A professional 1970s/1980s mercenary who appeared in Marvel’s New Universe setting. Gritty Cold War/urban decay stories.

A good guy (more or less) zombie gunman who never misses. From the atmospheric Nocturnals comics. This profile is meant to be read after our “base camp” Nocturnals article.

From Marvel Comics UK’s old Dragon’s Claws comics. Far future samurai strongman. This profile is meant to be read after the Dragon 8162 character profile

Colleen Wing as she appeared in Iron Fist and Heroes for Hire stories during the 1970s. P.I., martial artist, samurai.

A young and redoubtable Amazon and Gorgon officer. She’s cool, in more ways than one. Delphyne primarily appeared in Marvel’s Hercules and Amadeus Cho stories. And yes, she looks awesome.

The version of DC Comics’ Black Canary seen both solo and with the JSA during the Golden Age (in her case, 1948-1951). But you should first check our guide to Black Canary profiles.

S.H.I.E.L.D. bare-knuckles fighting expert agent.

A semi-ethical (okay, ⅓ ethical?) mercenary trio in the Marvel Universe during the 1990s and 2000s. Black Mamba, Asp, and Diamondback — so that spells B.A.D. see?

An odd giant henchman type we are the only people in the world to care about.