Mystery Men

In 2012, Marvel introduced a five-issue limited series spotlighting its forgotten Golden Age heroes, written by David Liss with art by Patrick Zircher. Set during the dawn of the superhero age, it follows a group of flawed, everyday people—the original Mystery Men—as they navigate a world not yet ready for masked vigilantes. This series matters for reclaiming Marvel's pre-war pulp roots, giving depth to characters like the Phantom Reporter and the Fiery Mask who had languished in obscurity for decades.