Taboo

Born in the Bronze Age pages of The Avengers #187 (1979) — a landmark issue brought to life by the formidable creative trio of Mark Gruenwald, Steven Grant, and John Byrne — Taboo is a Marvel figure whose footprint stretches a remarkable four decades, from 1979 all the way to 2021. This is a character who keeps genuinely rarefied company: their appearances weave through mystical and heroic corners of the Marvel Universe alike, sharing pages with the likes of Scarlet Witch, Captain America, and the enigmatic Damballah. Most at home in the sorcerous atmosphere of Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme and related collections, Taboo is a rewarding discovery for collectors who love digging into the stranger, more esoteric edges of Marvel's Bronze Age tapestry.