Dr. Hy Q. Binana

Few names in comics announce themselves quite like Dr. Hy Q. Binana — a character whose very identity feels like a wink to the reader from the moment Gary Carlson introduced him in Big Bang Comics #0 in 1995. A product of the Copper/Modern Age, he inhabits the affectionate, nostalgia-drenched universe of Big Bang Comics, a publisher built on loving homage to comics' classic eras. Over a surprisingly enduring stretch running all the way to 2022, he's kept remarkable company — sharing pages with figures like The Knight Watchman and Thunder Girl — in titles including Big Bang Adventures and Big Bang Comics. He may be a rare presence in the catalog, but in the warmly retro world of Big Bang, even eight appearances carry the charm of a publisher that truly loves the medium.