Scarecrow (Ebenezer Laughton)

Ebenezer Laughton is a former circus contortionist turned criminal who uses his extraordinary flexibility, escape artistry, and trained attack crows to commit crimes. Operating as the Scarecrow, he has worked with numerous villainous organizations including the Masters of Evil and the Hood's criminal army.

A genuine Silver Age curiosity, this Marvel Scarecrow made their debut in the pages of The X-Men #22 back in 1966, brought to life by Roy Thomas and Jay Gavin. Over a remarkable span stretching nearly six decades, this character has woven through some of Marvel's most compelling corners — from the mutant world of The X-Men to the morally murky territory of Thunderbolts and Dark Reign: The Hood — sharing pages with heavyweights like Captain America, Spider-Man, and the alter egos behind both masks. With 48 catalog appearances across 57 years, this is a figure who has quietly persisted through Marvel's every era, the kind of deep-cut discovery that rewards fans who love hunting beyond the headlines.