Gerald Ford

A satirical caricature of the 38th U.S. President, this fictionalized Gerald Ford appeared in Marvel's humor title Crazy Magazine as a target of Bronze Age political comedy, lampooning the real commander-in-chief during his time in office.

Few characters capture a particular moment in American political life quite like Gerald Ford, who made his comics debut in the pages of Crazy Magazine #4 in 1974 — right in the thick of the Bronze Age, when Marvel's humor titles were taking gleeful satirical swings at the cultural moment. Created by Lenny Grow, this version of the 38th President has proven surprisingly durable, turning up across 51 years of publication history in titles as varied as Captain America: Man Out of Time, Mad, and World War 3 Illustrated, sharing panels with the likes of Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, and even Steve Rogers himself. With 19 catalog appearances and one recognized key issue to his name, Ford occupies a genuinely fascinating niche — the real-world political figure as recurring comics presence, a living piece of American history woven into the Marvel tapestry. For collectors interested in the intersection of satire, history, and superhero mythology, he's a rewarding thread to pull.