Bill Higgins

Golden Age roots don't get much more storied than Bill Higgins, who first stepped onto the page in 1943's Shield-Wizard Comics #9, brought to life by the talented duo of Harry Shorten and Irv Novick during comics' most foundational era. What's remarkable is the sheer span of his presence — a character born in the wartime Golden Age whose appearances stretch all the way to 2003, a quiet testament to the enduring pull of Archie's classic universe. He keeps genuinely legendary company, sharing adventures alongside icons like The Shield, The Black Hood, and The Comet, the cornerstones of Archie's heroic tradition. Six catalog appearances across six decades, with turns in The Mighty Crusaders and beyond — Bill Higgins is exactly the kind of discovery that reminds devoted collectors why digging into the deeper corners of the Golden Age is always worth the effort.