Alter Ego
First · 1986 · 4 issues
About the series
Launched in 1986 by First Comics, Alter Ego is a four-issue series that gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the comic book industry, written primarily by Roy and Dann Thomas. Illustrated by Ron Harris, the series blends fictional storytelling with real-world history, focusing on the creators and characters that shaped the medium. It matters as an early example of meta-commentary in comics, offering a warm, insider’s perspective on the craft and its legends.