Jokern

Few characters carry the weight of a Golden Age debut quite like Jokern, who first materialized in the pages of Stålmannen #9 in 1952, brought to life by the talented Al Plastino. Published under the Semic banner across an impressive four decades, this figure has kept remarkable company — sharing adventures with the likes of Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne, and Läderlappen across titles including Gigant and MegaPyton. That long publishing span, stretching all the way to 1992, speaks to a character with genuine staying power in the Scandinavian comics tradition. A fascinating piece of Golden Age history well worth tracking down for any serious collector.