Starman

Fred Hembeck introduced this version of Starman to the world in 1980, right in the thick of the Bronze Age, launching a presence that — remarkably — echoes through DC's catalog all the way to 2020. With just 13 catalogued appearances, this is a rare, collector-friendly figure whose outsized footprint includes three key issues, making every sighting feel like a find. Those issues place Starman in distinguished company — Prince Gavyn, Green Lantern, Supergirl, and Wonder Woman all share the page — which tells you something about the rarefied cosmic corner of the DC universe this character inhabits. A niche gem for the dedicated DC archivist.