Firestorm

Bursting onto the scene in the pages of Infinite Crisis #5 in 2006 — one of DC's most ambitious Modern Age events — this incarnation of Firestorm was brought to life by the formidable creative team of Geoff Johns, Phil Jimenez, and Jerry Ordway, a pedigree that signals real significance from the very first panel. Over a publishing span stretching nearly two decades through 2023, this character wove through landmark DC titles like 52 and Absolute Infinite Crisis, sharing the page with heavy hitters including Green Lantern, The Flash, and Clark Kent. With at least one key collector-recognized issue to their name, this is a figure worth tracking down for any fan who loves the rich, interconnected tapestry of the DC universe at its most epic scale.