Phantom Rider

Galloping out of the Copper Age in 1988, Phantom Rider is a Marvel creation born from the pen of Steve Englehart and the art of Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan — a character whose Western-flavored mystique found a natural home in the pages of West Coast Avengers. Over nearly three decades of appearances, this rider has shared the page with heavy hitters like Captain America, Wasp, and Janet Van Dyne, as well as fellow Western-tinged figures like Hamilton Slade and Texas Twister, giving their world a distinctly rugged, frontier-meets-superhero atmosphere. With a collector-recognized key issue to their name and appearances stretching from 1988 all the way to 2017, Phantom Rider may not be the most prolific presence in the Marvel catalog, but that rarity only adds to the appeal for fans who love discovering the genre-blending corners of the universe. If you're drawn to characters where the old West rides alongside the Marvel Age, this is one worth tracking down.