […]
Yugao is a Noh play, sometimes attributed to Zeami, based on the story of Yūgao (Lady Moonflower) from the Tale of Genji. A travelling priest is drawn to the decayed villa where Yūgao had died. […]
Yuki-onna, “snow woman”, is a spirit or yōkai in Japanese folklore that is often depicted in Japanese literature, films, or animation. In legends from the Ojiya region of Niigata Prefecture, a beautiful woman came to […]
Yuki-onna, “snow woman”, is a spirit or yōkai in Japanese folklore that is often depicted in Japanese literature, films, or animation. In legends from the Ojiya region of Niigata Prefecture, a beautiful woman came to […]
Yume-no-seirei is a mysterious yōkai in Japanese mythology believed to cause nightmares. Belief in the supernatural was particularly strong during the Heian and Edo periods. During this time, many believed that the spirits of the […]
Yume-no-seirei is a mysterious yōkai in Japanese mythology believed to cause nightmares. Belief in the supernatural was particularly strong during the Heian and Edo periods. During this time, many believed that the spirits of the […]
Yūrei are figures in Japanese folklore analogous to the Western concept of ghosts. Like their Western counterparts, they are thought to be spirits barred from a peaceful afterlife. According to traditional Japanese beliefs, all humans […]
Yūrei are figures in Japanese folklore analogous to the Western concept of ghosts. Like their Western counterparts, they are thought to be spirits barred from a peaceful afterlife. According to traditional Japanese beliefs, all humans […]
When adventurers Bastin, Bickley, and Arbuthnot are marooned on a South Sea island, they discover two Atlanteans in a state of suspended animation. One of the awakened sleepers, Lord Oro, is a superman — the […]
When adventurers Bastin, Bickley, and Arbuthnot are marooned on a South Sea island, they discover two Atlanteans in a state of suspended animation. One of the awakened sleepers, Lord Oro, is a superman — the […]