Mike Columbus

Stepping out of the pages of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's landmark New X-Men run, Mike Columbus made his debut in 2003 — right in the thick of one of the Modern Age's most celebrated and boundary-pushing chapters in Marvel's mutant mythology. With only a handful of catalog appearances, he's a rare and intriguing presence, the kind of background figure that devoted readers of Morrison's era quietly treasure. His debut issue itself carries collector-significant weight, and sharing those pages with the likes of Charles Xavier and Logan means he entered the Marvel Universe in genuinely prestigious company. A small footprint, but a fascinating one for the dedicated New X-Men completist.