Chico Bento

Chico Bento is a kindhearted Brazilian country boy created by Maurício de Sousa, living a simple rural life full of lighthearted adventures with friends and farm animals, and speaking in a charming regional dialect that reflects Brazil's countryside culture.

A Brazilian comics gem from the Bronze Age, Chico Bento made their debut in Superaventuras Marvel #11 in 1983, published by Editora Abril in an era when Marvel's reach extended vibrantly into South American comics culture. With only 9 catalog appearances concentrated in that 1983–1985 window, this is a rare and intriguing find, sharing pages with heavy-hitters like Wolverine and Matt Murdock alongside the beloved Brazilian character Cebolinha. For collectors with a passion for international Bronze Age publishing history and the fascinating crossroads where Marvel's world met Brazilian comics, Chico Bento is a genuinely distinctive discovery worth tracking down.