Race Bannon

Race Bannon is the tough, resourceful bodyguard and adventurer who accompanies scientist Benton Quest and his son Jonny in the classic Jonny Quest franchise, translating the beloved Hanna-Barbera animated series into comics form.

Few characters bridge the gap between beloved animated adventure and the printed page quite like Race Bannon, who made his comics debut in 1985's Amazing Heroes #115 courtesy of creator Kim Thompson. Rooted in the Bronze Age and carrying the legacy of classic action-adventure storytelling, Race has proven a remarkably durable presence across roughly four decades of comics history — turning up in titles as varied as The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest, Future Quest, and even Godzilla, a range that speaks to his versatile appeal. He shares the page with the likes of Jonny Quest, Doctor Benton Quest, Hadji, Bandit, and the formidable Jezebel Jade — as lively and iconic a cast of adventure companions as you'll find anywhere in comics. With a key issue among his 47 catalog appearances and a publishing run that stretches all the way to 2026, Race Bannon is a character whose staying power is no accident — he's the kind of steady, compelling presence that keeps fans coming back.