Phoenix

Born in the pages of What If...? #33 in 1992, this Marvel Phoenix emerged right at the cusp of the Copper and Modern Ages — a fitting origin for a character who has kept remarkable company ever since. With Wolverine, Spider-Man, Cyclops, and Logan among the figures sharing their adventures, Phoenix moves through some of Marvel's most iconic corners, turning up across X-Men titles and even the pages of All-New Spider-Gwen: The Ghost-Spider. Spanning an impressive 34 years of publication history from 1992 into 2026, this is a character with genuine staying power in the Marvel catalog. Forty-eight appearances and counting, Phoenix remains a compelling figure worth tracking down for any collector who loves the rich, interconnected tapestry of the Marvel universe.