Sir Percy Blakeney

Few characters arrive in comics already carrying the weight of literary legend, but Sir Percy Blakeney made his four-color debut in 1950's Stories by Famous Authors Illustrated #1 — a Golden Age launch that adapted Baroness Orczy's beloved creation for a whole new audience, with Dick Davis and Jim Lavery bringing him to the page. His presence across titles like Classics Illustrated and The Scarlet Pimpernel over nearly five decades speaks to the enduring pull of this aristocratic English gentleman, and the fact that he shares pages with The Scarlet Pimpernel himself makes for some of the most intriguing company in the catalog. A rare and collectible figure with only a handful of appearances to his name, Sir Percy is a true gem for readers who love their comics steeped in history, adventure, and a touch of old-world elegance.