Harvey Elder

Ridiculed and rejected by society for his unpleasant appearance, Harvey Elder eventually discovered the underground realm of Subterranea, where his brilliant scientific mind allowed him to master ancient Deviant technology and claim rulership over the subterranean Moloids — becoming the Mole Man.

Few characters can claim they've been burrowing through Marvel's foundations since the Silver Age, but Harvey Elder has done exactly that — debuting in Fantastic Four Annual #1 in 1963, courtesy of the legendary trio of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Sol Brodsky. A fixture of Marvel's most iconic title, he's spent over six decades sharing pages with the likes of Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, and the Human Torch, accumulating nearly 200 catalog appearances and a dozen collector-significant key issues along the way. His presence stretches across Fantastic Four, FF, and even Ultimate Spider-Man, marking him as one of Marvel's most enduring and surprisingly versatile figures. If you're serious about the deep roots of the Marvel Universe, Harvey Elder is absolutely worth digging into.