Johnny Bravo

Few characters embody the breezy, pop-culture-saturated energy of late-'80s comics quite like Johnny Bravo, who made his debut in Jonny Quest #9 in 1987 under the pen of Howard Whitman. A DC creation who found his true home across Cartoon Network tie-in titles like Cartoon Network Block Party and Cartoon Network Starring, he's a fixture of that vibrant Copper/Modern Age era when animation and comics cross-pollinated so delightfully. His 27-year publishing span and the colorful company he keeps — from Mama Bravo and Pops to Cartoon Network luminaries like Buttercup and Blossom — speak to a character with real staying power in the licensed comics world. With only 16 catalog appearances he's a compact but charming corner of DC's Cartoon Network universe, making each issue a genuine find for collectors who love that era.