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|caption=Promotional art for<br />''Uri-on'' #1 (1987) |
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|real_name=Uri Ben David |
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|creators=[[Michael Netzer]] |
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'''Uri-On''' is a [[fictional character|fictional]] [[comic book]] [[superhero]]. Created by Israeli-American artist [[Michael Netzer]], in partnership with Jonathan Duitch and Yossi Halpern in [[1987]].<ref>[http://www.haggadahsrus.com/z.Art08.JewishSuperman.htm Uri-On: The Israeli-Jewish Superman], Haggadahs R Us</ref> |
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== The comic book == |
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The adventures of Uri-On were initially published in Israel in 1987, in [[Four-color printing|four-color]] comic books, and continued later in the children's magazine ''Kulanu'' ({{lang-he|כֻּלָּנוּ}}), for several years. |
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The publication elicited criticism and controversy for its serious and patriotic Israeli superhero, whose author was considered to harbor [[right-wing]] political sentiment as a [[West Bank]] resident, at a time when Israeli culture was seen to have grown past such idealism.<ref>Eli Eshed on the controversy of Uri-On, [http://www.sf-f.org.il/story_164 The Israeli Superheroes], Israel Society for Science-Fiction and Fantasy (October, 2001}</ref><ref>Eli Eshed, [http://www.notes.co.il/eshed/3954.asp Hebrew Comics-A History] The Universe of Eli Eshed (December, 2003)</ref> In the letter columns of the comic book, Netzer rebutted these claims by stressing the support for a peaceful solution to the plot conflict in the series storyline, and the cultural abundance of patriotism seen in American superheroes, on which Uri-On was based.<ref> Letter column, Uri-On #3, Israel comics (1988)</ref> |
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Many mistakenly consider "Uri-On" to be the first Israeli superhero. "Uri-On" is the first Israeli superhero to be published in color, but the first Israeli super hero was actually "Sabraman" which was created by [[Uri Fink]] and published in [[black and white]], in the late [[1970's]].<ref>Eli Eshed on the history of Israeli Superheroes, [http://www.sf-f.org.il/story_164 The Israeli Superheroes], ISSF (October, 2001}</ref> |
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Uri-On was named after the Israeli news commentator, [[Uri Orbach]], Netzer's friend and roommate at the time he created the character.<ref>Yoni Shedmi, [http://www.nrg.co.il/online/5/ART/976/250.html Hero on the Edge], NRG Maariv, 08/26/2005</ref> |
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== The character == |
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=== Background === |
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After a secret technological institute in the [[Negev]] called "The Israeli Institute of Advancement in Special Technologies" discovers that aliens from the star Alianos plan an invasion to earth, they enlist the Israeli soldier Uri Ben-David and transform him into "Uri-On" – A super hero with extraordinary powers in a blue suit with a logo of a [[Menorah]] on his chest. Uri-On uses his powers to defend the state of Israel from the invaders targeting the Israel Negev desert, where they'd buried large supplies or ores needed for their planet's survival, some 5,000 years before. During the battle over the Negev desert, Uri-On discovers that amongst the invaders is an Earth man, Eidan, taken by them during their first visit to Earth, and who became nearly immortal on Alianos. Together, they affect an overthrow of the militant leadership of the invading army, and succeed in bringing a peaceful resolution to the invasion effort. In the series continuation, Uri-On also attempts to help an Israeli pilot, transformed into a monstrous Scorpion-Man, during the battle with the invaders. |
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===Powers and abilities=== |
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Uri-On's arsenal of powers includes: |
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* '''Super-strength''', enabling him to lift hundreds of tons effortlessly. |
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* '''Ability to fly''' |
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* '''Super-Speed''' - Uri-On is capable of moving at tremendous speeds, faster than the [[speed of sound]]. |
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In addition, Uri-On is equipped with two "'''bracelets of truth'''" on his arms, which enable him to read the minds of his enemies. He also uses his costume belt and bracelet pellets as a [[sling]], evoking the weapon used by [[King David]] against [[Goliath]], with which he is able to control forces of nature. |
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==Notes== |
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[[he:אורי-און]] |
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[[Category:1987 comic debuts]] |
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[[Category:Israeli comics titles]] |
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Revision as of 09:54, 9 June 2008
| Uri-on | |
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 Promotional art for Uri-on #1 (1987) | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Private publication |
| Created by | Michael Netzer |
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| Alter ego | Uri Ben David |
| Abilities | Superhuman strength, speed and the ability to fly |
Uri-On is a fictional comic book superhero. Created by Israeli-American artist Michael Netzer, in partnership with Jonathan Duitch and Yossi Halpern in 1987.[1]
The comic book
The adventures of Uri-On were initially published in Israel in 1987, in four-color comic books, and continued later in the children's magazine Kulanu (Hebrew: כֻּלָּנוּ), for several years.
The publication elicited criticism and controversy for its serious and patriotic Israeli superhero, whose author was considered to harbor right-wing political sentiment as a West Bank resident, at a time when Israeli culture was seen to have grown past such idealism.[2][3] In the letter columns of the comic book, Netzer rebutted these claims by stressing the support for a peaceful solution to the plot conflict in the series storyline, and the cultural abundance of patriotism seen in American superheroes, on which Uri-On was based.[4]
Many mistakenly consider "Uri-On" to be the first Israeli superhero. "Uri-On" is the first Israeli superhero to be published in color, but the first Israeli super hero was actually "Sabraman" which was created by Uri Fink and published in black and white, in the late 1970's.[5]
Uri-On was named after the Israeli news commentator, Uri Orbach, Netzer's friend and roommate at the time he created the character.[6]
The character
Background
After a secret technological institute in the Negev called "The Israeli Institute of Advancement in Special Technologies" discovers that aliens from the star Alianos plan an invasion to earth, they enlist the Israeli soldier Uri Ben-David and transform him into "Uri-On" – A super hero with extraordinary powers in a blue suit with a logo of a Menorah on his chest. Uri-On uses his powers to defend the state of Israel from the invaders targeting the Israel Negev desert, where they'd buried large supplies or ores needed for their planet's survival, some 5,000 years before. During the battle over the Negev desert, Uri-On discovers that amongst the invaders is an Earth man, Eidan, taken by them during their first visit to Earth, and who became nearly immortal on Alianos. Together, they affect an overthrow of the militant leadership of the invading army, and succeed in bringing a peaceful resolution to the invasion effort. In the series continuation, Uri-On also attempts to help an Israeli pilot, transformed into a monstrous Scorpion-Man, during the battle with the invaders.
Powers and abilities
Uri-On's arsenal of powers includes:
- Super-strength, enabling him to lift hundreds of tons effortlessly.
- Ability to fly
- Super-Speed - Uri-On is capable of moving at tremendous speeds, faster than the speed of sound.
In addition, Uri-On is equipped with two "bracelets of truth" on his arms, which enable him to read the minds of his enemies. He also uses his costume belt and bracelet pellets as a sling, evoking the weapon used by King David against Goliath, with which he is able to control forces of nature.
Notes
- ^ Uri-On: The Israeli-Jewish Superman, Haggadahs R Us
- ^ Eli Eshed on the controversy of Uri-On, The Israeli Superheroes, Israel Society for Science-Fiction and Fantasy (October, 2001}
- ^ Eli Eshed, Hebrew Comics-A History The Universe of Eli Eshed (December, 2003)
- ^ Letter column, Uri-On #3, Israel comics (1988)
- ^ Eli Eshed on the history of Israeli Superheroes, The Israeli Superheroes, ISSF (October, 2001}
- ^ Yoni Shedmi, Hero on the Edge, NRG Maariv, 08/26/2005