Castle Radium

Born in the very first issue of Love and Rockets in 1981, Castle Radium is a Bronze Age original from one of alternative comics' most beloved series — Jaime Hernandez's landmark Fantagraphics debut that helped reshape what American comics could be. Over a span stretching into the early 2000s, this character inhabits the rich, idiosyncratic world that made Love and Rockets a touchstone, sharing pages with a memorable cast including Penny Century, Luba, and Inez. With a key-issue appearance anchoring their legacy and a presence that carries across multiple publications, Castle Radium is a genuine piece of indie comics history worth tracking down.