Sir Gawain

Few characters carry the weight of Arthurian legend into the Golden Age quite like Sir Gawain, who made his comics debut in Ace Comics #29 in 1939 under the hand of the legendary Alex Raymond. Published by David McKay, this knight of old found himself sharing pages with some of the most iconic adventure figures of the era — The Phantom, Tarzan, Buck Rogers, and Johnny Hazard — a remarkable company that speaks to the rich, pulp-flavored world Ace Comics cultivated. His presence stretches across a remarkable 35-year span into the 1970s, surfacing in The Menomonee Falls Gazette alongside Korak and other adventure strip favorites. A rare and evocative find for Golden Age enthusiasts, Sir Gawain is a reminder of how deep comics once dipped into the well of classic legend.