Solomon Grundy

Born in the pages of All-American Comics #61 back in 1944, Solomon Grundy is one of DC's most enduring creatures of the Golden Age — a hulking, relentless figure who has haunted the DC Universe for over eight decades and counting. Conjured by writer Alfred Bester and artist Paul Reinman, he's the rare villain whose shadow has stretched across generations, turning up in the pages of Starman, Batman, and Detective Comics alike, and sharing those stories with legends like Batman, Robin, The Flash, and Starman himself. With 125 catalog appearances, two collector-significant key issues to his name, and a publishing history that runs from 1944 all the way to 2026, Grundy isn't just a footnote from comics' earliest era — he's a testament to the staying power of a truly iconic antagonist. If you love DC's deep roots and the kind of villain who refuses to stay buried, Solomon Grundy is absolutely worth your time.