Gregorio de la Vega

Born in the pages of John Byrne's Superman #14 in 1988, Gregorio de la Vega is a Copper Age DC creation who found his greatest spotlight in The New Guardians, rubbing shoulders with an eclectic cast that includes Extraño, Celia Windward, and Takeo Yakata. His 34-year presence in the DC catalog — stretching from the late Bronze Age twilight all the way into 2022 — speaks to a quiet staying power, with appearances across Superman and Justice League of America keeping him connected to the broader DC universe. With only 21 catalog appearances he's a genuine deep-cut discovery, the kind of character that rewards the curious collector who loves unearthing the hidden corners of a rich, sprawling mythology.