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Adam Strange

Art by Pasqual Ferry. Pasqual Ferry (sometimes credited as Paschalis, Pascual or Pascal Ferry) is a Spanish Comic book Artist and Penciller
Publication information
Publisher DC Comics
First appearance Showcase # 17, (November 1958)
Created by Gardner Fox
Mike Sekowsky
In story information
Alter ego Adam Strange
Place of origin Rann,
formerly Earth
Team affiliations Justice League
Seven Soldiers of Victory
Abilities Wears a jet pack spacesuit that allows for sustained flight and interstellar travel; Carries energy blast guns; Generates solid-light equipment via spacesuit; can see into the whole electromagnetic spectrum

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Publication history

Created by Gardner Fox, Adam Strange is reminiscent of Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars series. Gardner Francis Cooper Fox (Speed Saunders was initially credited to "E Edgar Rice Burroughs ( September 1, 1875 – March 19, 1950) was an American author best known for his creation of the jungle hero Both characters have origins in which they are chased by threatening aboriginal peoples only to find themselves mysteriously transported at the last moment to distant planets where they become heroic figures. In Carter's case this was to Mars, while Adam Strange was transported to Rann, though the John Carter stories depicted a more raw sort of adventure that included swordplay, physical action, nudity, and bloodletting. These are absent from the Adam Strange stories, however both characters shared a longing to travel to a strange world with alien opponents to fight and to be united with a beloved woman who resided there.

Like most other (non-EC) comic book science fiction stories of the 1950s, the problems and their stories were contrived, the solutions often based on haphazard application of simple scientific principles. Entertaining Comics, more commonly known as EC Comics, was an American Publisher of Comic books specializing in Crime fiction, After the initial run in Showcase, they moved to Mystery in Space (#53-100, 102), drawn by Carmine Infantino and inked by Murphy Anderson. Showcase has been the title of several Anthology series published by DC Comics. Mystery in Space is the name of two Science fiction Comic book series published by DC Comics. Carmine Infantino (born May 24, 1925) is an American Comic book Artist and editor who was a major force in the Silver Age Murphy Anderson (b 1926 in Asheville North Carolina) is an American Comic book Penciller and Inker who has worked for companies He later appeared in Strange Adventures (reprints in #217 through 244; new stories in #222, 226/227 text stories with illos). Strange Adventures was the title of several American comic books published by DC Comics, most notably a long-running science fiction anthology that began

One spectacular, even award-winning, story, however, resulted from a continuity gaffe in the Justice League of America comic book, in which the Flash mentioned him as a possible new member for the Justice League, a group he had not met. The Justice League sometimes called the Justice League of America or JLA for short is a Fictional DC Comics superhero team. Bartholomew "Barry" Allen is a Fictional character, a Superhero in the DC Comics universe and the second Flash The Justice League sometimes called the Justice League of America or JLA for short is a Fictional DC Comics superhero team. When a letter to the editor reported this, Gardner Fox wrote a story showing how the JLA came to Rann and how Adam Strange got them out of the traps that Kanjar Ro set for them there. Gardner Francis Cooper Fox (Speed Saunders was initially credited to "E Kanjar Ro is a fictional Supervillain in the DC Comics universe

For years, the character was a regular presence in the DC Universe. The DC Universe ( DCU) is the fictional Shared universe where most of the comic stories published by DC Comics take place By the 1980s, the acclaimed author Alan Moore provided a more cynical reason for his visits to Rann. An author is defined both as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created Alan Moore (born November 18 1953 in Northampton) is an English Writer most famous for his influential work in Comics, including the acclaimed Apparently, the population of the planet -- the majority of whom viewed the Terran with contempt -- is sterile, and the real reason for Adam's presence is to be a breeding stud. A stud in animal breeding is a male animal such as a or, employed for breeding This new situation was further illustrated in a 1990 limited series where Adam learned of the population's opinion of him and Alanna died giving birth to their daughter Aleea. A limited series is a term originated by Marvel Comics referring to a Comic book series with a set number of issues In JLA #20 (July 1998), Alanna was revealed to be alive, and at the end of the story, she was reunited with her husband and daughter, albeit briefly as Adam was transported back to Earth soon after Alanna's arrival.

Fictional character biography

Strange is an archeologist suddenly teleported from Peru, Earth to fictional planet Rann through the "Zeta Beam. Archaeology, archeology, or archæology (from Greek grc ἀρχαιολογία archaiologia – grc ἀρχαῖος archaīos Teleportation is the movement of objects from one place to another more or less instantaneously either by Paranormal means or through technological artifice Planets in science fiction are fictional Planets that appear in various media especially those of the Science fiction genre as story-settings or depicted locations Rann also known as Rannagar is a Fictional planet in the Polaris star system (formerly the Alpha Centauri System of the. Rann also known as Rannagar is a Fictional planet in the Polaris star system (formerly the Alpha Centauri System of the. " Called on to protect the planet from extraterrestrial threats using high-tech weaponry, Strange grew to care for the planet and its inhabitants, especially the blue-haired Alanna. See also List of extraterrestrials in fiction In Popular cultures Life forms -especially intelligent life forms that are of extraterrestrial Independently wealthy, he traveled Earth, intercepting the regular patterns of the Zeta Beam to defend Rann and be with Alanna. Strange’s adventures were published in several anthology series in the 1950s and 60s and, although never a headlining character, he has had a consistent presence in the DC Universe. ANThology is the first Major label album by Alien Ant Farm released on March 6, 2001 in the USA and March 19 The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 The DC Universe ( DCU) is the fictional Shared universe where most of the comic stories published by DC Comics take place

Planet Heist

A 2004 eight-issue limited series, written by Andy Diggle, pencilled by Pasqual Ferry and colored by Dave McCaig, updated Adam Strange's appearance and abilities by giving him a new costume, a spacesuit that allows for interstellar travel. A limited series is a term originated by Marvel Comics referring to a Comic book series with a set number of issues Andy Diggle is a British Comic book writer and former editor of 2000 AD. Pasqual Ferry (sometimes credited as Paschalis, Pascual or Pascal Ferry) is a Spanish Comic book Artist and Penciller Dave McCaig is a Comic book Artist and colorist born in Canada. In the series, Adam was prepared to relocate to Rann permanently when he was informed that the planet was destroyed and that he was blamed for its destruction. In fact, Sardath transported Rann to another dimension to save the planet from the cosmic being, Starbreaker, intent on destroying the planet. This article is about the DC Comics supervillain For the science fiction weapons of the same name see Xeelee. Adam, with the help of the Omega Men and the Darkstars, among others, saved Rann and defeated the evil being. The Omega Men are a Fictional team of extraterrestrial Superheroes who have appeared in various Comic book series published by DC Comics The first Darkstars were a group of fictional intergalactic policemen published by DC Comics.

Rann-Thanagar War

Main article: Rann-Thanagar War

When Rann was moved, its orbit was believed to have pushed the planet Thanagar closer to its sun, destroying much of the surface (it was later discovered that the actions of Superboy-Prime moved Thanagar). Rann-Thanagar War is a six-issue Comic book Limited series written by Dave Gibbons with art by Ivan Reis, Marc Campos Thanagar is a fictional planet in the. Thanagar is the original home of the humanoid Thanagarian race noted for the discovery of gravity defying Nth metal. Many Thanagarians were relocated to Rann, but enmity between the two races resulted in a war, depicted in Rann-Thanagar War, a six-issue precursor to DC's 2005-2006 limited series and DC crossover event, Infinite Crisis. Rann-Thanagar War is a six-issue Comic book Limited series written by Dave Gibbons with art by Ivan Reis, Marc Campos Infinite Crisis is a seven-issue Limited series of Comic books written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Phil Jimenez, George

52

Main article: 52 (comic book)

Adam is featured as one of the main characters in DC's weekly event 52. Adam is stranded on a paradise-like planet with Animal Man and Starfire. Animal Man ( Bernhard "Buddy" Baker) is a fictional DC Comics Superhero. Starfire is the name of several fictional Comic book characters published by DC Comics. As a result of a teleportation accident involving the zeta beam, he has lost both of his eyeballs but in spite of his injuries, he is trying to fix a damaged spaceship so that they may return home. Eyes are organs that detect Light, and send signals along the Optic nerve to the visual areas of the brain After being attacked by Devilance the Pursuer, they eventually escape having realized that the entire planet is a trap. Devilance the Pursuer is a Fictional Extraterrestrial Hunter in the DC Comics universe

Encountered by Devilance again, they're saved by the intervention of Lobo. Lobo is a Fictional character that appears in the Comic books published by DC Comics. Having renounced violence and his career as a bounty hunter, Lobo agrees to serve as the group's guide. They are soon also joined by Ekron, a member of the Green Lantern Corps nicknamed the "Emerald Head" for his unique mode of transport. The Fictional Green Lantern Corps is an Intergalactic Police force featured in DC Comics, particularly featuring the Superhero The Emerald Empress is a Fictional character, a DC Comics Supervillain that is an enemy of the Legion of Super-Heroes and a member of the This ragtag team makes a stand against the villainess Lady Styx, whose undead legions are ravaging planets across the galaxy. Lady Styx is a fictional Supervillain in the. Her first appearance occurred in the weekly series 52. Undead is a collective name for fictional beings that are deceased yet behave as if alive With Styx presumably defeated and Animal Man seemingly killed, Strange and Starfire continue their journey back to Earth and Rann, still pursued by angry Lady Styx followers. With Starfire wounded in one of such battles, and their ship breaking apart and malfunctioning, Adam is forced to fly blindly in open space. When he's about to crash into a sun, he is saved by Mogo and a rookie Green Lantern. For the town of the same name in New South Wales, Australia, see Mogo New South Wales. Brought to Rann, Strange is equipped with new eyes, cloned by Aleea and genetically engineered to grant him vision of the entire electromagnetic spectrum. He is briefly questioned by the Green Lantern Corps about the secret of 52, but when an emergency arose during the interrogation, the Lanterns offered to respond in Strange's stead so he could be reacquainted with his wife. The Fictional Green Lantern Corps is an Intergalactic Police force featured in DC Comics, particularly featuring the Superhero

Countdown to Adventure

Adam Strange joined Animal Man and Starfire in the series Countdown To Adventure written by Adam Beechen in August 2007.

In #1 of the series, Adam finds himself replaced as Rann's protector by Champ Hazard, a former actor from Earth. However, Hazard has no regard for any life and is responsible for ending his battles in a horrifically bloody way. It appears Champ was infected by a madness plague created by Lady Styx before leaving Earth, and has infected one third of the people on Rann, causing them to riot and say "Believe in Her. "

Awards

The character and series of the same name have received several awards over the years, including the 1967 and 1968 Alley Awards for Strip Most Desired for Revival.

Other media

Trivia

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