The Needle

Few characters carry the distinction of being conjured into existence by Jerry Siegel himself — the co-creator of Superman — yet The Needle is exactly that kind of hidden Golden Age gem. Debuting in Star Spangled Comics #4 in 1942, this DC original emerged during comics' most electrifying era, brought to life by Siegel and artist Hal Sherman. With a brief but collector-noted run through 1942–1943, The Needle shares the vibrant pages of Star Spangled Comics alongside Golden Age luminaries like The Star-Spangled Kid, Stripesy, and Tarantula — rarefied company by any measure. Rare appearances and a key-issue credit make this a tantalizing find for Golden Age devotees who love unearthing the road less traveled.