Recorder RE-404

Stepping out of the early Modern Age with a distinctly mechanical curiosity, Recorder RE-404 made their debut in Force Works #1 in 1994, brought to life by the creative trio of Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, and Tom Tenney. This Marvel original carved out a niche presence across Force Works and Marvel Comics Presents, sharing pages with heavy hitters like Iron Man, Wanda Maximoff, and Spider-Woman — rarefied company for any character. With only 14 catalogued appearances, Recorder RE-404 is a compact, intriguing piece of mid-'90s Marvel history — exactly the kind of under-the-radar find that makes digging through back issues so rewarding.