Ernest Scope

Ernest Scope made his debut in the pages of Yellow Claw #2 in 1956, brought to life by the legendary Jack Kirby in what would prove to be one of Marvel's most atmospheric Cold War-era titles. Though his catalog footprint is modest — just seven appearances spanning an impressive stretch from 1956 to 2001 — he turns up in some genuinely compelling company, sharing pages with the likes of Scott Summers and a cast of characters that places him squarely within Marvel's broader tapestry of adventure and intrigue. His appearances across X-Men: The Hidden Years, Giant-Size Master of Kung Fu, and Marvel Comics Presents speak to a quietly peripatetic existence through Marvel history, and collectors will note that at least one of those appearances carries key-issue status. A rare find for the dedicated Marvel archaeologist.