The Sleepman

Emerging from the gritty, satirical world of Marshal Law in 1987, The Sleepman is a Copper Age creation with a distinctly dark edge, born from the imagination of Archie Goodwin. Over a surprisingly enduring stretch of nearly three decades, this character carved out a niche in Marvel's more subversive corners, sharing pages with the likes of Marshal Law, Captain Britain, and Brian Braddock. With only 15 catalogued appearances, The Sleepman is a rare find — the kind of deep-cut figure that rewards dedicated collectors who dig past the mainstream.