Astros HB

The Brazilian publisher Editora Abril launched Astros HB in 1980, a 23-issue comic series that showcased a rotating cast of international heroes like the Phantom, Flash Gordon, and Mandrake the Magician. Running until 1983, it served as a key entry point for classic adventure and superhero strips in the Brazilian market, with local talent often handling translations and cover art. Its importance lies in how it packaged beloved licensed characters for a new generation of readers, bridging the gap between U.S. newspaper strips and Brazilian comic culture.