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[[Image:WarriorsofPlasm1.jpg|thumb|250px|The cover of ''Warriors of Plasm'' #1<BR>Published by DEFIANT<BR>August 1993]] |
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'''''Warriors of Plasm''''' was the flagship title of [[Jim Shooter]]'s [[Defiant Comics]] comic book company. |
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Besides the original first issue (#1) of the comic ([[1993 in comics|1993]]), there was also a [[zero issue]] (#0) of ''Warriors of Plasm'' which was released as an insert in ''Previews'' magazine, and as a [[trading card]] set that could be put together in a binder to be read as a comic.<ref>{{cite book |title=The Dark Age: Grim, Great & Gimmicky Post-Modern Comics|last=Voger|first=Mark|year= 2006|publisher=TwoMorrows Publishing|isbn=978-1-893905-53-5|page=161}}</ref> There was also a ''Warriors of Plasm'' [[graphic novel]] titled ''Home for the Holidays'', published in between issues #5 and #6. |
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[[Image:WarriorsofPlasmLogo.gif|thumb|left|The logo for ''Warriors of Plasm'']] |
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== Legal battle == |
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'''''Warriors of Plasm''''' was the flagship title of [[Jim Shooter]]'s [[DEFIANT]] comic book company. |
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Originally called ''Plasm'', the title was changed after [[Marvel Comics]] threatened Defiant Comics with a lawsuit<ref name=cbr>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=146 Jim Shooter Interview: Part 2], [[Comic Book Resources]], October 10, 2000</ref> over a similarly titled series, ''[[Plasmer]]''. |
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Besides the original first issue (#1) of the comic, there was also a zero issue (#0) of ''Warriors of Plasm'' which was released as a trading card set that could be put together in a binder to be read as a comic. |
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Jim Shooter changed the name to ''Warriors of Plasm'' in an attempt to avoid any further legal issues with Marvel. However, Defiant Comics still wound up defending themselves in a court battle with Marvel over the name. |
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There was also a [[graphic novel]] titled ''Home for the Holidays''. |
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Defiant Comics won in court, but had spent over $300,000 in legal fees<ref name=cbr /> to defend itself. The loss of capital would help lead to Defiant's eventual collapse. |
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== Publication history == |
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''Warriors of Plasm'' was published for a total of 13 issues from August 1993 to August [[1994 in comics|1994]]. Most of the books were written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by [[David Lapham]]. Shooter had discovered Lapham during his tenure as editor-in-chief of [[Valiant Comics]]. |
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Originally called ''Plasm'', the title was changed after [[Marvel Comics]] threatened DEFIANT with a lawsuit[http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=185] over a similarly titled (but unreleased) property. |
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The series also featured the talents of [[Len Wein]], a former editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics, and [[Dave Cockrum]], who helped co-create many of the "new" [[X-Men]] at Marvel Comics with [[Chris Claremont]]. |
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The Marvel and DEFIANT versions of ''Plasm'' were not related in any way, shape or form other than the title ''Plasm''. |
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The final issue of ''Warriors of Plasm'' was one of only two books published by Defiant to carry the ''Schism'' storyline. Originally, Jim Shooter had planned to do a "crossover" including all of Defiant's titles and characters, but because of the failure of the company only ''Warriors of Plasm'' #13 and ''[[Dogs of War (comics)|Dogs of War]]'' #5 ever saw publication. |
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Regardless, Jim Shooter changed the name to ''Warriors of Plasm'' to avoid any further legal issues with Marvel. DEFIANT, however, still wound up defending themselves in a court battle with Marvel over the name. |
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== Plot == |
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DEFIANT won in court, but ended up spending over $200,000 in legal fees[http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=185] to defend itself. The loss of capital would help lead to DEFIANT's eventual collapse. |
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Far from earth is a planet which is also a living organism: the Org of Plasm. The Org must constantly be fed. This is accomplished by conquering new planets. Lorca, the Supreme Acquisitor, leads this mission. Lorca soon sets his sights on Earth. |
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== Plot Synopsis == |
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However, he devises an attempt to overthrow the rulers of Plasm. To do so he genetically modifies five humans. When his rebellion is thwarted, he sends them home. These humans gain superpowers and then set themselves in preparation to attempt to defend the Earth from the oncoming alien invasion from Plasm. The humans do not function well together, suffering leadership conflicts and the desire to regain their normal lives. |
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Far, far away from Earth there exists a planet which is itself alive: the Org of Plasm. |
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The people of this planet must constantly conquer other worlds to feed the Org. One man, Lorca, is set as Supreme Acquisitor over the Org of Plasm. It his duty to seek out other planets for the Org to devour. |
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Lorca eventually sets his sights on Earth. |
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However, he devises an attempt to overthrow the rulers of Plasm. To do so he genetically modifies five humans. When his rebellion is thwarted, he sends them home. These humans gain super powers and then set themselves in preparation to attempt to defend the Earth from the oncoming alien invasion from Plasm. |
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In addition to an incredibly unique storyline, ''Warriors of Plasm'' also had some very unique characters for it's heroes. Of the five genetically altered superheroes, one was a grandmother and one was a Pastor. |
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== Characters == |
== Characters == |
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On Plasm the main characters are: |
On Plasm, the main characters are: |
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*'''Lorca''' - Lorca is the Supreme Acquisitor on the Org of Plasm. He seeks out other planets for the living Org of Plasm to consume. |
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*'''Sueraceen''' - Sueraceen is the High Gore-Lord of Plasm, it's chief military officer. |
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*'''Ulnareah''' - Ulnareah is the Grand Inquisitor of Plasm. He serves under Lorca but has his ambitions set much higher. |
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The five genetically altered superheroes are all residents of [[New Jersey]]. They are: |
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*'''Mrs. J''' - Louise Johnson, a married grandmother of two. |
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*'''Preach''' - Reverend Martin Gilbert, the bishop of a New Jersey church. |
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*'''Shooter''' - Elvis Mazerov, an ex-military officer. |
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*'''Mouse''' - Rick Tietz, a large, shy auto-mechanic. |
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*'''Nudge''' - Cookie Wazenegger, a quiet, polite girl who works at a cosmetics counter. |
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== The Series == |
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''Warriors of Plasm'' was published for a total of 13 issues from August 1993 to August 1994. Most of the books were written by [[Jim Shooter]] and illustrated by [[David Lapham]]. Shooter had discovered Lapham during his tenure as editor-in-chief of [[Valiant Comics]]. |
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The series also featured the talents of [[Len Wein]], a former editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics, and [[Dave Cockrum]] who helped co-create many of the "new" [[X-Men]] at Marvel Comics with [[Chris Claremont]]. |
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The 13th and final issue of ''Warriors of Plasm'' was one of only two books published by DEFIANT to carry the ''Schism'' storyline. Originally, Jim Shooter had planned to do a "crossover" including all of DEFIANT's titles and characters, but because of the failure of the company only ''Warriors of Plasm'' #13 and ''Dogs of War'' #5 - see ''[[Dogs of War (Comics)]]'' - ever saw publication. |
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== Cover Gallery == |
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<gallery> |
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Image:WarriorsofPlasm1.jpg|''Warriors of Plasm'' #1<BR>August 1993<BR>First Issue |
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Image:WarriorsofPlasm2.jpg|''Warriors of Plasm'' #2<BR>September 1993 |
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Image:WarriorsofPlasm3.jpg|''Warriors of Plasm'' #3<BR>October 1993 |
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Image:WarriorsofPlasm4.jpg|''Warriors of Plasm'' #4<BR>November 1993 |
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Image:WarriorsofPlasm5.jpg|''Warriors of Plasm'' #5<BR>December 1993 |
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Image:WarriorsofPlasm6.jpg|''Warriors of Plasm'' #6<BR>January 1994 |
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Image:WarriorsofPlasm7.jpg|''Warriors of Plasm'' #7<BR>February 1994 |
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Image:WarriorsofPlasm8.jpg|''Warriors of Plasm'' #8<BR>March 1994 |
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Image:WarriorsofPlasm9.jpg|''Warriors of Plasm'' #9<BR>April 1994 |
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Image:WarriorsofPlasm10.jpg|''Warriors of Plasm'' #10<BR>May 1994 |
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Image:WarriorsofPlasm11.jpg|''Warriors of Plasm'' #11<BR>June 1994 |
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Image:WarriorsofPlasm12.jpg|''Warriors of Plasm'' #12<BR>July 1994 |
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Image:WarriorsofPlasm13.jpg|''Warriors of Plasm'' #13<BR>August 1994<BR>Final Issue |
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Image:WarriorsofPlasmHomefortheHolidays.jpg|''Home for the Holidays''<BR>November 1993<BR>Graphic Novel |
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</gallery> |
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== Other DEFIANT Comic Books == |
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*'''Lorca''' – Lorca is the Supreme Acquisitor on the Org of Plasm. He seeks out other planets for the living Org of Plasm to consume. |
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*[[Dark Dominion]] |
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*'''Sueraceen''' – Sueraceen is the High Gore-Lord of Plasm, its chief military officer. |
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*[[The Good Guys (comics)]] |
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*'''Ulnareah''' – Ulnareah is the Grand Inquisitor of Plasm. He serves under Lorca but has his ambitions set much higher. |
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*[[War Dancer]] |
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*[[Prudence & Caution]] |
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The five genetically altered superheroes are all residents of [[New Jersey]]. They are: |
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== See Also == |
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*'''Glory''' – a.k.a. "Mrs. J"; Louise Johnson, a married grandmother of two. |
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*[[Defiant Comics]] |
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*'''Preach''' – Reverend Martin Gilbert, the bishop of a New Jersey church. |
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*[[Jim Shooter]] |
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*'''Shooter''' – Elvis Mazerov, an ex-military officer. |
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*[[David Lapham]] |
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*'''Mouse''' – Rick Tietz, a large, shy auto-mechanic. |
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*[[Len Wein]] |
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*'''Nudge''' – Cookie Wazenegger, a quiet, polite girl who works at a cosmetics counter. |
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*[[Dave Cockrum]] |
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*[[Valiant Comics]] |
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==Notes== |
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== External Links == |
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{{Reflist}} |
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== References == |
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*[http://www.comics.org/series.lasso?seriesid=13977 ''Warriors of Plasm'' information at the Grand Comics Database] |
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*[http://www.comics.org/series.lasso?seriesid=4914 ''Warriors of Plasm - Home for the Holidays'' graphic novel information at the Grand Comics Database] |
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*{{gcdb series|id=13977|title=''Warriors of Plasm''}} |
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*{{comicbookdb|type=title|id=5944|title=''Warriors of Plasm''}} |
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*{{gcdb series|id=4914|title=''Warriors of Plasm – Home for the Holidays''}} |
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*{{comicbookdb|type=title|id=5945|title=''Warriors of Plasm – Home for the Holidays''}} |
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{{refend}} |
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{{Jim Shooter}} |
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[[Category:Defiant Comics titles]] |
Latest revision as of 21:31, 10 June 2024
Warriors of Plasm was the flagship title of Jim Shooter's Defiant Comics comic book company.
Besides the original first issue (#1) of the comic (1993), there was also a zero issue (#0) of Warriors of Plasm which was released as an insert in Previews magazine, and as a trading card set that could be put together in a binder to be read as a comic.[1] There was also a Warriors of Plasm graphic novel titled Home for the Holidays, published in between issues #5 and #6.
Legal battle
[edit]Originally called Plasm, the title was changed after Marvel Comics threatened Defiant Comics with a lawsuit[2] over a similarly titled series, Plasmer.
Jim Shooter changed the name to Warriors of Plasm in an attempt to avoid any further legal issues with Marvel. However, Defiant Comics still wound up defending themselves in a court battle with Marvel over the name.
Defiant Comics won in court, but had spent over $300,000 in legal fees[2] to defend itself. The loss of capital would help lead to Defiant's eventual collapse.
Publication history
[edit]Warriors of Plasm was published for a total of 13 issues from August 1993 to August 1994. Most of the books were written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by David Lapham. Shooter had discovered Lapham during his tenure as editor-in-chief of Valiant Comics.
The series also featured the talents of Len Wein, a former editor-in-chief at Marvel Comics, and Dave Cockrum, who helped co-create many of the "new" X-Men at Marvel Comics with Chris Claremont.
The final issue of Warriors of Plasm was one of only two books published by Defiant to carry the Schism storyline. Originally, Jim Shooter had planned to do a "crossover" including all of Defiant's titles and characters, but because of the failure of the company only Warriors of Plasm #13 and Dogs of War #5 ever saw publication.
Plot
[edit]Far from earth is a planet which is also a living organism: the Org of Plasm. The Org must constantly be fed. This is accomplished by conquering new planets. Lorca, the Supreme Acquisitor, leads this mission. Lorca soon sets his sights on Earth.
However, he devises an attempt to overthrow the rulers of Plasm. To do so he genetically modifies five humans. When his rebellion is thwarted, he sends them home. These humans gain superpowers and then set themselves in preparation to attempt to defend the Earth from the oncoming alien invasion from Plasm. The humans do not function well together, suffering leadership conflicts and the desire to regain their normal lives.
Characters
[edit]On Plasm, the main characters are:
- Lorca – Lorca is the Supreme Acquisitor on the Org of Plasm. He seeks out other planets for the living Org of Plasm to consume.
- Sueraceen – Sueraceen is the High Gore-Lord of Plasm, its chief military officer.
- Ulnareah – Ulnareah is the Grand Inquisitor of Plasm. He serves under Lorca but has his ambitions set much higher.
The five genetically altered superheroes are all residents of New Jersey. They are:
- Glory – a.k.a. "Mrs. J"; Louise Johnson, a married grandmother of two.
- Preach – Reverend Martin Gilbert, the bishop of a New Jersey church.
- Shooter – Elvis Mazerov, an ex-military officer.
- Mouse – Rick Tietz, a large, shy auto-mechanic.
- Nudge – Cookie Wazenegger, a quiet, polite girl who works at a cosmetics counter.
Notes
[edit]- ^ Voger, Mark (2006). The Dark Age: Grim, Great & Gimmicky Post-Modern Comics. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 161. ISBN 978-1-893905-53-5.
- ^ a b Jim Shooter Interview: Part 2, Comic Book Resources, October 10, 2000
References
[edit]- Warriors of Plasm at the Grand Comics Database
- Warriors of Plasm at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
- Warriors of Plasm – Home for the Holidays at the Grand Comics Database
- Warriors of Plasm – Home for the Holidays at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)