Brian Epstein

Brian Epstein, the real-life manager who guided the Beatles to worldwide fame, appears as a comics character in Marvel Comics Super Special #4, a Beatles-themed adaptation where he is depicted in his historical role overseeing the band's legendary career.

Few comic characters can claim the distinction of sharing pages with both the Beatles and Buck Rogers, yet here we are — Brian Epstein made his four-color debut in Marvel Comics Super Special #4 back in 1978, brought to life by Bronze Age scribe David Anthony Kraft. With appearances stretching across an remarkable 46 years into 2024, this is a figure whose comics presence has proven quietly enduring, turning up most frequently in titles like Look-In and Big Bang Comics under ITV's banner. A niche collector's gem with genuine historical curiosity baked right in, Epstein is the kind of discovery that makes digging through a long box absolutely worthwhile.