Aegis

Trey Rollins is a street-level hero from Brooklyn who discovered a mystical breastplate of unknown origin that grants him enhanced protection in battle. Donning the armor, he became Aegis and joined the relaunched New Warriors as a young, untested hero fighting to prove himself.

Bursting onto the scene in 1999 courtesy of creators Jay Faerber and Steve Scott, Aegis is a Marvel hero who made their mark in the modern age alongside some genuinely exciting company — sharing adventures with Namorita, Speedball, and Robbie Baldwin in the pages of New Warriors. Their appearances stretch into titles like Incredible Hercules and Civil War: X-Men Universe, showing a character with more range than their modest appearance count might suggest. For fans of late-'90s Marvel energy and the scrappy, street-level spirit that made New Warriors such a beloved corner of the universe, Aegis is a rewarding discovery worth tracking down.