Justice

John Tensen is a former DEA agent transported to the New Universe, where he becomes a ruthless vigilante who can project force shields and deadly psionic blades, hunting down the paranormal criminals he holds responsible for chaos in this altered world.

Born from the creative partnership of Steve Englehart and Geof Isherwood, Justice made their Marvel debut in 1986's Justice #2, arriving at the height of the Copper Age when the publisher was pushing bold, boundary-testing concepts. Across a publishing footprint that stretches nearly two decades, this character turns up in company that ranges from cosmic heavy-hitters like Quasar to fellow New Universe figures like Nightmask and the intriguing John Tensen — a fascinating cross-section of Marvel's more experimental corners. With 16 catalog appearances spread across Justice, Quasar, and Nightmask, this is a character whose modest numbers belie a quietly persistent presence in some genuinely interesting Marvel real estate. If you're drawn to the road less traveled in the House of Ideas, Justice is exactly the kind of deep-cut discovery worth tracking down.