Monkey Joe

Monkey Joe may have a modest catalog footprint, but this little Marvel charmer punches well above his weight in fan affection. Debuting in 1992's Marvel Super-Heroes #8 — a genuine collector's key — Monkey Joe emerged in the Copper/Modern Age alongside some seriously heavy hitters, sharing pages with the likes of Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Ben Grimm, as well as Doreen Green and Squirrel Girl. Created by Scott Lobdell, Wozniak, and Lopez, this pint-sized presence has popped up across nearly three decades of Marvel publishing, a testament to the enduring warmth readers feel for him. If you're a fan of Marvel's quirkier, more joyful corners, Monkey Joe is absolutely worth tracking down.