Astral Kid

Stepping out of the mid-'90s independent comics scene, Astral Kid made their debut in Metaphysique #1 in 1995, a Malibu title brought to life by the father-son creative team of Norm and Kevin Breyfogle. It's a rare and intriguing corner of the Modern Age, where this character shares the page with a cast including Metaphysique herself, Dietrich Mater, and Darrel Phaedrus — a tight, distinctive ensemble that gives the series a genuinely personal, creator-driven feel. With only a handful of appearances in the catalog, Astral Kid is the kind of deep-cut discovery that reminds collectors just how much creative ambition was bubbling through the fringes of '90s comics beyond the mainstream giants.