Man of War

Emerging from Malibu Comics' bold early-'90s creative surge, Man of War is a Copper/Modern Age figure brought to life by Kevin Brockschmidt in 1991, part of that scrappy, ambitious wave of independent superhero publishing that dared to challenge the Big Two. With appearances spread across Protectors, The Savage Dragon, and Comics Scene, this character moves in genuinely interesting circles — sharing pages with the likes of The Ferret, Gravestone, Airman, and Aura — a roster that speaks to Malibu's lively, interconnected universe. The catalog may be compact at seven appearances, but one of them carries key-issue status, making Man of War a rewarding find for collectors hunting the overlooked gems of early indie comics.