Reuben Flagg

Reuben Flagg is the protagonist of Howard Chaykin's satirical sci-fi series American Flagg!, a former holographic TV star turned Plexus Ranger policing a corrupt, corporatized future Chicago in the 2030s.

Reuben Flagg stepped onto the Bronze Age comics scene in 1983, debuting in Comics Scene #10 courtesy of creator Brian Pearce, and this character's journey through the catalog stretches across a remarkable 38 years. With appearances spread across Comics Scene, Comics Buyer's Guide, and American Flagg!, Reuben has kept genuinely rarefied company — sharing pages with icons like Nexus, Cerebus, Flaming Carrot, and even The Spirit. Two of those nine catalog appearances carry key-issue status, making this a name that rewards the attentive collector who loves digging into the rich, eclectic corners of independent and alternative comics history.