Michael O'Brian

Bronze Age comics had a knack for producing characters with real staying power, and Michael O'Brian — debuting in Strange #99 in 1978, brought to life by the distinctive pairing of Steve Gerber and Don Heck — is a compelling example from the Editions Lug corner of comics history. His appearances span from 1978 into the late '80s across Strange and Ombrax-Saga, and the company he keeps is genuinely impressive: Captain Marvel, Peter Parker, Natasha Romanoff, and others share his pages, placing him in vivid, action-packed territory. With two key issues among his nine catalogued appearances, he punches well above his weight for a character outside the mainstream English-language spotlight. For collectors with a taste for Bronze Age rarities and the rich world of French comics publishing, Michael O'Brian is absolutely worth seeking out.