The Badge

Few characters carry their name with such straightforward authority as The Badge, who stepped onto the Image Comics scene in 1994 — right at the heart of the Copper/Modern Age — courtesy of creator Tom King, in the very first issue of Big Bang Comics. That debut alone carries collector weight, and The Badge has kept distinguished company ever since, sharing adventures across Big Bang Comics, Big Bang Adventures, and Big Bang Presents alongside the likes of Ultiman and The Knight Watchman. With a presence stretching across more than three decades to 2025, this is a character whose staying power speaks for itself — a rewarding discovery for any fan digging into Image's rich independent tradition.