Killer Shrike

Killer Shrike soared out of the Bronze Age in 1977, debuting in Rampaging Hulk #2 courtesy of the formidable creative pairing of Doug Moench and Walt Simonson — a pedigree that alone makes that first appearance a collector's prize. A Marvel villain with staying power, he's logged appearances across nearly five decades, turning up in the pages of Captain America, Elektra, and Rampaging Hulk and crossing paths with heavyweights like Spider-Man, Bruce Banner, and Cap himself. His dance card includes membership in both A.I.M. and the notorious Batroc's Brigade, placing him firmly in Marvel's rich tradition of mercenary muscle-for-hire. With 47 years of appearances and a key issue to his name, Killer Shrike is exactly the kind of deep-cut Bronze Age antagonist that rewards the curious collector who digs past the A-list.