Lyndon Johnson

A satirical caricature of the real 36th U.S. President, this Marvel version of Lyndon B. Johnson appeared in humorous and fictional contexts alongside figures like Richard Nixon, JFK, and Bruce Banner/the Hulk.

Few comic characters can claim the distinction of being brought to life by the legendary Frank Frazetta — but this satirical portrait of the 36th President of the United States made its debut in the pages of Mad #90 in 1964, right at the heart of the Silver Age. Over a remarkable 53-year span across publishers, Lyndon Johnson turns up in a fascinatingly eclectic corner of the Marvel universe, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Richard Nixon, John F. Kennedy, Bruce Banner, and the Hulk across titles like Tales to Astonish and Captain America: Man Out of Time. It's a testament to comics' unique power — equal parts satire, history, and superhero mythology — that a real-world political figure could weave so naturally through the Marvel tapestry for decades. For collectors and history buffs alike, tracking down his appearances offers a genuinely rewarding lens on how the funnybook world has always kept one eye on the headlines.