Zorro

Few masked heroes carry as much swashbuckling mystique as Zorro, whose comic book journey stretches all the way back to a 1949 Golden Age debut in Four Color #228, brought to the page by Steve Dubin, Mick Dubin, and Bill Ely. From those early Dell days — sharing the spotlight with the likes of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Jiminy Cricket — to a publishing legacy that spans an remarkable 75 years and runs through Dynamite Entertainment today, this legendary figure has proven himself one of comics' most enduring icons. With appearances across Walt Disney's Zorro, Zorro Rides Again, and the flagship Zorro series, plus a key collector issue to his name, the catalog of 77 appearances only hints at how deeply this character has carved his mark into the medium. If you're drawn to heroes with history, few leave a more indelible signature.