The Petrified Man

Stone-cold mysterious and steeped in the wild atmosphere of Marvel's Silver Age, The Petrified Man made his striking debut in Astonishing Tales #2 in 1970, brought to life by the legendary creative pairing of Roy Thomas and Wally Wood. His handful of appearances place him squarely in the company of Ka-Zar, Kevin Plunder, Zabu, and the formidable Garokk — a roster that speaks to the savage, otherworldly corners of the Marvel Universe he inhabits. Rare and enigmatic with only three catalog appearances to his name, The Petrified Man is exactly the kind of hidden gem that rewards the dedicated back-issue hunter.