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Fantastic Four Annual #6
Marvel
•
1968
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
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]
Key Facts
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]
Uncanny X-Men #171
Marvel
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Rogue joins the X-Men
Debut of Illyana Rasputin's Soulsword
Key Facts
Rogue joins the X-Men
Debut of Illyana Rasputin's Soulsword
Marvel Spotlight #32
Marvel
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew
1st appearance and death of Otto Vermis
[June 2021 - Issa Rae will voice Spider-Woman in Into The Spider-Verse 2 / May 2023 - an animated Spider-Woman movie is in development]
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew
1st appearance and death of Otto Vermis
[June 2021 - Issa Rae will voice Spider-Woman in Into The Spider-Verse 2 / May 2023 - an animated Spider-Woman movie is in development]
Giant-Size Defenders #3
Marvel
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Korvac
Marvel Value Stamp
[April 2020 - two inside sources have confirmed that Korvac will be in multiple upcoming Marvel projects. Although the sources are independent from one another and close to Marvel Studios this is still unconfirmed until official word is released]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Korvac
Marvel Value Stamp
[April 2020 - two inside sources have confirmed that Korvac will be in multiple upcoming Marvel projects. Although the sources are independent from one another and close to Marvel Studios this is still unconfirmed until official word is released]
Key Facts
Ashcan, preview edition sent to retailers, two per store
Batman #363
DC
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Nocturna, a woman afflicted with a disease that causes sensitivity to light
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Nocturna, a woman afflicted with a disease that causes sensitivity to light
Avengers Annual #10
Marvel
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Rogue
1st cover appearance of Mystique
1st and only appearance of a girl named Maddy Pryor, not to be confused with Madelyne Pryor aka the Goblin Queen
Key Facts
1st appearance of Rogue
1st cover appearance of Mystique
1st and only appearance of a girl named Maddy Pryor, not to be confused with Madelyne Pryor aka the Goblin Queen
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Skottie Young featuring Donnie Cates and Ryan Stegman
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Skottie Young featuring Donnie Cates and Ryan Stegman
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Mike Del Mundo
Legion of Monsters #1
Marvel
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
New Legion of Monsters roster: Elsa Bloodstone, Morbius, Werewolf by Night, Manphibian, N'Kantu
Key Facts
New Legion of Monsters roster: Elsa Bloodstone, Morbius, Werewolf by Night, Manphibian, N'Kantu
Key Facts
Promotional comic given away at Regal Cinemas for the Birds of Prey movie premiere
Reprint of Harley Quinn #1 (2016)
Approximate print run: 75,000
Key Facts
Promotional comic given away at Regal Cinemas for the Birds of Prey movie premiere
Reprint of Harley Quinn #1 (2016)
Approximate print run: 75,000
Ms. Marvel #12
Marvel
•
2016
•
Vol. 4
Key Facts
1st appearance of Red Dagger, a Pakistani vigilante
Ms. Marvel #13
Marvel
•
2015
•
Vol. 3
Key Facts
1st appearance of Kamran, an Inhuman
National Comics: Rose & Thorn #1
DC
•
2012
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Reintroduction of Rose aka Thorn, as a teenager
Copies ordered by retailers: 12,589
Key Facts
Reintroduction of Rose aka Thorn, as a teenager
Copies ordered by retailers: 12,589
Eternals #1
Marvel
•
1985
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Phastos, an Eternal
1st appearance of Karygmax, a Deviant
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Phastos, an Eternal
1st appearance of Karygmax, a Deviant
Ghost Rider #1
Marvel
•
2011
•
Vol. 6
Key Facts
1st appearance of the third Ghost Rider, a Mexican-American woman named Alejandra Jones
Preview of Jones in Ghost Rider #0.1
Copies ordered by retailers: 41,308
Key Facts
1st appearance of the third Ghost Rider, a Mexican-American woman named Alejandra Jones
Preview of Jones in Ghost Rider #0.1
Copies ordered by retailers: 41,308
Locke and Key #1
IDW
•
2008
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Premiere issue of the first story arc "Welcome To Lovecraft" written by Joe Hill, son of Stephen King
Adapted for a Netflix TV series, premiered February 2020
Copies ordered by retailers: 7,560
Key Facts
Premiere issue of the first story arc "Welcome To Lovecraft" written by Joe Hill, son of Stephen King
Adapted for a Netflix TV series, premiered February 2020
Copies ordered by retailers: 7,560
Star Wars: The Rise of Kylo Ren #1
Marvel
•
2020
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
2nd Print
Key Facts
Second printing
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Stefano Landini
Key Facts
Variant cover art by InHyuk Lee
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