Peter Jonson

Peter Jonson is a Bronze Age character created by Erik Larsen who debuted in the very early days of what would become the Savage Dragon universe, placing him among the foundational figures of one of Image Comics' longest-running creator-owned series.

Few characters can claim they were there at the very beginning — but Peter Jonson debuted in Graphic Fantasy #2 in 1982, making him a Bronze Age original conjured by none other than Erik Larsen himself, the creator who would go on to build the entire Savage Dragon universe. That foundational pedigree means Peter has been woven into the fabric of one of Image Comics' most enduring creator-owned sagas, sharing pages across the decades with characters like Malcolm Dragon, Kurr, and Angel Murphy. With three key-issue appearances on his résumé and a publishing history stretching an impressive 43 years from 1982 all the way to 2025, he's a testament to the remarkable longevity of Larsen's world-building. For collectors and longtime Savage Dragon devotees, Peter Jonson is exactly the kind of deep-cut figure who rewards the dedicated reader.