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Spider-Man
This Marvel Comics superhero is a favorite with comic book fans
and movie goers. Thanks to a special suit, ordinary Peter Parker
transforms into a superhero that has great strength, the ability to
climb and he can shoot webs from a special tool. The character first
appeared in August of 1962. Spider-Man's foes include Doctor
Octopus, The Green Goblin and Venom. The website has details on
Spider-Man's history, upcoming features and
free downloads of wallpapers, blog templates, screen savers and
icons. |
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Batman
Batman is another superhero that is ordinary by day and becomes
superhero with the help of gadgets and costumes. His sidekick is
Robin. His nemeses are the Joker, Catwoman, Scarecrow, the Riddler,
Mr. Freeze and Penguin. The comic is produced by DC Comics. Bruce
Wayne is the real identity of Batman. He saw his parents murdered as
a young child and now fights crime in the fictional Gotham City. You
can get
free comic books online or purchase a
graphic novel. |
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Superman
The man of steel is a different kind of superhero, although he
also has the characteristic of a secret, ordinary man identity. He
is Clark Kent, news reporter in the city of Metropolis. When trouble
hits the city or someone needs rescued, he finds a phone booth and
quickly changes into his superman cape. Clark Kent is actually from
an alien planet called Krypton. He can see through objects, turn his
eyes into lasers, has super strength and can fly. Get a complete
list of both classic and modern
Superman comic books. |
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Ironman
This Marvel superhero has some unique abilities. Tony Stark is an
ordinary man, but is kidnapped and suffers an injury to his heart.
In order to survive and escape, he must build a suit of iron. He
then uses that suit to fight crime. The suit gives him strength, the
ability to fly and a variety of weapons. Tony Stark is a billionaire
and a genius inventor. In some issues of the comics, Ironman has
acute senses as well. His enemies are the Ghost and Backlash. He has
fought with the
Avengers. |
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The Hulk
The Hulk or The Incredible Hulk is the result of a science
experiment gone wrong. Physicist Bruce Banner is involved in a blast
of a gamma bomb during the course of his work. After his radiation
exposure, he transforms into a raging green monster when his anger
is provoked. Even in a rage, he fights the bad guy and protects the
innocent. When the Hulk, he has strength and speed. View a copy of
the
latest Hulk comic uploaded the library. |
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Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is part of the All Star Comics line up. She is an
Amazon Woman with a base in Greek mythology with the goddess Diana.
Her powers include speed, strength and endurance. She is able to
gain help from the animal kingdom and has a sharp wit, cunning and
incredible beauty. She has some unique weapons that she uses during
battles, such as the Lasso of Truth and bulletproof bracelets that
are virtually indestructible. You can view
covers of the various issues and get details on each. |
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Green Lantern
The Green Lantern character has actually referred to several
different comic book heroes, but they all have a ring that grants
their power and a green lantern. The original character was named
Alan Scott. Some of the powers seen in Green Lantern characters
include a protective force field, flying, teleportation, telepathy
and time travel. The powers vary by character and which age of the
Green Lantern you are studying. You can get a complete
history of the Green Lantern to learn more. |
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Wolverine
Marvel Comics brings us this character that mutates from human to
animal form to become a superhero. The character is a spin-off from
The Incredible Hulk series. He is called an anti-hero, which was a
popular trend in superheroes in the 1970s after the Vietnam War
ended. He can be a dark and brooding hero and will use deadly force
when necessary. He heals quickly, has speed and animal sense. Get a
complete chronology of the different issues of Wolverine. |
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Captain America
Captain America first appeared on the comic book scene in March of
1941. Steve Rogers is ill and is given a serum, which gives him
super human powers, thus turning him into Captain America. His role
is to aid the United States in war efforts. He wears an American
flag costume and holds a shield with a star. He doesn't possess
powers outside the realm of human possibility, but represents the
pinnacle of human fitness and strength. His enemies include Red
Skull and Crossbones. View the
cover gallery and learn more about specific issues. |
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Silver Surfer
The Silver Surfer is also a Marvel Comics superhero. The character
came on the scene in March 1966 in an issue of Fantastic Four.
The character is quite unique in comics. Norrin Radd is from the
planet Zenn-La and is an astronomer. He makes a bargain to save his
planet and in exchange is transformed into the Silver Surfer
complete with a silver surfboard. He has strength, speed and
heightened senses. He also appears in
film, television and video games. |
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