Black Lotus

Debuting in the pages of Marvel Fanfare #11 in 1983, Black Lotus is a Bronze Age Marvel creation brought to life by the legendary George Pérez and writer Ralph Macchio — a pedigree that alone makes this character worth seeking out. With appearances stretching across an impressive four decades into 2024, Black Lotus has proven a quietly enduring presence in Marvel's shadowy corners, most at home in the espionage-tinged world of Black Widow collections alongside compelling company like Black Widow herself, Iron Maiden, and Deadshot Darrance. Six catalog appearances may sound modest, but one of them carries key-issue status — and in the world of collecting, that's a calling card worth paying attention to.