Roy Harper
Few characters can claim a Golden Age origin stretching all the way back to 1941 — but Roy Harper made his debut in More Fun Comics #73, brought to life by the legendary Jerry Siegel and Bernard Baily, and he's been a fixture of the DC Universe ever since. With nearly nine decades of publishing history spanning World's Finest Comics, Titans, and Green Arrow, Roy has proven himself one of the most enduring figures in superhero comics, racking up close to 400 catalog appearances and 18 key issues that collectors actively seek out. He shares the page with an extraordinary roll call — Green Lantern, Dick Grayson, Superman, Robin — which tells you everything about the rarefied company he keeps and the corners of the DC Universe he inhabits. Whether you're a Golden Age devotee or a modern Titans fan, Roy Harper's remarkable longevity makes him a character absolutely worth following across the decades.
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Trivia
- 🗓️ Roy Harper first appeared in More Fun Comics #73 in 1941 — that's 85 years ago. It's a recognized key issue.
- 🎨 Co-created by Jerry Siegel and Bernard Baily.
- 🏆 Ranks #272 of 59,192 characters in our catalog by number of appearances — one of the most-published characters we track.
- 📚 Appears in 397 issues across 135 different series.
- ⭐ 18 of their appearances are key issues collectors actively chase.
- 📈 Has appeared in comics for 85 years (1941–2026) — a true Golden Age mainstay.