Karla Sofen
Karla Sofen has been one of Marvel's most compellingly complex figures since Roger Stern and Sal Buscema introduced her in The Incredible Hulk #231 back in 1979 — a Bronze Age debut that launched nearly five decades of appearances across 259 catalog entries and 12 collector-recognized key issues. She's most deeply woven into the fabric of Thunderbolts, Dark Avengers, and Ms. Marvel, series that thrive on moral ambiguity and shifting allegiances, and she keeps genuinely electrifying company — sharing pages with Spider-Man, Hawkeye, Wolverine, and Ms. Marvel herself. Whether you're a longtime reader who's tracked her journey across the Bronze Age and beyond or a newer fan drawn in by the darker corners of the Marvel Universe, Karla Sofen is exactly the kind of layered, enduring character who rewards every issue you hunt down.

Trivia
- 🗓️ Karla Sofen first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #231 in 1979 — that's 47 years ago. It's a recognized key issue.
- 🎨 Co-created by Roger Stern and Sal Buscema.
- 🏆 Ranks #461 of 59,192 characters in our catalog by number of appearances — one of the most-published characters we track.
- 📚 Appears in 259 issues across 138 different series.
- ⭐ 12 of their appearances are key issues collectors actively chase.
- 📈 Has appeared in comics for 47 years (1979–2026) — a true Bronze Age mainstay.
Covers through the years — 1979–2018
★ 1979
1991
★ 1997
2000
2004
2007
2010
2018