Alex Power
Few Marvel characters can claim a Bronze Age debut and nearly half a century of continuous relevance, but Alex Power has done exactly that — first appearing in Rom #24 in 1981, courtesy of a stellar creative team including Bill Mantlo, Mark Gruenwald, and Sal Buscema. A fixture of Power Pack and even the pages of G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero, Alex has spent decades sharing adventures with Jack, Julie, and Katie Power, alongside Lightspeed and Energizer, making him a cornerstone of one of Marvel's most endearing young-hero concepts. With 10 key-issue appearances recognized by collectors and 144 catalog entries spanning all the way to 2026, this is a character whose staying power is no accident — he's a genuine piece of Marvel's heart. If you've never dipped into his corner of the Marvel universe, you're in for a warm, action-packed discovery.
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Trivia
- 🗓️ Alex Power first appeared in Rom #24 in 1981 — that's 45 years ago. It's a recognized key issue.
- 🎨 Co-created by Bill Mantlo and Mark Gruenwald.
- 🏆 Ranks #973 of 59,192 characters in our catalog by number of appearances — one of the most-published characters we track.
- 📚 Appears in 144 issues across 74 different series.
- ⭐ 10 of their appearances are key issues collectors actively chase.
- 📈 Has appeared in comics for 45 years (1981–2026) — a true Bronze Age mainstay.
Covers through the years — 1985–2006
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