Jon Sable

Jon Sable, Freelance is a comic book character and series created by writer and artist Mike Grell. The series, published by First Comics from 1983 to 1988, features Jon Sable, a former Olympic athlete, mercenary, and hunter who operates as a high-priced problem solver and bodyguard in New York City.

Sable is a complex and often morally ambiguous character. His background includes service in the Vietnam War and personal tragedies that have shaped his cynical worldview. He juggles his mercenary work with a more legitimate business venture as a children's book author, creating a contrast between his violent profession and his artistic pursuits.

The series is known for its sophisticated storytelling, realistic depiction of urban life, and Grell's distinctive art style. It frequently explores themes of violence, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. Jon Sable, Freelance is considered a significant work in independent comics and influenced later comic book series featuring morally gray protagonists.

The character has also appeared in a short-lived television series starring Ron Ely in 1987.