Gard

Emerging from AC Comics' scrappy, superhero-loving corner of the Bronze Age, Gard made their debut in 1984's Bolt and Starforce Six #1 — a collector-noted key issue brought to life by creators Bill Black and Rod Whigham. Over a handful of appearances spread across Bolt Special and FemForce Special, this character shares the page with a colorful roster including Samson, Nightowl, Belladonna, Buckeye, and Gardner Lee — the kind of ensemble that made AC's indie universe feel genuinely alive. With only six catalogued appearances, Gard is a rare find for fans who love digging into the overlooked gems of small-press superhero publishing, where every issue feels like a discovery.