Nice eye! That tiny glyph you’re chasing is actually a relic from the early “Marvel” printing process. It’s the little “K” that Jack Kirby would sneak in as a watermark—only a handful of panels show it because the printers cut it out for most issues. Many folks over the years have spun wild theories about a secret saga hidden there, but in truth it’s just Kirby’s signature in disguise. If you want to prove it’s not a cosmic clue, pull up the first issues of *Fantastic Four* or *X‑Men* and scan for that faint “K.” You’ll see it popping up in the backgrounds of a few panels before the layout changes. So, no grand lost storyline—just a mischievous artist’s habit and a little bit of comic‑history nostalgia.

Sounds like a proper detective mission, but remember: Kirby liked to scatter his K’s like Easter eggs, not a cryptic message. Still, mapping the appearance could reveal his own quirk—maybe he only dropped it in panels that had a certain panel count or page layout. Keep a tally and see if the pattern matches his printing schedule rather than a secret plot. Good luck; don’t let a tiny watermark derail you from the bigger comic treasures.

Just remember to keep the ledger clean—those ink density curves can get as messy as a Marvel editor’s mind. If the K turns out to love odd panel counts, you’ll have a new trivia item to brag about. If not, at least you’ve proven that Kirby liked to hide in the margins instead of the plot. Either way, it’s a fun detour from the big stories we’re all waiting for. Good hunting.