Bloth

Few villains loom as large in their brief comics run as Bloth, the fearsome antagonist who made his debut in Marvel's The Pirates of Dark Water #1 in 1991. Born from the early Modern Age, this character stepped straight from the beloved animated series onto the page, sharing that dark, waterlogged world with heroes like Ren, Ioz, Tula, and the unforgettable Niddler. With only nine catalog appearances across the series' 1991–1992 run, every issue featuring Bloth carries real weight — he's a rare presence whose menace is all the more concentrated for it. If you love high-seas adventure comics with a fantastical edge, tracking down this short-lived Marvel gem is absolutely worth the hunt.