Description
Description
Proxima Midnight is a fictional supervillain and member of the Children of Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War and the extended Marvel franchise. One of Thanos’s most loyal followers, she uses her lethal skills to fight for his cause, including playing a role in Thanos acquiring the Space Stone. She has no superpowers, but is skilled in hand-to-hand combat and swordsmanship, though her weapon of choice is a spear that she can summon back after throwing it at her enemies. She is killed first when she’s launched into the path of one of her own army’s Threshers, and then again when Tony Stark disintegrates Thanos’s army with the infinity stones.
Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes
Proxima Midnight is portrayed by Carrie Coon in the MCU with a height of 5’5” (1.64 m). The comic book height of Proxima Midnight is 6’6” (1.98 m).
Description
Description
Proxima Midnight is a fictional supervillain and member of the Children of Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War and the extended Marvel franchise. One of Thanos’s most loyal followers, she uses her lethal skills to fight for his cause, including playing a role in Thanos acquiring the Space Stone. She has no superpowers, but is skilled in hand-to-hand combat and swordsmanship, though her weapon of choice is a spear that she can summon back after throwing it at her enemies. She is killed first when she’s launched into the path of one of her own army’s Threshers, and then again when Tony Stark disintegrates Thanos’s army with the infinity stones.
Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes
Proxima Midnight is portrayed by Carrie Coon in the MCU with a height of 5’5” (1.64 m). The comic book height of Proxima Midnight is 6’6” (1.98 m).
3D Model
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Common Questions
Common Questions
Marvel Comics
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Marvel Comics
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Who is the most popular Marvel character?
Spider-Man is the most collected comic book character followed by the X-Men, Iron Man, Captain America, and the Incredible Hulk.
Who were the first Marvel characters?
Some of Marvel’s first superhero characters were Namor (1939), the Human Torch (1939), Black Widow (1940), Falcon (1940), Vision (1940), and Captain America (1941).
When was Marvel Comics founded?
Marvel Comics was founded on February 19, 1961 by pulp magazine publisher Martin Goodman.
Who is the most popular Marvel character?
Spider-Man is the most collected comic book character followed by the X-Men, Iron Man, Captain America, and the Incredible Hulk.
Who were the first Marvel characters?
Some of Marvel’s first superhero characters were Namor (1939), the Human Torch (1939), Black Widow (1940), Falcon (1940), Vision (1940), and Captain America (1941).
When was Marvel Comics founded?
Marvel Comics was founded on February 19, 1961 by pulp magazine publisher Martin Goodman.
Supervillains
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Supervillains
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What is the difference between a villain and a supervillain?
A supervillain is a fantasy fiction criminal that have supernatural powers or equipment and create challenges for the superhero. A villain in comparison doesn’t have supernatural powers but is just evil and wicked. A supervillain is the antagonist to the superhero, and the villain is the antagonist to the hero. Supervillains are often seen in comic books and superhero movies, and villains can be seen anywhere else.
What are the qualities of a supervillain?
The qualities of a supervillain include being a threat not just to their enemies, but to ordinary people as well because of their superpowers. Supervillains are cunning, have plans within their plans, are not afraid, have the power to handle the superhero, and are unpredictable. Supervillains like superheroes have super powers, special knowledge, gadgets, and weaknesses.
Who was the first supervillain?
The first supervillain was Ultra-Humanite who first appeared in Action Comics on June of 1939 and was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. He is an enemy of Superman. Ultra-Humanite is considered to be a genius even though he is crippled. He has the ability to transfer his brain from one body to another without any problems.
What is the difference between a villain and a supervillain?
A supervillain is a fantasy fiction criminal that have supernatural powers or equipment and create challenges for the superhero. A villain in comparison doesn’t have supernatural powers but is just evil and wicked. A supervillain is the antagonist to the superhero, and the villain is the antagonist to the hero. Supervillains are often seen in comic books and superhero movies, and villains can be seen anywhere else.
What are the qualities of a supervillain?
The qualities of a supervillain include being a threat not just to their enemies, but to ordinary people as well because of their superpowers. Supervillains are cunning, have plans within their plans, are not afraid, have the power to handle the superhero, and are unpredictable. Supervillains like superheroes have super powers, special knowledge, gadgets, and weaknesses.
Who was the first supervillain?
The first supervillain was Ultra-Humanite who first appeared in Action Comics on June of 1939 and was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. He is an enemy of Superman. Ultra-Humanite is considered to be a genius even though he is crippled. He has the ability to transfer his brain from one body to another without any problems.
Aliens | Extraterrestrials
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Aliens | Extraterrestrials
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What is an alien?
An alien refers to being of extraterrestrial life that does not come from planet Earth. In science fiction aliens typically come from other planets. An alien can also be considered a visitor from outer space. Aliens can range from simple forms of life to beings that belong to civilizations are more advanced than human society on Earth. The science of extraterrestrial life in all forms is known as astrobiology.
Why do we search for extraterrestrial life?
We continue to search for extraterrestrial life because it is one of the biggest questions of all humanity. It is also a way to move society forward. If we do find extraterrestrial life it will be a moment always remembered and will allow us to understand more about nature and humankind. Finding extraterrestrial life will become the equivalent of the moon landing and will inspire the next generations to go into the technology field.
What is the Zoo Hypothesis?
The Zoo Hypothesis speculates the behavior and existence of extraterrestrial life and the reasons that they may avoid contacting Earth. This hypothesis claims that aliens are intentionally avoiding Earth and communication with humans. One of the main interpretations is that they do so to allow natural evolution, sociocultural development, avoid interplanetary contamination, and just observe Earth. Aliens might want to contact humans once society has passed a certain technological, political, or ethical standard.
What is an alien?
An alien refers to being of extraterrestrial life that does not come from planet Earth. In science fiction aliens typically come from other planets. An alien can also be considered a visitor from outer space. Aliens can range from simple forms of life to beings that belong to civilizations are more advanced than human society on Earth. The science of extraterrestrial life in all forms is known as astrobiology.
Why do we search for extraterrestrial life?
We continue to search for extraterrestrial life because it is one of the biggest questions of all humanity. It is also a way to move society forward. If we do find extraterrestrial life it will be a moment always remembered and will allow us to understand more about nature and humankind. Finding extraterrestrial life will become the equivalent of the moon landing and will inspire the next generations to go into the technology field.
What is the Zoo Hypothesis?
The Zoo Hypothesis speculates the behavior and existence of extraterrestrial life and the reasons that they may avoid contacting Earth. This hypothesis claims that aliens are intentionally avoiding Earth and communication with humans. One of the main interpretations is that they do so to allow natural evolution, sociocultural development, avoid interplanetary contamination, and just observe Earth. Aliens might want to contact humans once society has passed a certain technological, political, or ethical standard.
Action
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Action
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What makes a movie an action movie?
Action movies are made up of action scenes that feature fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions that take more importance over other elements like characterization or complex plots. An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre.
What are the typical conventions of action movies?
The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty.
What is an action thriller?
An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times. The protagonist in the films are placed against a problem and have a mission that will showcase the danger that the protagonist faces. Tension is tied to the main problem and continues to build throughout the film, leading to a provocative movie climax.
What makes a movie an action movie?
Action movies are made up of action scenes that feature fighting, stunts, car chases or explosions that take more importance over other elements like characterization or complex plots. An action movie typically has a strong hero, revenge plot, montages and scenes of the hero training, car chases, and a final fight between the hero and antagonist. Action movies are often paired with the thriller or adventure genre.
What are the typical conventions of action movies?
The typical conventions of action movies include a hero, victim, and villain, a goal to stop the villain force and save the victim, and a power divide between the hero and the villain. Other typical conventions include a speech in praise of the villain. The men in action movies are generally portrayed as strong and brave, the women as vulnerable and beautiful, while the villains are seen as evil, devious, and nasty.
What is an action thriller?
An action thriller can be defined as a genre that blends both anticipation and suspense. Action thrillers aim to keep audiences alert and looking at the screen at all times. The protagonist in the films are placed against a problem and have a mission that will showcase the danger that the protagonist faces. Tension is tied to the main problem and continues to build throughout the film, leading to a provocative movie climax.
Adventure
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Adventure
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What is the adventure genre?
The adventure genre typically features the protagonist going into a journey either personally or geographically. Often protagonists have a mission and are forced to face many obstacles along the way. The adventure genre is generally paired with the action genre since the protagonist’s journeys involve a lot of action. The adventure genre can be combined with almost any other genre like romance or drama.
What are common characteristics of an adventure story?
Common characteristics of an adventure story include fast-paced plot lines, brave protagonists in dangerous situations, and a specific period of time to accomplish a goal or mission. Sometimes adventure stories have dark moods because of what the protagonist has to face and evil enemies that readers or viewers want the protagonist to beat. Adventure stories are also often set in unusual locations.
What is a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' story?
A choose your own adventure story is a series of children’s gamebooks in which each story is written from a second-person point of view. The reader takes on the role of the protagonist and makes choices that determine actions of the main character as well as the outcome of the story. The concept was created by Edward Packard. The Choose Your Own Adventure stories were created for 7 to 14-year old children.
What is the adventure genre?
The adventure genre typically features the protagonist going into a journey either personally or geographically. Often protagonists have a mission and are forced to face many obstacles along the way. The adventure genre is generally paired with the action genre since the protagonist’s journeys involve a lot of action. The adventure genre can be combined with almost any other genre like romance or drama.
What are common characteristics of an adventure story?
Common characteristics of an adventure story include fast-paced plot lines, brave protagonists in dangerous situations, and a specific period of time to accomplish a goal or mission. Sometimes adventure stories have dark moods because of what the protagonist has to face and evil enemies that readers or viewers want the protagonist to beat. Adventure stories are also often set in unusual locations.
What is a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' story?
A choose your own adventure story is a series of children’s gamebooks in which each story is written from a second-person point of view. The reader takes on the role of the protagonist and makes choices that determine actions of the main character as well as the outcome of the story. The concept was created by Edward Packard. The Choose Your Own Adventure stories were created for 7 to 14-year old children.
Movies | Film
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Movies | Film
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When were the first movies created?
The first movies were created in the late 1800s with the introduction of motion pictures. The first movies only lasted a couple of seconds. The first movies were created from single shots that later transformed into successive scenes that began around the 20th century. The early movie techniques helped develop films into what they are today.
What is the difference between a film and a movie?
The difference between a film and a movie is that a film is a term used by individuals that work within the motion picture industry while the term movie is usually used by the general public. Both terms refer to the series of images that give the illusion of motion.
What does a green screen do?
A green screen is the backdrop that a subject is filmed on to later be superimposed with other background footage in a process that is known as chrome keying. Green screens are often used in motion pictures, tv newscasts, video games, as well as music video production.
When were the first movies created?
The first movies were created in the late 1800s with the introduction of motion pictures. The first movies only lasted a couple of seconds. The first movies were created from single shots that later transformed into successive scenes that began around the 20th century. The early movie techniques helped develop films into what they are today.
What is the difference between a film and a movie?
The difference between a film and a movie is that a film is a term used by individuals that work within the motion picture industry while the term movie is usually used by the general public. Both terms refer to the series of images that give the illusion of motion.
What does a green screen do?
A green screen is the backdrop that a subject is filmed on to later be superimposed with other background footage in a process that is known as chrome keying. Green screens are often used in motion pictures, tv newscasts, video games, as well as music video production.
Comic Books
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Comic Books
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What is the purpose of comic books?
The purpose of comic books is to tell a story while depicting how the story unfolds through imagery. Comics are usually made of 24 pages and are released in single issues about once or twice a month. Together the issues of comics typically tell an ongoing story that spans through several issues.
Are comic books better than movies?
Comic books are typically better than movies due to a variety of reasons that include cost and time, the personal vision of the author and artists, as well as their experimental and bold nature. Comics also deeply care about their viewers as well as create an engaging and active process.
Why do adults read comics?
Adults read comics because they are often fun to read and provide a nostalgic element. Comics also were initially created to be read by adult readers. Adults read comics because they often provoke deep thinking. Through the graphic nature of comics, they can also transcend language as well as cultural barriers.
What is the purpose of comic books?
The purpose of comic books is to tell a story while depicting how the story unfolds through imagery. Comics are usually made of 24 pages and are released in single issues about once or twice a month. Together the issues of comics typically tell an ongoing story that spans through several issues.
Are comic books better than movies?
Comic books are typically better than movies due to a variety of reasons that include cost and time, the personal vision of the author and artists, as well as their experimental and bold nature. Comics also deeply care about their viewers as well as create an engaging and active process.
Why do adults read comics?
Adults read comics because they are often fun to read and provide a nostalgic element. Comics also were initially created to be read by adult readers. Adults read comics because they often provoke deep thinking. Through the graphic nature of comics, they can also transcend language as well as cultural barriers.
Media Franchises
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Media Franchises
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What is the biggest film franchise?
The biggest film franchise is the Marvel Cinematic Universe as it has a worth of 25.56 billion dollars. Other large film franchises include Star Wars, Spider-Man, Harry Potter, and the James Bond franchise. The Avengers, Fast and Furious, X-Men, Batman, and The Hobbit are also part of the largest franchises ever created.
What makes a film franchise?
A film franchise consists of a collection of films that are related in themes or stories released in a succession and share the same fictional universe and are marketed as a series. Film franchises often captivate large audiences and are sometimes adaptations of written stories. Film Franchises are created over multiple years.
What is the difference between a sequel and a spinoff?
The difference between a sequel and a spinoff is that a sequel is created to carry on with the original story with similar characters and universe as opposed to a spin-off where the show is inspired by the original show but can have any narrative.
What is the biggest film franchise?
The biggest film franchise is the Marvel Cinematic Universe as it has a worth of 25.56 billion dollars. Other large film franchises include Star Wars, Spider-Man, Harry Potter, and the James Bond franchise. The Avengers, Fast and Furious, X-Men, Batman, and The Hobbit are also part of the largest franchises ever created.
What makes a film franchise?
A film franchise consists of a collection of films that are related in themes or stories released in a succession and share the same fictional universe and are marketed as a series. Film franchises often captivate large audiences and are sometimes adaptations of written stories. Film Franchises are created over multiple years.
What is the difference between a sequel and a spinoff?
The difference between a sequel and a spinoff is that a sequel is created to carry on with the original story with similar characters and universe as opposed to a spin-off where the show is inspired by the original show but can have any narrative.
Warriors
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Warriors
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How have portrayals of warriors evolved in modern media?
In modern media, portrayals of warriors have evolved to encompass more depth and diversity. While traditional depictions focused on physical prowess and battlefield heroics, contemporary narratives often explore the psychological and moral complexities of being a warrior. There's a growing emphasis on character development, internal conflicts, and the personal costs of violence. Additionally, modern portrayals include a wider range of backgrounds and genders, challenging conventional warrior stereotypes and reflecting a more inclusive perspective.
What is the significance of the warrior's journey or quest in storytelling?
The warrior's journey or quest in storytelling is significant as it often symbolizes a deeper personal or spiritual journey. This narrative arc allows for exploration of themes like courage, honor, and sacrifice, as the warrior confronts external challenges and internal conflicts. The journey typically involves transformation and growth, reflecting universal human experiences of struggle, resilience, and the pursuit of a greater purpose or ideal.
What role do female warriors play in challenging traditional gender roles in storytelling?
Female warriors in storytelling challenge traditional gender roles by embodying strength, resilience, and combat prowess typically associated with male characters. Their presence subverts conventional narratives about femininity and power, offering diverse models of heroism. These characters often navigate and overcome gender-based obstacles, highlighting issues of equality and empowerment. Their portrayal expands the scope of female representation, inspiring and resonating with a broader audience.
How have portrayals of warriors evolved in modern media?
In modern media, portrayals of warriors have evolved to encompass more depth and diversity. While traditional depictions focused on physical prowess and battlefield heroics, contemporary narratives often explore the psychological and moral complexities of being a warrior. There's a growing emphasis on character development, internal conflicts, and the personal costs of violence. Additionally, modern portrayals include a wider range of backgrounds and genders, challenging conventional warrior stereotypes and reflecting a more inclusive perspective.
What is the significance of the warrior's journey or quest in storytelling?
The warrior's journey or quest in storytelling is significant as it often symbolizes a deeper personal or spiritual journey. This narrative arc allows for exploration of themes like courage, honor, and sacrifice, as the warrior confronts external challenges and internal conflicts. The journey typically involves transformation and growth, reflecting universal human experiences of struggle, resilience, and the pursuit of a greater purpose or ideal.
What role do female warriors play in challenging traditional gender roles in storytelling?
Female warriors in storytelling challenge traditional gender roles by embodying strength, resilience, and combat prowess typically associated with male characters. Their presence subverts conventional narratives about femininity and power, offering diverse models of heroism. These characters often navigate and overcome gender-based obstacles, highlighting issues of equality and empowerment. Their portrayal expands the scope of female representation, inspiring and resonating with a broader audience.
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