Helios [In with the New]

Helios, from Speakeasy Comics, launched in 2005 with a two-issue run that reimagined the classic pulp hero as a modern-day champion. The series stripped away the golden-age trappings, focusing on a gritty, grounded take for a new generation. Though brief, it stands as a notable example of early-2000s independent comics' push to revitalize vintage concepts.