Wonder Man

Gerard Jones wrote the bulk of this early-1990s Marvel series, which gave Simon Williams his own spotlight after years as a West Coast Avenger. With art by Jeff Johnson, Tim Hamilton, and Ron Randall, the book explored the actor-turned-superhero's struggle to balance fame, his ionic energy powers, and a complicated personal life. Over 29 issues, it carved out a unique niche as a character-driven superhero story during a decade of flashy crossover events.