Phobos

Alexander Aaron is the son of Ares, the Olympian god of war, gifted with godly abilities as a demigod. As Phobos — embodiment of fear — he was recruited by Nick Fury to serve on the Secret Warriors, a clandestine team of young powered individuals operating in Marvel's espionage underworld.

Bursting onto the scene in The Mighty Avengers #18 in 2008, Phobos is a Modern Age Marvel creation from the acclaimed team of Brian Michael Bendis and Stefano Caselli, arriving at a moment when Marvel's darker, more covert corners were being brilliantly explored. This character's deepest roots run through Secret Warriors, the shadowy espionage series where Phobos keeps some seriously compelling company — sharing pages with Alexander Aaron, Nick Fury, Daisy Johnson, and Quake, a roster that signals just how close to the heart of Marvel's clandestine world this figure sits. With a key issue among their 27 catalogued appearances and a presence that stretched across thirteen years into Dark Avengers and beyond, Phobos is a rewarding discovery for collectors who love the grittier, conspiracy-laden side of the Marvel Universe. If you've been sleeping on Secret Warriors, Phobos is one of the best reasons to dive in.