Daily Birthdays and Events in Sci-Fi, Comics and related areas

May 18, 2010

G'Kar, Namor, Omniverse, Marvel Zombies, Metropolis, Lost in Space, The Time Tunnel, Dark Shadows, Johnny Reb.

One of my favorite witty characters from Babylon 5 is having a birthday, Andreas Katsulas.

Along with that there are a few comic book artists in the line up, even one who was a direct descendant of the poet William Blake. Hmmm wonder who that could be. Check below to see.

Enjoy !!


Birthdays

Andreas Katsulas 1946, actor, Mr. Bartlett - Max Headroom (3 episodes, 1987-1988), Koulak - Alien Nation (1 episode, "The Game", 1989), Kasha - The Death of the Incredible Hulk (1990) (TV), G'Kar - Babylon 5: The Gathering (1993) (TV), Commander Tomalak - Star Trek: The Next Generation (4 episodes, 1989-1994), Stephano DePace - The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (1 episode, "The Robot Spies", 1997), G'Kar - Babylon 5: In the Beginning (1998) (TV), G'Kar - Babylon 5 (110 episodes, 1994-1998), Citizen G'Kar - Babylon 5: The Legend of the Rangers: To Live and Die in Starlight (2002) (TV), Vissian Captain Drennik - Star Trek: Enterprise (1 episode, "Cogenitor", 2003).
Bill Everett 1917, comic book writer-artist best known for creating Namor the Sub-Mariner and co-creating Daredevil for Marvel Comics. He was a descendant of the poet William Blake.
Mark Gruenwald 1953, comic book writer, editor, and occasional penciler. Gruenwald got his start in comics fandom, publishing his own fanzine, Omniverse, which explored the concept of continuity. In 1978 he was hired by Marvel Comics, where he remained for the rest of his career. As a writer, Gruenwald is best-known for creating the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe and his ten-year stint as the writer of Captain America (from 1985 to 1995) — during which he introduced Crossbones.
Arthur Suydam 1953, comic book artist, His work has graced magazines such as Heavy Metal, Epic Illustrated and National Lampoon. His comic book work includes Batman, Conan, Tarzan, Predator, Aliens and Death Dealer. His 2000's work includes the series Marvel Zombies for Marvel Comics.
Theodor Loos 1883, actor, Josaphat - Metropolis (1927).
Diane McBain 1941, actress, Lisa / Pinky Pinkston - Batman (4 episodes, 1966-1967), Mrs. Evers - Land of the Giants (1 episode, "Panic", 1970).
Liam Sullivan 1923, actor, Jamie Tennyson / Headmaster - The Twilight Zone (2 episodes, 1961-1962), Dr. Anthony Sterling - Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1 episode, "Leviathan", 1965), Nexus - Lost In Space (1 episode, "His Majesty Smith", 1966), Parmen - Star Trek (1 episode, "Plato's Stepchildren", 1968), Frederick Lyman - Logan's Run (1 episode, "The Crypt",1977), Chairman - Misfits of Science (1 episode, "Center of Attention", 1986).
Elizabeth Rogers 1934, actress, Mrs. Reynerson - The Time Tunnel (1 episode, "The Alamo", 1966), Lt. Palmer / The Companion -Star Trek (3 episodes, 1967-1969), Secretary - Land of the Giants (1 episode, "Sabotage", 1969).
Gail Strickland 1947, actress, Dorcas Trilling - Dark Shadows (2 episodes, 1969), Myrna King - Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star (1986), Alixus - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1 episode, "Paradise", 1994).


Events

1958, Johnny Reb and Billy Yank comic strip title changed to Johnny Reb. Some Sundays were ghosted by other artists, including Jack Kirby and Joe Kubert. Ends May 24, 1959.
1992, Star Trek:TNG, "The Next Phase" airs.
1994, Babylon 5 Episode 13 - "Signs and Portents" first aired

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