Barney

A supporting player from the indie comics scene, Barney debuted in AC Comics' She-Cat #1 in 1989, part of that scrappy Copper Age wave of independent publishers carving out their own corners of the medium. With a run touching only into 1990, this is a character whose story was told in tight, focused fashion — sharing panels with the likes of She-Cat, Claudette Meyler, and Colt in a compact but spirited series. Four appearances may be a modest tally, but for fans of AC's distinctive brand of action comics and the collector-friendly indie titles of the era, Barney is a genuine piece of that moment's charm.