Splice

Splice made their Marvel debut in The Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #8 in 1988, a product of the Copper Age's rich tradition of bold new creations, brought to life by the celebrated team of Gerry Conway and Mark Bagley. With appearances stretching across an impressive 23 years — from that landmark annual all the way to 2011 — this character proved to have genuine staying power in the Marvel universe, surfacing in titles like Marvel Comics Presents and the Evolutionary War Omnibus. Along the way, Splice has kept fascinating company, sharing pages with the likes of Daydreamer, Calculus, and Chandra Ku. A character with a modest but enduring footprint, Splice is a rewarding find for collectors who love hunting the deeper corners of Marvel's Copper Age tapestry.