Tarantula

Debuting in 2003's Agent X #6 under the pen of celebrated writer Gail Simone and the sharp artistic eye of Udon/Alvin Lee, this Marvel Modern Age Tarantula has carved out a quietly intriguing corner of the universe over more than two decades. With appearances stretching from Agent X into the chaos of Venom War: Lethal Protectors and its tie-ins, this is a character whose story intersects with a genuinely eclectic roster — sharing pages with the likes of Thomas Fireheart (Puma), Dominic Fortune III, and Phage. A lean appearance count makes every issue count, and for collectors who love tracking down characters with room still to grow, Tarantula is exactly the kind of find worth chasing.