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Thor #411

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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Thor #411

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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1st cameo team appearance of The New Warriors: Nova, Night Thrasher, Namorita, Speedball, Firestar and Marvel Boy, later becomes Justice

1st cameo appearance of Night Thrasher

The character Marvel Boy shares no relation to other characters who also used the name Marvel Boy but he does share his real name, Vance Astrovik with the character known as Major Victory from Guardians of the Galaxy

Major Victory and Marvel Boy are the same person from two separate dimensions and exist in stories as mostly unrelated individuals

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1st cameo team appearance of The New Warriors: Nova, Night Thrasher, Namorita, Speedball, Firestar and Marvel Boy, later becomes Justice

1st cameo appearance of Night Thrasher

The character Marvel Boy shares no relation to other characters who also used the name Marvel Boy but he does share his real name, Vance Astrovik with the character known as Major Victory from Guardians of the Galaxy

Major Victory and Marvel Boy are the same person from two separate dimensions and exist in stories as mostly unrelated individuals

Defenders #17

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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Defenders #17

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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1st cameo team appearance of the Wrecking Crew: Bulldozer, Piledriver, Thunderball, Wrecker

First meeting of Luke Cage and the Defenders

All characters appear in a final page cameo for the first time with the exception of the Wrecker who first appeared in Thor #148

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1st cameo team appearance of the Wrecking Crew: Bulldozer, Piledriver, Thunderball, Wrecker

First meeting of Luke Cage and the Defenders

All characters appear in a final page cameo for the first time with the exception of the Wrecker who first appeared in Thor #148

World War Hulk: Gamma Corps #1

Marvel ⋅ 2007

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World War Hulk: Gamma Corps #1

Marvel ⋅ 2007

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1st appearance of Gideon Wilson, brother of Sam Wilson

1st team appearance of Gamma Corps: Grey, Mister Gideon Wilson, Prodigy, Mess, and Griffin formerly Clown

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1st appearance of Gideon Wilson, brother of Sam Wilson

1st team appearance of Gamma Corps: Grey, Mister Gideon Wilson, Prodigy, Mess, and Griffin formerly Clown

Black Panther #1

Marvel ⋅ 1998

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Black Panther #1

Marvel ⋅ 1998

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1st team appearance of the Dora Milaje, Wakanda's special forces: Okoye and Nakia

Nakia later becomes Malice

1st appearance of Zuri, an elder of Wakanda

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1st team appearance of the Dora Milaje, Wakanda's special forces: Okoye and Nakia

Nakia later becomes Malice

1st appearance of Zuri, an elder of Wakanda

Amazing Spider-Man #36

Marvel ⋅ 2001

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Amazing Spider-Man #36

Marvel ⋅ 2001

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September 11th, 2001 tribute issue depicting various Marvel teams and characters working alongside emergency services as New York native, Spider-Man narrates the experience

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September 11th, 2001 tribute issue depicting various Marvel teams and characters working alongside emergency services as New York native, Spider-Man narrates the experience

Defenders #18

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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Defenders #18

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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1st full team appearance of the Wrecking Crew: Bulldozer, Piledriver, Thunderball, Wrecker

All characters appear in full for the first time with the exception of the Wrecker who first appeared in Thor #148

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1st full team appearance of the Wrecking Crew: Bulldozer, Piledriver, Thunderball, Wrecker

All characters appear in full for the first time with the exception of the Wrecker who first appeared in Thor #148

Amazing Spider-Man #328

Marvel ⋅ 1990

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Amazing Spider-Man #328

Marvel ⋅ 1990

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Iconic cover art by Todd McFarlane

Final artwork on the Amazing Spider-Man title by Todd McFarlane

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Iconic cover art by Todd McFarlane

Final artwork on the Amazing Spider-Man title by Todd McFarlane

Iron Man #282

Marvel ⋅ 1992

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Iron Man #282

Marvel ⋅ 1992

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1st cover appearance of the War Machine armor, worn by Tony Stark

⚠ Misconception: cited by many as the first appearance of War Machine. "War Machine" is splashed across the IRON MAN title in reference to the armor’s incredible armaments but the name is not official. The armor, (piloted by Tony Stark in this issue, not James Rhodes) actually debuts in the previous issue, Iron Man #281. In Iron Man #284, James Rhodes suits up in the War Machine armor but does so as Iron Man and does not officially assume the War Machine codename until West Coast Avengers #94, though he is referred to as War Machine in X-Force #21 but as Iron Man in X-Force #20

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1st cover appearance of the War Machine armor, worn by Tony Stark

⚠ Misconception: cited by many as the first appearance of War Machine. "War Machine" is splashed across the IRON MAN title in reference to the armor’s incredible armaments but the name is not official. The armor, (piloted by Tony Stark in this issue, not James Rhodes) actually debuts in the previous issue, Iron Man #281. In Iron Man #284, James Rhodes suits up in the War Machine armor but does so as Iron Man and does not officially assume the War Machine codename until West Coast Avengers #94, though he is referred to as War Machine in X-Force #21 but as Iron Man in X-Force #20

Starslayer #2

Pacific Comics ⋅ 1982

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Starslayer #2

Pacific Comics ⋅ 1982

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1st appearance and origin of the Rocketeer

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1st appearance and origin of the Rocketeer

Punisher Limited Series #1

Marvel ⋅ 1986

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Punisher Limited Series #1

Marvel ⋅ 1986

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First solo series featuring the Punisher

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First solo series featuring the Punisher

Amazing Spider-Man #325

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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Amazing Spider-Man #325

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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Cover art by Todd McFarlane featuring the Red Skull

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Cover art by Todd McFarlane featuring the Red Skull

Batman '89 #1

DC ⋅ 2021

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Batman '89 #1

DC ⋅ 2021

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Stories told in the Tim Burton, Batman Universe

Written by the screenwriter of Batman and Batman Returns

1st appearance of Robin, Drake Winston

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Stories told in the Tim Burton, Batman Universe

Written by the screenwriter of Batman and Batman Returns

1st appearance of Robin, Drake Winston

Daredevil #227

Marvel ⋅ 1986

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Daredevil #227

Marvel ⋅ 1986

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Kingpin discovers Daredevil's identity

Born Again part one begins in #227 and concludes in Daredevil #233

Won the Kirby Award in 1986 for Best Single Issue

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Kingpin discovers Daredevil's identity

Born Again part one begins in #227 and concludes in Daredevil #233

Won the Kirby Award in 1986 for Best Single Issue

Amazing Spider-Man #238

Marvel ⋅ 1983

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Amazing Spider-Man #238

Marvel ⋅ 1983

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1st appearance of the Hobgoblin, Roderick Kingsley

A complete issue includes the ‘Tattooz' giveaway insert, found between the final page and the back cover. See additional images - be aware that the insert may be there but the tattoos might still be missing

[Feb 2021 - a social media account associated with Sony seemingly teased the transformation of Ned Leeds into the Hobgoblin / June 2022 - Jacob Batalon reshared photo holding a Hobgoblin action figure which caused future movie speculation on social media / May 2023 - speculation Spider-Man 4's villain will be Hobgoblin]

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1st appearance of the Hobgoblin, Roderick Kingsley

A complete issue includes the ‘Tattooz' giveaway insert, found between the final page and the back cover. See additional images - be aware that the insert may be there but the tattoos might still be missing

[Feb 2021 - a social media account associated with Sony seemingly teased the transformation of Ned Leeds into the Hobgoblin / June 2022 - Jacob Batalon reshared photo holding a Hobgoblin action figure which caused future movie speculation on social media / May 2023 - speculation Spider-Man 4's villain will be Hobgoblin]

Amazing Spider-Man #162

Marvel ⋅ 1976

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Amazing Spider-Man #162

Marvel ⋅ 1976

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1st appearance of Jigsaw, an assassin whose face was mutilated by the Punisher

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1st appearance of Jigsaw, an assassin whose face was mutilated by the Punisher

Batman: The Killing Joke #1

DC ⋅ 1988

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Batman: The Killing Joke #1

DC ⋅ 1988

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The Joker shoots and paralyzes Barbara Gordon, she later becomes Oracle

First printing: neon green text and $3.50 cover price

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The Joker shoots and paralyzes Barbara Gordon, she later becomes Oracle

First printing: neon green text and $3.50 cover price

X-Men Annual #14

Marvel ⋅ 1990

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X-Men Annual #14

Marvel ⋅ 1990

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1st appearance of Gambit

⚠️ Debatable Firsts: this issue is often cited as a cameo of Gambit which would imply that the appearance is brief although he appears in 15 panels throughout the book with at least 10 instances of dialogue

This includes a full page-and-a-half interaction with Storm where she addresses him by name and refers to him as a thief (see images by tapping cover and swiping left)

Later Gambit appears in his classic suit and then again in an X-Men uniform

This issue went on sale June 19th whereas X-Men #266 went on sale July 10th

Uncanny X-Men #266 was written as if it were to be published prior to the annual

CGC recognizes this issue as a cameo appearance of Gambit and Uncanny X-Men #266 as his first full appearance

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1st appearance of Gambit

⚠️ Debatable Firsts: this issue is often cited as a cameo of Gambit which would imply that the appearance is brief although he appears in 15 panels throughout the book with at least 10 instances of dialogue

This includes a full page-and-a-half interaction with Storm where she addresses him by name and refers to him as a thief (see images by tapping cover and swiping left)

Later Gambit appears in his classic suit and then again in an X-Men uniform

This issue went on sale June 19th whereas X-Men #266 went on sale July 10th

Uncanny X-Men #266 was written as if it were to be published prior to the annual

CGC recognizes this issue as a cameo appearance of Gambit and Uncanny X-Men #266 as his first full appearance

Spawn #1

Image ⋅ 1992

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Spawn #1

Image ⋅ 1992

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1st appearance of Spawn

1st appearance of Sam & Twitch

1st appearance of Malebolgia

1st cameo appearance of Jason Wynn

Pin-up of Pitt

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1st appearance of Spawn

1st appearance of Sam & Twitch

1st appearance of Malebolgia

1st cameo appearance of Jason Wynn

Pin-up of Pitt

Batman: Dear Detective #1

1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2022

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Batman: Dear Detective #1

1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2022

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Variant cover art by Lee Bermejo

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Variant cover art by Lee Bermejo

Fantastic Four: Full Circle

Previews Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022

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Fantastic Four: Full Circle

Previews Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022

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Diamond Comic Distributors PX Previews Exclusive, limited to 3,000 copies

Full length graphic novel written and illustrated by Alex Ross

Slipcase edition with art print

Original retail price: $40.00

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Diamond Comic Distributors PX Previews Exclusive, limited to 3,000 copies

Full length graphic novel written and illustrated by Alex Ross

Slipcase edition with art print

Original retail price: $40.00

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Thor #411	Marvel	$3	$9	$30
Defenders #17	Marvel	$5	$15	$50
World War Hulk: Gamma Corps #1	Marvel	$1	$2	$4
Black Panther #1	Marvel	$2	$8	$20
Amazing Spider-Man #36	Marvel	$5	$25	$85
Defenders #18	Marvel	$8	$20	$80
Amazing Spider-Man #328	Marvel	$3	$9	$30
Iron Man #282	Marvel	$10	$30	$100
Starslayer #2	Pacific Comics	$2	$8	$20
Punisher Limited Series #1	Marvel	$8	$20	$85
Amazing Spider-Man #325	Marvel	$1	$5	$15
Batman '89 #1	DC	$1	$5	$15
Daredevil #227	Marvel	$2	$8	$20
Amazing Spider-Man #238	Marvel	$30	$90	$300
Amazing Spider-Man #162	Marvel	$3	$9	$40
Batman: The Killing Joke #1	DC	$5	$15	$50
X-Men Annual #14	Marvel	$5	$15	$50
Spawn #1	Image	$3	$9	$30
Batman: Dear Detective #1	DC	$3	$9	$30
Fantastic Four: Full Circle	Marvel	$12	$40	$120

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