Kate Bishop
Few characters in Marvel's modern era have carved out as distinctive a niche as Kate Bishop, who first graced the page in 1994's Marvels #2 — a landmark series brought to life by the legendary team of Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross. Over more than three decades of publication, she's become a genuine fixture of the Marvel Universe, racking up 171 catalog appearances and a remarkable 10 collector-recognized key issues that speak to her real staying power. Her adventures unfold most prominently across Young Avengers, Avengers: The Children's Crusade, and Avengers: The Initiative, where she keeps extraordinary company — sharing pages with the likes of Captain America, Spider-Man, Hulkling, and Teddy Altman. If you're building a serious modern Marvel collection, Kate Bishop is absolutely a character whose trajectory demands your attention.
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Trivia
- 🗓️ Kate Bishop first appeared in Marvels #2 in 1994 — that's 32 years ago. It's a recognized key issue.
- 🎨 Co-created by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross.
- 🏆 Ranks #790 of 59,192 characters in our catalog by number of appearances — one of the most-published characters we track.
- 📚 Appears in 171 issues across 108 different series.
- ⭐ 10 of their appearances are key issues collectors actively chase.
- 📈 Has appeared in comics for 32 years (1994–2026) — a true Copper/Modern Age mainstay.
Covers through the years — 2008–2024
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2017
2024