Abe Sapien

Cool, cerebral, and quietly compelling, Abe Sapien is one of the Modern Age's most distinctive figures — an aquatic enigma who emerged from Mike Mignola and John Byrne's Hellboy in 2002 and never stopped fascinating readers. His catalog appearances place him squarely in the atmospheric, mythology-drenched world of that series, where he keeps remarkable company alongside Hellboy himself, Liz Sherman, and other unforgettable characters. There's something deeply rewarding about a character who feels both ancient and utterly modern, and Abe carries that quality effortlessly. If you're drawn to the strange, the supernatural, and the beautifully rendered corners of comics, Abe Sapien is absolutely worth your time.