Juice

Stepping out of the rich, character-dense world Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson built in Astro City, Juice made their debut in 1995 — right at the moment that celebrated series was redefining what superhero comics could be. A fixture of the Astro City universe across nearly three decades, this character shares the page with some of that world's most beloved figures: Jack-in-the-Box, the Confessor, Winged Victory, and Crackerjack, which tells you something about the caliber of company they keep. With only nine catalog appearances, Juice is one of those intriguing background presences that rewards the devoted reader who pays attention to Astro City's gloriously layered tapestry — a reminder that Busiek's city has always felt genuinely populated, full of figures who exist beyond the spotlight.