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Encyclopedia > Glory (comics)
Glory

Glory. Art by: Mike Deodato
Publisher Image Comics
First appearance Youngblood Strikefile (vol. 1) #1 (1993)
Created by Rob Liefeld
Character Information
Real name Gloriana Demeter
Status missing
Previous affiliations Allies
Brigade
Notable aliases Gloria West
Notable relatives Lady Demeter (mother)
Lord Silverfall (father)
Diabolique (aunt)
Vandal (cousin)
Probe (daughter)
Notable powers Super strength
flight capability
teleportation through water and mirrors.

Glory is a fictional character from the Image Comics comic book series created by Rob Liefeld. The character's full name is Gloriana Demeter, a half-Amazon, half-Demon warrior. The character was clearly meant to be a version of Wonder Woman in the Image universe, especially given the ties to mythology. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (534x700, 157 KB) Summary Comic book image from the Image comic Glory, issue 7 Licensing This image is a single panel from the interior of a single issue of a comic book and the copyright for it is most likely owned... Mike Deodato, sometimes called Mike Deodato Jr. ... Image Comics is the third or fourth largest American comic book publisher. ... In comic books, first appearance refers to the date or issue of a characters first appearance. ... Alternative cover of X-Force 50 (January 1996), by Liefeld. ... When spelt with a capital A, Allies usually denotes the countries supporting the Triple Entente who fought together against the Central Powers in World War I and against the Axis Powers in World War II. For more information, see the related articles: Allies of World War I and Allies of... Brigade was a comic-book published by Image comics plotted and written by Rob Liefeld. ... Supreme is a fictional character, a superhero created by Rob Liefeld. ... Image Comics is the third or fourth largest American comic book publisher. ... A comic book is a magazine or book containing the art form of comics. ... Alternative cover of X-Force 50 (January 1996), by Liefeld. ... In Greek mythology, the , Amazons were either an ancient legendary nation of female warriors or a land dominated by women at the outer edges of their known world. ... St. ... Wonder Woman is a DC Comics superhero. ...

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  • Eyes: Blue
  • Hair: White
  • Race: Amazon
  • Occupation: Warrior Princess
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Identity: Publicly known

Rob Liefeld's Glory

Glory was the result of an alliance between the Lady Demeter of the Amazonians and the demon Lord Silverfall of the Underworld against the human world. Raised in her mother's world and trained by the Amazonians, she emerged as their finest warrior. However, she also struggled to control the savagery which was her paternal gift/curse. Not at home in either Amazonia or the Underworld, Glorianna went to the world of man.


During World War II, Glorianna fought for the Allied forces against the Nazis, alongside Supreme, another Liefeld creation. She was part of the second and third Brigade teams, with other superheroes. Combatants Allies: Poland, British Commonwealth, France/Free France, Soviet Union, United States, China, and others Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, Japan, and others Casualties Military dead: 17 million Civilian dead: 33 million Total dead: 50 million Military dead: 8 million Civilian dead: 4 million Total dead: 12 million World War II... In general, allies are people or groups that have joined an alliance and are working together to achieve some common purpose. ... The Nazi party used a right-facing swastika as their symbol and the red and black colors were said to represent Blut und Boden (blood and soil). ... Supreme is a fictional character, a superhero created by Rob Liefeld. ...


Alan Moore's Glory

Writer Alan Moore joined Image after having left DC Comics and spending a period of time working for independent companies. As he did on other Liefeld/Image works like Supreme and Youngblood, Moore relaunched Glory in March 1999 under the Awesome Comics line, blending mythology, adventure, and romance to the superheroine much as he would shortly do in his subsequent series for ABC Comics, Promethea. Alan Moore Alan Moore (born November 18, 1953, in Northampton, England) is a British writer most famous for his work in comics, including the acclaimed graphic novels, Watchmen, V for Vendetta and From Hell. ... DC Comics (originally called National Periodical Publications or National Periodicals) is one of the largest American companies in comic book and related media publishing. ... Supreme is a fictional character, a superhero created by Rob Liefeld. ... This page refers to the Image comic Youngblood. ... 1999 is a common year starting on Friday Anno Domini (or the Current Era), and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The word mythology (Greek: μυθολογία, from μυθος mythos, a story or legend, and λογος logos, an account or speech) literally means the (oral) retelling of myths – stories that a particular culture believes to be true and that use supernatural events or characters to explain the nature of the universe and humanity. ... Alex Ross cover to Americas Best Comics 64 Page Giant, featuring all of the characters created by Alan Moore for the imprint. ... Promethea is a comic book series created by Alan Moore and J.H. Williams III with Mick Gray, published by Americas Best Comics/Wildstorm. ...


In the retooling, Glory takes on a human identity, waitress Gloria West, in order to experience humanity. Only one issue was published (#0), but it was eventually republished with two additional issues for Avatar Press in 2001. A waiter is a person who waits on tables, often at a restaurant. ... Avatar Press is an smaller American comic book publishing house based out of Urbana, Illinois. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...


Title history

  • Glory (vol.1)
  • Brigade (vol. 2) #17 and #20
  • Glory (Awesome Comics) #0
  • Glory (Avatar Press) #0–2

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