Winston Zeddmore
Few characters can claim a debut as memorable as Winston Zeddmore's — arriving in 1986's The Real Ghostbusters Spectacular 3-D Special via Marvel UK, this Copper Age stalwart has proven himself one of comics' most enduring animated-universe adaptations, racking up an impressive 257 catalog appearances across a remarkable 33-year run. He's most at home in The Real Ghostbusters and Slimer!, sharing pages with fan favorites like Janine Melnitz and the iconic Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, and collectors will be pleased to know at least one of those appearances carries genuine key-issue status. Whether you're a longtime Ghostbusters devotee or just discovering the rich comics legacy behind the animated franchise, Winston's decades of adventures make him an absolute must for your reading list.
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Trivia
- 🗓️ Winston Zeddmore first appeared in The Real Ghostbusters Spectacular 3-D Special #[nn] in 1986 — that's 40 years ago. It's a recognized key issue.
- 🎨 Co-created by Barry Petersen and Norm Dwyer.
- 🏆 Ranks #466 of 59,192 characters in our catalog by number of appearances — one of the most-published characters we track.
- 📚 Appears in 257 issues across 24 different series.
- ⭐ 1 of their appearances are key issues collectors actively chase.
- 📈 Has appeared in comics for 33 years (1986–2019) — a true Copper/Modern Age mainstay.