The Ghost

Born in the pages of Charlton Comics' Captain Atom #82 in 1966, The Ghost is a Silver Age creation of the legendary Steve Ditko and Dave Kaler — a character whose very origins place them at one of the most creatively charged corners of comics history. Charlton was a scrappy, distinctive corner of the industry, and The Ghost emerged from that fertile ground to share adventures with the likes of Captain Atom, Nightshade, and even Green Lantern across a surprisingly long publishing footprint stretching all the way to 2017. With appearances across Captain Atom, Charlton Bullseye, and Gwandanaland Comics, plus a collector-recognized key issue to their name, The Ghost is the kind of deep-cut Silver Age figure that rewards the curious fan — a Ditko co-creation with genuine historical cachet and just enough mystery to keep you digging.