Comet Man

In 1987, Marvel Comics launched a six-issue miniseries, Comet Man, a cosmic oddity largely written by actors Bill Mumy and Miguel Ferrer. Illustrated by the distinctive, shadowy style of Kelley Jones, the story follows Stephen Beckley, a man transformed into the telepathic, star-spanning Comet Man, alongside a cast that includes his son Benny and the surreal, licensed presence of Gumby and Pokey. A short-lived but memorable fusion of superheroics and offbeat whimsy, it stands as a curious artifact of its era, showcasing Jones's early career and the creators' affection for both science fiction and classic claymation.