Marvelman

Marvelman, launched in 1955 by Young's Merchandising Company, introduced a superhero whose adventures would later become a cornerstone of British comics. Though the series ran for only a single issue in this initial incarnation, it established the basic concept of a young boy who transforms into a powerful adult hero—a premise that would be famously reimagined decades later. The character is most associated with writer/artist Mick Anglo, who created and originally drew this groundbreaking take on the superhero archetype. This brief but foundational series matters as the genesis of a figure who would eventually reshape the comics landscape through its mature, deconstructive revival.