Jack Kirby

Marvel Oct 1968

Tales of Asgard #1

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Reprinted stories collecting essential moments in Asgardian history, originally printed in Journey Into Mystery (1963-1964)
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1st appearance of Annihilus, ruler of the Negative Zone
1st appearance of Franklin Richards, as an unnamed infant, considered by Marvel to be the most powerful mutant in the Marvel Universe
[November 2024 - it is rumored Marvel is looking to cast a child in the role of Franklin Richards who will play the character through various ages in future projects]
Introduction of the Cosmic Control Rod, a weapon used by Annihilus that manipulates matter
[December 2024 - Annihilus rumored to be the villain for the Nova TV series]
Marvel Mar 1969

Thor #162

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Origin of Galactus, specifically the first world he devoured after emerging from the incubation ship
Marvel May 1969

Thor #164

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3rd cameo appearance and origin of HIM, later known as Adam Warlock - hand seen in one panel
Cited as the first appearance of Athena but it is an error where Zeus refers to his wife Hera incorrectly
Marvel Sep 1969

Thor #168

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1st appearance of the Thermal Man
Often cited as the origin of Galactus yet there is very little that is revealed about the villain except to tease the story told in #169
Marvel Oct 1969

Thor #169

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Origin of Galactus, specifically when he was Galan of Ta, prior to him becoming Galactus
First mention of the Creeping Plague which would later be developed further as the Black Winter

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