Sandman

Few characters capture the spirit of a dedicated era of comics publishing quite like this Sandman, who made his debut in the pages of Spider-Man #16 in 1998 — a Modern Age arrival brought to life by creator Christian Grass for Hachette's German-language line. Over a publishing span stretching nearly three decades, this version of the character has woven through titles like Marvel Origins, Spider-Man, and Spider-Man Komplett, keeping remarkable company along the way — sharing pages with the likes of Spider-Man, Peter Parker, Flint Marko, Die Fackel, and Johnny Storm. With 29 catalog appearances across that long run, this Sandman is a quietly enduring presence in the world of German Marvel publishing, a rewarding find for collectors with a taste for the international side of comics history.