"the 2011 International Great Game Awards by Gamehouse. Its sequel, ""Empress of the Deep 2: Song of the Blue Whale"" was awarded 2012 Best Art Direction in the 2012 Annual Gamers Guild Awards hosted by games portal iWin. Silverback Productions Silverback Productions (sometimes referred to as Silverback Games) is a Canadian video game developer founded in 2007 and headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The company makes primarily adventure and puzzle games and have been released on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android, with distribution through Big Fish Games. Many of their games have been well-received on the Big Fish Games"
"possess some degree of superhuman strength, being able to throw a person across a room, catch a punch from Jessica Jones and lift her up with one hand as well as having some degree of superhuman speed. Diamondback (Willis Stryker) Diamondback (Willis Stryker) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is primarily an enemy of Luke Cage and is notable for being the first major supervillain that he faced. The character is portrayed by Erik LaRay Harvey in the television series ""Luke Cage"", which is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Willis Stryker"
"seductively sly woman with expertise in hand-to-hand combat, being trained by Anaconda at Taskmaster's academy. Her gimmick was that she threw acid-laced or poison-tipped diamonds at her enemies. After her first confrontation with Captain America while on assignment to find MODOK, she was instantly smitten. Diamondback was assigned to take Captain America into custody from the Porcupine, but was reluctant to attack, concentrating her efforts on Porcupine instead. She later attempted to form a partnership with Captain America to locate the Scourge of the Underworld. Viper staged a coup of the Serpent Society, causing several of her underlings to infiltrate"
"Diamondback (Willis Stryker) Diamondback (Willis Stryker) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is primarily an enemy of Luke Cage and is notable for being the first major supervillain that he faced. The character is portrayed by Erik LaRay Harvey in the television series ""Luke Cage"", which is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Willis Stryker was created by Archie Goodwin and George Tuska and first appeared in ""Luke Cage, Hero for Hire"" #1 (June 1972). After 45 years, Stryker returned to comics in ""All-New Guardians of the Galaxy: Free Comic Book Day"""
"horribly deformed. Valerie comes under the influence of a man named Henry Cobb Armbruster. The head of Armbruster International, he exploited Valerie's need for acceptance by choosing her for his Silver Swan project. Valerie was mutated to become the Silver Swan, granting her incredible beauty as well as tremendous hypersonic powers. He extended his control over Valerie by marrying her. He also used her to battle Wonder Woman and Ed Indelicato. Eventually, thanks to Diana and her pen pal, Maxine Sterenbuch, who had formed a true friendship with her over the years, Valerie saw Armbruster for who he truly was"
"is calm, he can cause them to disappear. Goldballs Goldballs (Fabio Medina) is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a member of the X-Men or as a supporting character in stories featuring the Miles Morales version of Spider-Man. Fabio Medina is a teenaged mutant whose powers first appear when he was the victim of an attempted robbery on the streets of San Diego. After manifesting his abilities, the bouncing balls emanating from his body frighten onlookers, and he is taken into custody by the San Diego Police Department. However, Cyclops"
"Silversword (comics) Silversword (sometimes written Silver Sword ) is a fictional supervillain in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in ""Superboy"" (vol. 3) #5 (June 1994). Dr. Arnold Kaua is the curator of the Hawaiian Historical Museum, and a proponent of Hawaiian rights. One day he discovers a container with a mysterious alien metal he dubs ""animetal."" The container explodes, and some of the animetal imbeds itself in Kaua's chest in the shape of a sword. After discovering the animetal gives him superpowers, Kaua takes the name Silversword (from the plant of the same name) and declares himself the"
"slow-witted and loyal Lead; hot-headed Mercury; self-doubting and insecure Tin; and Platinum (also called ""Tina""), who believed that she was a real woman and was in love with her creator. The group's personalities mirrored their namesake metals, being dictated by devices called responsometers. Each Metal Man also possessed abilities that reflected the traits of their namesake metal: Gold could stretch his form almost infinitely, Iron was super-strong, Lead could block harmful radiation by morphing into thick shields, Mercury could melt and pass through small spaces before reforming, while Platinum and Tin could stretch, flatten or spin into fine filaments. The"
"suggested that the main characters in the film might be more appropriately called ""shmendriks"". In bodybuilding culture, the term ""schmoe"", or ""smos"", is used to describe a person, often a wealthy man who is less muscular and weaker than bodybuilders, who pays bodybuilders money for private posing sessions, wrestling, and prostitution. Schmuck (pejorative) Schmuck, or shmuck, in American English is a pejorative term meaning one who is stupid or foolish, or an obnoxious, contemptible or detestable person. The word came into the English language from Yiddish (, ""shmok""), where it has similar pejorative meanings, but where its literal meaning is"
"vigorous physicality combined with an air of quiet confidence, leavened by a laconic sense of humour. He is a man who by turns can be a laidback larrikin or dangerous when crossed. He has a drive to win at all costs and this can lead him into conflict with his colleagues and superiors when in pursuit of boats illegally intruding on Australian waters. As a result of this, he's gained a reputation as a 'cowboy'. Mike was posted to the ""Fremantle"" class HMAS ""Hammersley"" as a young sailor, and as other promotions and transfers came and went, he never imagined"
"he often uses to solidify his already fearsome reputation. He is often likened to a ""silver snake"" because of his appearance, which gave him his alias, ""The Serpent"". Although Elaith can be quite ruthless, even cruel, in the pursuit of his goals, he is also a tragic character who seemingly never recovered from his initial fall. His descent from the Captain of the King's guard on Evermeet to the brutal and heartless crime lord he is today has given him oft contrasting qualities. Before meeting Arilyn Moonblade, Elaith has been a heartless crime lord with a penchant for cruelty. He"
"make the world a better place, he donned a colorful costume and fought against crime, Nazi spies, and The Claw, calling himself “Silver Streak” after the race car he was killed in. He had changed costumes a few times over the years, but one detail that remained constant was the arrowhead-shaped emblem on his chest with the shape-fitting “SS” inside it. (Curiously, most of his costumes had no silver coloring anywhere on them.) He later learned that anyone who receives a transfusion of his blood gains super-speed; he gave this gift to a pet hawk named Whiz, and to a"
"Chase Stein Victor Chase Stein (also known as Talkback), is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by author Brian K. Vaughan and artist Adrian Alphona, and debuted in ""Runaways"" vol. 1 #1 with most of the other main characters. Like every member of the original Runaways, he is the son of evil villains with special abilities; in Chase's case, mad scientists. Chase is often regarded as the ""wild card"" in the series, due to his often changing role in the group, from being the getaway guy and technical guru"
"the leader of the villains trapped on planet Cynus 4019 just by virtue of showing up. Sterling Silversmith Sterling T. Silversmith, also known as the Sterling Silversmith, is a fictional character in the Batman comic series as part of DC Comics. Sterling Silvermith has been obsessed with silver since childhood and, now, as a silver-haired older man, has amassed a fortune in stolen goods that he smuggled through his antiques business. Bullets bounce off Silversmith thanks to a silver alloy woven into the fabric of his white suit. Batman has fought him twice, and once prevented Silversmith from murdering the"
"strength. He is a tall, broad and powerful man, with Lyra noting that in rooms he has the air of a ""wild animal held in a cage too small for it"". In the film adaption he has a beard, though no mention is made of it in the books. He is also mentioned to have lively, ""black"" eyes, glittering with ""savage laughter"", indicating that beneath his cold and harsh appearance he is really a man with powerful emotions. As one of the characters remarks, he accomplishes things in his relatively short lifetime that some would not be able to do"
"and boxing. He has a high degree of skill for strategy and tactics used in commando-style low intensity conflict, and guerilla warfare techniques. Also, he is an exceptionally charismatic personality, possessing powers of persuasion which border on superhuman, especially when addressing large groups of people. Silver Dagger's left eye was later replaced by the original Eye of Agamotto, and can project silver beams of mystical force. He wears a leather bodysuit, and the rear of his belt has a number of holders for throwing daggers. He carried specially-crafted 9"" silver throwing daggers which have been dipped in holy water for"
"father of Wolverine's fiancée, Mariko Yashida. He had an illegitimate son named Keniuchio Harada who was a mutant and came to be known as the Silver Samurai. To settle a personal debt incurred during his rise to power, Shingen Harada forced Mariko Yashida to marry another criminal boss, Noboru Hideki, who beat her nearly to death. When Wolverine found out about this, he confronted Noboru, but relented from killing him upon Mariko's insistence. Before Wolverine could leave, however, Shingen had him poisoned, temporarily greatly weakening him so that he could beat and humiliate the superhuman mutant in a duel with"
"subdue the Viper. When Sidewinder retired, the Cobra became the leader of the Serpent Society. He beat Mister Hyde in personal combat, and then assumed a new costume and the name ""King Cobra."" He later sentenced Diamondback for treason to the Society. He still leads the Society (complete with a new Sidewinder) though he also partners with Hyde on occasion. Cobra was later summoned by Zarrko to fight the Thor Corps. Upon arriving he attacked Dargo Ktor, a future version of Thor, before he tosses him to Tyrus the Terrible. Cobra was enlisted by Lucia von Bardas, the former prime"
"weapons. Kenuichio Harada and the Silver Samurai were featured in the 2013 film ""The Wolverine"" as separate entities. Harada (Will Yun Lee) was a bodyguard in the film, while the Silver Samurai was a giant robotic suit worn by Ichirō Yashida (Haruhiko Yamanouchi). Kenuichio Harada is the illegitimate son of Shingen Yashida. He is a Japanese mutant who uses his powers to charge his katana. His powers and his samurai-style armor made of a silvery metal led to the moniker Silver Samurai. He became a professional criminal and appeared to clash with Daredevil when he was hired by Mandrill and"
"and objectivity. His abstinence from inebriation, carnal lusts, and uncontrolled desires illustrates his sound character. The opposite sex leaves a little rather no effect on him; emotionally he appears unmoved. Because of his impassive and subdued emotional nature, Sajid Hameed dubs him as ""Father Hardstone"". It does not mean that he is dispassionate, deep inside he is of a sensitive nature. He is a highly educated man. Despite his incredible riches (that include large estate with farms and factories etc.) his obsession towards solving riddles and having a crime-free society makes him work at the investigation bureau as a mere"
"Diamondback (Rachel Leighton) Diamondback (Rachel Leighton) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Originally a super villain who was part of the Serpent Society, she was first introduced in ""Captain America"" #310 (October 1985) and became a series regular for years afterwards. Rachel Leighton made her debut as part of the Serpent Society and soon came into conflict with Captain America as the group carried out an assassination. Later on Leighton started to develop feelings for Captain America, drawing her away from the Society to the side of the good guys. After Captain America"
"Silver Diamond The story starts with a man (Chigusa Senrou) who tries to assassinate the prince of the Amato Empire and fails. He is pushed into a distortion in space and falls into the real world. Rakan, a high school student who lives by himself, returns home from school one day to find Chigusa lying unconscious in his garden, carrying a gun made of wood. Chigusa awakens, and attempts to kill Rakan, thinking him to be the prince, only to be stopped when Rakan unconsciously turns the gun into a tree. Chigusa recognizes him as a ""Sanome"" and decides to"
"for their beauty, as the poets might do, ""golden apples,"" just as Aphroditê is called ""golden"" because of her loveliness. Others also say that it was because the sheep had a peculiar colour like gold that they got this designation, and that Dracon (""dragon"") was the name of the shepherd of the sheep, a man who excelled in strength of body and courage, who guarded the sheep and slew any who might dare to carry them off. With the revival of classical allusions in the Renaissance, the Hesperides returned to their prominent position, and the garden itself took on the"
"gold and are known for their endurance and dignity. Phoenix, the old Black woman, is described as being clad in a red handkerchief with undertones of gold and is noble and enduring in her difficult quest for the medicine to save her grandson. In ""Death of a Traveling Salesman"", the husband is given characteristics common to Prometheus. He comes home after bringing fire to his boss and is full of male libido and physical strength. Welty also refers to the figure of Medusa, who in ""Petrified Man"" and other stories is used to represent powerful or vulgar women. Locations can"
"and injured Iron Fist's back. While gloating over Iron Fist, Diamondback was caught off guard when Jessica Jones attacked him. After being defeated by Jessica Jones and Iron Fist, Diamondback was arrested by the police and transferred to a prison as he was deemed too dangerous to be placed in the county lockup. Willis Stryker is an expert knife fighter and an expert hand-to-hand combat specialist. Outside of conventional knives, Willis Stryker uses trick knives that were modified by Gadget where they can emit gas, contain sonic disruptors, and cause explosions. Following his return from the dead, Diamondback appeared to"
"X, a large man clad entirely in boxy red armor and the ruler of the X-Union, a neighboring, proto-fascist federation of nations that wants to conquer the three kingdoms (Silverland, Goldland, and Charcoal-land). The King and Queen are captured, but help Sapphire to flee. Duralumin is about to proclaim his son as king and himself as regent when he is assassinated by Nylon, who has been driven near-insane by the Duke's constant abuse. The mentally deranged Nylon proclaims himself and welcomes Mr. X and his armies in Silverland. Mr. X, though, soon makes it clear that he has no intention"
"to frenzied violence by raking them with spurs, constricting the genital region with leather straps, or by thrusting an electric prod into the rectal area. At the same time they are often given bogus, malevolent names in order to deflect sympathy from their plight. Occasionally, they are maimed or killed, and many are forced to undergo the same terrifying ordeal several times a day. Yet the rodeo is presented to the American public as a harmless, red-blooded entertainment in which the cowboy – the epitome of wholesome, manly virtue – uses his courage and skill to overcome and subdue untamable,"
"ruler of the southern principality of Dorne. He is a hot-headed, forceful, and lustful man with a quick wit and a barbed tongue. He is a formidable fighter, and is nicknamed ""the Red Viper"" due to his preference for red clothing, as well as the rumor of him using poisoned weapons in duels. He has travelled the world, served in the famous mercenary company Second Sons before founding a company of his own, and briefly studied poisons and dark arts as a novice at the Citadel, managing to obtain six links of the maester's chain before quitting due to boredom."
"reptilian creature. The Serpent Society, satisfied with their success, teleported away, leaving Spider-Man to battle the Lizard. In the Ultimate Marvel universe, the Serpent Society is instead a gang known as the Serpent Skulls. Led by Crossbones, the group consisted of second-in-command Diamondback and lieutenants Black Racer, Sidewinder, Death Adder, King Cobra, Bushmaster, and Anaconda. Each member had his or her own underlings thematic to that character: Sidewinder had several men dressed as chauffeurs, Black Racer had a group of ninjas, Death Adder led a group of punks, and Anaconda was the leader of a female biker gang. The Serpent"
"superpowered state, Silversword shapes the armor into the form of King Kamehameha, the legendary Hawaiian warrior. Silversword (comics) Silversword (sometimes written Silver Sword ) is a fictional supervillain in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in ""Superboy"" (vol. 3) #5 (June 1994). Dr. Arnold Kaua is the curator of the Hawaiian Historical Museum, and a proponent of Hawaiian rights. One day he discovers a container with a mysterious alien metal he dubs ""animetal."" The container explodes, and some of the animetal imbeds itself in Kaua's chest in the shape of a sword. After discovering the animetal gives him superpowers,"
"Yuriwaka Yuriwaka (also ""Yuriwaka Daijin"" or ""Minister Yuriwaka"") is the titular hero of a Japanese tale of vengeance. Yuriwaka, famed for his enormous iron bow, is victorious as a general against the Mongolian forces, but is abandoned on an island by a traitorous subordinate (Beppu) who usurps his governorship. Yuriwaka's hawk (Midori-maru) couriers back a letter to his wife, who prays to the shrine, and through divine intervention, Yuriwaka returns to the province of his governorship. He withholds his identity until the opportune moment to prove his prowess on his iron bow, and avenges himself on the traitor. The tale"
"physically powerful despite his slight frame. His skin is very pale and many people refer to him as ""corpse-like"" or as an ""albino"". He has platinum blond hair and ice-blue eyes that often look grey depending on the lighting. Pendergast religiously dresses in a black, hand-tailored suit made of a special blend of wool made only in the 1950s, thus he is often described as looking like an undertaker. In many cases, Pendergast's normal appearance is irrelevant. A master of disguises, he has fooled even close acquaintances on several occasions. Pendergast owns a 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (he used to"
"likes to slug officers."" A rough-and-tough fighter, the character of B. A. Baracus is basically that of the public persona of Mr. T himself. He is known for his trademark African Mandinka warrior hairstyle (often mistaken for a mohawk hairstyle), and his gold jewelry. While the other members of the team regularly resort to disguises, scams and subterfuge to achieve their goals, B. A.'s distinctive appearance and confrontational attitude usually lead to a more direct approach to problems, which often involve either his skills at hand-to-hand combat, or his mechanical talents. He is a highly skilled mechanic and has an"