Rocket Red #4

Rocket Red #4 is a Soviet armored warrior who debuted during the Cold War era, bringing USSR military power into the DC Universe. He became associated with the Justice League International, representing one of several Rocket Red Brigade soldiers equipped with powered battle suits.

Bursting onto the scene in 1987's Green Lantern Corps #209 — courtesy of Steve Englehart and Joe Staton — Rocket Red #4 is a Copper Age creation who planted the Soviet flag firmly in the DC Universe. This armored Cold War warrior has kept remarkable company over the decades, sharing adventures with the likes of Green Lantern, Booster Gold, and even Bruce Wayne, while appearing most prominently across Justice League International and the Superman family of titles. Three of those appearances carry key-issue status, a testament to the character's genuine significance in DC history. Nearly four decades of publishing life is no small feat, and for fans of the era when international politics crackled through superhero comics, Rocket Red #4 is absolutely worth tracking down.