Presenting Mr & Mrs J Evil Scientist! Reprints Mr and Mrs J Evil. Scientist (1963) 1-4! The Evil Scientist family made their first comic book appearance in Hanna-Barbera Bandwagon #2 (January 1963), published by Gold Key Comics. In their first appearance, they were featured as supporting characters to Snagglepuss. In the next issue (which was the final issue of the anthology series), they were featured in their own story. In the fall of 1963, they were given their own comic book, which lasted four issues. The comic book was published annually during Halloween of 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966. Softcover Premium Color.