Basil

Born into the Bronze Age alongside some genuinely legendary company, Basil made their debut in Savage Tales #17 (1979), brought to life by the formidable creative pairing of Gerry Conway and José Luis García-López. Published by K. G. Murray, this is a character steeped in the sword-and-sorcery flavour of the era, sharing pages with the likes of Claw, Beowulf, Hercules, and Ares — a roster that tells you everything about the mythic, muscle-and-magic world Basil inhabits. With appearances across Savage Tales, Savage Tales Album, and Swordsmen and Sorcerers, Basil may be a rare find in the catalog, but for collectors who love the pulpy, adventurous spirit of early-'80s fantasy comics, that scarcity only adds to the appeal.