Denny Atlas

Denny Atlas is a supporting character from Erik Larsen's creative universe, debuting in the pre-Image anthology Graphic Fantasy before carrying over into the Savage Dragon series, where he exists within that title's densely populated superhero world.

Few characters can claim they were there at the very beginning of Erik Larsen's creative universe — but Denny Atlas can, debuting in Graphic Fantasy #1 back in 1982, a Bronze Age origin story that predates Image Comics itself. When Larsen helped found Image and launched Savage Dragon, Denny came along for the ride, weaving through that sprawling, decades-long saga alongside a colorful cast that includes Mighty Man, SuperPatriot, and Angel Murphy. With 80 catalog appearances stretching from 1982 all the way to 2025 and three collector-recognized key issues to their name, this is a character with genuine staying power in one of indie comics' most beloved ongoing universes. If you're diving deep into the Savage Dragon mythology, Denny Atlas is exactly the kind of figure who rewards the dedicated reader willing to trace the full arc.