George Bush

The comic-book incarnation of U.S. President George Bush is a fictionalized depiction of the real-world political figure, appearing in superhero stories where he interacts with characters like Superman and Captain America in his capacity as a world leader.

A real-world political figure rendered in four-color ink, this comics version of George Bush made his debut in the Copper Age pages of Adventures of Superman #431 in 1987, brought to life by Marv Wolfman and Erik Larsen. Over a surprisingly long publishing span stretching nearly three decades to 2016, he turned up across a range of titles — from the morally complex Supreme Power and Checkmate to Captain America: Man Out of Time — sharing panels with the likes of Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, and Steve Rogers. With 15 catalog appearances spread across both Marvel and DC's universes, he's a fascinating footnote for readers who love the way superhero comics have always used real-world figures to ground their stories in a recognizable America. A small role, perhaps, but a historically resonant one for the dedicated continuity hunter.