Marcus Kang XXIII

A figure from the far future stepping into Marvel's present, Marcus Kang XXIII made his entrance in Captain America Annual #11 in 1992, brought to life by Roy Thomas and Larry Alexander during the Copper Age. With a name that evokes dynasty and deep time, this character carries the weight of legacy in every appearance — sharing pages with titans like Captain America, Iron Man, Thor Odinson, Nathaniel Richards, and Hank Pym, which is rarefied company by any measure. His handful of appearances across Avengers and beyond, stretching all the way to 2014, make him a rare and intriguing footnote in Marvel's sprawling tapestry — the kind of obscure gem that rewards the dedicated reader who loves digging into the corners of the timeline.