Alecto

Stepping out of the early Bronze Age alongside sword-and-sorcery royalty, Alecto made their debut in the very first issue of Kull, the Conqueror in 1971, brought to life by the legendary pairing of Roy Thomas and Ross Andru at Marvel Comics. That premiere issue is as key as they come, and Alecto shares its pages with the barbarian king himself alongside such memorable figures as Brule the Spear-Slayer, Ridondo, and Councilor Tu — about as distinguished a circle as Marvel's sword-and-sorcery corner could offer. Turning up across The Savage Sword of Conan and Kull and the Barbarians as well, this character is woven into the rich tapestry of Marvel's Bronze Age fantasy world, a world that has clearly had staying power — with appearances catalogued across a remarkable fifty-year span stretching all the way to 2021. For collectors who love the brooding, mythic atmosphere of Marvel's early-'70s fantasy titles, Alecto is one of those intriguing figures who rewards a deeper dig into the longbox.