Merlin

A legendary sorcerer of Arthurian myth brought to Marvel Comics in the 1950s, this Merlin appeared as the famed wizard of Camelot, wielding ancient magic in the age of King Arthur and the Black Knight.

Few figures cast as long a shadow across the Marvel Universe as Merlin, the legendary enchanter who first stepped onto the page in Black Knight #2 back in 1955, conjured to life by the great Joe Maneely in the twilight of the Golden Age. Over the course of an extraordinary 66-year publishing history, this Merlin has woven his way through some of Marvel's most storied corners — from the Arthurian pageantry shared with the Black Knight, Sir Percy, and King Arthur himself, to the mystical heights of Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme and the wild energy of Hulk Comic. Two of his appearances carry the weight of key-issue status, a testament to the collector significance he's earned across decades. Whether brushing cloaks with Tony Stark or haunting the pages of a Doctor Strange epic collection, Merlin is one of Marvel's most enduring links between ancient myth and superhero legend — a character whose longevity alone tells you he's well worth seeking out.