Collection: Badger – Capital/First Comics – (1983–1991) – Volume 1 – #1–70

📘 Series Summary

Created by writer Mike Baron, The Badger is one of the most unique "superhero" titles of the 1980s. The story follows Norbert Sykes, a Vietnam veteran suffering from Multiple Personality Disorder. Norbert believes he is "The Badger," a costumed crime-fighter who can communicate with animals and possesses elite martial arts skills. His primary mission: to "right the wrongs" of society—which usually involves violently attacking animal abusers or rude citizens.

The series is anchored by a bizarre cast of characters, including Ham, a 5th-century weather wizard who bankrolls Norbert's adventures, and Daisy Fields, a therapist trying to keep Norbert sane while their home serves as a superhero headquarters. Over its 70-issue run, the series masterfully shifted from dark explorations of trauma and mental health to absurd parodies of pop culture, politics, and the comic book industry itself. It remains a hallmark of First Comics' era of experimental independent storytelling.

⭐ Why This Series Stands Out

• Features an incredibly early and nuanced portrayal of Dissociative Identity Disorder in a comic book context.
• Iconic cover art by Steve Rude and dynamic interior pencils from artists like Jeffrey Butler and Bill Reinhold.
• The legendary "Lost in Space-Time" and "Billionaires' Picnic" storylines that define 80s indie grit.
• Explores environmental and animal rights themes decades before they became mainstream in superhero media.
• A deep roster of guest stars and cross-overs, including Judah Maccabee from Nexus.
• A complete 70-issue run that serves as a time capsule for the 1980s independent comic boom.

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