Ultraman

Bursting onto the scene in 1987 through the pages of Megaton Comics, this Ultraman is a Copper Age creation from the indie publishing world, brought to life by Gary Carlson and Gary Thomas Washington at a time when small-press superhero comics were carving out bold, scrappy alternatives to the mainstream. With appearances across Megaton, the Megaton Holiday Special, and the collector-friendly Megaton Explosion: Who's Who in Megaton Comics?, this character shares their corner of the universe with the likes of Matthew Scott, Christopher Kelly, and the intriguingly named Ethrian. A compact but notable presence — two of their three catalogued appearances carry key-issue status — making this Ultraman a genuine find for fans who love digging into the passionate, anything-goes spirit of late-'80s indie comics.