Catherine Moranis

Debuting in the pages of The Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #8 in 1988, Catherine Moranis is a Copper Age Marvel creation brought to life by the accomplished team of Gerry Conway and Mark Bagley. Her catalog footprint — spanning a remarkable 23 years from 1988 to 2011 and touching titles as varied as Marvel Comics Presents and the Evolutionary War Omnibus — speaks to a quiet staying power that rewards the dedicated reader willing to dig deeper into Marvel's rich back catalogue. Along the way she shares adventures with an intriguing cast of characters including Daydreamer, Genii, and Chi Lo, the kind of eclectic company that signals a corner of the Marvel Universe well worth exploring. With only 11 catalogued appearances she remains a genuine hidden gem — exactly the sort of discovery that reminds you why flipping through back issues is always worth the effort.