The Oldest Comic Book is not Superman, but...

When we think of comics and their iconic protagonists, many of us might imagine Superman as the "dean" of heroes. But if we consider the age of the characters not based on their editorial creation, but rather their "narrative" age within the stories , the result might surprise you. So who is the oldest character in comics? Let's find out together.

Uncle Scrooge: An Elder of Wit and Adventure

One of the main candidates is Scrooge McDuck , the famous Disney tycoon created by Carl Barks. In the stories, his birth date is often given as 1867 , making him, in terms of narrative age, a character over 150 years old. Despite his venerable age, Scrooge McDuck faces incredible adventures, proving that the spirit never ages.

Thor: A God of Ages

If we leave the world of Disney to explore the Marvel landscape, we find an even older candidate: Thor , the god of thunder. As a god of Norse mythology, Thor is thousands of years old. In Marvel comics, he is described as a millenary warrior who has lived through entire eras, fighting against frost giants, demons and even other deities.

Apocalypse: The First Mutant

In the Marvel world, another character who claims the title of "oldest" is Apocalypse (En Sabah Nur). Born around 3000 BC in ancient Egypt, he is considered the first mutant in history. With thousands of years behind him, Apocalypse has shaped his existence countless times, adapting and surviving the changes in the world.

Vandal Savage: The Immortal of DC Comics

We can't talk about older characters without mentioning Vandal Savage , one of the main antagonists of the DC Universe. Born in the prehistoric era, Vandal Savage is a Neanderthal who acquired immortality thanks to a mysterious meteorite. This made him a witness and protagonist of human history for tens of thousands of years, intertwining his destiny with great civilizations and historical figures.

Who Wins the Title?

If we talk about pure narrative age, Vandal Savage might be the oldest character, thanks to his prehistoric origins. However, each "elder" of the comics brings with him something unique: Uncle Scrooge with his timeless greed and spirit of adventure, Thor with his divine strength and Apocalypse with his vision of the mutant future.

And you, which of these characters do you find the most fascinating? Share your favorite in the comments or suggest others that could compete for the title of "oldest character" in comics!