Artemis Strong

Few characters carry the distinction of being born in Dave Sim's groundbreaking Aardvark-Vanaheim universe, but Artemis Strong made that leap in 1981's Swords of Cerebus #3, stepping into the Bronze Age alongside one of independent comics' most celebrated casts. Over a publishing span that stretched across three remarkable decades, this character kept extraordinary company — sharing pages with Cerebus himself, the sharp-tongued Astoria, the unforgettable Elrod, Moon Roach, and Lord Julius Tavers, the kind of roster that signals you're deep in Sim's richly layered world. With appearances spread across Cerebus, Cerebus: High Society, and Cerebus Bi-Weekly, Artemis Strong is woven into the very fabric of an indie comics landmark that changed what the medium could aspire to be. For collectors and readers who want to explore the full, sprawling tapestry of Sim's vision, tracking down this character's appearances is a rewarding journey through some of alternative comics' most vital pages.