Crazy Eight

Bursting onto the scene in 1991 courtesy of the legendary Peter David during his celebrated run on The Incredible Hulk, Crazy Eight is a Marvel Copper/Modern Age creation with a name that practically crackles with unpredictability. Though their catalog footprint is compact, the character earns a notable distinction by debuting in a corner of the Marvel Universe populated by some seriously heavy hitters — sharing pages with the likes of Thor, Captain Universe, and the X-Men's own Ororo Munroe and Scott Summers, not to mention Bruce Banner himself. The fact that Crazy Eight found a place in the All-New Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z speaks to a staying power that outlasted the debut decade, with appearances stretching all the way to 2020. For fans digging deep into Peter David's landmark Hulk era — one of the most acclaimed runs in Marvel history — Crazy Eight is one of those wild-card discoveries that makes hunting through back issues so rewarding.