Joe Gilmore

Stepping out of the gritty, satirical world of Marshal Law in 1987, Joe Gilmore is a Copper Age creation who emerged from one of the most provocative corners of comics — a universe where superhero mythology gets turned inside out. Debuting in a landmark first issue crafted by Archie Goodwin, Joe has kept some genuinely wild company over the years, sharing pages with Marshal Law himself, The Sleepman, and even crossover heavyweights like Captain Britain and The Mask. With appearances spread across Toxic, Strip, and Marshal Law spanning nearly three decades, this is a character with real staying power in the underground and alternative comics scene — 45 catalog appearances that speak to a dedicated, cult-worthy presence. If you're digging into the edgier, more subversive side of the Copper and Modern Age, Joe Gilmore is exactly the kind of deep-cut discovery that makes comics collecting so rewarding.