Carlton LaFroyge

Carlton LaFroyge made his splash — quite literally — in Marvel Swimsuit Special #4 in 1995, a Copper/Modern Age debut courtesy of creators Paula Foye, Rob Tokar, and Darick Robertson that planted him firmly in the sun-drenched, lighthearted corner of the Marvel Universe. Over a surprisingly durable run stretching into 2022, he's kept remarkable company, sharing pages with icons like Captain America, Bruce Banner, and Johnny Storm, which speaks to how thoroughly woven into the broader Marvel tapestry he's become. His appearances in Marvel's Voices: Pride mark him as a character with genuine cultural resonance, celebrated within Marvel's ongoing commitment to diverse, meaningful storytelling. With only nine catalog appearances, Carlton is a true collector's discovery — the kind of character whose modest footprint makes each issue feel like a find worth hunting down.