Metaphysique

Emerging from Malibu Comics in 1995, Metaphysique is a character born at the creative intersection of the Copper and Modern Ages, headlining their own self-titled series courtesy of the father-son creative team of Norm and Kevin Breyfogle. It's a rare and personal project — a creator-driven comic with a distinct vision — and the cast of characters surrounding Metaphysique, including Dietrich Mater, Orville Dreugh, and the enigmatic Darrel Phaedrus, suggests a richly populated world worth exploring. With only a handful of catalog appearances, this is one of those hidden gems that rewards the curious collector willing to dig into the more adventurous corners of '90s independent publishing.