King Arthur

A legendary figure of Arthurian myth brought to Marvel's early comics, this King Arthur ruled Camelot and anchored the medieval adventures introduced in the 1955 Black Knight series. He served as the noble sovereign whose court gave the Black Knight his heroic purpose.

Few figures carry the weight of legend quite like King Arthur, the once and future king who found his place in Marvel's sprawling mythology — debuting all the way back in 1955's Black Knight #2, brought to life by the enormously talented Joe Maneely. That's a remarkably deep pull from comics history, and over nearly seven decades of publication this regal figure has proven genuinely enduring, turning up across titles as varied as The Incredible Hulk, Marvel Super-Heroes, and Knights of X. The company he keeps speaks volumes — sharing pages with Captain Britain, Brian Braddock, Merlyn, and the Black Knight himself, Arthur moves through some of Marvel's most mythologically rich corners of the universe. With 46 catalog appearances and two collector-recognized key issues to his name, this is a character whose Arthurian legacy has been woven thoughtfully and persistently into the Marvel tapestry — well worth seeking out for any fan who loves when ancient legend and superhero comics collide.