Prime
Malibu · 1993–1995 · 26 issues
About the series
From 1993 to 1995, Malibu Comics published Prime, a 26-issue series that introduced a uniquely tragic twist on the teen superhero archetype. The story follows Kevin Green, a bullied adolescent who can transform into the adult, ultra-powerful hero Prime—but only for a limited time before reverting to his vulnerable younger self. Written primarily by Len Strazewski and Gerard Jones, with art by Norm Breyfogle, Darick Robertson, and Joel Thomas, the series explored the painful gap between fantasy and reality. It remains a standout of Malibu's superhero line for its darkly emotional take on power and identity.