Abrax

Emerging from East Germany's beloved Mosaik in 1976 — one of the most distinctive comics traditions outside the American mainstream — Abrax is a Bronze Age creation brought to life by the talented trio of Lothar Dräger, Lona Rietschel, and Irmtraut Winkler-Wittig for Verlag Junge Welt. With nearly five decades of publication history stretching from 1976 all the way to 2025, this is a character whose staying power speaks for itself, sharing pages across that remarkable run with colorful figures like Hans Wurst, Marquis de la Vermotte-Toupet, and Dschaffar. Collectors take note: among Abrax's 65 catalogued appearances sits at least one recognized key issue, making this a rewarding corner of comics history for anyone looking beyond the usual superhero fare.