Vanguard Thakka

Few characters can claim to have been there at the very beginning of something special — Vanguard Thakka made their debut in Megaton #1 back in 1983, a Bronze Age introduction that planted seeds flowering across an remarkable four-decade publishing run. Emerging from the creative minds of Gary Carlson, Butch Guice, and James Cassara, Thakka has woven through some of Image Comics' most beloved corners of its universe, appearing across Megaton, Freak Force, and most prominently Savage Dragon, keeping vivid company alongside the likes of Dragon, Angel Murphy, and Roxanne Wells. With 63 catalog appearances and four recognized key issues to their name, this is a character whose longevity speaks volumes — a fixture of an interconnected indie universe that has defied the odds and kept on publishing into 2024. If you're exploring the rich, scrappy history of Image's action-packed shared world, Vanguard Thakka is exactly the kind of enduring figure worth tracking down.