Lead

A member of DC's elemental-flavored supporting cast, Lead made their debut in the mid-nineties pages of Guy Gardner: Warrior — a title that was very much a product of comics' bold, brawling Modern Age. Created by Beau Smith, Phil Jimenez, and Brad Gorby in 1995, this character shares their adventures with a colorful roster that includes Guy Gardner himself, Arisia, Mercury, and even Ted Grant, suggesting they move in some seriously heavyweight DC circles. With appearances also in Superman, Lead may be a compact presence in the catalog, but any character rubbing elbows with that kind of company is well worth a closer look for fans who love the texture and energy of nineties DC storytelling.