Punch

Punch is a DC villain who first appeared in a Steve Ditko-illustrated Captain Atom story, operating as a costumed criminal most notable for his partnership with Jewelee. The duo became a recurring rogues-gallery presence, later crossing paths with Batman and Bronze Tiger.

Silver Age mischief with a DC pedigree — Punch made his debut in Captain Atom #85 in 1967, conjured by the legendary Steve Ditko and Dave Kaler during one of comics' most creatively electric eras. Over a remarkable span stretching across nearly six decades, this DC rogue has kept genuinely elite company, sharing pages with the likes of Batman, Bruce Wayne, Benjamin Turner, and The Bronze Tiger, as well as the colorful Jewelee — a pairing that clearly left an impression given their recurring adventures together. With appearances spread across Action Comics Weekly, Batman, and Adventures of Superman, Punch has woven himself into the broader tapestry of the DC Universe in ways that reward the curious collector, including at least one appearance significant enough to earn key-issue status. Thirty catalog appearances and still going — this is a Silver Age original well worth tracking down.