Ted Cleaver

Stepping out of the gritty early Image Comics universe, Ted Cleaver made his debut in Jim Valentino's Shadowhawk #4 in 1993 — right at the heart of the Copper/Modern Age, when independent superhero comics were shaking up the industry. Over roughly twelve years, Ted carved out a niche presence across titles like The Pact, Images of Shadowhawk, and Shadowhawk itself, sharing pages with the likes of ShadowHawk, Blacklight, and Paul Johnstone. With only eleven catalogued appearances, he's a deep-cut figure for the dedicated collector — the kind of character who rewards those willing to dig into the rich, sprawling corners of early Image storytelling.