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Mary Read (1685 – 28 April 1721), also known as Mark Read, was an English pirate. She and Anne Bonny are two famous female pirates from 18th century, and among the few women known to […]
Mary Read (1685 – 28 April 1721), also known as Mark Read, was an English pirate. She and Anne Bonny are two famous female pirates from 18th century, and among the few women known to […]
Creator Mary Shelley (1797-1851) Profession Writer Total Entries 3 Articles The Strange and Twisted Life of “Frankenstein” – The New Yorker Mary Shelley – Wikipedia “Cursed, cursed creator!” Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, usually abbreviated […]
Creator Mary Shelley (1797-1851) Profession Writer Total Entries 3 Articles The Strange and Twisted Life of “Frankenstein” – The New Yorker Mary Shelley – Wikipedia “Cursed, cursed creator!” Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, usually abbreviated […]
Marya was a warrior queen who ruled a small kingdom and, for some 10 years, kept Koschei the Deathless a captive in her castle’s tower. She fell in love with Ivan Tsarevitch, and while she […]
Marya was a warrior queen who ruled a small kingdom and, for some 10 years, kept Koschei the Deathless a captive in her castle’s tower. She fell in love with Ivan Tsarevitch, and while she […]
The Maschinenmensch (literally “machine-human” in German) is a fictional robot featured in Fritz Lang’s film Metropolis. It/she was played by German actress Brigitte Helm both as a robot and in human guise. A gynoid (female […]
The Maschinenmensch (literally “machine-human” in German) is a fictional robot featured in Fritz Lang’s film Metropolis. It/she was played by German actress Brigitte Helm both as a robot and in human guise. A gynoid (female […]
The Belzaric force known as the Mashons are lead by Senstral for the Empress of Belzar. After launching a successful attack on the Mashons, guerrilla fighter Sabra and her soldiers collect the weapons as spoils. […]
The Belzaric force known as the Mashons are lead by Senstral for the Empress of Belzar. After launching a successful attack on the Mashons, guerrilla fighter Sabra and her soldiers collect the weapons as spoils. […]
District attorney Tony Colby has the goods on Olly Snate, a mob boss. However, when the trial comes to court, a mob henchmen throws acid on the incriminating evidence, splashing Colby in the face and […]
District attorney Tony Colby has the goods on Olly Snate, a mob boss. However, when the trial comes to court, a mob henchmen throws acid on the incriminating evidence, splashing Colby in the face and […]
Bruce Corbet lost his brother Danny to a grenade thrown by a member of a gang called the Devils. After discovering that the Devils also killed Dr. Larbins, a scientist who created a secret formula, […]
Bruce Corbet lost his brother Danny to a grenade thrown by a member of a gang called the Devils. After discovering that the Devils also killed Dr. Larbins, a scientist who created a secret formula, […]
Steve Oakes’ father, John, was killed by gangsters. He becomes the Masked Angel, a crime fighting vigilante. He was hunted by both the authorities and criminals. Jack Quinn, an ex-war buddy assisted him. Alias Masked […]
Steve Oakes’ father, John, was killed by gangsters. He becomes the Masked Angel, a crime fighting vigilante. He was hunted by both the authorities and criminals. Jack Quinn, an ex-war buddy assisted him. Alias Masked […]
The Little Leaders Kitten and Mickey Matthews investigate the claims of innocence of a lighthouse keeper imprisoned for signaling enemy subs. They find a Coast Guard Officer held prisoner at the lighthouse by a gang […]
The Little Leaders Kitten and Mickey Matthews investigate the claims of innocence of a lighthouse keeper imprisoned for signaling enemy subs. They find a Coast Guard Officer held prisoner at the lighthouse by a gang […]
Masked Marvel was a hero with an unknown secret identity. He fought crime with the help of a trio of assistants, known as ZL, ZR, and ZY. He operated out of a glass-domed mountaintop headquarters. […]
Masked Marvel was a hero with an unknown secret identity. He fought crime with the help of a trio of assistants, known as ZL, ZR, and ZY. He operated out of a glass-domed mountaintop headquarters. […]
The Masked Pilot was a well respected aviator who used a fighter plane called “The Bullet” to battle evil doers, such as the Phantom Raider of the Sky. He was accompanied by his mechanic and […]
The Masked Pilot was a well respected aviator who used a fighter plane called “The Bullet” to battle evil doers, such as the Phantom Raider of the Sky. He was accompanied by his mechanic and […]
Hank Smith was a private detective, master of disguise and sleight of hand magician known as the Masquerader when undercover. He was assisted by his girlfriend, Chris Carlisle and his two employees Upp and Atom. […]
Hank Smith was a private detective, master of disguise and sleight of hand magician known as the Masquerader when undercover. He was assisted by his girlfriend, Chris Carlisle and his two employees Upp and Atom. […]
The Master was a terrorist who used his “Death Ray Machine” to kill crowds of people. He noticed that every time the Comet pulled one of his stunts, newspaper reporter Thelma Gordon had the exclusive […]
The Master was a terrorist who used his “Death Ray Machine” to kill crowds of people. He noticed that every time the Comet pulled one of his stunts, newspaper reporter Thelma Gordon had the exclusive […]
Investigating a huge, strange spacecraft, Commodore Rex Clive and Adjutant Speed Lansing of the Space Rangers encounter a figure in a spacesuit. The figure’s “solidium” armor makes him immune to their “sun-bolt” pistols, and he […]
Investigating a huge, strange spacecraft, Commodore Rex Clive and Adjutant Speed Lansing of the Space Rangers encounter a figure in a spacesuit. The figure’s “solidium” armor makes him immune to their “sun-bolt” pistols, and he […]
Playboy Ray Cardell was looking through his telescope one evening when he was suddenly struck by an unknown beam of energy. Cardell gains X-ray vision and the ability to paralyze and burn people with eye […]
Playboy Ray Cardell was looking through his telescope one evening when he was suddenly struck by an unknown beam of energy. Cardell gains X-ray vision and the ability to paralyze and burn people with eye […]
Master Man was “stronger than untamed horses — swifter than raging winds — braver than mighty lions — wiser than wisdom, kind as Galahad”. When he was a boy, he was weak, but a wise […]
Master Man was “stronger than untamed horses — swifter than raging winds — braver than mighty lions — wiser than wisdom, kind as Galahad”. When he was a boy, he was weak, but a wise […]
Master Man was a foe of Kid Eternity who was given powers that rival the Kid’s own by a shadowy figure resembling the Devil. When Master Man shouted “Stygia,” he could summon any evil person […]
Master Man was a foe of Kid Eternity who was given powers that rival the Kid’s own by a shadowy figure resembling the Devil. When Master Man shouted “Stygia,” he could summon any evil person […]
In his first adventure, the Master Mystic battled Rango, an evil Slovanian scientist who made himself a giant to exact revenge upon those who foiled his attempts at world domination. Master Mystic had a tower […]
In his first adventure, the Master Mystic battled Rango, an evil Slovanian scientist who made himself a giant to exact revenge upon those who foiled his attempts at world domination. Master Mystic had a tower […]
Role/Occupation Master of Disguise Total Entries 65 Representative Undercover Man (Lev Gleason) A character who can be anybody during the course of the story. Giving a character this power and concealing its use from the […]
Role/Occupation Master of Disguise Total Entries 65 Representative Undercover Man (Lev Gleason) A character who can be anybody during the course of the story. Giving a character this power and concealing its use from the […]
Ships mysteriously disappear near the planet Marduk. Marduk is five times the size of Earth, but has extremely low gravity. Captain Larq of the Lunex Luna space liner sends a message as his craft is […]
Ships mysteriously disappear near the planet Marduk. Marduk is five times the size of Earth, but has extremely low gravity. Captain Larq of the Lunex Luna space liner sends a message as his craft is […]
Axar is a Mayan living on Mercury. Strong Bow goes to Mercury in a ship discovered in a Mayan pyramid, to investigate the fate of Princess Karna. When he tells Axar that he is a […]
Axar is a Mayan living on Mercury. Strong Bow goes to Mercury in a ship discovered in a Mayan pyramid, to investigate the fate of Princess Karna. When he tells Axar that he is a […]
While investigating reports of a giant bird in Skull Valley, a black flying saucer uses a suction device to collect Sheriff Townley and Hank Roper. The pair are sent to the very small world of […]
While investigating reports of a giant bird in Skull Valley, a black flying saucer uses a suction device to collect Sheriff Townley and Hank Roper. The pair are sent to the very small world of […]
An evil scientist named Mastermind created machines that could temporarily give him lightning powers, like Lash Lightning, by harnessing the power of thunderstorms. He took over another scientist’s castle because it was located near constant […]
An evil scientist named Mastermind created machines that could temporarily give him lightning powers, like Lash Lightning, by harnessing the power of thunderstorms. He took over another scientist’s castle because it was located near constant […]
Creator Matt Baker (1921-1959) Profession Penciller Total Entries 20 Articles Matt Baker – Great Black Heroes Matt Baker – Wikipedia Clarence Matthew “Matt” Baker is acknowledged as the first and most successful African American artist […]
Creator Matt Baker (1921-1959) Profession Penciller Total Entries 20 Articles Matt Baker – Great Black Heroes Matt Baker – Wikipedia Clarence Matthew “Matt” Baker is acknowledged as the first and most successful African American artist […]
Maureen was the daughter of a fishing boat captain from Gloucester, Massachusetts. After being told she wasn’t old enough to sail with her father, she stowed away aboard his ship. It was sunk by a […]
Maureen was the daughter of a fishing boat captain from Gloucester, Massachusetts. After being told she wasn’t old enough to sail with her father, she stowed away aboard his ship. It was sunk by a […]
Creator Maurice Renard (1875-1939) Profession Writer Total Entries 18 Articles The fantastic science fiction of Maurice Renard — OpenEdition Journals SF Tuesday: the “wonderful scientist”, or the hour of glory of mad scientists — Liberation […]
Creator Maurice Renard (1875-1939) Profession Writer Total Entries 18 Articles The fantastic science fiction of Maurice Renard — OpenEdition Journals SF Tuesday: the “wonderful scientist”, or the hour of glory of mad scientists — Liberation […]
Creator Maurice Whitman (1922-1982) Profession Artist Total Entries 12 Articles Maurice Whitman – Pulp Artists Maurice Whitman – Lambiek Comiclopedia The Overlooked Artistry of Maurice Whitman’s Jumbo Comics At its best, Maurice Whitman’s art has […]
Creator Maurice Whitman (1922-1982) Profession Artist Total Entries 12 Articles Maurice Whitman – Pulp Artists Maurice Whitman – Lambiek Comiclopedia The Overlooked Artistry of Maurice Whitman’s Jumbo Comics At its best, Maurice Whitman’s art has […]
Mavara, a mob boss who uses her feminine wiles to beguile men, is found not guilty by a jury for the murder of a rival. Intrigued by the hullabaloo around the trial, Kid Eternity and […]
Mavara, a mob boss who uses her feminine wiles to beguile men, is found not guilty by a jury for the murder of a rival. Intrigued by the hullabaloo around the trial, Kid Eternity and […]
Hoping to save Gail Leslie from the clutches of The Living Ghost, Tony Brand enlists Professor Mavelli’s aid in contacting The Dark Phantom. Using his crystal ball in a seance, the Professor conjures the emissaries […]
Hoping to save Gail Leslie from the clutches of The Living Ghost, Tony Brand enlists Professor Mavelli’s aid in contacting The Dark Phantom. Using his crystal ball in a seance, the Professor conjures the emissaries […]
Creator Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) Profession Illustrator, Painter Total Entries 10 Articles Maxfield Parrish – Wikipedia Maxfield Parrish – National Museum of American Illustration Books illustrated by Parrish no longer belonged to their authors, but rather […]
Creator Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) Profession Illustrator, Painter Total Entries 10 Articles Maxfield Parrish – Wikipedia Maxfield Parrish – National Museum of American Illustration Books illustrated by Parrish no longer belonged to their authors, but rather […]
A mad Nazi bomber dressed up as an ape works for Count Zova, a Nazi saboteur. The duo’s theatrical cover as a one-night only “educated ape” show fills the National Theatre in Washington. Once the […]
A mad Nazi bomber dressed up as an ape works for Count Zova, a Nazi saboteur. The duo’s theatrical cover as a one-night only “educated ape” show fills the National Theatre in Washington. Once the […]
Captain Mark Henty of the Meteor Sweeper Service hunts down potentially hazardous meteorites. His meteor-busting spaceship is named “The Rammer”. Assisting him is the hearty Mc Bane. “Interplanetary girl reporter” Gloria Wheeler observes The Rammer […]
Captain Mark Henty of the Meteor Sweeper Service hunts down potentially hazardous meteorites. His meteor-busting spaceship is named “The Rammer”. Assisting him is the hearty Mc Bane. “Interplanetary girl reporter” Gloria Wheeler observes The Rammer […]
Queen Mea was the ruler of Mermea, which was an undersea kingdom inhabited by the Sea Amazons. Queen Mea was aided by Typhon in defending her people from the villain Mikal and his Sea Demons. […]
Queen Mea was the ruler of Mermea, which was an undersea kingdom inhabited by the Sea Amazons. Queen Mea was aided by Typhon in defending her people from the villain Mikal and his Sea Demons. […]
The Earth is at war with the Blue Men of Talus III. Dr. Meade, who appears to be an Earthling, describes Earthlings to the blue men as “pitiless creatures”. Commander John Cogan of the Earth […]
The Earth is at war with the Blue Men of Talus III. Dr. Meade, who appears to be an Earthling, describes Earthlings to the blue men as “pitiless creatures”. Commander John Cogan of the Earth […]
“Ace” Kelly is a hotshot test pilot for the Army. Ace tests a new “Army motor” in the K13 airplane, which uses an experimental gas mixture. As he rises straight up, Major Nichols contacts him […]
“Ace” Kelly is a hotshot test pilot for the Army. Ace tests a new “Army motor” in the K13 airplane, which uses an experimental gas mixture. As he rises straight up, Major Nichols contacts him […]
The Mechanical Man was a robot designed by a scientist named D’Ara and built by the criminal mastermind Mado, a female Italian mob boss who wore a hood and a mask over her mouth. After […]
The Mechanical Man was a robot designed by a scientist named D’Ara and built by the criminal mastermind Mado, a female Italian mob boss who wore a hood and a mask over her mouth. After […]
Voz is leader the Mechans on the lost world of Kalypso, somewhere in the asteroid belt. The Mechans are half-human, half-mechanical creatures planning to take over Mars and other planets. A spaceman named Van is […]
Voz is leader the Mechans on the lost world of Kalypso, somewhere in the asteroid belt. The Mechans are half-human, half-mechanical creatures planning to take over Mars and other planets. A spaceman named Van is […]
In Greek mythology, Medea (perhaps implying “planner / schemer”) is the daughter of King Aeëtes of Colchis, a niece of Circe and the granddaughter of the sun god Helios. Medea figures in the myth of […]
In Greek mythology, Medea (perhaps implying “planner / schemer”) is the daughter of King Aeëtes of Colchis, a niece of Circe and the granddaughter of the sun god Helios. Medea figures in the myth of […]
This roughly 1000-year period begins with the literary depictions of King Arthur in the Matter of Britain, often set in the 5th or 6th century, and extends to the Robin Hood legends, generally associated with […]
This roughly 1000-year period begins with the literary depictions of King Arthur in the Matter of Britain, often set in the 5th or 6th century, and extends to the Robin Hood legends, generally associated with […]
In Greek mythology, Medusa, also called Gorgo, was one of the three monstrous Gorgons — Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale — generally described as winged human females with living venomous snakes in place of hair. Those […]
In Greek mythology, Medusa, also called Gorgo, was one of the three monstrous Gorgons — Medusa, Stheno, and Euryale — generally described as winged human females with living venomous snakes in place of hair. Those […]
Bogardus, a “Federal Representative”, concocts a potion, made in part from fluid used in the plaster cast heads of Medusa, that turns his victims to stone. He goes around in a blue hat and a […]
Bogardus, a “Federal Representative”, concocts a potion, made in part from fluid used in the plaster cast heads of Medusa, that turns his victims to stone. He goes around in a blue hat and a […]
Space-Corporal Bart Bonner of the Perimeter Patrol is charged and found guilty of cruelty to natives and subordinates and flagrant miscarriage of orders. Commandant Luther Mynot reads the sentence. Bonner places the blame on Captain […]
Space-Corporal Bart Bonner of the Perimeter Patrol is charged and found guilty of cruelty to natives and subordinates and flagrant miscarriage of orders. Commandant Luther Mynot reads the sentence. Bonner places the blame on Captain […]
Mehitotsubō means “Buddhist priest with one eye”. Everything about his appearance is like a normal priest, except for the one eye in the middle of his face. He wears the black-and-white robes of a priest. […]
Mehitotsubō means “Buddhist priest with one eye”. Everything about his appearance is like a normal priest, except for the one eye in the middle of his face. He wears the black-and-white robes of a priest. […]
Mekano was a mechanical man invented by Bill Foster. Unfortunately, Nazis stole the robot. The Germans, however, were no match for Mekano, who defeated them before returning home to his creator. Alias Mekano Real Names/Alt […]
Mekano was a mechanical man invented by Bill Foster. Unfortunately, Nazis stole the robot. The Germans, however, were no match for Mekano, who defeated them before returning home to his creator. Alias Mekano Real Names/Alt […]
Mekurabe are giant mounds of skulls and severed heads which stare at people. They begin as masses of individual skulls, which roll around and around. Eventually they clump together and form into a massive skull-shaped […]
Mekurabe are giant mounds of skulls and severed heads which stare at people. They begin as masses of individual skulls, which roll around and around. Eventually they clump together and form into a massive skull-shaped […]
The Hunt for the Calydonian Boar is an ancient Greek myth that unites some of the most renowned heroes from pre-Trojan mythology to defeat a boar sent by a vengeful goddess threatening to destroy the […]
The Hunt for the Calydonian Boar is an ancient Greek myth that unites some of the most renowned heroes from pre-Trojan mythology to defeat a boar sent by a vengeful goddess threatening to destroy the […]
Landing on Venus, the President of the Universal Botanical Gardens tells famous actress, Miss D’Argot, about rare flowers called Sandflowers of Venus. He says nobody is brave enough to recover one. Miss D’Argot cajoles her […]
Landing on Venus, the President of the Universal Botanical Gardens tells famous actress, Miss D’Argot, about rare flowers called Sandflowers of Venus. He says nobody is brave enough to recover one. Miss D’Argot cajoles her […]
In American popular culture and UFO conspiracy theories, Men in Black (MIB) are men dressed in black suits who claim to be government agents who harass or threaten UFO witnesses to keep them quiet about […]
In American popular culture and UFO conspiracy theories, Men in Black (MIB) are men dressed in black suits who claim to be government agents who harass or threaten UFO witnesses to keep them quiet about […]
Dennis Temple, actor and private eye, is the most hated man in the movie business, since he often plays the bad guy. He has a blonde actress fiancee named Rita Wilson, who is far more […]
Dennis Temple, actor and private eye, is the most hated man in the movie business, since he often plays the bad guy. He has a blonde actress fiancee named Rita Wilson, who is far more […]
In Greek mythology, Menelaus was a Greek king of Mycenaean (pre-Dorian) Sparta. According to the Iliad, the Trojan War began as a result of Menelaus’s wife, Helen, fleeing to Troy with the Trojan prince Paris. […]
In Greek mythology, Menelaus was a Greek king of Mycenaean (pre-Dorian) Sparta. According to the Iliad, the Trojan War began as a result of Menelaus’s wife, Helen, fleeing to Troy with the Trojan prince Paris. […]
Prince Mengu was a suitor of Moon Girl, whom she defeated in battle, which made him, according to their customs, ineligible for her hand in marriage. After his defeat, he went to America and began […]
Prince Mengu was a suitor of Moon Girl, whom she defeated in battle, which made him, according to their customs, ineligible for her hand in marriage. After his defeat, he went to America and began […]
Menreiki is a type of monster in Japanese folklore, composed of Gigaku masks. It is listed within the 1781 compendium of Japanese supernatural entities, entitled Gazu Hyakki Tsurezure Bukuro. It is mentioned in folklore that […]
Menreiki is a type of monster in Japanese folklore, composed of Gigaku masks. It is listed within the 1781 compendium of Japanese supernatural entities, entitled Gazu Hyakki Tsurezure Bukuro. It is mentioned in folklore that […]
Captain Brett Crockett of the Space Busters leads a mission to take and hold the asteroid Valda. The Belzarians want Valda and the Earthians must stop them, as Crockett says to Sergeant Bolo. Lieutenant April […]
Captain Brett Crockett of the Space Busters leads a mission to take and hold the asteroid Valda. The Belzarians want Valda and the Earthians must stop them, as Crockett says to Sergeant Bolo. Lieutenant April […]
John Janus was a double agent really working for S.P.I.D.E.R.. When given the Menthor helmet, he acquired mental powers with a side-effect: the helmet made him good, and the effect slowly became permanent. He was […]
John Janus was a double agent really working for S.P.I.D.E.R.. When given the Menthor helmet, he acquired mental powers with a side-effect: the helmet made him good, and the effect slowly became permanent. He was […]
Capturing Rod Rian of Sky Patrol and Andres of the Moon Squadron, the Mephisian soldiers return them to the planet Mephestos. There, they are taken before “His Satanic Majesty, Mephis, ruler of all Mephistos”. Mephis […]
Capturing Rod Rian of Sky Patrol and Andres of the Moon Squadron, the Mephisian soldiers return them to the planet Mephestos. There, they are taken before “His Satanic Majesty, Mephis, ruler of all Mephistos”. Mephis […]
The Mephisians are native to the planet Mephistos. The are devilish in appearance and attitude, with two horns protruding from their heads and skin of a rich crimson color. Their leader is “His Satanic Majesty, […]
The Mephisians are native to the planet Mephistos. The are devilish in appearance and attitude, with two horns protruding from their heads and skin of a rich crimson color. Their leader is “His Satanic Majesty, […]
Mephistopheles is associated with the Faust legend, based on the historical Johann Georg Faust. In the legend, Faust, an ambitious scholar, makes a deal with the Devil at the price of his soul, with Mephistopheles […]
Mephistopheles is associated with the Faust legend, based on the historical Johann Georg Faust. In the legend, Faust, an ambitious scholar, makes a deal with the Devil at the price of his soul, with Mephistopheles […]
Mephisto was a scientist obsessed with obtaining power. After years of research, he believed he had discovered a “black magic formula” that would make him invincible. He claimed he would sell his soul for power. […]
Mephisto was a scientist obsessed with obtaining power. After years of research, he believed he had discovered a “black magic formula” that would make him invincible. He claimed he would sell his soul for power. […]
Typology Mercurian Total Entries 16 Representative Mercurian Space Pirate Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and the smallest of the four inner planets. With its lack of an atmosphere, scorching heat on the […]
Typology Mercurian Total Entries 16 Representative Mercurian Space Pirate Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and the smallest of the four inner planets. With its lack of an atmosphere, scorching heat on the […]
Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol and his Martian gunner, Kodi, investigate space piracy near Mercury. The Interplanetary Express X-65 lands on Mercury on the precipice of a volcanic crater. The X-65 carries a monthly […]
Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol and his Martian gunner, Kodi, investigate space piracy near Mercury. The Interplanetary Express X-65 lands on Mercury on the precipice of a volcanic crater. The X-65 carries a monthly […]
Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol and his Martian gunner, Kodi, investigate space piracy near Mercury. The Interplanetary Express X-65 lands on Mercury on the precipice of a volcanic crater. The X-65 carries a monthly […]
Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol and his Martian gunner, Kodi, investigate space piracy near Mercury. The Interplanetary Express X-65 lands on Mercury on the precipice of a volcanic crater. The X-65 carries a monthly […]
Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol and his Martian gunner, Kodi, find a strange object silhouetted against Earth’s Moon. It is a gambling ship called the Sky Palace. The ship is operated by a Plutonian […]
Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol and his Martian gunner, Kodi, find a strange object silhouetted against Earth’s Moon. It is a gambling ship called the Sky Palace. The ship is operated by a Plutonian […]
Mercury is a major god in Roman religion and mythology, being one of the 12 Dii Consentes within the ancient Roman pantheon. He is the god of financial gain, commerce, eloquence, messages, communication (including divination), […]
Mercury is a major god in Roman religion and mythology, being one of the 12 Dii Consentes within the ancient Roman pantheon. He is the god of financial gain, commerce, eloquence, messages, communication (including divination), […]
Mickey O’Toole is in need of a blood transfusion and is given blood by the Silver Streak, but because of the “secret fluid” in the Streak’s blood there was a side effect: Mickey gains the […]
Mickey O’Toole is in need of a blood transfusion and is given blood by the Silver Streak, but because of the “secret fluid” in the Streak’s blood there was a side effect: Mickey gains the […]
Merco, the Mercury Man, was the last of a race of people from Mercury. His people were much like humans, ruled by greed, hatred, and fear. They developed ever more powerful weapons until they destroyed […]
Merco, the Mercury Man, was the last of a race of people from Mercury. His people were much like humans, ruled by greed, hatred, and fear. They developed ever more powerful weapons until they destroyed […]
Moe Lynn was a drifter and an amateur magician before he met Arthur Lake, a.k.a. the Sword. While most of the people he encountered were cruel, Arthur recognized that Moe was a decent person and […]
Moe Lynn was a drifter and an amateur magician before he met Arthur Lake, a.k.a. the Sword. While most of the people he encountered were cruel, Arthur recognized that Moe was a decent person and […]
Merlin is a mythical figure prominently featured in the legend of King Arthur and best known as an enchanter or wizard, among his various other roles. His usual depiction, based on an amalgamation of historic […]
Merlin is a mythical figure prominently featured in the legend of King Arthur and best known as an enchanter or wizard, among his various other roles. His usual depiction, based on an amalgamation of historic […]
In 1940, while unhappily contemplating his waning fortunes, playboy Jock Kellog is contacted by a messenger who tells him his eccentric, wealthy uncle is ill and might be dying. Kellog races to the scene in […]
In 1940, while unhappily contemplating his waning fortunes, playboy Jock Kellog is contacted by a messenger who tells him his eccentric, wealthy uncle is ill and might be dying. Kellog races to the scene in […]
The Mermazons were a race of beautiful women who lived in the city of Merezonia, under the ocean. The city was ruled by the benevolent Queen Klitra from a crystal citadel filled with air. They […]
The Mermazons were a race of beautiful women who lived in the city of Merezonia, under the ocean. The city was ruled by the benevolent Queen Klitra from a crystal citadel filled with air. They […]
The Merry Men are the group of outlaws who follow Robin Hood in English literature and folklore. The group appears in the earliest ballads about Robin Hood and remains popular in modern adaptations. The Merry […]
The Merry Men are the group of outlaws who follow Robin Hood in English literature and folklore. The group appears in the earliest ballads about Robin Hood and remains popular in modern adaptations. The Merry […]
Club Merveilleux-scientifique Total Entries 46 Representative Jean Lebris Le docteur Lerne, sous-dieu (1908), or “Dr Lerne, Demi-God”, was a celebrated novel by Maurice Renard, hailed by the poet Guillaume Apollinaire as a “subdivine novel of […]
Club Merveilleux-scientifique Total Entries 46 Representative Jean Lebris Le docteur Lerne, sous-dieu (1908), or “Dr Lerne, Demi-God”, was a celebrated novel by Maurice Renard, hailed by the poet Guillaume Apollinaire as a “subdivine novel of […]
Club Mesoamerican Traditions Total Entries 2 Representative Quetzalcoatl Aztec mythology is the body or collection of myths of the Aztec civilization of Central Mexico. The Aztecs were a culture living in central Mexico and much […]
Club Mesoamerican Traditions Total Entries 2 Representative Quetzalcoatl Aztec mythology is the body or collection of myths of the Aztec civilization of Central Mexico. The Aztecs were a culture living in central Mexico and much […]
Club Mesopotamian Mythos Total Entries 6 Representative Shamhat The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic from ancient Mesopotamia. The literary history of Gilgamesh begins with five Sumerian poems about Gilgamesh (the variant “Bilgames” was once […]
Club Mesopotamian Mythos Total Entries 6 Representative Shamhat The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic from ancient Mesopotamia. The literary history of Gilgamesh begins with five Sumerian poems about Gilgamesh (the variant “Bilgames” was once […]
A Message from Mars is a play by Richard Ganthony, first performed at London’s Avenue Theatre in November 1899. The play presents an unusual evening in the life of Horace Parker, a selfish man. Horace […]
A Message from Mars is a play by Richard Ganthony, first performed at London’s Avenue Theatre in November 1899. The play presents an unusual evening in the life of Horace Parker, a selfish man. Horace […]
Meteor was the Silver Streak’s sidekick and was known as “The Boy Speed-King!” Meteor’s powers include super-speed and flight. Silver Streak’s previous sidekick Mercury may be one and the same with Meteor. Although the costume […]
Meteor was the Silver Streak’s sidekick and was known as “The Boy Speed-King!” Meteor’s powers include super-speed and flight. Silver Streak’s previous sidekick Mercury may be one and the same with Meteor. Although the costume […]
Meteor Martin was an ace pilot of Moon Patrol. While guarding American observatories on the Moon, he defended Earth from hostile Martians and other threats. In one battle, he was hit by a martian ray […]
Meteor Martin was an ace pilot of Moon Patrol. While guarding American observatories on the Moon, he defended Earth from hostile Martians and other threats. In one battle, he was hit by a martian ray […]
When Army soldiers are finishing up a day of maneuvers in the Arizona desert, they find themselves observing a meteor shower. Some of the meteors turn into violent creatures whom the Army attempts to destroy. […]
When Army soldiers are finishing up a day of maneuvers in the Arizona desert, they find themselves observing a meteor shower. Some of the meteors turn into violent creatures whom the Army attempts to destroy. […]
The Meteor Sweeper Service is a maintenance operation to clear the spaceways of hazardous meteors by destroying them with a “battering ram” ray beam. The Meteor Sweeper Service was in operation circa 2150 A.D. Alias […]
The Meteor Sweeper Service is a maintenance operation to clear the spaceways of hazardous meteors by destroying them with a “battering ram” ray beam. The Meteor Sweeper Service was in operation circa 2150 A.D. Alias […]
Mhera was the sister of Neptina, who initially rebelled against her sister’s regime as a freedom fighter. Once she overthrew her sister and became queen, the fish-people preferred Neptina. Later, she allied herself with King […]
Mhera was the sister of Neptina, who initially rebelled against her sister’s regime as a freedom fighter. Once she overthrew her sister and became queen, the fish-people preferred Neptina. Later, she allied herself with King […]
Mi-Go are extraterrestrial, fungus-based lifeforms with prodigious surgical, biological, chemical, and mechanical skill. The variants witnessed by the protagonist of H. P. Lovecraft’s “The Whisperer in Darkness” resemble winged human-sized crabs. Since they are described […]
Mi-Go are extraterrestrial, fungus-based lifeforms with prodigious surgical, biological, chemical, and mechanical skill. The variants witnessed by the protagonist of H. P. Lovecraft’s “The Whisperer in Darkness” resemble winged human-sized crabs. Since they are described […]
Minokedachi are ugly spirits which resemble hairy old men. Their bodies are covered in short, bristly hairs which stand up on end–the feature which this yōkai is named for. Their backs are hunched over, their […]
Minokedachi are ugly spirits which resemble hairy old men. Their bodies are covered in short, bristly hairs which stand up on end–the feature which this yōkai is named for. Their backs are hunched over, their […]
In Michigan folklore, the Michigan Dogman was allegedly witnessed in 1887 in Wexford County, Michigan. The creature is described as a seven-foot tall, blue-eyed, or amber-eyed bipedal canine-like animal with the torso of a man […]
In Michigan folklore, the Michigan Dogman was allegedly witnessed in 1887 in Wexford County, Michigan. The creature is described as a seven-foot tall, blue-eyed, or amber-eyed bipedal canine-like animal with the torso of a man […]
Mickey was a descendant of great magicians from the days of witchcraft. He inherited their natural talent for tricks and magic, and was nicknamed “Mickey Magic” by his friends. Like most other 16 year old […]
Mickey was a descendant of great magicians from the days of witchcraft. He inherited their natural talent for tricks and magic, and was nicknamed “Mickey Magic” by his friends. Like most other 16 year old […]
After the Deacon saved his life, Mickey Matthews became his young sidekick. He was also best friends with Cat-Man’s sidekick, the Kitten, and they formed the Little Leaders. Mickey got older as the stories progressed, […]
After the Deacon saved his life, Mickey Matthews became his young sidekick. He was also best friends with Cat-Man’s sidekick, the Kitten, and they formed the Little Leaders. Mickey got older as the stories progressed, […]
Tom Wood was a factory worker and a failed inventor. When his brother, Jim, was killed by Big Boston’s gangsters, Tom promised to avenge Jim’s death. He invented a “Micro-Mask,” a full face-mask that contained […]
Tom Wood was a factory worker and a failed inventor. When his brother, Jim, was killed by Big Boston’s gangsters, Tom promised to avenge Jim’s death. He invented a “Micro-Mask,” a full face-mask that contained […]
Dr. Eric Bruno worked on a remote island with his assistant, Norman Durocher. Supplies were delivered by boat to the island. The sailors delivering the items didn’t care for Bruno’s aggressive demeanor, leaving as soon […]
Dr. Eric Bruno worked on a remote island with his assistant, Norman Durocher. Supplies were delivered by boat to the island. The sailors delivering the items didn’t care for Bruno’s aggressive demeanor, leaving as soon […]
While in different locations, Martha Roberts was concentrating on the ability to shrink down and help Doll Man, and Darrel Dane was contemplating his loneliness without a crime-fighting partner, “by a strange combination of will […]
While in different locations, Martha Roberts was concentrating on the ability to shrink down and help Doll Man, and Darrel Dane was contemplating his loneliness without a crime-fighting partner, “by a strange combination of will […]
The well-guarded planet Torro is the “Fort Knox of the Future!” Thousands of tiny rockets travel to Torro. Adjutant Speed Lansing says to Commodore Rex Clive that there are too many rockets for the “anti-spacecraft […]
The well-guarded planet Torro is the “Fort Knox of the Future!” Thousands of tiny rockets travel to Torro. Adjutant Speed Lansing says to Commodore Rex Clive that there are too many rockets for the “anti-spacecraft […]
Dave Clark was a radio announcer at UMAX who decided to become the nocturnal crime-fighter Midnight. His identity was based on a radio character who he voiced at the station. His assistants included Gabby, a […]
Dave Clark was a radio announcer at UMAX who decided to become the nocturnal crime-fighter Midnight. His identity was based on a radio character who he voiced at the station. His assistants included Gabby, a […]
Some time in the late 1800s, a group of pioneers entered a secret valley where everything was several times the normal size. They were unable to find their way out, so they settled. While most […]
Some time in the late 1800s, a group of pioneers entered a secret valley where everything was several times the normal size. They were unable to find their way out, so they settled. While most […]
Mighty Mite was Mickey, a young American boy living in the city of Rosedale. When his friend Teena invited him to come to her costume party, he dressed up as a superhero named Mighty Mite. […]
Mighty Mite was Mickey, a young American boy living in the city of Rosedale. When his friend Teena invited him to come to her costume party, he dressed up as a superhero named Mighty Mite. […]
Miguel Rico was a con-man, blackmailer, and sold information for the right price. He began selling the details of American shipping roots to Nazi spy Baroness Erica von Kampf, as well as blackmailing rich socialite […]
Miguel Rico was a con-man, blackmailer, and sold information for the right price. He began selling the details of American shipping roots to Nazi spy Baroness Erica von Kampf, as well as blackmailing rich socialite […]
Space Marshal Mike Banner observes his “telescreen” as an “Earth-bound convoy of space freighters” is escorted to Earth by pilot Ellan in Flight Seven. Ellan reports that a group of spaceships are attacking. She attempts […]
Space Marshal Mike Banner observes his “telescreen” as an “Earth-bound convoy of space freighters” is escorted to Earth by pilot Ellan in Flight Seven. Ellan reports that a group of spaceships are attacking. She attempts […]
Mike, Doc Strange’s sidekick, was too young to drink “Alosun” and gain the same abilities as his mentor, but assists in Doc Strange’s crime fighting regardless. At first, Doc was reluctant to accept Mike’s assistance […]
Mike, Doc Strange’s sidekick, was too young to drink “Alosun” and gain the same abilities as his mentor, but assists in Doc Strange’s crime fighting regardless. At first, Doc was reluctant to accept Mike’s assistance […]
Creator Mike Sekowsky (1923-1989) Profession Writer, Penciller Total Entries 13 Articles So, What Kind of Guy WAS Mike Sekowsky? – The Basement Mike Sekowsky – Wikipedia CBA: What was Mike Sekowsky like? Dick Giordano: Mike […]
Creator Mike Sekowsky (1923-1989) Profession Writer, Penciller Total Entries 13 Articles So, What Kind of Guy WAS Mike Sekowsky? – The Basement Mike Sekowsky – Wikipedia CBA: What was Mike Sekowsky like? Dick Giordano: Mike […]
A group of four explorers land on a planet that seems suitable for human habitation. Captain Vic Danton, the pilot and navigator, leads the group. Alice Chambers is the doctor and psychologist. Mikel North is […]
A group of four explorers land on a planet that seems suitable for human habitation. Captain Vic Danton, the pilot and navigator, leads the group. Alice Chambers is the doctor and psychologist. Mikel North is […]
Mikoshi-nyūdō is a type of bald-headed yōkai “goblin” with an ever-extending neck. In Japanese folklore and Edo period (1603–1868) kaidan “ghost story” texts, mikoshi-nyūdō will frighten people who look over the top of things such […]
Mikoshi-nyūdō is a type of bald-headed yōkai “goblin” with an ever-extending neck. In Japanese folklore and Edo period (1603–1868) kaidan “ghost story” texts, mikoshi-nyūdō will frighten people who look over the top of things such […]
Millie Sears is a dancer for money at a carnival. She attracts the attention of Chun, the Snake Charmer, who despises the show and stays only for his obsession with Millie. Chun reveals his affections, […]
Millie Sears is a dancer for money at a carnival. She attracts the attention of Chun, the Snake Charmer, who despises the show and stays only for his obsession with Millie. Chun reveals his affections, […]
Miss Mina Murray is a young schoolmistress who is engaged to Jonathan Harker, and best friends with Lucy Westenra. She visits Lucy in Whitby on July 24 of that year, when schools would have closed […]
Miss Mina Murray is a young schoolmistress who is engaged to Jonathan Harker, and best friends with Lucy Westenra. She visits Lucy in Whitby on July 24 of that year, when schools would have closed […]
Minamoto no Tametomo (源 為朝, 1139 – April 23, 1170), also known as Chinzei Hachirō Tametomo (鎮西 八郎 為朝), was a samurai who fought in the Hōgen Rebellion of 1156. He was the son of […]
Minamoto no Tametomo (源 為朝, 1139 – April 23, 1170), also known as Chinzei Hachirō Tametomo (鎮西 八郎 為朝), was a samurai who fought in the Hōgen Rebellion of 1156. He was the son of […]
Minamoto no Yorimasa (源 頼政, 1106 – 20 June 1180) was a Japanese poet, aristocrat and samurai lord. His poetry appeared in various anthologies. He served eight different emperors in his long career, holding posts […]
Minamoto no Yorimasa (源 頼政, 1106 – 20 June 1180) was a Japanese poet, aristocrat and samurai lord. His poetry appeared in various anthologies. He served eight different emperors in his long career, holding posts […]
Minamoto no Yorimitsu (948 – August 29, 1021), also known as Minamoto no Raikō, was a Japanese samurai of the Heian period, who served the regents of the Fujiwara clan along with his brother Yorinobu, […]
Minamoto no Yorimitsu (948 – August 29, 1021), also known as Minamoto no Raikō, was a Japanese samurai of the Heian period, who served the regents of the Fujiwara clan along with his brother Yorinobu, […]
Minamoto no Yoshihira (源 義平) (1140–1160), also known as “Akugenda”, was a Minamoto clan warrior who fought alongside his father, Minamoto no Yoshitomo, in the Heiji Rebellion. When he was slaughtered at a waterfall, his […]
Minamoto no Yoshihira (源 義平) (1140–1160), also known as “Akugenda”, was a Minamoto clan warrior who fought alongside his father, Minamoto no Yoshitomo, in the Heiji Rebellion. When he was slaughtered at a waterfall, his […]
As sung in the Ryōjin Hishō, Hachimantarō — or Minamoto no Yoshiie — was known for his exceptional skills as a warrior and was highly regarded as a hero of the Heian period. By other […]
As sung in the Ryōjin Hishō, Hachimantarō — or Minamoto no Yoshiie — was known for his exceptional skills as a warrior and was highly regarded as a hero of the Heian period. By other […]
Minamoto no Yoshitsune (源 義経, c. 1159 – June 15, 1189) was a commander of the Minamoto clan of Japan in the late Heian and early Kamakura periods. During the Genpei War, he led a series […]
Minamoto no Yoshitsune (源 義経, c. 1159 – June 15, 1189) was a commander of the Minamoto clan of Japan in the late Heian and early Kamakura periods. During the Genpei War, he led a series […]
Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom, justice, law, victory, and the sponsor of arts, trade, and strategy. She is also a goddess of warfare, though with a focus on strategic warfare, rather than the […]
Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom, justice, law, victory, and the sponsor of arts, trade, and strategy. She is also a goddess of warfare, though with a focus on strategic warfare, rather than the […]
Flash Gordon first appeared as a Sunday strip in 1934, following the adventures of Flash Gordon, a handsome polo player and Yale University graduate, and his companions Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov, when the […]
Flash Gordon first appeared as a Sunday strip in 1934, following the adventures of Flash Gordon, a handsome polo player and Yale University graduate, and his companions Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov, when the […]
Typology Miniature Total Entries 18 Representative Doll Man Lilliputians are humanoid characters whose main characteristic is that they are very, very small. Like, the size of a bottle. Or the size of your thumb. Or […]
Typology Miniature Total Entries 18 Representative Doll Man Lilliputians are humanoid characters whose main characteristic is that they are very, very small. Like, the size of a bottle. Or the size of your thumb. Or […]
Becoming the target of the mad scientist Barmell’s shrinking ray, an unnamed young man and his girlfriend, Ritty, are both permanently rendered 6 inches tall, though they retain some of their respective mass/strength. Initially sent […]
Becoming the target of the mad scientist Barmell’s shrinking ray, an unnamed young man and his girlfriend, Ritty, are both permanently rendered 6 inches tall, though they retain some of their respective mass/strength. Initially sent […]
John Seton, a marine pilot during World War II, had crashed his airplane. Physically he healed well. He couldn’t adjust to civilian life. His engagement to Marcia didn’t even hold his interest. Dozing off in […]
John Seton, a marine pilot during World War II, had crashed his airplane. Physically he healed well. He couldn’t adjust to civilian life. His engagement to Marcia didn’t even hold his interest. Dozing off in […]
In Greek mythology, the Minotaur is a mythical creature portrayed during classical antiquity with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man or, as described by Roman poet Ovid, a […]
In Greek mythology, the Minotaur is a mythical creature portrayed during classical antiquity with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man or, as described by Roman poet Ovid, a […]
Minowaraji or Minosoji is one of Japanese yokai (ghosts, spirits and monsters) which is portrayed in Sekien Toriyama’s yokai art collection book, “Gazu Hyakki Tsurezure Bukuro”. In the portrayal, the Minowaraji has a straw raincoat […]
Minowaraji or Minosoji is one of Japanese yokai (ghosts, spirits and monsters) which is portrayed in Sekien Toriyama’s yokai art collection book, “Gazu Hyakki Tsurezure Bukuro”. In the portrayal, the Minowaraji has a straw raincoat […]
Ur, of the planet Turo, crash lands on Earth. Rocket Kelly and crew rescue him. Ur warns that the Minstrel of Death is on his way to destroy Earth with the “Dance of Death”. Kelly, […]
Ur, of the planet Turo, crash lands on Earth. Rocket Kelly and crew rescue him. Ur warns that the Minstrel of Death is on his way to destroy Earth with the “Dance of Death”. Kelly, […]
U.S. Army Private Jack Weston wanted to do more to contribute to the war effort than just being stationed at Camp Blaine. He decided to put on a costume and fight Nazis as Minute-Man. He […]
U.S. Army Private Jack Weston wanted to do more to contribute to the war effort than just being stationed at Camp Blaine. He decided to put on a costume and fight Nazis as Minute-Man. He […]
Mioa was one of the love-interests of Jo-Jo the Congo King. Alias Mioa Real Names/Alt Names Mioa Characteristics Hero, Congo King Consorts, Jungle Action, Atomic Age, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Stan Ford First Appearance Jungle […]
Mioa was one of the love-interests of Jo-Jo the Congo King. Alias Mioa Real Names/Alt Names Mioa Characteristics Hero, Congo King Consorts, Jungle Action, Atomic Age, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Stan Ford First Appearance Jungle […]
Russian aviator in Vic Jordan newspaper strip. Alias Lietenant Mira Petrovna Real Names/Alt Names Mira Petrovna Characteristics Aviator, Newspaper Strip Characters, World War II Era, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Kermit Jaekiker, Charles Zerner, Elmer “Ed” […]
Russian aviator in Vic Jordan newspaper strip. Alias Lietenant Mira Petrovna Real Names/Alt Names Mira Petrovna Characteristics Aviator, Newspaper Strip Characters, World War II Era, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Kermit Jaekiker, Charles Zerner, Elmer “Ed” […]
The Miracle Man was a bizarre sell-out of a superhero who didn’t use his magical abilities to fight crime or the enemies of America but instead used them to pitch “miraculous” consumer products such as […]
The Miracle Man was a bizarre sell-out of a superhero who didn’t use his magical abilities to fight crime or the enemies of America but instead used them to pitch “miraculous” consumer products such as […]
Star of Dolan’s Mammoth Circus, Miraco the Great possesses not only hypnotic powers but also commands real magic, exhibits occult abilities, as well as superhuman strength. He lives in a trailer with Eddie, his assistant […]
Star of Dolan’s Mammoth Circus, Miraco the Great possesses not only hypnotic powers but also commands real magic, exhibits occult abilities, as well as superhuman strength. He lives in a trailer with Eddie, his assistant […]
Miranda is one of the principal characters of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. She is the only female character to appear on stage. Miranda is the daughter of Prospero, another of the main characters of The […]
Miranda is one of the principal characters of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest. She is the only female character to appear on stage. Miranda is the daughter of Prospero, another of the main characters of The […]
Mirror Man was a monster from another world. He broke free from the mirror world and entered Earth’s dimension when a scientist named Dr. Pierce experimented with silicon atoms to create a new isotope. MIrror […]
Mirror Man was a monster from another world. He broke free from the mirror world and entered Earth’s dimension when a scientist named Dr. Pierce experimented with silicon atoms to create a new isotope. MIrror […]
Dean Alder, the head of the Alder Academy, wanted to fight crime and instruct the young. Thanks to the Mystic Garment, a magic robe he wears, he can walk into and out of mirrors and […]
Dean Alder, the head of the Alder Academy, wanted to fight crime and instruct the young. Thanks to the Mystic Garment, a magic robe he wears, he can walk into and out of mirrors and […]
In 1738, Pierre Duray was a French inventor who created a pair of artificial wings that enabled him to fly. He tested his invention off the cliffs of Calcutta in India. Those who witnessed this […]
In 1738, Pierre Duray was a French inventor who created a pair of artificial wings that enabled him to fly. He tested his invention off the cliffs of Calcutta in India. Those who witnessed this […]
Joan Dale, a reporter for the Daily Star, took a ferry to visit the Statue of Liberty and fell asleep on a bench. Before she dozed off, Joan thought about the good a person could […]
Joan Dale, a reporter for the Daily Star, took a ferry to visit the Statue of Liberty and fell asleep on a bench. Before she dozed off, Joan thought about the good a person could […]
Miss Boston was a skilled American detective who helped Dr. Watson avenge the death of Sherlock Holmes, and then goes on to solve cases on her own with titles such as “The Invisible Man,” “Twenty-Five […]
Miss Boston was a skilled American detective who helped Dr. Watson avenge the death of Sherlock Holmes, and then goes on to solve cases on her own with titles such as “The Invisible Man,” “Twenty-Five […]
Miss Espionage was the daughter of the German spy known as Mata Hari. After her mother was executed, she was raised by her mother’s handler, Von Bruno. He trained her from an early age to […]
Miss Espionage was the daughter of the German spy known as Mata Hari. After her mother was executed, she was raised by her mother’s handler, Von Bruno. He trained her from an early age to […]
Marla Drake was a wealthy socialite who discovered that another girl was wearing the same outfit to a party. Her housemaid, Francine, suggested that (to prevent embarrassment) Marla could wear an African panther skin that […]
Marla Drake was a wealthy socialite who discovered that another girl was wearing the same outfit to a party. Her housemaid, Francine, suggested that (to prevent embarrassment) Marla could wear an African panther skin that […]
Miss Liberty had her own one-issue series in 1945 by MLJ except… she wasn’t in the issue. Nor has she ever appeared anywhere else! The interior was filled with Roy the Super-Boy and Wizard stories […]
Miss Liberty had her own one-issue series in 1945 by MLJ except… she wasn’t in the issue. Nor has she ever appeared anywhere else! The interior was filled with Roy the Super-Boy and Wizard stories […]
Miss Masque is the masked identity of Diana Adams, a young socialite who decides to fight crime and injustice in disguise. Miss Masque has no super powers but relies on her wit and a pair […]
Miss Masque is the masked identity of Diana Adams, a young socialite who decides to fight crime and injustice in disguise. Miss Masque has no super powers but relies on her wit and a pair […]
Miss Violet Mousqueterr was the heir of Jean Mousqueterr, a businessman who made a fortune in Australia. Violet was born in England and attended the best schools there. She was orphaned as a young woman, […]
Miss Violet Mousqueterr was the heir of Jean Mousqueterr, a businessman who made a fortune in Australia. Violet was born in England and attended the best schools there. She was orphaned as a young woman, […]
Miss Muscles was a sidekick of Mr. Muscles, just like Kid Muscles. She was very strong, very popular with men, and was rumored to be dating a movie star. Her real name was never revealed. […]
Miss Muscles was a sidekick of Mr. Muscles, just like Kid Muscles. She was very strong, very popular with men, and was rumored to be dating a movie star. Her real name was never revealed. […]
Belle Wayne worked for the New York Morning Eagle as an ace reporter. She was also the fiancée of Nick Terry, the Owl. She not only knew his true identity, but would also don a […]
Belle Wayne worked for the New York Morning Eagle as an ace reporter. She was also the fiancée of Nick Terry, the Owl. She not only knew his true identity, but would also don a […]
Miss Shady is a tall, slinky blonde adventuress and thief who is clever, amoral, and careful to keep three steps and two jumps ahead of the law. In her sole appearance, she runs a jewel […]
Miss Shady is a tall, slinky blonde adventuress and thief who is clever, amoral, and careful to keep three steps and two jumps ahead of the law. In her sole appearance, she runs a jewel […]
Joan Wayne was a Washington D.C. stenographer who grew tired of watching corrupt politicians. She decided to help the FBI by putting on a costume and fighting the crooks as Miss Victory. It seems she […]
Joan Wayne was a Washington D.C. stenographer who grew tired of watching corrupt politicians. She decided to help the FBI by putting on a costume and fighting the crooks as Miss Victory. It seems she […]
The Mist was a thief and killer who wore a “Molecular Disintegrator” belt, which allowed him to turn his body into a gaseous state. In this state, he was impervious to fists and bullets and […]
The Mist was a thief and killer who wore a “Molecular Disintegrator” belt, which allowed him to turn his body into a gaseous state. In this state, he was impervious to fists and bullets and […]
Neal Carruthers III is a wealthy young American sportsman who has an inexplicable ability to stop the passage of time. To make time cease to move, he says “Stop Time!” He says “Time proceed” to […]
Neal Carruthers III is a wealthy young American sportsman who has an inexplicable ability to stop the passage of time. To make time cease to move, he says “Stop Time!” He says “Time proceed” to […]
From a distant planet inhabited by worms, Mister Mind’s aim is to conquer Earth, frequently bringing him into conflict with Captain Marvel and the Marvel Family. Mister Mind formed the Monster Society of Evil, a […]
From a distant planet inhabited by worms, Mister Mind’s aim is to conquer Earth, frequently bringing him into conflict with Captain Marvel and the Marvel Family. Mister Mind formed the Monster Society of Evil, a […]
Roy Gates was the adventurous son of a rich American manufacturer who, while traveling in India by plane, was caught in a snow storm. A group of natives saved Roy by bringing him into their […]
Roy Gates was the adventurous son of a rich American manufacturer who, while traveling in India by plane, was caught in a snow storm. A group of natives saved Roy by bringing him into their […]
Mr. Q was a detective who lived with his German Shepherd, Satan, and his servant, Ying, in a penthouse at the top of the 90-story Colton Building. Mr. Q was a master of disguise and […]
Mr. Q was a detective who lived with his German Shepherd, Satan, and his servant, Ying, in a penthouse at the top of the 90-story Colton Building. Mr. Q was a master of disguise and […]
Mithraism, also known as the Mithraic mysteries or the Cult of Mithras, was a Roman mystery religion centered on the god Mithras. Although inspired by Iranian worship of the Zoroastrian divinity (yazata) Mithra, the Roman […]
Mithraism, also known as the Mithraic mysteries or the Cult of Mithras, was a Roman mystery religion centered on the god Mithras. Although inspired by Iranian worship of the Zoroastrian divinity (yazata) Mithra, the Roman […]
Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵, c. 1584 – 13 June 1645) was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, artist, and writer who became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 62 duels. Miyamoto […]
Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵, c. 1584 – 13 June 1645) was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, artist, and writer who became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 62 duels. Miyamoto […]
The Mizuchi is a type of Japanese dragon or legendary serpent-like creature, either found in an aquatic habitat or otherwise connected to water. Some commentators perceived it to have been a water deity. It is […]
The Mizuchi is a type of Japanese dragon or legendary serpent-like creature, either found in an aquatic habitat or otherwise connected to water. Some commentators perceived it to have been a water deity. It is […]
Club MLJ Universe Total Entries 166 Representative Fox (MLJ) Maurice Coyne, Louis Silberkleit, and John L. Goldwater formed M.L.J. Magazines, Inc., and started publishing in September 1939. The company name was derived from the initials […]
Club MLJ Universe Total Entries 166 Representative Fox (MLJ) Maurice Coyne, Louis Silberkleit, and John L. Goldwater formed M.L.J. Magazines, Inc., and started publishing in September 1939. The company name was derived from the initials […]
Role/Occupation Mob Boss Total Entries 35 Representative Crab In the “Sorting Algorithm of Evil”, crime leaders and mob bosses are usually the domain of cop shows, and for superheroes a “Starter Villain” before true supervillains […]
Role/Occupation Mob Boss Total Entries 35 Representative Crab In the “Sorting Algorithm of Evil”, crime leaders and mob bosses are usually the domain of cop shows, and for superheroes a “Starter Villain” before true supervillains […]
The Mock Turtle is a fictional character devised by Lewis Carroll from his popular 1865 book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Its name is taken from a dish that was popular in the Victorian period, mock […]
The Mock Turtle is a fictional character devised by Lewis Carroll from his popular 1865 book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Its name is taken from a dish that was popular in the Victorian period, mock […]
Between 1914 and 1937, American pulp magazines provided a century’s worth of artistic eras on the same newsstand. Pulps still carried the DNA of 19th-century Romanticism, as in the work of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Stories […]
Between 1914 and 1937, American pulp magazines provided a century’s worth of artistic eras on the same newsstand. Pulps still carried the DNA of 19th-century Romanticism, as in the work of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Stories […]
Modo, Master of Mercury, invades Earth during a mummer’s parade on December 31, 1952. Modo is a Mercurian Mud Man. He brings with him one of the Jupiter Jumping Jacks, a Stone Men from Saturn, […]
Modo, Master of Mercury, invades Earth during a mummer’s parade on December 31, 1952. Modo is a Mercurian Mud Man. He brings with him one of the Jupiter Jumping Jacks, a Stone Men from Saturn, […]
Moe M. Downe is a gargantuan boxer known as “King of the Canvas-Kissers”. His adventures revolve around his luckless quest to make a living as a boxer. He was described as a “brainless bonebuster.” Alias […]
Moe M. Downe is a gargantuan boxer known as “King of the Canvas-Kissers”. His adventures revolve around his luckless quest to make a living as a boxer. He was described as a “brainless bonebuster.” Alias […]
Mokon is the king of a magical kingdom on the far side of the Moon, which has an earth-like environment but strange and unique creatures. Mokon could travel to and from the Moon within minutes […]
Mokon is the king of a magical kingdom on the far side of the Moon, which has an earth-like environment but strange and unique creatures. Mokon could travel to and from the Moon within minutes […]
Mokugyo daruma are the tsukumogami of mokugyo—fish-shaped wooden gongs used in Buddhist temples. After years of service helping monks to focus on their meditations, these gongs have also achieved enlightenment. Mokugyo have multiple purposes in […]
Mokugyo daruma are the tsukumogami of mokugyo—fish-shaped wooden gongs used in Buddhist temples. After years of service helping monks to focus on their meditations, these gongs have also achieved enlightenment. Mokugyo have multiple purposes in […]
The Mokumokuren usually live in torn shoji (Japanese paper sliding walls), although they can also be found in tatami floor mats and in walls. The name “Mokumokuren” literally means “many eyes” or “continuous eyes”. The […]
The Mokumokuren usually live in torn shoji (Japanese paper sliding walls), although they can also be found in tatami floor mats and in walls. The name “Mokumokuren” literally means “many eyes” or “continuous eyes”. The […]
Queen Moletta was the leader of a race of green-skinned Molemen. Her men brought her a surface dweller called Congo Jack, a big game hunter, for their games, but she took a liking to him. […]
Queen Moletta was the leader of a race of green-skinned Molemen. Her men brought her a surface dweller called Congo Jack, a big game hunter, for their games, but she took a liking to him. […]
Mollusk was the ruler of Atlantis, who came into conflict with Waterman and “Comics” McCormick. His wife was Mrs. Mollusk. Alias Mollusk Real Names/Alt Names Mollusk Characteristics Hero, Animal-themed, Aquatic, World War II Era, Public […]
Mollusk was the ruler of Atlantis, who came into conflict with Waterman and “Comics” McCormick. His wife was Mrs. Mollusk. Alias Mollusk Real Names/Alt Names Mollusk Characteristics Hero, Animal-themed, Aquatic, World War II Era, Public […]
Molly O’Day was a police officer who fought armed robbers and murderers while working with a homicide bureau. She was a capable fighter and usually carried a gun. Alias Molly O’Day Real Names/Alt Names Molly O’Day […]
Molly O’Day was a police officer who fought armed robbers and murderers while working with a homicide bureau. She was a capable fighter and usually carried a gun. Alias Molly O’Day Real Names/Alt Names Molly O’Day […]
Molly O’Moore was a reporter for the Chronicle, who usually wound up solving the crimes she was investigating as stories. She had a rival and potential love interest in “Scoop” Scanlon, a reporter for the […]
Molly O’Moore was a reporter for the Chronicle, who usually wound up solving the crimes she was investigating as stories. She had a rival and potential love interest in “Scoop” Scanlon, a reporter for the […]
The tale of Princess Sarashina/Momiji is famous in Japanese theater. The noh play Momijigari (“Hunting Momiji” or “Fall-Leaf Hunting”) first appeared hundreds of years ago, during the Muromachi period. Long ago a powerful witch named […]
The tale of Princess Sarashina/Momiji is famous in Japanese theater. The noh play Momijigari (“Hunting Momiji” or “Fall-Leaf Hunting”) first appeared hundreds of years ago, during the Muromachi period. Long ago a powerful witch named […]
Momm Trump is a towering, bald, three-eyed Martian with a massive head and broad frame, wrapped in a heavy cloak, whose glowing third eye emits a cold, phosphorescent light. Momm Trump acts as an intermediary […]
Momm Trump is a towering, bald, three-eyed Martian with a massive head and broad frame, wrapped in a heavy cloak, whose glowing third eye emits a cold, phosphorescent light. Momm Trump acts as an intermediary […]
A momonjii is born from a long-lived nobusuma, a yokai which was originally born from a long-lived bat. It is a mysterious yokai which takes the form of a hairy, bestial, old man who wanders […]
A momonjii is born from a long-lived nobusuma, a yokai which was originally born from a long-lived bat. It is a mysterious yokai which takes the form of a hairy, bestial, old man who wanders […]
Momotarō (桃太郎, “Peach Boy”) is a popular hero of Japanese folklore. His name is often translated as Peach Boy, but is directly translated as Peach + Tarō, a common Japanese given name. Momotarō was born […]
Momotarō (桃太郎, “Peach Boy”) is a popular hero of Japanese folklore. His name is often translated as Peach Boy, but is directly translated as Peach + Tarō, a common Japanese given name. Momotarō was born […]
“It is the year 2230 and science has triumphed over the baseness and depravity that caused the wars of the twenty-second century!” Dr. Mark Savant hears of incidents of human sacrifice permitted by the government […]
“It is the year 2230 and science has triumphed over the baseness and depravity that caused the wars of the twenty-second century!” Dr. Mark Savant hears of incidents of human sacrifice permitted by the government […]
In “The Mongoose”, by Johnston McCulley, a veangful hero goes after crooks who drove his father to his death. He’s joined by his sister, who works her way into the crooks organization, setting things up […]
In “The Mongoose”, by Johnston McCulley, a veangful hero goes after crooks who drove his father to his death. He’s joined by his sister, who works her way into the crooks organization, setting things up […]
Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Blodgett “Monk” Mayfair, an industrial chemist. Monk got his nickname from his simian build, notably his long arms, and his covering of red hair. He is in a constant state of “friendly […]
Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Blodgett “Monk” Mayfair, an industrial chemist. Monk got his nickname from his simian build, notably his long arms, and his covering of red hair. He is in a constant state of “friendly […]
The Monocled Monster was a vampire who found the Shield’s sidekick, Dusty, a worthy recruit for his “Legion of Vampires.” When the Monocled Monster went after Dusty and Mamie Magda, the Shield and his friend, […]
The Monocled Monster was a vampire who found the Shield’s sidekick, Dusty, a worthy recruit for his “Legion of Vampires.” When the Monocled Monster went after Dusty and Mamie Magda, the Shield and his friend, […]
Andre L’Epee was the leader of the Royal Guard during the reign of Henry IV of France. While not respected by the public or the nobles, he was trusted by the King. On a special […]
Andre L’Epee was the leader of the Royal Guard during the reign of Henry IV of France. While not respected by the public or the nobles, he was trusted by the King. On a special […]
Monsieur Lecoq was an agent of the Sureté (the French equivalent of Scotland Yard). He was a brilliant detective, capable of making incredible deductions from the smallest of clues. He was methodical and scientific, a […]
Monsieur Lecoq was an agent of the Sureté (the French equivalent of Scotland Yard). He was a brilliant detective, capable of making incredible deductions from the smallest of clues. He was methodical and scientific, a […]
Mark Horley was a criminologist whose great intellect drove him to crime to satisfy his ego. In his lab, he created a formula which changed him, in a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde fashion, into […]
Mark Horley was a criminologist whose great intellect drove him to crime to satisfy his ego. In his lab, he created a formula which changed him, in a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde fashion, into […]
Role/Occupation Monster Hunter Total Entries 52 Representative Jack o’ the Plains This character has embarked on a Hunt, a mission to eliminate all monsters in the world, dedicating their life to killing supernatural beings. Whether […]
Role/Occupation Monster Hunter Total Entries 52 Representative Jack o’ the Plains This character has embarked on a Hunt, a mission to eliminate all monsters in the world, dedicating their life to killing supernatural beings. Whether […]
Typology Monster Mash Total Entries 138 Representative Frankenstein (Prize) Hey, wouldn’t it be cool if Dracula (or another “Classical Movie Vampire”), the Wolf Man, the Mummy, Frankenstein’s Monster, Gill-Man, and all those other classic monsters […]
Typology Monster Mash Total Entries 138 Representative Frankenstein (Prize) Hey, wouldn’t it be cool if Dracula (or another “Classical Movie Vampire”), the Wolf Man, the Mummy, Frankenstein’s Monster, Gill-Man, and all those other classic monsters […]
Jon Haljan pilots the Earth-Moon Mailship. While on vacation, he receives a startling message from Professor Grant requesting a meeting. When Jon arrives, he is greeted by Freddie Blake, and his sister, Linda Blake. Informing […]
Jon Haljan pilots the Earth-Moon Mailship. While on vacation, he receives a startling message from Professor Grant requesting a meeting. When Jon arrives, he is greeted by Freddie Blake, and his sister, Linda Blake. Informing […]
Monstro was a powerful but peaceful Martian who visited Earth accidentally, by trapping himself in a rocket. Monstro created pandemonium on the streets of Brookhattan. The police assumed him to be the vanguard of an […]
Monstro was a powerful but peaceful Martian who visited Earth accidentally, by trapping himself in a rocket. Monstro created pandemonium on the streets of Brookhattan. The police assumed him to be the vanguard of an […]
The Tarot Moon card stands for longing, the needs of the soul, just like the moon does in astrology. The link to astrology, which is older by far than the Tarot, is obvious in several […]
The Tarot Moon card stands for longing, the needs of the soul, just like the moon does in astrology. The link to astrology, which is older by far than the Tarot, is obvious in several […]
Raised in a small kingdom in a remote part of Samarkand, the girl known as the Princess of the Moon was taught that she came from a long line of women who had been unbeatable […]
Raised in a small kingdom in a remote part of Samarkand, the girl known as the Princess of the Moon was taught that she came from a long line of women who had been unbeatable […]
Stephen was a police detective and son of the police chief of Great City. He donned a globular helmet made of one way Argus glass to fight crime at night and steal the ill-gotten gains […]
Stephen was a police detective and son of the police chief of Great City. He donned a globular helmet made of one way Argus glass to fight crime at night and steal the ill-gotten gains […]
Lunar Station X-32 is attacked by giant preying mantis-like insects. Speed Lansing of Space Rangers calls on the Venus patrol Scoutcraft JB, operated by Jim Jones and Bob Barry. The Scoutcraft fights the insects, and […]
Lunar Station X-32 is attacked by giant preying mantis-like insects. Speed Lansing of Space Rangers calls on the Venus patrol Scoutcraft JB, operated by Jim Jones and Bob Barry. The Scoutcraft fights the insects, and […]
Major Rex Costello of the “U.S. Army Outerspace Reserve” goes on a secret mission to the Moon. His missile/rocket leaves on April 12, 1967, launched from a uninhabited location in New Mexico. He reaches his […]
Major Rex Costello of the “U.S. Army Outerspace Reserve” goes on a secret mission to the Moon. His missile/rocket leaves on April 12, 1967, launched from a uninhabited location in New Mexico. He reaches his […]
Mooniacs are strong and savage creatures with low intelligence, standing approximately 4-6 feet tall, who were native to the Moon. They were kept and bred by the Lunezons. Alias Mooniacs Real Names/Alt Names Mooniacs Characteristics […]
Mooniacs are strong and savage creatures with low intelligence, standing approximately 4-6 feet tall, who were native to the Moon. They were kept and bred by the Lunezons. Alias Mooniacs Real Names/Alt Names Mooniacs Characteristics […]
Willie the Mop and his gang steal a supply truck and break out of a U.S. Midwest prison. They head for the J.S. Diller Dam, intending to blow it up. Willie the Mop’s accomplices are […]
Willie the Mop and his gang steal a supply truck and break out of a U.S. Midwest prison. They head for the J.S. Diller Dam, intending to blow it up. Willie the Mop’s accomplices are […]
Mordred or Modred is a figure who is variously portrayed in the legend of King Arthur. The earliest known mention of a possibly historical Medraut is in the Welsh chronicle Annales Cambriae, wherein he and […]
Mordred or Modred is a figure who is variously portrayed in the legend of King Arthur. The earliest known mention of a possibly historical Medraut is in the Welsh chronicle Annales Cambriae, wherein he and […]
An unnamed narrator marries Morella, a woman with great scholarly knowledge who delves into studies of the German philosophers Fichte and Schelling, dealing with the question of identity. Morella spends her time in bed reading […]
An unnamed narrator marries Morella, a woman with great scholarly knowledge who delves into studies of the German philosophers Fichte and Schelling, dealing with the question of identity. Morella spends her time in bed reading […]
Morgan le Fay (meaning “Morgan the Fairy”), alternatively known as Morgan[n]a, Morgain[a/e], Morg[a]ne, Morgant[e], Morge[i]n, and Morgue[in] among other names and spellings, is a powerful and ambiguous enchantress from the legend of King Arthur, in […]
Morgan le Fay (meaning “Morgan the Fairy”), alternatively known as Morgan[n]a, Morgain[a/e], Morg[a]ne, Morgant[e], Morge[i]n, and Morgue[in] among other names and spellings, is a powerful and ambiguous enchantress from the legend of King Arthur, in […]
Faye Morgana was a powerful sorceress who sold her services to the Nazis during World War II. She was assigned the task of sabotaging American factories and destroying the heroes known as Sword and Lancer. […]
Faye Morgana was a powerful sorceress who sold her services to the Nazis during World War II. She was assigned the task of sabotaging American factories and destroying the heroes known as Sword and Lancer. […]
“Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” is a folk tale from the One Thousand and One Nights. It was added to the collection in the 18th century by its French translator Antoine Galland, who heard […]
“Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” is a folk tale from the One Thousand and One Nights. It was added to the collection in the 18th century by its French translator Antoine Galland, who heard […]
Morpheus, or “Fashioner”, derived from the Ancient Greek meaning “form, shape”, is a god associated with sleep and dreams. In Ovid’s Metamorphoses he is the son of Somnus and appears in dreams in human form. […]
Morpheus, or “Fashioner”, derived from the Ancient Greek meaning “form, shape”, is a god associated with sleep and dreams. In Ovid’s Metamorphoses he is the son of Somnus and appears in dreams in human form. […]
The Morrígan or Mórrígan, also known as Morrígu, is a figure from Irish mythology. It has been translated as “great queen” or “phantom queen”. The Morrígan is mainly associated with war and fate, especially with […]
The Morrígan or Mórrígan, also known as Morrígu, is a figure from Irish mythology. It has been translated as “great queen” or “phantom queen”. The Morrígan is mainly associated with war and fate, especially with […]
Creator Mort Meskin (1916-1995) Profession Artist Total Entries 14 Articles Morton Meskin – Lambiek Comiclopedia Mort Meskin – Wikipedia Morton “Mort” Meskin began his career in comics like so many other young and motivated artists, […]
Creator Mort Meskin (1916-1995) Profession Artist Total Entries 14 Articles Morton Meskin – Lambiek Comiclopedia Mort Meskin – Wikipedia Morton “Mort” Meskin began his career in comics like so many other young and motivated artists, […]
Mōryō or mizuha is a collective term for spirits of mountains and rivers, trees and rocks, as well as mononoke that live in places like graveyards, or kappa and various other yōkai. There is also […]
Mōryō or mizuha is a collective term for spirits of mountains and rivers, trees and rocks, as well as mononoke that live in places like graveyards, or kappa and various other yōkai. There is also […]
“And from the innermost of Pegana’s vales shall the bird of doom, Mosahn, whose voice is like the trumpet, soar upward with boisterous beatings of his wings above Pegana’s mountains and the gods, and there […]
“And from the innermost of Pegana’s vales shall the bird of doom, Mosahn, whose voice is like the trumpet, soar upward with boisterous beatings of his wings above Pegana’s mountains and the gods, and there […]
When the Wizard realized the seriousness of a terrorist threat from the Mosconians, he contacted the F.B.I., who in turn contacted the Shield. The spies planned several sabotage plots against the U.S. Government, one in […]
When the Wizard realized the seriousness of a terrorist threat from the Mosconians, he contacted the F.B.I., who in turn contacted the Shield. The spies planned several sabotage plots against the U.S. Government, one in […]
Dr. Moses Nebogipfel takes up residence in a house neglected after the deaths of its former inhabitants. The simple rural folk become apprehensive about Nebogipfel’s activities in the house and suspect him of witchcraft. Ultimately […]
Dr. Moses Nebogipfel takes up residence in a house neglected after the deaths of its former inhabitants. The simple rural folk become apprehensive about Nebogipfel’s activities in the house and suspect him of witchcraft. Ultimately […]
Steve Stanton was formerly a pilot for US Border patrol. He was raised 20,000 feet above sea level on Mt. Aconcagua in Chile by his father, an American scientist. Living high in the mountains gave […]
Steve Stanton was formerly a pilot for US Border patrol. He was raised 20,000 feet above sea level on Mt. Aconcagua in Chile by his father, an American scientist. Living high in the mountains gave […]
The mysterious Moth was a superhero who, whether through his own power or because of a special suit, could fly. He used his talents and abilities to fight crime. During his adventures, he stopped a […]
The mysterious Moth was a superhero who, whether through his own power or because of a special suit, could fly. He used his talents and abilities to fight crime. During his adventures, he stopped a […]
Mother Nature (sometimes known as Mother Earth or the Earth Mother) is a personification of nature that focuses on the life-giving and nurturing aspects of nature by embodying it, in the form of the mother. […]
Mother Nature (sometimes known as Mother Earth or the Earth Mother) is a personification of nature that focuses on the life-giving and nurturing aspects of nature by embodying it, in the form of the mother. […]
The personification of Russia is traditionally feminine and most commonly maternal since medieval times. Most common terms for national personification of Russia are Mother Russia and Homeland the Mother. In the Russian language, the concept […]
The personification of Russia is traditionally feminine and most commonly maternal since medieval times. Most common terms for national personification of Russia are Mother Russia and Homeland the Mother. In the Russian language, the concept […]
In West Virginia folklore, the Mothman is a humanoid creature reportedly seen in the Point Pleasant area from November 15, 1966, to December 15, 1967. The first newspaper report was published in the Point Pleasant Register, dated […]
In West Virginia folklore, the Mothman is a humanoid creature reportedly seen in the Point Pleasant area from November 15, 1966, to December 15, 1967. The first newspaper report was published in the Point Pleasant Register, dated […]
The Chessmen aided Karno the Chessman in his schemes. In his cavernous subterranean lair, they obeyed his every order, up to and including kidnapping Dr. Fung and various others to turn into chess pieces. They […]
The Chessmen aided Karno the Chessman in his schemes. In his cavernous subterranean lair, they obeyed his every order, up to and including kidnapping Dr. Fung and various others to turn into chess pieces. They […]
District Attorney Bill Perkins thought the law was not strong enough and decided to don a costume so that he could apprehend the criminals who escaped justice as Mouthpiece. He was prepared to kill criminals […]
District Attorney Bill Perkins thought the law was not strong enough and decided to don a costume so that he could apprehend the criminals who escaped justice as Mouthpiece. He was prepared to kill criminals […]
Role/Occupation Movie Star Total Entries 17 Representative Black Cat The “Master of Disguise” is a character who can slip in and out of costume at the drop of a hat, who is such an accomplished […]
Role/Occupation Movie Star Total Entries 17 Representative Black Cat The “Master of Disguise” is a character who can slip in and out of costume at the drop of a hat, who is such an accomplished […]
Mowgli is a feral boy from the Pench area in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, India, who originally appeared in Kipling’s short story “In the Rukh” (collected in Many Inventions, 1893) and then became the most prominent […]
Mowgli is a feral boy from the Pench area in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, India, who originally appeared in Kipling’s short story “In the Rukh” (collected in Many Inventions, 1893) and then became the most prominent […]
Major Rex Costello of the “U.S. Army Outerspace Reserve” goes on a secret mission to the Moon. His missile/rocket leaves on April 12, 1967, launched from a uninhabited location in New Mexico. He reaches his […]
Major Rex Costello of the “U.S. Army Outerspace Reserve” goes on a secret mission to the Moon. His missile/rocket leaves on April 12, 1967, launched from a uninhabited location in New Mexico. He reaches his […]
While chemist Duncan Groat was experimenting with chemicals to create a catalyst that would make solid water at room temperature, there was a chemical explosion. In the aftermath, a sentient creature made of water called […]
While chemist Duncan Groat was experimenting with chemicals to create a catalyst that would make solid water at room temperature, there was a chemical explosion. In the aftermath, a sentient creature made of water called […]
Horror host Dr. Death introduces “The House in the Web” whose lord and master is Mr. Avarice, greed personified, and is staffed by the living dead, trapped there by their own misdeeds, forced to count […]
Horror host Dr. Death introduces “The House in the Web” whose lord and master is Mr. Avarice, greed personified, and is staffed by the living dead, trapped there by their own misdeeds, forced to count […]
Mr. Banjo was an Axis agent and secret head of an international spy ring who communicated messages to the enemy via musical notes. The plot was uncovered by Billy Batson and Captain Marvel. In a […]
Mr. Banjo was an Axis agent and secret head of an international spy ring who communicated messages to the enemy via musical notes. The plot was uncovered by Billy Batson and Captain Marvel. In a […]
Mr. Crime was a ghostly figure who followed and observed criminals. He encouraged them to commit acts of evil, like a devil on their shoulder. At the same time, he also often encouraged law enforcement […]
Mr. Crime was a ghostly figure who followed and observed criminals. He encouraged them to commit acts of evil, like a devil on their shoulder. At the same time, he also often encouraged law enforcement […]
Mr. Death was a mass murderer who killed about 150 people for no apparent reason by just walking up and shooting them. However, he was none too bright, as news reporter Gail Blanch and Mystery […]
Mr. Death was a mass murderer who killed about 150 people for no apparent reason by just walking up and shooting them. However, he was none too bright, as news reporter Gail Blanch and Mystery […]
A man dressed as a pale white fish-like monster kidnaps several teenage girls at a camp. While the Flame is busy with another case, Pug and Linda Dale try to stop a second kidnapping but […]
A man dressed as a pale white fish-like monster kidnaps several teenage girls at a camp. While the Flame is busy with another case, Pug and Linda Dale try to stop a second kidnapping but […]
Mr. “E” found a statue in the ruins of a prehistoric city. He housed the statue, which represented an ancient tribal god named King Kolah, in a hidden subterranean temple beneath his home, and appealed […]
Mr. “E” found a statue in the ruins of a prehistoric city. He housed the statue, which represented an ancient tribal god named King Kolah, in a hidden subterranean temple beneath his home, and appealed […]
Mr. Eyes was a Nazi agent who was able to hypnotize sleeper agents through a special television viewer. He used this power to command a small army of saboteurs in America. He was eventually stopped […]
Mr. Eyes was a Nazi agent who was able to hypnotize sleeper agents through a special television viewer. He used this power to command a small army of saboteurs in America. He was eventually stopped […]
Mr. Green is a botanist who, while working with plants, began to take on plant-like qualities. He came to hate humanity and decided to use the specialized plants he had created to commit crimes. He […]
Mr. Green is a botanist who, while working with plants, began to take on plant-like qualities. He came to hate humanity and decided to use the specialized plants he had created to commit crimes. He […]
The Leavenworth Case (1878), subtitled A Lawyer’s Story, begins when a wealthy retired merchant named Horatio Leavenworth is shot and killed in his library. When investigator Ebenezer Gryce and lawyer Everett Raymond look into the […]
The Leavenworth Case (1878), subtitled A Lawyer’s Story, begins when a wealthy retired merchant named Horatio Leavenworth is shot and killed in his library. When investigator Ebenezer Gryce and lawyer Everett Raymond look into the […]
Mr. H was described as “The King of the Underworld.” He was a criminal mastermind who was tracked down by the Devil’s Dagger. Alias Mr. H Real Names/Alt Names Mr. Holfax Characteristics Villain, Criminal Mastermind, […]
Mr. H was described as “The King of the Underworld.” He was a criminal mastermind who was tracked down by the Devil’s Dagger. Alias Mr. H Real Names/Alt Names Mr. Holfax Characteristics Villain, Criminal Mastermind, […]
“They call him Mr. In-Between because he is between the law and the underworld!” Carter Mason is a private investigator who walks the line between law and crime. In his lone appearance he helps prove […]
“They call him Mr. In-Between because he is between the law and the underworld!” Carter Mason is a private investigator who walks the line between law and crime. In his lone appearance he helps prove […]
Prince James of England was murdered in the 11th century A.D. after being lured to Rogers Castle in Scotland. The murder was part of the Rogers Rebellion. In 1940, his castle was dismantled brick-by-brick to […]
Prince James of England was murdered in the 11th century A.D. after being lured to Rogers Castle in Scotland. The murder was part of the Rogers Rebellion. In 1940, his castle was dismantled brick-by-brick to […]
The Kid was working on his grandfather’s merchant marine ship when it was sunk by a German U-boat’s torpedo. The Kid has a near death experience at the Pearly Gates and meets the angel Mr. […]
The Kid was working on his grandfather’s merchant marine ship when it was sunk by a German U-boat’s torpedo. The Kid has a near death experience at the Pearly Gates and meets the angel Mr. […]
Mr. Magic was a Hindu spiritualist from Cambodia who organized the criminal organization known as the “Thumbless League.” The members of the Thumbless League believed that Mr. Magic was guided by spirits who were never […]
Mr. Magic was a Hindu spiritualist from Cambodia who organized the criminal organization known as the “Thumbless League.” The members of the Thumbless League believed that Mr. Magic was guided by spirits who were never […]
Mr. Miracle was a costumed magician hero said to possess “all of the terrible forces cosmic”. Before he was known as Mr. Miracle, he tried to commit suicide by jumping from a bridge into the […]
Mr. Miracle was a costumed magician hero said to possess “all of the terrible forces cosmic”. Before he was known as Mr. Miracle, he tried to commit suicide by jumping from a bridge into the […]
“The scarlet scourge of dreams — rides through the night and he who sleeps is lost!” Kurt was a Nazi who was constantly belittled by his peers for being a dreamer, which gave him the […]
“The scarlet scourge of dreams — rides through the night and he who sleeps is lost!” Kurt was a Nazi who was constantly belittled by his peers for being a dreamer, which gave him the […]
Wrestler Brett Carson possessed super strength that he used to fight crime. He was assisted by his sidekicks, Kid Muscles and Miss Muscles. His identity was publicly known. Alias Mr. Muscles Real Names/Alt Names Brett […]
Wrestler Brett Carson possessed super strength that he used to fight crime. He was assisted by his sidekicks, Kid Muscles and Miss Muscles. His identity was publicly known. Alias Mr. Muscles Real Names/Alt Names Brett […]
Ken gained his superpowers after receiving a mystical tattoo on his forehead while in Tibet. He returned to the States and fought crime as Mr. Mystic. His powers were numerous and included animal transformation, growing, […]
Ken gained his superpowers after receiving a mystical tattoo on his forehead while in Tibet. He returned to the States and fought crime as Mr. Mystic. His powers were numerous and included animal transformation, growing, […]
The carnival comes to town. Lee Rover and Clara Bell are an acrobatic trapeze duo. Clara’s father, Mr. Bell, is the owner of the carnival. He discusses the trapeze act with Mr. Neeley, the show’s […]
The carnival comes to town. Lee Rover and Clara Bell are an acrobatic trapeze duo. Clara’s father, Mr. Bell, is the owner of the carnival. He discusses the trapeze act with Mr. Neeley, the show’s […]
Mr. Night is a sky spirit residing in the Night Land. He was banished from Rainbow City by King Color, and now he wishes to gain his revenge by destroying Rainbow City and robbing the […]
Mr. Night is a sky spirit residing in the Night Land. He was banished from Rainbow City by King Color, and now he wishes to gain his revenge by destroying Rainbow City and robbing the […]
Mr. Nobody was the shadowy, trench-coat-wearing narrator of both horror and suspense stories such as “The Doublecrossing Coffin,” “After I Murdered Sandra,” and “Boomerang of Horror.” Alias Mr. Nobody Real Names/Alt Names Mr. Nobody Characteristics […]
Mr. Nobody was the shadowy, trench-coat-wearing narrator of both horror and suspense stories such as “The Doublecrossing Coffin,” “After I Murdered Sandra,” and “Boomerang of Horror.” Alias Mr. Nobody Real Names/Alt Names Mr. Nobody Characteristics […]
Mr. Q was a hero who seemingly possessed supernatural powers to appear and disappear into clouds of smoke, though this may have been an illusion created by the use of smoke bombs. He preferred to […]
Mr. Q was a hero who seemingly possessed supernatural powers to appear and disappear into clouds of smoke, though this may have been an illusion created by the use of smoke bombs. He preferred to […]
Detective Mr. Risk, known as “the man who knows no fear,” makes himself available to those in peril, especially when the case involves something beyond the norm. He is assisted by his faithful companion, Abdul, […]
Detective Mr. Risk, known as “the man who knows no fear,” makes himself available to those in peril, especially when the case involves something beyond the norm. He is assisted by his faithful companion, Abdul, […]
Dudley Bradshaw, a.k.a. Mr. Satan, was a millionaire who wore a devil costume from a costume shop, at night and fought criminals. He had no superpowers. Note: Unlike many of the other MLJ heroes, Mr. […]
Dudley Bradshaw, a.k.a. Mr. Satan, was a millionaire who wore a devil costume from a costume shop, at night and fought criminals. He had no superpowers. Note: Unlike many of the other MLJ heroes, Mr. […]
District attorney Brian Butler, frustrated by his inability to put away all the criminals, becomes the crime-busting costumed vigilante Mr. Scarlet at midnight every night. Mr. Scarlet is so successful that he puts himself out […]
District attorney Brian Butler, frustrated by his inability to put away all the criminals, becomes the crime-busting costumed vigilante Mr. Scarlet at midnight every night. Mr. Scarlet is so successful that he puts himself out […]
Mr. Skeleton is a huge, demonic, undead creature standing approximately 20 feet tall, thin, with bone-white skin. It’s hands are giant and claw-like. It charged into a military base and killed soldiers by the dozen. […]
Mr. Skeleton is a huge, demonic, undead creature standing approximately 20 feet tall, thin, with bone-white skin. It’s hands are giant and claw-like. It charged into a military base and killed soldiers by the dozen. […]
Morpheus Slumber was a ghost trapped in an unmarked grave. Through sheer force of will, he was able to escape the cemetery. He went on to torture the living, and cause their death, with unspeakable […]
Morpheus Slumber was a ghost trapped in an unmarked grave. Through sheer force of will, he was able to escape the cemetery. He went on to torture the living, and cause their death, with unspeakable […]
Mr. Universe was a professional wrestling champion, who traveled the world to compete in matches and look for adventure with his friends, Jeff Clayton and Scarcely. He fought crime, dinosaurs, and even an identical look-alike […]
Mr. Universe was a professional wrestling champion, who traveled the world to compete in matches and look for adventure with his friends, Jeff Clayton and Scarcely. He fought crime, dinosaurs, and even an identical look-alike […]
Rocket Kelly and crew come upon weather forecaster Mr. Weather ranting and raving in rhyme about the weather. Kelly takes him to a rest home, but he escapes. Kelly hopes the weather will improve and […]
Rocket Kelly and crew come upon weather forecaster Mr. Weather ranting and raving in rhyme about the weather. Kelly takes him to a rest home, but he escapes. Kelly hopes the weather will improve and […]
Jim Clay, a former actor, discarded the make-up kit and joined the FBI. He adopted the role of Mr. Whiskers in order to conceal his real identity. His disguise was known only to his superior, […]
Jim Clay, a former actor, discarded the make-up kit and joined the FBI. He adopted the role of Mr. Whiskers in order to conceal his real identity. His disguise was known only to his superior, […]
Mrs. Mollusk was the wife of the ruler of Atlantis in one of “Comics” McCormick’s daydreams. Mrs. Mollusk, like all Atlanteans in this story, could go without oxygen for 24 hours. Alias Mrs. Mollusk Real […]
Mrs. Mollusk was the wife of the ruler of Atlantis in one of “Comics” McCormick’s daydreams. Mrs. Mollusk, like all Atlanteans in this story, could go without oxygen for 24 hours. Alias Mrs. Mollusk Real […]
Mu is a mythical lost continent introduced by Augustus Le Plongeon (1825–1908), who identified the “Land of Mu” with Atlantis. The name was subsequently identified with the hypothetical land of Lemuria by James Churchward (1851–1936), […]
Mu is a mythical lost continent introduced by Augustus Le Plongeon (1825–1908), who identified the “Land of Mu” with Atlantis. The name was subsequently identified with the hypothetical land of Lemuria by James Churchward (1851–1936), […]
Much, the Miller’s Son is one of the Merry Men in the tales of Robin Hood. He appears in some of the oldest ballads, A Gest of Robyn Hode and Robin Hood and the Monk, […]
Much, the Miller’s Son is one of the Merry Men in the tales of Robin Hood. He appears in some of the oldest ballads, A Gest of Robyn Hode and Robin Hood and the Monk, […]
Billy Byrne is a low class American born in Chicago’s ghetto. He grows up a thief and a mugger. “Billy was a mucker, a hoodlum, a gangster, a thug, a tough.” He is not chivalrous […]
Billy Byrne is a low class American born in Chicago’s ghetto. He grows up a thief and a mugger. “Billy was a mucker, a hoodlum, a gangster, a thug, a tough.” He is not chivalrous […]
Boy King had a twin brother named Richard who was kidnapped and put up for ransom. Richard lost his memory. The kidnappers took him from Swisslakia to the United States. Years later, Boy King and […]
Boy King had a twin brother named Richard who was kidnapped and put up for ransom. Richard lost his memory. The kidnappers took him from Swisslakia to the United States. Years later, Boy King and […]
Mujina is an old Japanese term primarily referring to the Japanese badger, but traditionally to the Japanese raccoon dog (tanuki), causing confusion. Adding to the confusion, it may also refer to the introduced masked palm […]
Mujina is an old Japanese term primarily referring to the Japanese badger, but traditionally to the Japanese raccoon dog (tanuki), causing confusion. Adding to the confusion, it may also refer to the introduced masked palm […]
Muku-mukabaki is a tsukumogami formed from a pair of chaps. These chaps were worn by Kawazu Saburo, who was assassinated at a hunting trip on a mountain. Alias Mukumukabaki (無垢行騰) Real Names/Alt Names “Empty Chaps” […]
Muku-mukabaki is a tsukumogami formed from a pair of chaps. These chaps were worn by Kawazu Saburo, who was assassinated at a hunting trip on a mountain. Alias Mukumukabaki (無垢行騰) Real Names/Alt Names “Empty Chaps” […]
Hua Mulan (traditional Chinese: 花木蘭; simplified Chinese: 花木兰) is a legendary folk heroine from the Northern and Southern dynasties era (4th to 6th century CE) of Chinese history. According to legend, Mulan took her aged […]
Hua Mulan (traditional Chinese: 花木蘭; simplified Chinese: 花木兰) is a legendary folk heroine from the Northern and Southern dynasties era (4th to 6th century CE) of Chinese history. According to legend, Mulan took her aged […]
The Mummy was the spectral narrator of the second of Fawcett’s horror line, Beware! Terror Tales. Like his fellow horror host, Dr. Death, the Mummy possessed a cadaverous appearance and a sardonic sense of humor. […]
The Mummy was the spectral narrator of the second of Fawcett’s horror line, Beware! Terror Tales. Like his fellow horror host, Dr. Death, the Mummy possessed a cadaverous appearance and a sardonic sense of humor. […]
“One day as a man trod upon the road that Kib had given him to tread he came suddenly upon Mung. And when Mung said: ‘I am Mung!’ the man cried out: ‘Alas, that I […]
“One day as a man trod upon the road that Kib had given him to tread he came suddenly upon Mung. And when Mung said: ‘I am Mung!’ the man cried out: ‘Alas, that I […]
Murder Legendre was an evil voodoo master in Haiti who used a potion to turn his rivals into zombies. The zombies then became his faithful servants and guardians. Alias Murder Legendre Real Names/Alt Names Murder […]
Murder Legendre was an evil voodoo master in Haiti who used a potion to turn his rivals into zombies. The zombies then became his faithful servants and guardians. Alias Murder Legendre Real Names/Alt Names Murder […]
The Murder Prophet was a killer who sold his murder plans with a corrupt newspaper owner for money, so that the newspaper could beat the competition with the scoop. He sometimes used conventional weapons such […]
The Murder Prophet was a killer who sold his murder plans with a corrupt newspaper owner for money, so that the newspaper could beat the competition with the scoop. He sometimes used conventional weapons such […]
“Murder struck swiftly and silently. Woodward Avenue, Detroit, in the early evening, was among the widest, the most heavily traveled, and gayest of America’s greater city main streets. Yet death stalked without any fanfare, except […]
“Murder struck swiftly and silently. Woodward Avenue, Detroit, in the early evening, was among the widest, the most heavily traveled, and gayest of America’s greater city main streets. Yet death stalked without any fanfare, except […]
“Ace” Kelly is a hotshot test pilot for the Army. Ace tests a new “Army motor” in the K13 airplane, which uses an experimental gas mixture. As he rises straight up, Major Nichols contacts him […]
“Ace” Kelly is a hotshot test pilot for the Army. Ace tests a new “Army motor” in the K13 airplane, which uses an experimental gas mixture. As he rises straight up, Major Nichols contacts him […]
Red Eve is a historical novel with fantasy elements, by British writer H. Rider Haggard, set in the reign of Edward III. Red Eve depicts the Battle of Crécy and the Black Death, and also […]
Red Eve is a historical novel with fantasy elements, by British writer H. Rider Haggard, set in the reign of Edward III. Red Eve depicts the Battle of Crécy and the Black Death, and also […]
Creator Murphy Anderson (1926-2015) Profession Penciller, Inker Total Entries 33 Articles Murphy Anderson – Lambiek Comiclopedia Murphy Anderson – Wikipedia Classic Interview: Murphy Anderson, a Silver Age Legend – Comics Bulletin Sequential Tart: When you […]
Creator Murphy Anderson (1926-2015) Profession Penciller, Inker Total Entries 33 Articles Murphy Anderson – Lambiek Comiclopedia Murphy Anderson – Wikipedia Classic Interview: Murphy Anderson, a Silver Age Legend – Comics Bulletin Sequential Tart: When you […]
Enhanced with a mob boss’s serum, Muscle Man is turned into “a man of steel and iron”. His gang conducts a train robbery, with Muscles using a giant rock to block the tracks. Aboard the […]
Enhanced with a mob boss’s serum, Muscle Man is turned into “a man of steel and iron”. His gang conducts a train robbery, with Muscles using a giant rock to block the tracks. Aboard the […]
Lieutenant Commander Bruce Hunter, the commanding officer of the Chicago Space Salvage Yard for spaceships in “the jaded, space-minded world of the twenty-first century”, has been grounded from space travel because of “space radiation sickness”. […]
Lieutenant Commander Bruce Hunter, the commanding officer of the Chicago Space Salvage Yard for spaceships in “the jaded, space-minded world of the twenty-first century”, has been grounded from space travel because of “space radiation sickness”. […]
John Wallace, a concert violinist and music teacher, finds the fabled “musical pipes of death,” which allow a user to fly whenever he hears a certain note played on a musical instrument. He can use […]
John Wallace, a concert violinist and music teacher, finds the fabled “musical pipes of death,” which allow a user to fly whenever he hears a certain note played on a musical instrument. He can use […]
Role/Occupation Musician Total Entries 45 Representative Granite Lady Musical assassins are hitmen with style. Who needs guns when you can lay waste to your enemies with a carefully-calculated concerto? Techniques start out at “Brown Notes” […]
Role/Occupation Musician Total Entries 45 Representative Granite Lady Musical assassins are hitmen with style. Who needs guns when you can lay waste to your enemies with a carefully-calculated concerto? Techniques start out at “Brown Notes” […]
“Muss ‘Em Up” Donovan was a detective, fired from the force on charges of police brutality (his victims, evidently, were white). Donovan is called back to action by a city administration overly harassed by crime […]
“Muss ‘Em Up” Donovan was a detective, fired from the force on charges of police brutality (his victims, evidently, were white). Donovan is called back to action by a city administration overly harassed by crime […]
Mycroft Holmes is Sherlock Holmes’s older brother. He mainly appears in two stories by Doyle, “The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter” and “The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans”. He also appears briefly in “The Final […]
Mycroft Holmes is Sherlock Holmes’s older brother. He mainly appears in two stories by Doyle, “The Adventure of the Greek Interpreter” and “The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans”. He also appears briefly in “The Final […]
The Radio Man (Argosy All-Story Weekly June 28- July 19, 1924) by Ralph Milne Farley (Reprinted in Famous Fantastic Mysteries, December 1939 January February 1940) This novel serial starts a long-running series with Myles Cabot, […]
The Radio Man (Argosy All-Story Weekly June 28- July 19, 1924) by Ralph Milne Farley (Reprinted in Famous Fantastic Mysteries, December 1939 January February 1940) This novel serial starts a long-running series with Myles Cabot, […]
From the title, a reader might expect Myra North, Special Nurse, to consist of soap opera-style adventures, not the hair-raising kind. But note the second part of the title — anyone who expected Myra to […]
From the title, a reader might expect Myra North, Special Nurse, to consist of soap opera-style adventures, not the hair-raising kind. But note the second part of the title — anyone who expected Myra to […]
Myra Pyram harbored a secret, dangerous obsession with Egyptian magic. She began bringing mummies into the home, using elaborate and arcane rituals to resurrect them. Her husband John Sanders moves out of the house. When […]
Myra Pyram harbored a secret, dangerous obsession with Egyptian magic. She began bringing mummies into the home, using elaborate and arcane rituals to resurrect them. Her husband John Sanders moves out of the house. When […]
Myra Trent is an adventurer with a taste for speed. She wins many races, setting land-speed records and winning speedboat races. She creates a rocket to make her the first human to reach Mars. Scientist […]
Myra Trent is an adventurer with a taste for speed. She wins many races, setting land-speed records and winning speedboat races. She creates a rocket to make her the first human to reach Mars. Scientist […]
Mysta was a fortune teller and cult leader who claimed to have the ability to see into the future. Her followers were willing to kill themselves if she told them that they must. She was […]
Mysta was a fortune teller and cult leader who claimed to have the ability to see into the future. Her followers were willing to kill themselves if she told them that they must. She was […]
In the near future, Mars, God of War, has succeeded in destroying all of Earth’s universities, in an attempt to inflict a new dark age on humanity. However, Dr. Kort has preserved the world’s knowledge […]
In the near future, Mars, God of War, has succeeded in destroying all of Earth’s universities, in an attempt to inflict a new dark age on humanity. However, Dr. Kort has preserved the world’s knowledge […]
Robot was the servant of Mysta of the Moon. He/it was a large silvery humanoid who followed Mysta’s every mental order and could speak English. It possessed great strength and had built-in analytical tools and […]
Robot was the servant of Mysta of the Moon. He/it was a large silvery humanoid who followed Mysta’s every mental order and could speak English. It possessed great strength and had built-in analytical tools and […]
The athletic and handsome Richard Alden was the son of the mayor and seemed to be nothing more than a troublemaker. He also was constantly eating peanuts and had a crush on a reporter named […]
The athletic and handsome Richard Alden was the son of the mayor and seemed to be nothing more than a troublemaker. He also was constantly eating peanuts and had a crush on a reporter named […]
Mystico was a seer of ancient Egypt, who died some 3000 years ago. His mummy was stolen from a museum by Dr. Slade, a mad scientist who resurrects him with his life-restoring “vita-ray.” However, the […]
Mystico was a seer of ancient Egypt, who died some 3000 years ago. His mummy was stolen from a museum by Dr. Slade, a mad scientist who resurrects him with his life-restoring “vita-ray.” However, the […]
Creator N. C. Wyeth (1882-1945) Profession Illustrator, Painter Total Entries 22 Articles N. C. Wyeth – Wikipedia N. C. Wyeth – National Museum of American Illustration One of the most successful illustrators of all time, […]
Creator N. C. Wyeth (1882-1945) Profession Illustrator, Painter Total Entries 22 Articles N. C. Wyeth – Wikipedia N. C. Wyeth – National Museum of American Illustration One of the most successful illustrators of all time, […]
Nadya Burnett was one of the most beautiful models in the world, but she was also an extremely spiteful and greedy woman. When she was asked to model the Ghulisian Diamond, she decided to hire […]
Nadya Burnett was one of the most beautiful models in the world, but she was also an extremely spiteful and greedy woman. When she was asked to model the Ghulisian Diamond, she decided to hire […]
Jason Croft was a fairly well-off student of the occult. He sensed his soulmate was out there, on a planet revolving around Sirius, in a system of planets also known as the Dog Star Pack. […]
Jason Croft was a fairly well-off student of the occult. He sensed his soulmate was out there, on a planet revolving around Sirius, in a system of planets also known as the Dog Star Pack. […]
Najar (also called Najor by the narrator) was a giant robot constructed by the disgruntled inventor, Borcia (also called Garcia by one of his henchmen), in his secluded laboratory just outside Verez, Mexico. Najar stood […]
Najar (also called Najor by the narrator) was a giant robot constructed by the disgruntled inventor, Borcia (also called Garcia by one of his henchmen), in his secluded laboratory just outside Verez, Mexico. Najar stood […]
“The Dark Eidolon” is a sword and sorcery short story by American writer Clark Ashton Smith, forming part of his Zothique cycle of stories. It was first published in Weird Tales in 1935 and has […]
“The Dark Eidolon” is a sword and sorcery short story by American writer Clark Ashton Smith, forming part of his Zothique cycle of stories. It was first published in Weird Tales in 1935 and has […]
Nancy Lewis is sitting at home considering her engagement to Roy Carlson. Roy is a scientist too busy to spend time away from work, even for Nancy. An unexpected knock comes at her door. She […]
Nancy Lewis is sitting at home considering her engagement to Roy Carlson. Roy is a scientist too busy to spend time away from work, even for Nancy. An unexpected knock comes at her door. She […]
Nancy Strong was a friend of Lady Satan. The story was reprinted two more times, in 1948 and 1952. In “The Phantom of Marco’s Villa”, Authentic Police Cases #5 (Oct 1948), Nancy Strong was simply […]
Nancy Strong was a friend of Lady Satan. The story was reprinted two more times, in 1948 and 1952. In “The Phantom of Marco’s Villa”, Authentic Police Cases #5 (Oct 1948), Nancy Strong was simply […]
Nang Tu was a sorceress and high priestess who guarded “The All Seeing Eye”, a fist-sized diamond on the forehead of the giant Khotan Buddah statue, located in the hidden “Temple of the Man-Eating Spider” […]
Nang Tu was a sorceress and high priestess who guarded “The All Seeing Eye”, a fist-sized diamond on the forehead of the giant Khotan Buddah statue, located in the hidden “Temple of the Man-Eating Spider” […]
Narigama are a tsukumogami of kama, iron kettles or cauldrons used to cook rice in old Japanese kitchens. They have long arms and legs. Their bodies are covered in dark hair as if wearing an […]
Narigama are a tsukumogami of kama, iron kettles or cauldrons used to cook rice in old Japanese kitchens. They have long arms and legs. Their bodies are covered in dark hair as if wearing an […]
In “The Fall of the House of Usher”, Poe’s unnamed narrator is persuaded by Roderick Usher’s desperation for companionship. Though sympathetic and helpful, the narrator is continually made to be an outsider, watching the narrative […]
In “The Fall of the House of Usher”, Poe’s unnamed narrator is persuaded by Roderick Usher’s desperation for companionship. Though sympathetic and helpful, the narrator is continually made to be an outsider, watching the narrative […]
Nathan Hale was Captain Battle’s side-kick. He was an orphan turned into a demon-like creature called a Deaglo. Captain Battle changed him back to human while fighting his master, the Black Dragon. Upon returning to […]
Nathan Hale was Captain Battle’s side-kick. He was an orphan turned into a demon-like creature called a Deaglo. Captain Battle changed him back to human while fighting his master, the Black Dragon. Upon returning to […]
Nathaniel “Natty” Bumppo is a fictional character and the protagonist of James Fenimore Cooper’s pentalogy of novels known as the Leatherstocking Tales. Natty Bumppo, the child of white parents, grew up among Delaware Indians and […]
Nathaniel “Natty” Bumppo is a fictional character and the protagonist of James Fenimore Cooper’s pentalogy of novels known as the Leatherstocking Tales. Natty Bumppo, the child of white parents, grew up among Delaware Indians and […]
David Crandall was the son of a wealthy family who, when lost at sea, was saved from drowning by the gods who rule each of the elements. They each gifted him with their powers. From […]
David Crandall was the son of a wealthy family who, when lost at sea, was saved from drowning by the gods who rule each of the elements. They each gifted him with their powers. From […]
In her only appearance, Nature Girl saves her pet elephant, Bonga, from being shot by a poacher. Her powers include gravity and plant manipulation. Alias Nature Girl Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Hero, Charlton (Earth-based), […]
In her only appearance, Nature Girl saves her pet elephant, Bonga, from being shot by a poacher. Her powers include gravity and plant manipulation. Alias Nature Girl Real Names/Alt Names Unknown Characteristics Hero, Charlton (Earth-based), […]
Nature Man, traveling through a town, witnessed a lightning strike that destroyed the town’s dam. Acting quickly, Nature Man transformed into his super powered state and used his control over electricity, water, love, and earth […]
Nature Man, traveling through a town, witnessed a lightning strike that destroyed the town’s dam. Acting quickly, Nature Man transformed into his super powered state and used his control over electricity, water, love, and earth […]
Nausicaa, also spelled Nausicaä or Nausikaa, is a character in Homer’s Odyssey. She is the daughter of King Alcinous and Queen Arete of Phaeacia. Her name means “burner of ships”. In Book Six of the […]
Nausicaa, also spelled Nausicaä or Nausikaa, is a character in Homer’s Odyssey. She is the daughter of King Alcinous and Queen Arete of Phaeacia. Her name means “burner of ships”. In Book Six of the […]
Navy Jones was a two-fisted adventurer who lived beneath the sea with Princess Coral. He later was revealed as the great-great-grandson of Davy Jones. In one story he met Captain Nemo. His enemies included the […]
Navy Jones was a two-fisted adventurer who lived beneath the sea with Princess Coral. He later was revealed as the great-great-grandson of Davy Jones. In one story he met Captain Nemo. His enemies included the […]
Role/Occupation Nazi Party Total Entries 90 Representative Captain Swastika Those Wacky Nazis covers a variety of Nazi stereotypes. Before we get on with the list, we suggest you take a look at “Nazi Germany”, “Adolf […]
Role/Occupation Nazi Party Total Entries 90 Representative Captain Swastika Those Wacky Nazis covers a variety of Nazi stereotypes. Before we get on with the list, we suggest you take a look at “Nazi Germany”, “Adolf […]
In ufology, conspiracy theory, science fiction, and comic book stories, claims or stories have circulated linking UFOs to Nazi Germany. The German UFO theories describe supposedly successful attempts to develop advanced aircraft or spacecraft prior […]
In ufology, conspiracy theory, science fiction, and comic book stories, claims or stories have circulated linking UFOs to Nazi Germany. The German UFO theories describe supposedly successful attempts to develop advanced aircraft or spacecraft prior […]
Needlenoodle was a racketeer who wanted to take over Northville’s operations, but knew that the Black Hood would stop him. So he decided to uncover his secret identity. Needlenoodle figured that since Kip Burland was […]
Needlenoodle was a racketeer who wanted to take over Northville’s operations, but knew that the Black Hood would stop him. So he decided to uncover his secret identity. Needlenoodle figured that since Kip Burland was […]
Neferneferuaten Nefertiti (c. 1370 – c. 1330 BC) was a queen of the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, the great royal wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten. Nefertiti and her husband were known for a radical change in […]
Neferneferuaten Nefertiti (c. 1370 – c. 1330 BC) was a queen of the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, the great royal wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten. Nefertiti and her husband were known for a radical change in […]
Nekomata are Japanese yōkai said to have transformed from old and large cats. Some of the defining physical characteristics of the nekomata are that when these cats transform from ordinary animals into yōkai, their tails […]
Nekomata are Japanese yōkai said to have transformed from old and large cats. Some of the defining physical characteristics of the nekomata are that when these cats transform from ordinary animals into yōkai, their tails […]
Nelson Cole was a celebrated hero and decorated officer of the Solar Police Force, which kept the peace throughout the solar system, and defended the united planets against threats from beyond. Cole joined the Force […]
Nelson Cole was a celebrated hero and decorated officer of the Solar Police Force, which kept the peace throughout the solar system, and defended the united planets against threats from beyond. Cole joined the Force […]
Nelson Lee is a fictional detective who featured in the Amalgamated Press papers over a 40-year run. Created in 1894 by Maxwell Scott (the pseudonym of Dr. John Staniforth 1863-1927), he appeared in various publications […]
Nelson Lee is a fictional detective who featured in the Amalgamated Press papers over a 40-year run. Created in 1894 by Maxwell Scott (the pseudonym of Dr. John Staniforth 1863-1927), he appeared in various publications […]
Nelvana is a powerful Inuk mythological figure protecting the people of the North with her superhuman abilities. She is the daughter of a mortal woman and Koliak the Mighty, King of the Northern Lights. The […]
Nelvana is a powerful Inuk mythological figure protecting the people of the North with her superhuman abilities. She is the daughter of a mortal woman and Koliak the Mighty, King of the Northern Lights. The […]
Tom Corbet was a member of the French Foreign Legion, who was ordered by his cruel lieutenant to cross the unforgiving desert. After that, his troop was to attack the Mbangi tribe. One tough journey […]
Tom Corbet was a member of the French Foreign Legion, who was ordered by his cruel lieutenant to cross the unforgiving desert. After that, his troop was to attack the Mbangi tribe. One tough journey […]
The Nephilim or Nephilites are mysterious beings or ancient heroes in the Hebrew Bible who are described as “large and strong.” The word Nephilim is loosely translated as giants in some translations of the Hebrew […]
The Nephilim or Nephilites are mysterious beings or ancient heroes in the Hebrew Bible who are described as “large and strong.” The word Nephilim is loosely translated as giants in some translations of the Hebrew […]
Neptina was the Queen of Almoza, an underwater kingdom inhabited by the Fish-men, who were at war with the surface world. She was opposed by Lieutenant Brad Fletcher, “the Navy’s best undersea expert”, to whom […]
Neptina was the Queen of Almoza, an underwater kingdom inhabited by the Fish-men, who were at war with the surface world. She was opposed by Lieutenant Brad Fletcher, “the Navy’s best undersea expert”, to whom […]
Neptune is the god of freshwater and the sea in Roman religion. He is the counterpart of the Greek god Poseidon. In the Greek tradition, he is a brother of Jupiter and Pluto; the brothers […]
Neptune is the god of freshwater and the sea in Roman religion. He is the counterpart of the Greek god Poseidon. In the Greek tradition, he is a brother of Jupiter and Pluto; the brothers […]
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus; 15 December AD 37 – 9 June AD 68) was the fifth Roman emperor and final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, reigning from AD 54 until […]
Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus; 15 December AD 37 – 9 June AD 68) was the fifth Roman emperor and final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, reigning from AD 54 until […]
In Greek mythology, Nestor of Gerenia was a legendary king of Pylos. He is a prominent secondary character in Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, where he appears as an elderly warrior who frequently offers advice to […]
In Greek mythology, Nestor of Gerenia was a legendary king of Pylos. He is a prominent secondary character in Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, where he appears as an elderly warrior who frequently offers advice to […]
Club Newspaper Strip Characters Total Entries 33 Representative Spirit The first newspaper comic strips appeared in North America in the late 19th century. The Yellow Kid is usually credited as one of the first newspaper […]
Club Newspaper Strip Characters Total Entries 33 Representative Spirit The first newspaper comic strips appeared in North America in the late 19th century. The Yellow Kid is usually credited as one of the first newspaper […]
Nezumi Kozō (鼠小僧) is the nickname of Nakamura Jirokichi (仲村次郎吉, c. 1797–1831), a Japanese thief and folk hero who lived in Edo (present-day Tokyo) during the Edo period. His exploits have been commemorated in kabuki […]
Nezumi Kozō (鼠小僧) is the nickname of Nakamura Jirokichi (仲村次郎吉, c. 1797–1831), a Japanese thief and folk hero who lived in Edo (present-day Tokyo) during the Edo period. His exploits have been commemorated in kabuki […]
Nicéphore Balthazard, amateur scientist of Bois-Colombes, occupies himself with science experiments and mechanical invention while contributing a scientific column to a newspaper. Strange atmospheric disturbances begin to affect navigation, weather, and communications. These anomalies are […]
Nicéphore Balthazard, amateur scientist of Bois-Colombes, occupies himself with science experiments and mechanical invention while contributing a scientific column to a newspaper. Strange atmospheric disturbances begin to affect navigation, weather, and communications. These anomalies are […]
Nick Carter, King of Detectives, was based out of an apartment on Madison Avenue in New York City, and later out of Manchester. He was the son of detective Sim Carter, who taught him investigation […]
Nick Carter, King of Detectives, was based out of an apartment on Madison Avenue in New York City, and later out of Manchester. He was the son of detective Sim Carter, who taught him investigation […]
In his first appearance, Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol, along with his Martian co-pilot Kodi, track a notorious space criminal to Venus. They observe a spaceship in the Venusian clouds. Kodi identifies it as […]
In his first appearance, Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol, along with his Martian co-pilot Kodi, track a notorious space criminal to Venus. They observe a spaceship in the Venusian clouds. Kodi identifies it as […]
Banker Walter Craig has disappeared and his best friend, Ed Moline hires Nick Trayne, a retired private detective who now earns a living as a quasi-psychic and “listening ear”, to take the case. Everyone who […]
Banker Walter Craig has disappeared and his best friend, Ed Moline hires Nick Trayne, a retired private detective who now earns a living as a quasi-psychic and “listening ear”, to take the case. Everyone who […]
Miss Davis was a bank secretary who used her position to get access to the vault combination, which she then gave to her gang. The crooks dressed as cops in the bank, and then proceeded […]
Miss Davis was a bank secretary who used her position to get access to the vault combination, which she then gave to her gang. The crooks dressed as cops in the bank, and then proceeded […]
The Night-Hawk was a strong, brave and cunning detective, long in the government’s employ in the American South West. He had very solid, old-fashioned principals, and felt compelled to carry out the law to the […]
The Night-Hawk was a strong, brave and cunning detective, long in the government’s employ in the American South West. He had very solid, old-fashioned principals, and felt compelled to carry out the law to the […]
When scientist Thurston Kyle’s father was murdered by the Benton gang, Britain’s greatest criminal band, he devoted the next several years of his life to fighting them, helped by his assistant, “Snub” Hawkins. Eventually he […]
When scientist Thurston Kyle’s father was murdered by the Benton gang, Britain’s greatest criminal band, he devoted the next several years of his life to fighting them, helped by his assistant, “Snub” Hawkins. Eventually he […]
Jack Filan was a wealthy playboy who secretly fought crime as the costumed hero known as Night Hawk. While he possessed no powers, Night Hawk was very strong and acrobatic. Jack was engaged to Jane […]
Jack Filan was a wealthy playboy who secretly fought crime as the costumed hero known as Night Hawk. While he possessed no powers, Night Hawk was very strong and acrobatic. Jack was engaged to Jane […]
The Night Wind is a “Superhuman Wanted Man”. Bingham Harvard is a bank clerk wrongly accused of theft. However, Harvard does not go quietly into custody and becomes a fugitive instead. The police pursue him, […]
The Night Wind is a “Superhuman Wanted Man”. Bingham Harvard is a bank clerk wrongly accused of theft. However, Harvard does not go quietly into custody and becomes a fugitive instead. The police pursue him, […]
In his dreams, Randolph Carter sees a majestic city, but is unable to approach it. In dream, Carter consults priests in a temple that borders the Dreamlands. They warn him of great danger should he […]
In his dreams, Randolph Carter sees a majestic city, but is unable to approach it. In dream, Carter consults priests in a temple that borders the Dreamlands. They warn him of great danger should he […]
Newspaper photographer “Lens” Crockett stumbled on a murder case and got beaten up by the crooks. Vowing revenge, he found a fancy dress costume in the newspaper office stock room and used it to fight […]
Newspaper photographer “Lens” Crockett stumbled on a murder case and got beaten up by the crooks. Vowing revenge, he found a fancy dress costume in the newspaper office stock room and used it to fight […]
Nightmare and Sleepy are wrestler Bob White and his teenage manager, Terry Wake. They are just regular Joes who put on costumes and fight crime without super powers or gadgets. Most of their superhero careers […]
Nightmare and Sleepy are wrestler Bob White and his teenage manager, Terry Wake. They are just regular Joes who put on costumes and fight crime without super powers or gadgets. Most of their superhero careers […]
Hugh Goddard was left for dead in a radium mine by criminals. He survived the experience, but was blinded by the radiation. Wanting revenge, he uncovered a pair of special glasses that gave him his […]
Hugh Goddard was left for dead in a radium mine by criminals. He survived the experience, but was blinded by the radiation. Wanting revenge, he uncovered a pair of special glasses that gave him his […]
By studying the mysteries of the East, wealthy young scientist Howard Hall is able to give his shadow physical powers, such as reaching great distances to touch things, displaying great strength, and the ability to […]
By studying the mysteries of the East, wealthy young scientist Howard Hall is able to give his shadow physical powers, such as reaching great distances to touch things, displaying great strength, and the ability to […]
As a child, Eve Eden’s mother, Magda, revealed to her and her brother, Larry, that she was a princess from the Land of the Nightshades. Magda was forced to flee from her dimension and come […]
As a child, Eve Eden’s mother, Magda, revealed to her and her brother, Larry, that she was a princess from the Land of the Nightshades. Magda was forced to flee from her dimension and come […]
Actor portraying Nikki Danjō, a villain from the kabuki play Sendai Hagi. Shown with hands in a kuji-in seal, which allows him to transform into a giant rat. Woodblock print on paper. Kunisada, 1857. Alias […]
Actor portraying Nikki Danjō, a villain from the kabuki play Sendai Hagi. Shown with hands in a kuji-in seal, which allows him to transform into a giant rat. Woodblock print on paper. Kunisada, 1857. Alias […]
Creator Nina Albright (1907-1977) Profession Penciller, Inker Total Entries 3 Articles Nina Albright – Lambiek Comiclopedia Nina Albright – Wikipedia Nina Albright – Field Guide To Wild American Pulp Artists Throughout the 1940s and into […]
Creator Nina Albright (1907-1977) Profession Penciller, Inker Total Entries 3 Articles Nina Albright – Lambiek Comiclopedia Nina Albright – Wikipedia Nina Albright – Field Guide To Wild American Pulp Artists Throughout the 1940s and into […]
Mermaids are known as ningyo in Japanese, but they are very different from the mermaids of Western tradition. Unlike the mermaids of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, ningyo from the Pacific Ocean and the […]
Mermaids are known as ningyo in Japanese, but they are very different from the mermaids of Western tradition. Unlike the mermaids of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, ningyo from the Pacific Ocean and the […]
Power Ninja Arts Total Entries 6 Representative Kirigakure Saizō Shinobi no Mono (忍びの者 “person of stealth/forbearance”) – usually abbreviated to shinobi (忍び) or ninja (忍者) – were the shadow warriors of feudal Japan, reputedly possessed […]
Power Ninja Arts Total Entries 6 Representative Kirigakure Saizō Shinobi no Mono (忍びの者 “person of stealth/forbearance”) – usually abbreviated to shinobi (忍び) or ninja (忍者) – were the shadow warriors of feudal Japan, reputedly possessed […]
Jinmenju or Ninmenju is a type of Yōkai and Yaoguai in Japanese and Chinese folklore. It is commonly depicted as a tree bearing flowers that resemble human heads. It notably appears in the Edo period […]
Jinmenju or Ninmenju is a type of Yōkai and Yaoguai in Japanese and Chinese folklore. It is commonly depicted as a tree bearing flowers that resemble human heads. It notably appears in the Edo period […]
Robert E. Howard’s “The Valley of the Worm” (Weird Tales, February 1934) is a Sword & Sorcery masterpiece, and one that does not feature Conan the Cimmerian but James Allison, remembering his past lives. Our […]
Robert E. Howard’s “The Valley of the Worm” (Weird Tales, February 1934) is a Sword & Sorcery masterpiece, and one that does not feature Conan the Cimmerian but James Allison, remembering his past lives. Our […]
Nitta Tadatsune (仁田 忠常, 1167 – October 12, 1203) was a Japanese samurai lord and retainer of the Kamakura shogunate in the late Heian and early Kamakura period. He served as a close retainer to […]
Nitta Tadatsune (仁田 忠常, 1167 – October 12, 1203) was a Japanese samurai lord and retainer of the Kamakura shogunate in the late Heian and early Kamakura period. He served as a close retainer to […]
In 1331, after being ordered by the bakufu (shogunate) to join an army at the Chihaya fortress, Nitta was ordered by Prince Morinaga and Emperor Go-Daigo to strike at the Hōjō, so he left his […]
In 1331, after being ordered by the bakufu (shogunate) to join an army at the Chihaya fortress, Nitta was ordered by Prince Morinaga and Emperor Go-Daigo to strike at the Hōjō, so he left his […]
A bat which lives to a very old age develops magical powers and changes into a yōkai known as a nobusuma. They look almost identical to musasabi, or Japanese giant flying squirrels, although they are […]
A bat which lives to a very old age develops magical powers and changes into a yōkai known as a nobusuma. They look almost identical to musasabi, or Japanese giant flying squirrels, although they are […]
The noderabō is a Japanese yōkai from Toriyama Sekien’s Gazu Hyakki Yagyō and is thought to be a yōkai that appears at abandoned temples. The Gazu Hyakki Yagyō depicts a yōkai that looks like a […]
The noderabō is a Japanese yōkai from Toriyama Sekien’s Gazu Hyakki Yagyō and is thought to be a yōkai that appears at abandoned temples. The Gazu Hyakki Yagyō depicts a yōkai that looks like a […]
Anthony Dunn was a scientist and employee of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. who sought to escape his aged body and become immortal by transferring his consciousness into the “electrical impulses” of an android brain. This consciousness could also […]
Anthony Dunn was a scientist and employee of T.H.U.N.D.E.R. who sought to escape his aged body and become immortal by transferring his consciousness into the “electrical impulses” of an android brain. This consciousness could also […]
This character only appeared on the cover of Double Comics, which featured rebound remainder comics that were different with each issue and covers with characters who did not appear in the interior. Alias Nordac the […]
This character only appeared on the cover of Double Comics, which featured rebound remainder comics that were different with each issue and covers with characters who did not appear in the interior. Alias Nordac the […]
Norge Benson was a young adventurer who lived on the snow-covered planet of Pluto, which was inhabited by talking, skiing penguins and other strange creatures. His friends included Frosting, a small talking Polar Bear roughly […]
Norge Benson was a young adventurer who lived on the snow-covered planet of Pluto, which was inhabited by talking, skiing penguins and other strange creatures. His friends included Frosting, a small talking Polar Bear roughly […]
Dr. Eric Bruno worked on a remote island with his assistant, Norman Durocher. Supplies were delivered by boat to the island. The sailors delivering the items didn’t care for Bruno’s aggressive demeanor, leaving as soon […]
Dr. Eric Bruno worked on a remote island with his assistant, Norman Durocher. Supplies were delivered by boat to the island. The sailors delivering the items didn’t care for Bruno’s aggressive demeanor, leaving as soon […]
Creator Norman Saunders (1907-1989) Profession Artist Total Entries 7 Articles Norman Saunders Norman Saunders – Wikipedia NormanSaunders.com Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Saunders’ popularity skyrocketed with the publication of his imaginative and often lurid pulp […]
Creator Norman Saunders (1907-1989) Profession Artist Total Entries 7 Articles Norman Saunders Norman Saunders – Wikipedia NormanSaunders.com Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, Saunders’ popularity skyrocketed with the publication of his imaginative and often lurid pulp […]
The Norns are deities in Norse mythology responsible for shaping the course of human destinies. In the Völuspá, the three primary Norns Urðr (Wyrd), Verðandi, and Skuld draw water from Urðarbrunnr to nourish Yggdrasill, the […]
The Norns are deities in Norse mythology responsible for shaping the course of human destinies. In the Völuspá, the three primary Norns Urðr (Wyrd), Verðandi, and Skuld draw water from Urðarbrunnr to nourish Yggdrasill, the […]
Club Norse Mythos Total Entries 25 Representative Brunhild Norse, Nordic, or Scandinavian mythology, is the body of myths belonging to the North Germanic peoples, stemming from Old Norse religion and continuing after the Christianization of […]
Club Norse Mythos Total Entries 25 Representative Brunhild Norse, Nordic, or Scandinavian mythology, is the body of myths belonging to the North Germanic peoples, stemming from Old Norse religion and continuing after the Christianization of […]
Smith is an outlaw who lives by a variety of criminal means, including smuggling. By nature, he is an anti-hero, ruthless, self-serving, and cynical. Despite this, he has a core of goodness and often does […]
Smith is an outlaw who lives by a variety of criminal means, including smuggling. By nature, he is an anti-hero, ruthless, self-serving, and cynical. Despite this, he has a core of goodness and often does […]
Count Orlok is a fictional character portrayed by Max Schreck in the silent movie Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens. He was based on Bram Stoker’s character, Count Dracula. In Nosferatu, Count Orlok is a vampire […]
Count Orlok is a fictional character portrayed by Max Schreck in the silent movie Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens. He was based on Bram Stoker’s character, Count Dracula. In Nosferatu, Count Orlok is a vampire […]
The 81 Notable Creators below include Golden Age comic book makers, working between 1938 to 1956, the Weird Tales crew (Lovecraft, Smith, and REH), adventure pulp and horror originators (Burroughs, Doyle, Stoker, Wells), and Shakespeare, […]
The 81 Notable Creators below include Golden Age comic book makers, working between 1938 to 1956, the Weird Tales crew (Lovecraft, Smith, and REH), adventure pulp and horror originators (Burroughs, Doyle, Stoker, Wells), and Shakespeare, […]
Ibid and her centaur, Noxid, had been condemned by Zeus to live in purgatory, but they were spared this fate when the Nobba, the mother of Ibid, placed them in a magic lamp instead. When […]
Ibid and her centaur, Noxid, had been condemned by Zeus to live in purgatory, but they were spared this fate when the Nobba, the mother of Ibid, placed them in a magic lamp instead. When […]
Noxor, Mighty Monarch of the Saturnian Satellites, is knocking out “moon hoppers” going between the moons of Saturn, using “repello waves” from his base on Titan. His fleet utilizes an “r-wave screen” to ward off […]
Noxor, Mighty Monarch of the Saturnian Satellites, is knocking out “moon hoppers” going between the moons of Saturn, using “repello waves” from his base on Titan. His fleet utilizes an “r-wave screen” to ward off […]
Nozuchi are one of the earliest recorded yōkai in Japan. They are powerful and ancient snake-like spirits of the fields, known for their bizarre shape and habits. Short, fat creatures shaped like mallets, Nozuchi are […]
Nozuchi are one of the earliest recorded yōkai in Japan. They are powerful and ancient snake-like spirits of the fields, known for their bizarre shape and habits. Short, fat creatures shaped like mallets, Nozuchi are […]
Nucleo is pursued by the Space Rangers. Bob Barry calls Nucleo the “mad Martian with a thousand faces”. He’s a shapeshifter who can immediately take on the appearance of any other person. Bob Barry and […]
Nucleo is pursued by the Space Rangers. Bob Barry calls Nucleo the “mad Martian with a thousand faces”. He’s a shapeshifter who can immediately take on the appearance of any other person. Bob Barry and […]
In the Tale of Heike, it is described as a Japanese Chimera having the head of a monkey, the limbs of a tiger, the body of a Japanese raccoon dog, and the front half of […]
In the Tale of Heike, it is described as a Japanese Chimera having the head of a monkey, the limbs of a tiger, the body of a Japanese raccoon dog, and the front half of […]
Numa was a White jungle girl who lived in the Tankor region of the Congo, where she battled injustice. She carried a knife which she could throw with deadly accuracy. She could also swing on […]
Numa was a White jungle girl who lived in the Tankor region of the Congo, where she battled injustice. She carried a knife which she could throw with deadly accuracy. She could also swing on […]
Typology Number-themed Total Entries 49 Representative Thirteen When a character has a number as a name, i.e. a numeronym. Usually this carries dehumanizing implications. This can be for (at least) two overlapping reasons: The character […]
Typology Number-themed Total Entries 49 Representative Thirteen When a character has a number as a name, i.e. a numeronym. Usually this carries dehumanizing implications. This can be for (at least) two overlapping reasons: The character […]
A numbers station is a shortwave radio station characterized by broadcasts of formatted numbers, which are believed to be addressed to intelligence officers operating in foreign countries. Most identified stations use speech synthesis to vocalize […]
A numbers station is a shortwave radio station characterized by broadcasts of formatted numbers, which are believed to be addressed to intelligence officers operating in foreign countries. Most identified stations use speech synthesis to vocalize […]
The nuppeppō is a yōkai that appears in Edo Period yōkai emaki such as the Gazu Hyakki Yagyō and the Hyakkai Zukan. It is depicted with indistinguishable wrinkles on its face and body as a […]
The nuppeppō is a yōkai that appears in Edo Period yōkai emaki such as the Gazu Hyakki Yagyō and the Hyakkai Zukan. It is depicted with indistinguishable wrinkles on its face and body as a […]
Nurarihyon is a Japanese yōkai. Generally, like the hyōtannamazu, they are considered a monster that cannot be caught. One can find that it often appears in the yōkai emaki of the Edo Period, but any […]
Nurarihyon is a Japanese yōkai. Generally, like the hyōtannamazu, they are considered a monster that cannot be caught. One can find that it often appears in the yōkai emaki of the Edo Period, but any […]
Nure-onna, a “wet woman”, looks like a reptile with a snake-like body and a woman’s head. Nure-onna tends to be a combination of sea serpent and vampire. She roams open waters such as oceans, rivers, […]
Nure-onna, a “wet woman”, looks like a reptile with a snake-like body and a woman’s head. Nure-onna tends to be a combination of sea serpent and vampire. She roams open waters such as oceans, rivers, […]
The Nuribotoke is a yōkai found in Japanese yōkai emaki such as the Hyakkai Zukan by Sawaki Suushi. They are also depicted in the Gazu Hyakki Yagyō by Toriyama Sekien. They are depicted as an […]
The Nuribotoke is a yōkai found in Japanese yōkai emaki such as the Hyakkai Zukan by Sawaki Suushi. They are also depicted in the Gazu Hyakki Yagyō by Toriyama Sekien. They are depicted as an […]
The nurikabe is a yōkai, or spirit, from Japanese folklore. Its name translates to “plaster wall”, and it is said to manifest as an invisible wall that impedes or misdirects travelers walking at night. Sometimes […]
The nurikabe is a yōkai, or spirit, from Japanese folklore. Its name translates to “plaster wall”, and it is said to manifest as an invisible wall that impedes or misdirects travelers walking at night. Sometimes […]
Role/Occupation Nurse Total Entries 11 Representative War Nurse Medical personnel who are attractive. Makes you just wanna shout: “Helloooo, nurse!”… Unfortunately for people who expect this trope to be “Truth in Television” (there indeed are […]
Role/Occupation Nurse Total Entries 11 Representative War Nurse Medical personnel who are attractive. Makes you just wanna shout: “Helloooo, nurse!”… Unfortunately for people who expect this trope to be “Truth in Television” (there indeed are […]
Onyame, Nyankopɔn (Onyankopɔng) or Ɔdomankoma is the supreme god of the Akan people of Ghana, who is most commonly known as Nyame. The name means “The one who knows and sees everything”, and “omniscient, omnipotent […]
Onyame, Nyankopɔn (Onyankopɔng) or Ɔdomankoma is the supreme god of the Akan people of Ghana, who is most commonly known as Nyame. The name means “The one who knows and sees everything”, and “omniscient, omnipotent […]
In his first appearance in “Nyarlathotep” (1920), he is described as a “tall, swarthy man” who resembles an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. In this story he wanders the Earth, seemingly gathering legions of followers, the narrator […]
In his first appearance in “Nyarlathotep” (1920), he is described as a “tall, swarthy man” who resembles an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. In this story he wanders the Earth, seemingly gathering legions of followers, the narrator […]
The Nyctalope is Léo Saint-Clair (or Sainte-Claire depending on the edition), a crime fighter who can see in the dark with his eerie eyes whose irises shift colors and, as it is revealed later, sports […]
The Nyctalope is Léo Saint-Clair (or Sainte-Claire depending on the edition), a crime fighter who can see in the dark with his eerie eyes whose irises shift colors and, as it is revealed later, sports […]
The Nymphs of Neptune appeared to be green-haired women. Whether heroes or villains, no one will ever know, as they only appeared on the cover to Planet Comics #67. Although the interior did feature a […]
The Nymphs of Neptune appeared to be green-haired women. Whether heroes or villains, no one will ever know, as they only appeared on the cover to Planet Comics #67. Although the interior did feature a […]
Nyoijizai is a nyoi, a kind of priest’s staff, which has turned into a yokai after existing for many many years. It also bears a very strong resemblance to a mago-no-te, (literally “granchild’s hand”) a […]
Nyoijizai is a nyoi, a kind of priest’s staff, which has turned into a yokai after existing for many many years. It also bears a very strong resemblance to a mago-no-te, (literally “granchild’s hand”) a […]
Nyoko is a witch doctor in an African village who utilizes magic related to elephants. By using powdered ivory, he can access “The Realm of the Mist Gods”. Two brutal ivory traders, Congo Smith and […]
Nyoko is a witch doctor in an African village who utilizes magic related to elephants. By using powdered ivory, he can access “The Realm of the Mist Gods”. Two brutal ivory traders, Congo Smith and […]
Nyūnai suzume has the appearance of an ordinary russet sparrow, but in reality it is the ghost of an imperial attendant named Fujiwara no Sanekata. During the reign of Emperor Ichijō (960-1011 CE) lived a […]
Nyūnai suzume has the appearance of an ordinary russet sparrow, but in reality it is the ghost of an imperial attendant named Fujiwara no Sanekata. During the reign of Emperor Ichijō (960-1011 CE) lived a […]
Nyx (“Night”) is the Greek goddess and personification of night. A shadowy figure, Nyx stood at or near the beginning of creation and mothered other personified deities, such as Hypnos (Sleep) and Thanatos (Death), with […]
Nyx (“Night”) is the Greek goddess and personification of night. A shadowy figure, Nyx stood at or near the beginning of creation and mothered other personified deities, such as Hypnos (Sleep) and Thanatos (Death), with […]
The Oak Island mystery is a series of stories of buried treasure and unexplained objects found on or near Oak Island in Nova Scotia. Since the 18th century, attempts have been made to find treasure […]
The Oak Island mystery is a series of stories of buried treasure and unexplained objects found on or near Oak Island in Nova Scotia. Since the 18th century, attempts have been made to find treasure […]
Ọbà is the orisha of the River Oba, the source of which lies near Igbon, where her worship originates. During the wars of the 19th century, her centers of worship moved to the more secure […]
Ọbà is the orisha of the River Oba, the source of which lies near Igbon, where her worship originates. During the wars of the 19th century, her centers of worship moved to the more secure […]
Obake and bakemono are a class of yōkai, preternatural creatures in Japanese folklore. Literally, the terms mean a thing that changes, referring to a state of transformation or shapeshifting. These words are often translated as […]
Obake and bakemono are a class of yōkai, preternatural creatures in Japanese folklore. Literally, the terms mean a thing that changes, referring to a state of transformation or shapeshifting. These words are often translated as […]
Obatala (lit. ’King of White Cloth’) also known as Oriṣanla (lit. ’The Great God’) is the king of all oriṣa in the Yoruba religion, believed to have created the Earth (Ile Ayé) and humans. In some versions […]
Obatala (lit. ’King of White Cloth’) also known as Oriṣanla (lit. ’The Great God’) is the king of all oriṣa in the Yoruba religion, believed to have created the Earth (Ile Ayé) and humans. In some versions […]
Oberon is a king of the fairies in medieval and Renaissance literature. He is best known as a character in William Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in which he is King of the Fairies […]
Oberon is a king of the fairies in medieval and Renaissance literature. He is best known as a character in William Shakespeare’s play A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in which he is King of the Fairies […]
On misty, moonlit nights, residents of Kyōto occasionally hear the squeak of an oxcart in the street. Stepping outside to check and see, they discover a half-transparent, ghost-like oxcart with an enormous, grotesque face parked […]
On misty, moonlit nights, residents of Kyōto occasionally hear the squeak of an oxcart in the street. Stepping outside to check and see, they discover a half-transparent, ghost-like oxcart with an enormous, grotesque face parked […]
Typology Occult Total Entries 130 Representative Raja Yashi You know how it works. Want to be a billionaire (“Get Rich Quick Scheme”), “Take Over the World”, gain infinite power, or just get back at that […]
Typology Occult Total Entries 130 Representative Raja Yashi You know how it works. Want to be a billionaire (“Get Rich Quick Scheme”), “Take Over the World”, gain infinite power, or just get back at that […]
The Octeel, part electric eel and part octopus, is a native of the planet Genero. The Grand Vizier Mago insists that sacrifices are necessary to appease the Octeel and keep King Gaarlo’s kingdom safe. When […]
The Octeel, part electric eel and part octopus, is a native of the planet Genero. The Grand Vizier Mago insists that sacrifices are necessary to appease the Octeel and keep King Gaarlo’s kingdom safe. When […]
Octobriana is a Russian comic superhero created by Petr Sadecký by modifying the work of Czech artists Bohumil Konečný and Zdeněk Burian for an unpublished comic book series Sadecký commissioned them to do, under the […]
Octobriana is a Russian comic superhero created by Petr Sadecký by modifying the work of Czech artists Bohumil Konečný and Zdeněk Burian for an unpublished comic book series Sadecký commissioned them to do, under the […]
The three-armed gangster Octopus sought to completely control the city’s racketeers, and set out to eliminate all of his rivals. One of these rival gang leaders was Linda Dale’s Uncle John. After serving his time […]
The three-armed gangster Octopus sought to completely control the city’s racketeers, and set out to eliminate all of his rivals. One of these rival gang leaders was Linda Dale’s Uncle John. After serving his time […]
The Octopus was a criminal mastermind who wore headgear that resembled an octopus. He kidnapped Rosalie Brown, “Comics” McCormick’s girlfriend, in order to acquire her wishing ring. “Comics” infiltrated the Octopus’ hideout using an invisibility […]
The Octopus was a criminal mastermind who wore headgear that resembled an octopus. He kidnapped Rosalie Brown, “Comics” McCormick’s girlfriend, in order to acquire her wishing ring. “Comics” infiltrated the Octopus’ hideout using an invisibility […]
Oda Nobunaga (23 June 1534 – 21 June 1582) was a Japanese daimyō and one of the leading figures of the Sengoku and Azuchi-Momoyama periods. He was the Tenka-bito (天下人, lit. ”person under heaven”) and regarded […]
Oda Nobunaga (23 June 1534 – 21 June 1582) was a Japanese daimyō and one of the leading figures of the Sengoku and Azuchi-Momoyama periods. He was the Tenka-bito (天下人, lit. ”person under heaven”) and regarded […]
During Japan’s Sengoku (Warring States) period, there was one name that instantly struck fear into the hearts of even the most powerful feudal lords: “Oda,” as in the merciless master maneuverer Oda Nobunaga (1534–1582). Interestingly, […]
During Japan’s Sengoku (Warring States) period, there was one name that instantly struck fear into the hearts of even the most powerful feudal lords: “Oda,” as in the merciless master maneuverer Oda Nobunaga (1534–1582). Interestingly, […]
Odin is a widely revered god in Germanic paganism. Norse mythology, the source of most surviving information about him, associates him with wisdom, healing, death, royalty, the gallows, knowledge, war, battle, victory, sorcery, poetry, frenzy, […]
Odin is a widely revered god in Germanic paganism. Norse mythology, the source of most surviving information about him, associates him with wisdom, healing, death, royalty, the gallows, knowledge, war, battle, victory, sorcery, poetry, frenzy, […]
Otoroshi are known by many regional names, most of them being wordplays denoting this monster’s fearsome appearance and wild, course mane that covers its body. Otoroshi appear as hairy, hunched, four-legged beasts with fierce claws […]
Otoroshi are known by many regional names, most of them being wordplays denoting this monster’s fearsome appearance and wild, course mane that covers its body. Otoroshi appear as hairy, hunched, four-legged beasts with fierce claws […]
In Greek and Roman mythology, Odysseus, also known by the Latin variant Ulysses, is a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. Odysseus also plays a key role […]
In Greek and Roman mythology, Odysseus, also known by the Latin variant Ulysses, is a legendary Greek king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. Odysseus also plays a key role […]
Ōgon Bat is a being from ancient Atlantis who was sent forward in time 10,000 years to battle evil forces threatening the present day. He has a golden skull-shaped head, wears a green and white […]
Ōgon Bat is a being from ancient Atlantis who was sent forward in time 10,000 years to battle evil forces threatening the present day. He has a golden skull-shaped head, wears a green and white […]
Ogopogo is the name given to a cryptid reported to live in Okanagan Lake, in British Columbia, Canada. Ogopogo has been allegedly seen by First Nations people since the 19th century. The most common description […]
Ogopogo is the name given to a cryptid reported to live in Okanagan Lake, in British Columbia, Canada. Ogopogo has been allegedly seen by First Nations people since the 19th century. The most common description […]
Ogu is an alien from an unnamed planet who is put on trial for abandoning his military guard duty. While at his post, he notices a tiny planet he had never seen before. He thinks […]
Ogu is an alien from an unnamed planet who is put on trial for abandoning his military guard duty. While at his post, he notices a tiny planet he had never seen before. He thinks […]
Ogun is a major Orisha in the Yoruba religion that is also adopted in several other African religions. Ògún is revered as a powerful deity of war, iron, hunting, metalworking, metallurgy, blacksmiths, technology, innovation, and […]
Ogun is a major Orisha in the Yoruba religion that is also adopted in several other African religions. Ògún is revered as a powerful deity of war, iron, hunting, metalworking, metallurgy, blacksmiths, technology, innovation, and […]
Ōishi Yoshio was the chamberlain (karō) of the Akō Domain in Harima Province (now Hyōgo Prefecture), Japan (1679 – 1701). He is known as the leader of the Forty-seven Rōnin in their 1703 vendetta and […]
Ōishi Yoshio was the chamberlain (karō) of the Akō Domain in Harima Province (now Hyōgo Prefecture), Japan (1679 – 1701). He is known as the leader of the Forty-seven Rōnin in their 1703 vendetta and […]
The story was originally a play for kabuki theater called Yotsuya Kaidan, and was written in 1825 by Tsuruya Nanboku IV. Several versions of this story exist. The one most commonly told begins with a […]
The story was originally a play for kabuki theater called Yotsuya Kaidan, and was written in 1825 by Tsuruya Nanboku IV. Several versions of this story exist. The one most commonly told begins with a […]
Ōkaburo are cross-dressing yōkai found in brothels. They take the appearance of oversized kamuro, little girls employed as a servants in brothels. Only they are much larger than a typical girl of 5. The origins […]
Ōkaburo are cross-dressing yōkai found in brothels. They take the appearance of oversized kamuro, little girls employed as a servants in brothels. Only they are much larger than a typical girl of 5. The origins […]
The legend from 17th century tells the story of a maid named Okiku who breaks a valuable set of Korean plates. The tale varies slightly on the events that happen next. In one version, she […]
The legend from 17th century tells the story of a maid named Okiku who breaks a valuable set of Korean plates. The tale varies slightly on the events that happen next. In one version, she […]
Ōkubi is a Japanese yōkai. Its image is mostly a huge female head and has the characteristics of a married woman’s teeth painted black. Their true identities are said to be human vengeful spirits and […]
Ōkubi is a Japanese yōkai. Its image is mostly a huge female head and has the characteristics of a married woman’s teeth painted black. Their true identities are said to be human vengeful spirits and […]
“Over land, over sea, We fight to make men free, Of danger we don’t care… We’re Blackhawks!” Blackhawk himself is… a Polish-American who is a volunteer flyer in the Polish Air Force. His sidekick in […]
“Over land, over sea, We fight to make men free, Of danger we don’t care… We’re Blackhawks!” Blackhawk himself is… a Polish-American who is a volunteer flyer in the Polish Air Force. His sidekick in […]
Olane was a re-printed and re-named South Sea Girl, with the Vanishing Isles changed to the Banished Islands. Alias Olane Real Names/Alt Names Olane Characteristics Hero, Ajax-Farrell Universe, Jungle Action, Atomic Age, Public Domain Creators/Key […]
Olane was a re-printed and re-named South Sea Girl, with the Vanishing Isles changed to the Banished Islands. Alias Olane Real Names/Alt Names Olane Characteristics Hero, Ajax-Farrell Universe, Jungle Action, Atomic Age, Public Domain Creators/Key […]
Olbaid (“Diablo” spelled backwards) was a master of the dark arts, and the arch nemesis of El Carim. He led a gang of non-magical criminals, commanded two deadly pythons, and demonstrated a number of magical […]
Olbaid (“Diablo” spelled backwards) was a master of the dark arts, and the arch nemesis of El Carim. He led a gang of non-magical criminals, commanded two deadly pythons, and demonstrated a number of magical […]
The Old Crone is a witch who migrated to the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia and tells the “true” story of her granddaughter, a mix of Red Riding Hood and a werewolf tale, with a vampire […]
The Old Crone is a witch who migrated to the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia and tells the “true” story of her granddaughter, a mix of Red Riding Hood and a werewolf tale, with a vampire […]
As the copy reads, “Twenty-five years prior to the time to the time of the story, ‘Ma’ Jenkins adopted three small boys, each orphaned by the same, tragic hotel fire… Upon growing up, Danny became […]
As the copy reads, “Twenty-five years prior to the time to the time of the story, ‘Ma’ Jenkins adopted three small boys, each orphaned by the same, tragic hotel fire… Upon growing up, Danny became […]
The ancient Egyptian mystic called the Old Man of the Pyramids possessed knowledge of “the arts and sciences of the past and present.” He raised and trained American Robert Morgan after his parents died, and […]
The ancient Egyptian mystic called the Old Man of the Pyramids possessed knowledge of “the arts and sciences of the past and present.” He raised and trained American Robert Morgan after his parents died, and […]
Old Man Winter is a personification of winter. The name is a colloquialism for the winter season derived from ancient Greek mythology and Old World pagan beliefs evolving into modern characters in both literature and […]
Old Man Winter is a personification of winter. The name is a colloquialism for the winter season derived from ancient Greek mythology and Old World pagan beliefs evolving into modern characters in both literature and […]
Olga Karloff was the sister of Celeste Karloff. The story was a reprint of a Lady Satan story in Red Seal Comics #18 (Oct. 1946). Olga Karloff was originally named Nancy Strong. The story was […]
Olga Karloff was the sister of Celeste Karloff. The story was a reprint of a Lady Satan story in Red Seal Comics #18 (Oct. 1946). Olga Karloff was originally named Nancy Strong. The story was […]
Olga Mesmer is the daughter of the queen of a underground kingdom, Queen Margot. When Queen Margot was driven out of her kingdom by a coup d’etat, she retreated to the surface and came to […]
Olga Mesmer is the daughter of the queen of a underground kingdom, Queen Margot. When Queen Margot was driven out of her kingdom by a coup d’etat, she retreated to the surface and came to […]
The Magician is a novel by British author W. Somerset Maugham, originally published in 1908. Arthur Burdon, a renowned English surgeon, is visiting Paris to see his fiancée, Margaret Dauncey. Margaret is studying art in […]
The Magician is a novel by British author W. Somerset Maugham, originally published in 1908. Arthur Burdon, a renowned English surgeon, is visiting Paris to see his fiancée, Margaret Dauncey. Margaret is studying art in […]
Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centres […]
Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centres […]
Olokun is an orisha in Yoruba religion. Olokun is the deity of the bottom of the ocean and is believed to be the parent of Ajé, the orisha of great wealth. Olokun is revered as […]
Olokun is an orisha in Yoruba religion. Olokun is the deity of the bottom of the ocean and is believed to be the parent of Ajé, the orisha of great wealth. Olokun is revered as […]
Ọlọrun is the ruler of (or in) the Heavens, creator of the universe, and the Supreme Deity or Supreme Being in the Yoruba religion and related syncretic religions… Ọlọrun is frequently perceived as a compassionate […]
Ọlọrun is the ruler of (or in) the Heavens, creator of the universe, and the Supreme Deity or Supreme Being in the Yoruba religion and related syncretic religions… Ọlọrun is frequently perceived as a compassionate […]
Ōmagatoki is the twilight hour between when the sun sets and the sky goes dark. It is not quite day, but not quite night. Shadows swallow everything. Your eyes start to play tricks on your […]
Ōmagatoki is the twilight hour between when the sun sets and the sky goes dark. It is not quite day, but not quite night. Shadows swallow everything. Your eyes start to play tricks on your […]
“Omma the Spoiler” or “Omma the Omnipotent, King of Space Outlaws” was an infamous space raider sometime in the late 21st century, targeting space liners. He employed a network of spies who provided the space […]
“Omma the Spoiler” or “Omma the Omnipotent, King of Space Outlaws” was an infamous space raider sometime in the late 21st century, targeting space liners. He employed a network of spies who provided the space […]
Studying India’s landscape, Dr. Walker runs across a feral child being raised by wolves. The locals tell him to leave her alone, as she is marked. Dr. Walker passes off the warning as local superstition. […]
Studying India’s landscape, Dr. Walker runs across a feral child being raised by wolves. The locals tell him to leave her alone, as she is marked. Dr. Walker passes off the warning as local superstition. […]
Ongar, called the “Great Leader of Luna” by the people of the Moon, desires to conquer Earth by attacking the continent of Atlantis and its great city. To serve this purpose, his military sends missiles […]
Ongar, called the “Great Leader of Luna” by the people of the Moon, desires to conquer Earth by attacking the continent of Atlantis and its great city. To serve this purpose, his military sends missiles […]
An oni (鬼) is a kind of yōkai, demon, orc, ogre, or troll in Japanese folklore. They are believed to live in caves or deep in the mountains or in the hell. Oni are known […]
An oni (鬼) is a kind of yōkai, demon, orc, ogre, or troll in Japanese folklore. They are believed to live in caves or deep in the mountains or in the hell. Oni are known […]
Onihitokuchi refers to a Japanese setsuwa (legend) in which oni (ogres) eat humans in one mouthful. This in turn refers to something extremely dangerous and difficult, as well as the quick and easy handling of […]
Onihitokuchi refers to a Japanese setsuwa (legend) in which oni (ogres) eat humans in one mouthful. This in turn refers to something extremely dangerous and difficult, as well as the quick and easy handling of […]
Onmoraki are bird-like monsters with black feathers, bright eyes that shine like lanterns, and a ghastly human face. They are skilled mimics, and shake their feathers as they give off their shrill, terrifying call. Onmoraki […]
Onmoraki are bird-like monsters with black feathers, bright eyes that shine like lanterns, and a ghastly human face. They are skilled mimics, and shake their feathers as they give off their shrill, terrifying call. Onmoraki […]
Ōoka Tadasuke (Japanese: 大岡 忠相, 1677 – 3 February 1752) was a Japanese samurai in the service of the Tokugawa shogunate. During the reign of Tokugawa Yoshimune, as a magistrate (machi-bugyō) of Edo, his roles […]
Ōoka Tadasuke (Japanese: 大岡 忠相, 1677 – 3 February 1752) was a Japanese samurai in the service of the Tokugawa shogunate. During the reign of Tokugawa Yoshimune, as a magistrate (machi-bugyō) of Edo, his roles […]
The Great Oom was a powerful sorcerer who came from a fascist nation in Europe to the U.S. after he was believed to be dead. Oom possessed magical powers rivaling those of his ancient enemy, […]
The Great Oom was a powerful sorcerer who came from a fascist nation in Europe to the U.S. after he was believed to be dead. Oom possessed magical powers rivaling those of his ancient enemy, […]
The Oparians live in Opar, a lost colony of Atlantis located deep in the jungles of Africa, in which incredible riches have been stockpiled down through the ages. The city’s population exhibits extreme sexual dimorphism […]
The Oparians live in Opar, a lost colony of Atlantis located deep in the jungles of Africa, in which incredible riches have been stockpiled down through the ages. The city’s population exhibits extreme sexual dimorphism […]
Jimmy Christopher was a secret agent, codenamed “Operator No. 5”, for United States Intelligence, and starred in a number of fast paced stories revolving around America’s enemies, who pledged war, death, and bloody destruction against […]
Jimmy Christopher was a secret agent, codenamed “Operator No. 5”, for United States Intelligence, and starred in a number of fast paced stories revolving around America’s enemies, who pledged war, death, and bloody destruction against […]
Ophelia is a character in William Shakespeare’s drama Hamlet (1599–1601). She is a young noblewoman of Denmark, the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes and potential wife of Prince Hamlet. Due to Hamlet’s actions, Ophelia […]
Ophelia is a character in William Shakespeare’s drama Hamlet (1599–1601). She is a young noblewoman of Denmark, the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes and potential wife of Prince Hamlet. Due to Hamlet’s actions, Ophelia […]
Oracle had the ability to predict the future when he was knocked unconscious. Whenever he made his predictions, Oracle would speak them aloud, but when he became conscious again, he would not remember anything he […]
Oracle had the ability to predict the future when he was knocked unconscious. Whenever he made his predictions, Oracle would speak them aloud, but when he became conscious again, he would not remember anything he […]
Oran of the Jungle was lost in the African jungles as a child. He grew up strong, but that strength attracted attention from the wrong people, including unscrupulous boxing promoters and slavers. He traveled to […]
Oran of the Jungle was lost in the African jungles as a child. He grew up strong, but that strength attracted attention from the wrong people, including unscrupulous boxing promoters and slavers. He traveled to […]
The Order of the Star Spangled Banner (OSSB) was an oath-bound secret society in New York City. It was created in 1849 by Charles B. Allen to protest the rise of Irish, Catholic, and German […]
The Order of the Star Spangled Banner (OSSB) was an oath-bound secret society in New York City. It was created in 1849 by Charles B. Allen to protest the rise of Irish, Catholic, and German […]
Orfeo Matthew Angelucci (Orville Angelucci) (June 25, 1912 – July 24, 1993) was one of the most unusual of the mid-1950s so-called “contactees” who claimed to be in contact with extraterrestrials. Angelucci claimed that he […]
Orfeo Matthew Angelucci (Orville Angelucci) (June 25, 1912 – July 24, 1993) was one of the most unusual of the mid-1950s so-called “contactees” who claimed to be in contact with extraterrestrials. Angelucci claimed that he […]
Orishas are divine spirits that play a key role in the Yoruba religion of West Africa and several religions of the African diaspora that derive from it, such as Haitian Vodou, Cuban Santería, and Brazilian […]
Orishas are divine spirits that play a key role in the Yoruba religion of West Africa and several religions of the African diaspora that derive from it, such as Haitian Vodou, Cuban Santería, and Brazilian […]
After a gang steals a vial of Lepothrix Bacteria, thinking it the source of Pyroman’s power, Ornitz was chosen to be their test subject. Instead of gaining Pyroman’s powers, Ornitz’s body took on the properties […]
After a gang steals a vial of Lepothrix Bacteria, thinking it the source of Pyroman’s power, Ornitz was chosen to be their test subject. Instead of gaining Pyroman’s powers, Ornitz’s body took on the properties […]
Orochimaru (大蛇丸), featured in the Japanese folktale Jiraiya Gōketsu Monogatari (The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya), is the archenemy of the ninja Jiraiya. He was once named Yashagorō (夜叉五郎) and was one of Jiraiya’s followers, […]
Orochimaru (大蛇丸), featured in the Japanese folktale Jiraiya Gōketsu Monogatari (The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya), is the archenemy of the ninja Jiraiya. He was once named Yashagorō (夜叉五郎) and was one of Jiraiya’s followers, […]
It was only in nightmares that one could see humans, molested by beasts, obeying strokes of the whip. Written in collaboration in 1922 by the author of Felifax, this five-volume saga (of which this is […]
It was only in nightmares that one could see humans, molested by beasts, obeying strokes of the whip. Written in collaboration in 1922 by the author of Felifax, this five-volume saga (of which this is […]
In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a Thracian bard, legendary musician and prophet. He was also a renowned poet and, according to legend, travelled with Jason and the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece, and […]
In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a Thracian bard, legendary musician and prophet. He was also a renowned poet and, according to legend, travelled with Jason and the Argonauts in search of the Golden Fleece, and […]
Ọrunmila is one of the most principal deities in the Yoruba religion, venerated as the Orisha of wisdom, knowledge, fate, prophecy, enlightenment, and divination. He is believed to be the creator of the Ifá system. […]
Ọrunmila is one of the most principal deities in the Yoruba religion, venerated as the Orisha of wisdom, knowledge, fate, prophecy, enlightenment, and divination. He is believed to be the creator of the Ifá system. […]
Osakabehime is a figure in Japanese folklore. She is described as a yōkai inhabiting Himeji Castle. A Kabuki play based on her story is considered one of the Shin-Kabuki Jūhachiban. Osakabehime lives in the castle […]
Osakabehime is a figure in Japanese folklore. She is described as a yōkai inhabiting Himeji Castle. A Kabuki play based on her story is considered one of the Shin-Kabuki Jūhachiban. Osakabehime lives in the castle […]
Osakōburi are tsukumogami of kanmuri—ceremonial hats worn as part of imperial court dress—which belonged to corrupt or impious politicians. The kanmuri sprouts eyes and teeth which give it the look of a face. Beneath it […]
Osakōburi are tsukumogami of kanmuri—ceremonial hats worn as part of imperial court dress—which belonged to corrupt or impious politicians. The kanmuri sprouts eyes and teeth which give it the look of a face. Beneath it […]
Ọsanyin is the orisha who has the omniscient knowledge of leaf, herb and matter. He is also known for healing and displaying magic and creating technological tools, and is popularly considered as a herbalist, magician, […]
Ọsanyin is the orisha who has the omniscient knowledge of leaf, herb and matter. He is also known for healing and displaying magic and creating technological tools, and is popularly considered as a herbalist, magician, […]
Oscar Jones was the man who killed the crime-fighter 711. Oscar was a noted career criminal and gangster, who by his own account at least, at the height of his career, was “THE Big Shot […]
Oscar Jones was the man who killed the crime-fighter 711. Oscar was a noted career criminal and gangster, who by his own account at least, at the height of his career, was “THE Big Shot […]
Oscar-Cloud Mazamette, Guérande’s friend and coworker, who is working undercover for the Vampires. Alias Mazamette Real Names/Alt Names Oscar-Cloud Mazamette Characteristics Hero, Sidekick, Film Characters, Gaumont Thrillers, Modernism Era, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Louis Feuillade […]
Oscar-Cloud Mazamette, Guérande’s friend and coworker, who is working undercover for the Vampires. Alias Mazamette Real Names/Alt Names Oscar-Cloud Mazamette Characteristics Hero, Sidekick, Film Characters, Gaumont Thrillers, Modernism Era, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Louis Feuillade […]
Oshiroi babā are ghastly old hags who appear in mountainous areas near the end of the year. They are accompanied by a telltale jara jara sound, as if someone were dragging along a mirror as […]
Oshiroi babā are ghastly old hags who appear in mountainous areas near the end of the year. They are accompanied by a telltale jara jara sound, as if someone were dragging along a mirror as […]
Oshun is the orisha associated with love, sexuality, fertility, femininity, water, destiny, divination, purity, wealth, prosperity and beauty, and the Osun River, in the Yoruba religion. She is considered one of the most popular and […]
Oshun is the orisha associated with love, sexuality, fertility, femininity, water, destiny, divination, purity, wealth, prosperity and beauty, and the Osun River, in the Yoruba religion. She is considered one of the most popular and […]
Othello is a Venetian general. After their time in Venice, Othello is appointed general in the Venetian Army. His officer Iago tricks him into believing that his wife Desdemona is having an affair with his […]
Othello is a Venetian general. After their time in Venice, Othello is appointed general in the Venetian Army. His officer Iago tricks him into believing that his wife Desdemona is having an affair with his […]
Herman Lasher develops a chemical concoction to summon the “powers of the subconscious mind”. He drinks the formula, and falls unconscious. He finds himself in a strange place. As he describes it, “a dream turned […]
Herman Lasher develops a chemical concoction to summon the “powers of the subconscious mind”. He drinks the formula, and falls unconscious. He finds himself in a strange place. As he describes it, “a dream turned […]
In the Kabuki version of the story, Gentazaemon arranged for Botaro to be sent to a remote temple where he intended to have him killed. Botaro’s nurse, Otsuji, was aware of the danger but could […]
In the Kabuki version of the story, Gentazaemon arranged for Botaro to be sent to a remote temple where he intended to have him killed. Botaro’s nurse, Otsuji, was aware of the danger but could […]
In the Kabuki version of a Japanese ghost story (kaidan), a young student named Saburo falls in love with a beautiful woman named Otsuyu, the daughter of his father’s best friend. They meet secretly, and […]
In the Kabuki version of a Japanese ghost story (kaidan), a young student named Saburo falls in love with a beautiful woman named Otsuyu, the daughter of his father’s best friend. They meet secretly, and […]
Creator Otto Binder (1911-1974) Profession Writer Total Entries 33 Articles Otto Biner – Lambiek Comiclopedia Otto Binder – Wikipedia Remembering Otto Binder, Comics’ Forgotten Genius – Comics Alliance By 1930, Binder was contributing science fiction […]
Creator Otto Binder (1911-1974) Profession Writer Total Entries 33 Articles Otto Biner – Lambiek Comiclopedia Otto Binder – Wikipedia Remembering Otto Binder, Comics’ Forgotten Genius – Comics Alliance By 1930, Binder was contributing science fiction […]
It was only in nightmares that one could see humans, molested by beasts, obeying strokes of the whip. Written in collaboration in 1922 by the author of Felifax, this five-volume saga (of which this is […]
It was only in nightmares that one could see humans, molested by beasts, obeying strokes of the whip. Written in collaboration in 1922 by the author of Felifax, this five-volume saga (of which this is […]
The ouija, also known as a spirit board or talking board, is a flat board marked with the letters of the latin alphabet, the numbers 0–9, the words “yes”, “no”, occasionally “hello” and “goodbye”, along […]
The ouija, also known as a spirit board or talking board, is a flat board marked with the letters of the latin alphabet, the numbers 0–9, the words “yes”, “no”, occasionally “hello” and “goodbye”, along […]
Ouni looks like an ugly old woman with an angry face and a body covered in long, black hair. She is a kind of yamauba, or mountain hag. She lives deep in the mountains, away […]
Ouni looks like an ugly old woman with an angry face and a body covered in long, black hair. She is a kind of yamauba, or mountain hag. She lives deep in the mountains, away […]
Role/Occupation Outlaw Hero Total Entries 60 Representative Zorro In essence, a thief or other kind of criminal, usually of the gentleman kind, who targets people who probably deserve it in order to help the downtrodden. […]
Role/Occupation Outlaw Hero Total Entries 60 Representative Zorro In essence, a thief or other kind of criminal, usually of the gentleman kind, who targets people who probably deserve it in order to help the downtrodden. […]
Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol, along with his Martian co-pilot Kodi, track a notorious space criminal to Venus. They observe a spaceship in the Venusian clouds. Kodi identifies it as belonging to Owen Kosterman, […]
Nick Nelson of the Space Patrol, along with his Martian co-pilot Kodi, track a notorious space criminal to Venus. They observe a spaceship in the Venusian clouds. Kodi identifies it as belonging to Owen Kosterman, […]
Jack works as a librarian in a large city in the south. He and his father live in a hidden cabin among large rocks in the swamp. After a racketeer disabled Jack’s father, the two […]
Jack works as a librarian in a large city in the south. He and his father live in a hidden cabin among large rocks in the swamp. After a racketeer disabled Jack’s father, the two […]
Special investigator Nick Terry, frustrated by seeing criminals set free due to legal loopholes, put on a costume and armed himself with high-tech gadgets, including a black-light ray that projected darkness, transformed himself into the […]
Special investigator Nick Terry, frustrated by seeing criminals set free due to legal loopholes, put on a costume and armed himself with high-tech gadgets, including a black-light ray that projected darkness, transformed himself into the […]
Ọya is one of the principal female deities of the Yoruba pantheon. She is the oriṣa of winds, lightning, and storms and is the only oriṣa capable of controlling the Eégún (spirits of the dead), […]
Ọya is one of the principal female deities of the Yoruba pantheon. She is the oriṣa of winds, lightning, and storms and is the only oriṣa capable of controlling the Eégún (spirits of the dead), […]
Remember back in elementary school when your teacher used to say that she had eyes in the back of her head? Well, you might not be surprised by this, but there’s a yokai for that! […]
Remember back in elementary school when your teacher used to say that she had eyes in the back of her head? Well, you might not be surprised by this, but there’s a yokai for that! […]
Ōzatō are monsters which resemble zatō—blind entertainers under the patronage of the Edo Period shōgunate. They wear tattered robes and wooden sandals, and carry a cane and sometimes a musical instrument. They appear on rainy […]
Ōzatō are monsters which resemble zatō—blind entertainers under the patronage of the Edo Period shōgunate. They wear tattered robes and wooden sandals, and carry a cane and sometimes a musical instrument. They appear on rainy […]
Ozmar was one of the “Initiates of the Higher Grades of Buddhism.” There are only three other men in the world who have obtained this level of mastery over the mystic arts. Once a medical […]
Ozmar was one of the “Initiates of the Higher Grades of Buddhism.” There are only three other men in the world who have obtained this level of mastery over the mystic arts. Once a medical […]
P. J. Colt was a private eye and owner of Trouble, Inc. Investigations. In his lone appearance, he helped a wealthy lady retrieve a necklace that had been stolen. In the end, it hadn’t really […]
P. J. Colt was a private eye and owner of Trouble, Inc. Investigations. In his lone appearance, he helped a wealthy lady retrieve a necklace that had been stolen. In the end, it hadn’t really […]
Joe Ferez, a ratty gangster, killed a night watchman in order to rob his safe. The watchman then returned as a ghost that would simply pace back and forth towards Ferez, causing him to go […]
Joe Ferez, a ratty gangster, killed a night watchman in order to rob his safe. The watchman then returned as a ghost that would simply pace back and forth towards Ferez, causing him to go […]
Pack Pearson was a short-lived space adventurer. Alias Pack Pearson Real Names/Alt Names Pack Pearson Characteristics Adventurer, Sci-Fi Hero, Holyoke Universe, World War II Era, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Watt A. Golem First Appearance Sparkling […]
Pack Pearson was a short-lived space adventurer. Alias Pack Pearson Real Names/Alt Names Pack Pearson Characteristics Adventurer, Sci-Fi Hero, Holyoke Universe, World War II Era, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Watt A. Golem First Appearance Sparkling […]
Page Parks was the beautiful air hostess on Trans-Air Corporations’ international mail flights, on their new sub-stratosphere plane. Page helped pilot Chuck Dawson and co-pilot Jim Jennings get the mail there on time, and fight […]
Page Parks was the beautiful air hostess on Trans-Air Corporations’ international mail flights, on their new sub-stratosphere plane. Page helped pilot Chuck Dawson and co-pilot Jim Jennings get the mail there on time, and fight […]
Creator Pamela Colman-Smith (1878-1951) Profession Illustrator Total Entries 26 Articles Meet the Forgotten Female Artist Behind the World’s Most Popular Tarot Deck (1909) – Open Culture A year after Arts and Crafts movement magazine The […]
Creator Pamela Colman-Smith (1878-1951) Profession Illustrator Total Entries 26 Articles Meet the Forgotten Female Artist Behind the World’s Most Popular Tarot Deck (1909) – Open Culture A year after Arts and Crafts movement magazine The […]
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Pan is the god of the wild, shepherds and flocks, rustic music and impromptus, and companion of the nymphs. He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat, […]
In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Pan is the god of the wild, shepherds and flocks, rustic music and impromptus, and companion of the nymphs. He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat, […]
In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first human woman created by Hephaestus on the instructions of Zeus. As Hesiod related it, each god cooperated by giving her unique gifts. Her other name—inscribed against her figure […]
In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first human woman created by Hephaestus on the instructions of Zeus. As Hesiod related it, each god cooperated by giving her unique gifts. Her other name—inscribed against her figure […]
The Horrible and Terrifying Deeds and Words of the Very Renowned Pantagruel King of the Dipsodes, Son of the Great Giant Gargantua (French: Les horribles et épouvantables faits et prouesses du très renommé Pantagruel Roi […]
The Horrible and Terrifying Deeds and Words of the Very Renowned Pantagruel King of the Dipsodes, Son of the Great Giant Gargantua (French: Les horribles et épouvantables faits et prouesses du très renommé Pantagruel Roi […]
The Panther was a mad man who escaped from an insane asylum. His face had been severely disfigured in an unspecified incident, and he preferred a panther mask to that of his wounded face, which […]
The Panther was a mad man who escaped from an insane asylum. His face had been severely disfigured in an unspecified incident, and he preferred a panther mask to that of his wounded face, which […]
Mona the Panther Girl was created by the scientist Robert Lewis. Lewis was experimenting with a hormone gas that had the ability to revive the dead. He experimented with it on animals. When a dead […]
Mona the Panther Girl was created by the scientist Robert Lewis. Lewis was experimenting with a hormone gas that had the ability to revive the dead. He experimented with it on animals. When a dead […]
The Panther Man was a legendary half-man and half beast creature prowling the jungles of South America. While reading her father’s diary, Barbara Sutton discovered that her father was searching for the Ramm Ruby, during […]
The Panther Man was a legendary half-man and half beast creature prowling the jungles of South America. While reading her father’s diary, Barbara Sutton discovered that her father was searching for the Ramm Ruby, during […]
Marga the Panther Woman was raised by a group of black panthers, and imbued with their abilities, such as superhuman strength and cat-like claws. She was a highly skilled fighter, hunter, and athlete, capable of […]
Marga the Panther Woman was raised by a group of black panthers, and imbued with their abilities, such as superhuman strength and cat-like claws. She was a highly skilled fighter, hunter, and athlete, capable of […]
The Pantherman was a brutal crime boss who wore a panther mask to keep his identity secret. He carried a gun and a whip and had trained his pet panther to attack on command. His […]
The Pantherman was a brutal crime boss who wore a panther mask to keep his identity secret. He carried a gun and a whip and had trained his pet panther to attack on command. His […]
Papa Legba is a Lwa in Haitian Vodou and Louisiana Voodoo, who serves as the intermediary between the Lwa and humanity. He stands at a spiritual crossroads and gives (or denies) permission to speak with […]
Papa Legba is a Lwa in Haitian Vodou and Louisiana Voodoo, who serves as the intermediary between the Lwa and humanity. He stands at a spiritual crossroads and gives (or denies) permission to speak with […]
Club Paranormal Mysteries Total Entries 104 Representative Fermi Paradox Paranormal events are purported phenomena described in popular culture, folk, and other non-scientific bodies of knowledge, whose existence within these contexts is described as being beyond […]
Club Paranormal Mysteries Total Entries 104 Representative Fermi Paradox Paranormal events are purported phenomena described in popular culture, folk, and other non-scientific bodies of knowledge, whose existence within these contexts is described as being beyond […]
Paris was an androgynous android created in France to demonstrate advances in robotics by playing chess with humans. Paris was later modified by a criminal named Melton to commit crimes. Originally, Paris moved with a […]
Paris was an androgynous android created in France to demonstrate advances in robotics by playing chess with humans. Paris was later modified by a criminal named Melton to commit crimes. Originally, Paris moved with a […]
Paris of Troy is a mythological figure in the story of the Trojan War. He appears in numerous Greek legends and works of Ancient Greek literature such as the Iliad. In myth, he is prince […]
Paris of Troy is a mythological figure in the story of the Trojan War. He appears in numerous Greek legends and works of Ancient Greek literature such as the Iliad. In myth, he is prince […]
Perizade and the Speaking Bird, also commonly titled The Sisters who Envied Their Cadette and The Talking Bird, the Singing Tree, and the Golden Water, is found in Antoine Galland’s translation of The Arabian Nights. […]
Perizade and the Speaking Bird, also commonly titled The Sisters who Envied Their Cadette and The Talking Bird, the Singing Tree, and the Golden Water, is found in Antoine Galland’s translation of The Arabian Nights. […]
Margo is being treated by Doctor Knowles for “a strange melancholia” related to the death of Martie Draw. He calls upon his friend, Grimm, Ghost Doctor, to help out with what he thinks is a […]
Margo is being treated by Doctor Knowles for “a strange melancholia” related to the death of Martie Draw. He calls upon his friend, Grimm, Ghost Doctor, to help out with what he thinks is a […]
Parmesif is lieutenant governor in Gabon. Life, for this senior colonial official, is very pleasant there until the day he sees his dog suddenly lose his hair, and his parrot his feathers. It doesn’t take […]
Parmesif is lieutenant governor in Gabon. Life, for this senior colonial official, is very pleasant there until the day he sees his dog suddenly lose his hair, and his parrot his feathers. It doesn’t take […]
The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of Prof. Albert […]
The Library of Congress started posting public domain images from a Coney Island Sideshow to Flickr in 2008. They are genuine color slides from the 1930s – 40s. One such photo was of Prof. Albert […]
“Tech” Carson, an inventor and adventurer, created a “three-cartridge rocket pack.” He built one for his assistant, Pat Dale, too. Together, they fought villains as the Zip-Jet and his sidekick. Neither “Tech” nor Pat concealed […]
“Tech” Carson, an inventor and adventurer, created a “three-cartridge rocket pack.” He built one for his assistant, Pat Dale, too. Together, they fought villains as the Zip-Jet and his sidekick. Neither “Tech” nor Pat concealed […]
Patricia Patrios worked on an assembly line, but after another worker collapsed from exhaustion and Pat complained, she was fired for insufficient dedication. That evening, she participated in a amateur theater production dressed as a […]
Patricia Patrios worked on an assembly line, but after another worker collapsed from exhaustion and Pat complained, she was fired for insufficient dedication. That evening, she participated in a amateur theater production dressed as a […]
Doc’s cousin Patricia “Pat” Savage, who has Doc’s bronze skin, golden eyes, and bronze hair, also is along for many of the adventures, despite Doc’s best efforts to keep her away from danger. Pat chafes […]
Doc’s cousin Patricia “Pat” Savage, who has Doc’s bronze skin, golden eyes, and bronze hair, also is along for many of the adventures, despite Doc’s best efforts to keep her away from danger. Pat chafes […]
Detective Patrick Carlyle was a re-printed and re-named Master Key from stories originally published in Punch Comics. Alias Patrick Carlyle Real Names/Alt Names Patrick Carlyle Characteristics Hero, Detective, Atomic Age, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Leonard […]
Detective Patrick Carlyle was a re-printed and re-named Master Key from stories originally published in Punch Comics. Alias Patrick Carlyle Real Names/Alt Names Patrick Carlyle Characteristics Hero, Detective, Atomic Age, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors Leonard […]
Typology Patriot-themed Total Entries 113 Representative Columbia Patriotism is an emotional attachment to one’s perceived people(s) and homeland(s), though people have used the word differently over time and in various contexts. In the twentieth century […]
Typology Patriot-themed Total Entries 113 Representative Columbia Patriotism is an emotional attachment to one’s perceived people(s) and homeland(s), though people have used the word differently over time and in various contexts. In the twentieth century […]
Patsy Pinup was a filler character whose adventures were told in 1-page stories (or “pin-ups”) throughout early Fiction House publications. She was a model who would do anything from solving a crime to saving a […]
Patsy Pinup was a filler character whose adventures were told in 1-page stories (or “pin-ups”) throughout early Fiction House publications. She was a model who would do anything from solving a crime to saving a […]
“Pattering Leaves, the dancer, cried: ‘Not any more, not any more at all shall we drift up the carven hall to dance before the King. He that now watches the magic of his prophets will […]
“Pattering Leaves, the dancer, cried: ‘Not any more, not any more at all shall we drift up the carven hall to dance before the King. He that now watches the magic of his prophets will […]
Patty O’Day was one of the first (of many) female civilian types of heroes to debut in the late ’30s/early ’40s. In some stories she was a reporter, while in others a news photographer. She […]
Patty O’Day was one of the first (of many) female civilian types of heroes to debut in the late ’30s/early ’40s. In some stories she was a reporter, while in others a news photographer. She […]
Born in the wilds of Maine to ordinary parents in the 20th century, this version of the legendary Paul Bunyan was “10 feet tall and growing”, and possessed superhuman strength and unusual speed. He worked […]
Born in the wilds of Maine to ordinary parents in the 20th century, this version of the legendary Paul Bunyan was “10 feet tall and growing”, and possessed superhuman strength and unusual speed. He worked […]
Paul Bunyan is a giant lumberjack and folk hero in American and Canadian folklore. His exploits revolve around the tall tales of his superhuman labors, and he is customarily accompanied by Babe the Blue Ox. […]
Paul Bunyan is a giant lumberjack and folk hero in American and Canadian folklore. His exploits revolve around the tall tales of his superhuman labors, and he is customarily accompanied by Babe the Blue Ox. […]
Creator Paul Gustavson (1916-1977) Profession Writer, Artist Total Entries 19 Articles Paul Gustafson – Lambiek Comiclopedia Paul Gustavson – Alter Ego #171 Gustavson produced his best material working for “Busy” Arnold’s Quality comics. Working alongside […]
Creator Paul Gustavson (1916-1977) Profession Writer, Artist Total Entries 19 Articles Paul Gustafson – Lambiek Comiclopedia Paul Gustavson – Alter Ego #171 Gustavson produced his best material working for “Busy” Arnold’s Quality comics. Working alongside […]
Sith Tal is an alien from a planet 1,000 light years away. He has traveled far to collect specimens from distant nebulae for his Zoo Ship. From Earth, he collects a human male, Paul Reynolds, […]
Sith Tal is an alien from a planet 1,000 light years away. He has traveled far to collect specimens from distant nebulae for his Zoo Ship. From Earth, he collects a human male, Paul Reynolds, […]
From the July 1933 issue of Weird Tales, “Ubbo-Sathla” is (on the surface, at least), Smith making his own contribution to the “Cthulhu Mythos”. An antiquarian named Paul Tregardis is loitering in a London curio […]
From the July 1933 issue of Weird Tales, “Ubbo-Sathla” is (on the surface, at least), Smith making his own contribution to the “Cthulhu Mythos”. An antiquarian named Paul Tregardis is loitering in a London curio […]
The Peacemaker was a hero who “loved PEACE so much he was willing to FIGHT for it!” The Peacemaker is Christopher Smith, a pacifist diplomat so committed to peace that he is willing to use […]
The Peacemaker was a hero who “loved PEACE so much he was willing to FIGHT for it!” The Peacemaker is Christopher Smith, a pacifist diplomat so committed to peace that he is willing to use […]
According to the legend, Pecos Bill was born in Texas in the 1830s (or 1845 in some versions, the year of Texas’s statehood). Pecos Bill’s family decided to move out because his town was becoming […]
According to the legend, Pecos Bill was born in Texas in the 1830s (or 1845 in some versions, the year of Texas’s statehood). Pecos Bill’s family decided to move out because his town was becoming […]
Jeep and Peep travel around in a rocket-powered flying jeep and have adventures. The rocket required only two drops of lighter fluid! One story concerned Peep’s ability to continue fighting crime as he had started […]
Jeep and Peep travel around in a rocket-powered flying jeep and have adventures. The rocket required only two drops of lighter fluid! One story concerned Peep’s ability to continue fighting crime as he had started […]
Peg Miller is the daughter of policeman “Dad” Miller. After he is murdered in an arson case, she becomes an amateur detective, initially to solve her father’s murder. She is assisted by the Chief of […]
Peg Miller is the daughter of policeman “Dad” Miller. After he is murdered in an arson case, she becomes an amateur detective, initially to solve her father’s murder. She is assisted by the Chief of […]
Peg Powler is a hag and water spirit in English folklore who inhabits the River Tees. Similar to the Grindylow, Jenny Greenteeth, and Nelly Longarms, she drags children into the water if they get too […]
Peg Powler is a hag and water spirit in English folklore who inhabits the River Tees. Similar to the Grindylow, Jenny Greenteeth, and Nelly Longarms, she drags children into the water if they get too […]
Captain John Strong leads a group of space-pioneers to Ganymede. Along with him are Peter and his sister Peggy, who is in love with Captain Strong. Settling on Ganymede gets complicated when a man named […]
Captain John Strong leads a group of space-pioneers to Ganymede. Along with him are Peter and his sister Peggy, who is in love with Captain Strong. Settling on Ganymede gets complicated when a man named […]
In Hawaiian religion, Pele (pronounced [ˈpɛlɛ]) is the goddess of volcanoes and fire and the creator of the Hawaiian Islands. Often referred to as “Madame Pele” or “Tūtū Pele” as a sign of respect, she […]
In Hawaiian religion, Pele (pronounced [ˈpɛlɛ]) is the goddess of volcanoes and fire and the creator of the Hawaiian Islands. Often referred to as “Madame Pele” or “Tūtū Pele” as a sign of respect, she […]
Part of a Japanese plot to turn the natives against the US, a Japanese woman pretended to be the goddess Pele. She was defeated by Minute-Man. Pelee had a shield which could shoot fire. Alias […]
Part of a Japanese plot to turn the natives against the US, a Japanese woman pretended to be the goddess Pele. She was defeated by Minute-Man. Pelee had a shield which could shoot fire. Alias […]
In Greek mythology, Peleus was a hero, king of Phthia, husband of Thetis and the father of their son Achilles. This myth was already known to the hearers of Homer in the late 8th century […]
In Greek mythology, Peleus was a hero, king of Phthia, husband of Thetis and the father of their son Achilles. This myth was already known to the hearers of Homer in the late 8th century […]
Pelleas, or Pellias, is an Arthurian Knight of the Round Table whose story first appears in the Post-Vulgate Cycle. He becomes husband of Nimue the Lady of the Lake in Le Morte d’Arthur… In a […]
Pelleas, or Pellias, is an Arthurian Knight of the Round Table whose story first appears in the Post-Vulgate Cycle. He becomes husband of Nimue the Lady of the Lake in Le Morte d’Arthur… In a […]
Pellinore is a major figure in the 13th-century Post-Vulgate prose cycle and the sections of Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur based on it. There, as son of King Pellam and brother of Kings Pelles (the […]
Pellinore is a major figure in the 13th-century Post-Vulgate prose cycle and the sections of Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur based on it. There, as son of King Pellam and brother of Kings Pelles (the […]
Pen Miller was both a cartoonist and detective. He used his adventures as a detective to inspire his artwork. Pen was aided by Chop Chu/Niki, his domestic assistant. Alias Pen Miller Real Names/Alt Names Pen […]
Pen Miller was both a cartoonist and detective. He used his adventures as a detective to inspire his artwork. Pen was aided by Chop Chu/Niki, his domestic assistant. Alias Pen Miller Real Names/Alt Names Pen […]
Penelope is a character in Homer’s Odyssey. She was the queen of Ithaca and was the daughter of Spartan king Icarius and Asterodia. Penelope is known for her fidelity to her husband Odysseus, despite the […]
Penelope is a character in Homer’s Odyssey. She was the queen of Ithaca and was the daughter of Spartan king Icarius and Asterodia. Penelope is known for her fidelity to her husband Odysseus, despite the […]
The Penguin was a detective and master spy who protected Canada against Axis spies, saboteurs, and infiltrators during World War II. Wearing a coat and tails and a distinctive face mask, the Penguin was an […]
The Penguin was a detective and master spy who protected Canada against Axis spies, saboteurs, and infiltrators during World War II. Wearing a coat and tails and a distinctive face mask, the Penguin was an […]
Penny was a rich heiress who preferred working out with her boxing trainer Pug to going to fancy parties. At her “coming out” party, she brought Pug as her escort (just to stir up a […]
Penny was a rich heiress who preferred working out with her boxing trainer Pug to going to fancy parties. At her “coming out” party, she brought Pug as her escort (just to stir up a […]
Penny was a reporter from New York who was sent to Europe and locations around the world to cover World War II. She often found herself in the thick of the action, exposing spies such […]
Penny was a reporter from New York who was sent to Europe and locations around the world to cover World War II. She often found herself in the thick of the action, exposing spies such […]
Pentacles correspond to Diamonds in a regular deck of cards. Their Greek element is air. They stand for monetary matters, everything about economy, but also thought, communication and other things of the mind. In the […]
Pentacles correspond to Diamonds in a regular deck of cards. Their Greek element is air. They stand for monetary matters, everything about economy, but also thought, communication and other things of the mind. In the […]
Pepe Manero and his brother, Diego, were owners of a hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who were funneling money from their hotel enterprise in order to stage a political coup and take over the […]
Pepe Manero and his brother, Diego, were owners of a hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who were funneling money from their hotel enterprise in order to stage a political coup and take over the […]
Perceval is a figure in the legend of King Arthur, often appearing as one of the Knights of the Round Table. First mentioned by the French author Chrétien de Troyes in the late 12th century […]
Perceval is a figure in the legend of King Arthur, often appearing as one of the Knights of the Round Table. First mentioned by the French author Chrétien de Troyes in the late 12th century […]
Pere Cheney, also called Cheney and Center Plains, was a village located in Crawford County, Michigan in the late 19th century. It is located in Beaver Creek Township and was once a small lumbering town. […]
Pere Cheney, also called Cheney and Center Plains, was a village located in Crawford County, Michigan in the late 19th century. It is located in Beaver Creek Township and was once a small lumbering town. […]
Père Fouettard, French for “Father Whipper” or “Old Man Whipper”, is a character who accompanies Saint Nicholas on his rounds during Saint Nicholas Day (6 December) dispensing lumps of coal and/or beatings to naughty children […]
Père Fouettard, French for “Father Whipper” or “Old Man Whipper”, is a character who accompanies Saint Nicholas on his rounds during Saint Nicholas Day (6 December) dispensing lumps of coal and/or beatings to naughty children […]
Peri is an Indian of the Goitacá people, who once saved the life of Cecilia, the daughter of Dom Antônio, to whose household he belongs. Peri, who deserted his tribe and family, is the hero […]
Peri is an Indian of the Goitacá people, who once saved the life of Cecilia, the daughter of Dom Antônio, to whose household he belongs. Peri, who deserted his tribe and family, is the hero […]
Peri-Purr is the long-haired cat belonging to Marla Drake (aka Miss Fury). Alias Peri-Purr Real Names/Alt Names Peri-Purr Characteristics Black Fury Newspaper Strip, Newspaper Strip Characters, Feline, World War II Era, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors […]
Peri-Purr is the long-haired cat belonging to Marla Drake (aka Miss Fury). Alias Peri-Purr Real Names/Alt Names Peri-Purr Characteristics Black Fury Newspaper Strip, Newspaper Strip Characters, Feline, World War II Era, Public Domain Creators/Key Contributors […]
The Perimeter Patrol is responsible for guiding hundreds of tiny planets, including Rondos, where the Patrol is based, Gykos, Malooka, Menos, Pako, Xarpot, Rako, Zaloo, and Danaron, located on the outer fringe of our solar […]
The Perimeter Patrol is responsible for guiding hundreds of tiny planets, including Rondos, where the Patrol is based, Gykos, Malooka, Menos, Pako, Xarpot, Rako, Zaloo, and Danaron, located on the outer fringe of our solar […]
Perisphere Payne was the commander of a large space rocket. He traveled throughout the cosmos fighting space monsters, villains, and saving people in distress. Note: The Perisphere debuted at the World’s Fair in New York […]
Perisphere Payne was the commander of a large space rocket. He traveled throughout the cosmos fighting space monsters, villains, and saving people in distress. Note: The Perisphere debuted at the World’s Fair in New York […]
In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Persephone, also called Kore or Cora, is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She became the queen of the underworld after her abduction by her uncle Hades, the king […]
In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Persephone, also called Kore or Cora, is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She became the queen of the underworld after her abduction by her uncle Hades, the king […]
In Greek mythology, Perseus is the legendary founder of the Perseid dynasty. He was, alongside Cadmus and Bellerophon, the greatest Greek hero and slayer of monsters before the days of Heracles. He beheaded the Gorgon […]
In Greek mythology, Perseus is the legendary founder of the Perseid dynasty. He was, alongside Cadmus and Bellerophon, the greatest Greek hero and slayer of monsters before the days of Heracles. He beheaded the Gorgon […]
Role/Occupation Personification Total Entries 99 Representative Uncle Sam (US Government Poster) The living (roughly humanoid) embodiment of a fundamental abstraction. They may be god-like in power, but have a much narrower focus. Athena does many […]
Role/Occupation Personification Total Entries 99 Representative Uncle Sam (US Government Poster) The living (roughly humanoid) embodiment of a fundamental abstraction. They may be god-like in power, but have a much narrower focus. Athena does many […]
A gargantuan swarm of locusts threaten to destroy all crops, and humanity with it. When a global campaign of insecticide bombs are dropped, the locusts respond by sending a message to their locust brethren in […]
A gargantuan swarm of locusts threaten to destroy all crops, and humanity with it. When a global campaign of insecticide bombs are dropped, the locusts respond by sending a message to their locust brethren in […]
Jon Haljan pilots the Earth-Moon Mailship. While on vacation, he receives a startling message from Professor Grant requesting they meet, but not revealing why. When Jon arrives, he is greeted by Freddie Blake and his […]
Jon Haljan pilots the Earth-Moon Mailship. While on vacation, he receives a startling message from Professor Grant requesting they meet, but not revealing why. When Jon arrives, he is greeted by Freddie Blake and his […]
Captain John Strong leads a group of space-pioneers to Ganymede. Along with him are Peter and his sister Peggy, who is in love with Captain Strong. Settling on Ganymede gets complicated when a man named […]
Captain John Strong leads a group of space-pioneers to Ganymede. Along with him are Peter and his sister Peggy, who is in love with Captain Strong. Settling on Ganymede gets complicated when a man named […]
Hugh Mason arrives on Mars with Peter Fresno. While Mason is focused on the science, Fresno is seeking profit. They discover an ancient Martian city and a museum. A talking statue in the museum telepathically […]
Hugh Mason arrives on Mars with Peter Fresno. While Mason is focused on the science, Fresno is seeking profit. They discover an ancient Martian city and a museum. A talking statue in the museum telepathically […]
Peter Karnol is an elderly collector of occult books, searching for an incantation to reveal the “the other world–where the Evil Ones rule!” He finally finds The Book of the Evil Dead in a strange […]
Peter Karnol is an elderly collector of occult books, searching for an incantation to reveal the “the other world–where the Evil Ones rule!” He finally finds The Book of the Evil Dead in a strange […]