L'Homme-Taupe

Harvey Elder, a misfit scientist shunned by the surface world, stumbled upon the subterranean realm of Subterranea beneath Monster Isle and crowned himself its ruler, commanding legions of Moloids and monstrous creatures as the Mole Man.

Born in the fertile creative crucible of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's Silver Age Marvel, L'Homme-Taupe made their debut in Fantask #5 in 1969 under the banner of Editions Lug, bringing the Marvel Universe to French-speaking readers with unmistakable energy. Across a remarkable span stretching from 1969 all the way to 2025, this character has graced the pages of Marvel, Strange, and Silver Surfer, keeping vivid company with the likes of Ben Grimm, Johnny Storm, Peter Parker, and Harvey Elder. With 4 key issues among their 23 catalog appearances, L'Homme-Taupe carries genuine collector significance — a Silver Age figure whose longevity across more than five decades speaks to an enduring place in the Franco-Belgian Marvel tradition worth any enthusiast's attention.