The Avenger

Few Golden Age figures carry a name as boldly iconic as The Avenger, who first strode onto the page in 1955 courtesy of the talented team of Gardner Fox and Bob Powell. Born at the tail end of the Golden Age, this AC Comics stalwart has demonstrated remarkable staying power, with appearances stretching across an impressive five decades into 2007. The Avenger keeps vivid company indeed — sharing adventures with the likes of Ms. Victory, She-Cat, and other colorful figures who populate the action-packed pages of FemForce and Men of Mystery Comics. For collectors who love unearthing the hidden gems of mid-century comics and the publishers who kept that spirit alive long after the mainstream moved on, The Avenger is exactly the kind of discovery worth chasing down.