Lionel Jeffries

Debuting in Marvel Age Annual #1 in 1985, Lionel Jeffries is a Bronze Age Marvel creation whose story unfolds against the backdrop of Canada's superhero scene — sharing pages with the likes of Northstar, Heather Hudson, and the Beaubier twins across the pages of Alpha Flight. Brought to life by a remarkable creative team including Jim Shooter and Kurt Busiek, he may not be the most prolific figure in Marvel's catalog with just 14 recorded appearances, but his presence stretches across an impressive 36-year span and includes at least one collector-recognized key issue worth tracking down. For fans who love digging into the deeper corners of Marvel's Bronze Age output and the rich Alpha Flight corner of the universe, Lionel Jeffries is exactly the kind of character that rewards the curious reader.