Monica Rambeau

Few characters have made a more electrifying entrance than Monica Rambeau, who burst onto the Bronze Age Marvel scene in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 (1982), courtesy of Roger Stern and John Romita Jr. Over more than four decades of continuous publication — 351 catalog appearances and 18 key issues worth tracking down — she has proven herself one of Marvel's most enduring and compelling figures, a constant presence in Avengers titles and a character whose staying power speaks for itself. She keeps extraordinary company, sharing adventures with the likes of Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and Captain Marvel, running in the very highest circles the Marvel Universe has to offer. If you're building a serious collection or simply want to follow a character with genuine longevity and Bronze Age roots who has never stopped mattering, Monica Rambeau is absolutely essential reading.