Jack O'Lantern

Steve Levins is one of several criminals to adopt the Jack O'Lantern identity, taking up the pumpkin-headed mercenary mantle previously used by others. He hired out his services to various villainous organizations, including the Skeleton Crew and R.A.I.D., establishing himself as a ruthless gun-for-hire.

Bursting onto the scene in 1992's Captain America #396 — courtesy of the legendary Mark Gruenwald and artist Rik Levins — Jack O'Lantern is a Copper/Modern Age Marvel villain with a gloriously sinister name and a track record that's kept collectors paying attention for over three decades. With 41 catalog appearances spanning all the way to 2024, this isn't a one-trick Halloween gimmick; Jack O'Lantern has proven durable enough to haunt the pages of both Captain America and Amazing Spider-Man, crossing paths with heavy-hitters like Steve Rogers, Spider-Man, and Electro along the way. That key-issue debut gives collectors a reason to dig through back-issue bins, and the character's longevity across Marvel's modern landscape makes them a rewarding discovery for fans who love villains with staying power.