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Darth Vader , also known by his birth name Anakin Skywalker, is a fictional character in the  Star Wars  franchise. Vader appears in the  original film trilogy  as a pivotal antagonist whose actions drive the plot, while his past as Anakin Skywalker and the story of his corruption are central to narrative of the  prequel trilogy . The character was created by  George Lucas  and has been portrayed by numerous actors. His appearances span the first six Star Wars films, as well as  Rogue One , and his character is heavily referenced in  Star Wars: The Force Awakens . He is also an important character in the  Star Wars expanded universe  of television series, video games, novels, literature and comic books. Originally a  Jedi prophesied to bring balance to the  Force , he falls to the  dark side of the Force  and serves the evil  Galactic Empire  at the right hand of his  Sith  master,  Emper...

The Jolly Roger, also known as a Pirate Flag is a flag that bears the symbol of a pirate crew. Flying it signifies that a person, group, or location is affiliated with or controlled by the pirate crew whom the flag belongs to. A few characters sport their own personal Jolly Roger. The reasons for that differ, as do the sources of the flags. While some are exclusively shown in the SBS (members of the Straw Hat Pirates ), others appear in the series without further information (like Perona 's) or are part of a "what if" scenario ( Igaram 's nightmare picturing Nefertari Vivi as a pirate). https://onepiece.fandom.com/wiki/Jolly_Roger#Straw_Hat_Pirates ------------------------------ One Piece is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda . It has been serialized in Shueisha 's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine since July 22, 1997, and has been collected in 87 tankōbon volumes. The story follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy , a boy whose body ...

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civilian space program , as well as aeronautics and space research. NASA was established in 1958 , succeeding the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). The new agency was to have a distinctly civilian orientation, encouraging peaceful applications in space science . Since its establishment, most US space exploration efforts have been led by NASA, including the Apollo Moon landing missions, the Skylab space station, and later the Space Shuttle . NASA is supporting the International Space Station and is overseeing the development of the Orion spacecraft , the Space Launch System , and Commercial Crew vehicles. The agency is also responsible for the Launch Services Program , which provides oversight of launch operations and countdown management for uncrewed NASA launches. NASA's science is focused on better understanding Earth through...

Mortimer "Morty" Smith Sr.   is one of the two eponymous main protagonists in  Rick and Morty . He is the grandson of  Rick  and is often forced to tag along on his various misadventures. Morty attends  Harry Herpson High School  along with his sister,  Summer . http://rickandmorty.wikia.com/wiki/Morty_Smith ------------------------------ Rick and Morty  is an American  adult animated  science fiction comedy series created by  Justin Roiland  and  Dan Harmon  for  Cartoon Network 's late-night programming block  Adult Swim . The series follows the misadventures of cynical  mad scientist   Rick Sanchez  and his fretful, easily influenced grandson  Morty Smith , who split their time between domestic life and interdimensional adventures. The series premiered on December 2, 2013, and the third season concluded on October 1, 2017. A fourth season has been mentioned, first by Harmon in a Septem...

T-60 powered combat infantry armor is an advanced operational power armor type developed on contract from the United States government. The T-60 series of powered combat infantry armor is an evolution of the T-45 power armor design. It entered service after the conclusion of the Battle of Anchorage , mere months before the nuclear apocalypse, the T-60 was rapidly deployed and extensively used by the U.S. Army in all theaters. Deployments of military units in T-60 power armor included the domestic front, enforcing order in the nation. By the Great War it was considered to be the most advanced model of power armor to see extensive use. As with other power armor models, the T-60 is designed for a single operator. As usual for T-series power armor, the helmet completes the ensemble and includes an air filtration system, a bullet-proof vision slit, an electric lamp, and external ports that allow the operator to listen to his surroundings and double as attachments points for extensions. ...

The Joker is a supervillain who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics . The Joker was created by Bill Finger , Bob Kane , and Jerry Robinson and first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book Batman on April 25, 1940. Credit for the Joker's creation is disputed; Kane and Robinson claimed responsibility for the Joker's design while acknowledging Finger's writing contribution. Although the Joker was planned to be killed off during his initial appearance, he was spared by editorial intervention, allowing the character to endure as the archenemy of the superhero Batman . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joker_(character) ------------------------------ A  poster  is any piece of printed paper designed to be attached to a wall or vertical surface. Typically posters include both  textual  and  graphic  elements, although a poster may be either wholly graphical or wholly text. Posters are designed to be both eye-catching and informative. Po...

The Joker   is a   fictional character   who appears in   Christopher Nolan 's 2008   superhero film   The Dark Knight , based upon the   DC Comics   character and   supervillain   of the same name . He was portrayed by Australian actor   Heath Ledger . A   psychopathic   criminal mastermind and mass murderer with a warped, sadistic sense of humor, the Joker is hired by   Gotham City 's mob bosses to kill the vigilante   Batman   ( Christian Bale ), and also comes into conflict with Batman's allies, Gotham police officer   James Gordon   ( Gary Oldman ) and district attorney   Harvey Dent   ( Aaron Eckhart ). The Joker embodies themes of chaos, anarchy and obsession: throughout the film, he expresses a desire to upset the social order in Gotham through crime, and defines himself by his conflict with Batman. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joker_(The_Dark_Knight) ----------------------------...