Egon Spengler

Few characters bridge the gap between beloved animated icon and genuine comics institution quite like Egon Spengler, who made his four-color debut in Marvel UK's The Real Ghostbusters Spectacular 3-D Special back in 1986, brought to the page by Barry Petersen and Norm Dwyer. Rooted in the Copper Age and carrying that era's infectious energy, Egon went on to rack up an impressive 260 catalog appearances across 33 years of comics adventuring — a remarkable testament to his enduring appeal. His world is populated by familiar faces like Janine Melnitz and the iconic Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, and his home turf across The Real Ghostbusters and Slimer! titles made him a fixture for generations of fans who grew up watching Saturday mornings and then couldn't put down the comics. With a key issue already to his name, Egon Spengler is essential reading for anyone who loves the intersection of pop culture and sequential art done right.