Alex Barros

Born into the early, adrenaline-fueled days of Image Comics, Alex Barros made their debut in Brigade #1 in 1992 — right at the heart of the Copper/Modern Age explosion that rewrote the rules of superhero publishing. Created by Marat Mychaels and Hank Kanalz, this character carved out a presence across Brigade, Bloodstrike, and Glory over a remarkable 26-year span, sharing pages with a memorable cast including Battlestone, Seahawk, and Coldsnap. With five key-issue appearances flagging Alex Barros as collector-significant, this is exactly the kind of deep-cut Image character that rewards the dedicated fan who wants to go beyond the obvious — 42 catalog appearances and a legacy that stretches well into 2018 make this one worth tracking down.