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Fighting American #1
Prize
•
1954
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Fighting American and Speedboy
Banner Comics #3
Ace Magazines
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Captain Courageous
V Comics #1
Fox
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of V-Man, a World War II air fighter turned superhero
The cover art incorporates Morse Code for the letter 'V' which was a rallying cry of World War II to signal 'victory'
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of V-Man, a World War II air fighter turned superhero
The cover art incorporates Morse Code for the letter 'V' which was a rallying cry of World War II to signal 'victory'
Science Comics #1
Fox
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Eagle, a patriotic hero who battled Nazis
1st appearance of Electro, becomes Dynamo in the next issue
1st appearance of Marga the Panther Woman
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Eagle, a patriotic hero who battled Nazis
1st appearance of Electro, becomes Dynamo in the next issue
1st appearance of Marga the Panther Woman
Wonderworld Comics #28
Fox
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of U.S. Jones, a patriotic crimefighter of the Golden Age
Key Facts
1st appearance of U.S. Jones, a patriotic crimefighter of the Golden Age
Guardians of the Galaxy #20
Marvel
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Vance Astro as Major Victory, teased in #19
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Vance Astro as Major Victory, teased in #19
Savage Dragon #2
Image
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
2nd appearance of SuperPatriot, first appearance with cybernetic enhancements after nearly dying in a fight with the Vicious Circle
Key Facts
2nd appearance of SuperPatriot, first appearance with cybernetic enhancements after nearly dying in a fight with the Vicious Circle
American Flagg #1
First
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Premiere issue of a satirical, dystopian sci-fi comic following Reuben Flagg, a former TV star turned reluctant lawman in a corrupt, corporatized future America run from Mars
Key Facts
Premiere issue of a satirical, dystopian sci-fi comic following Reuben Flagg, a former TV star turned reluctant lawman in a corrupt, corporatized future America run from Mars
United States of Captain America, The #1
Marvel
•
2021
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Aaron Fischer, a young man sworn to protect homeless teens and runaways
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Aaron Fischer, a young man sworn to protect homeless teens and runaways
United States of Captain America, The #3
Marvel
•
2021
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Joe Gomez of the Kickapoo Tribe
United States of Captain America, The #2
Marvel
•
2021
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Captain America of Harrisburg, Nichelle Wright
Key Facts
1st appearance of Captain America of Harrisburg, Nichelle Wright
United States of Captain America, The #4
Marvel
•
2021
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Ari Agbayani, a Filipino -American hero
Tomahawk #81
DC
•
1962
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Miss Liberty, a hero who rallied other women to fight in the Revolution
Key Facts
1st appearance of Miss Liberty, a hero who rallied other women to fight in the Revolution
Boy Commandos #1
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Liberty Belle, a hero who is powered by the ringing of the Liberty Bell
1st appearance of Jack Kirby as a comic book character in a story titled 'Satan Wears a Swastika'
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Liberty Belle, a hero who is powered by the ringing of the Liberty Bell
1st appearance of Jack Kirby as a comic book character in a story titled 'Satan Wears a Swastika'
Justice Society of America #7
DC
•
2007
•
Vol. 3
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Citizen Steel
Captain America #431
Marvel
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Free Spirit, an ally of Captain America
Justice League of America #107
DC
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of The Freedom Fighters: Uncle Sam, The Ray, Black Condor, Doll Man, Phantom Lady and the Human Bomb
1st appearance of Earth-X, a parallel Earth where The Third Reich won World War II
Key Facts
1st team appearance of The Freedom Fighters: Uncle Sam, The Ray, Black Condor, Doll Man, Phantom Lady and the Human Bomb
1st appearance of Earth-X, a parallel Earth where The Third Reich won World War II
Captain America #341
Marvel
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Lemar Hoskins as Battlestar
1st appearance of Rock Python
1st cameo appearance of Coachwhip
1st cameo appearance of Boomslang
1st appearance of Left-Winger and Right-Winger
Cover art inspired by Daredevil #43 (1968)
Key Facts
1st appearance of Lemar Hoskins as Battlestar
1st appearance of Rock Python
1st cameo appearance of Coachwhip
1st cameo appearance of Boomslang
1st appearance of Left-Winger and Right-Winger
Cover art inspired by Daredevil #43 (1968)
Invaders #14
Marvel
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of The Crusaders: Spirit of '76, Captain Wings, Dyna-Mite, Thunderfist, Ghost Girl, Tommy Lightning
Key Facts
1st team appearance of The Crusaders: Spirit of '76, Captain Wings, Dyna-Mite, Thunderfist, Ghost Girl, Tommy Lightning
Captain America #336
Marvel
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Steve Rogers becomes The Captain
Priscilla Lyons becomes Vagabond, costume inspired by Captain America
1st appearance of Brother Nature, an eco-terrorist
Key Facts
Steve Rogers becomes The Captain
Priscilla Lyons becomes Vagabond, costume inspired by Captain America
1st appearance of Brother Nature, an eco-terrorist
Young Avengers #1
Marvel
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Young Avengers: Kate Bishop, Patriot, Asgardian aka Wiccan, Hulkling, and Iron Lad, who is later revealed to be a young variant of Kang
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Young Avengers: Kate Bishop, Patriot, Asgardian aka Wiccan, Hulkling, and Iron Lad, who is later revealed to be a young variant of Kang
Captain America #25
Marvel
•
2014
•
Vol. 7
Key Facts
1st appearance of Sam Wilson as Captain America
Key Facts
1st appearance of Captain America, a descendant of Steve Rogers who fought in the Revolutionary War
1st appearance of the Contemplator, an Elder of the Universe
Key Facts
1st appearance of Captain America, a descendant of Steve Rogers who fought in the Revolutionary War
1st appearance of the Contemplator, an Elder of the Universe
Avengers: Ultron Forever #1
Marvel
•
2015
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Danielle Cage as Captain America, in an alternate reality
1st appearance of Golden Skull
Key Facts
1st appearance of Danielle Cage as Captain America, in an alternate reality
1st appearance of Golden Skull
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Ron Lim
Captain America #354
Marvel
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st full appearance and cover of John Walker as U.S. Agent, appeared briefly in West Coast Avengers #44
Key Facts
1st full appearance and cover of John Walker as U.S. Agent, appeared briefly in West Coast Avengers #44
Captain America #323
Marvel
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of John Walker as Super-Patriot, later becomes U.S. Agent
1st team appearance of The Buckies: Lemar Hoskins, later becomes Battlestar, Hector Lenox and Jerome Johnson, later become Left-Winger and Right-Winger
Specialty border printed on select covers published in November 1986 celebrating Marvel's 25th Anniversary or more precisely, the 25th year since Fantastic Four #1 was published in November 1961
Key Facts
1st appearance of John Walker as Super-Patriot, later becomes U.S. Agent
1st team appearance of The Buckies: Lemar Hoskins, later becomes Battlestar, Hector Lenox and Jerome Johnson, later become Left-Winger and Right-Winger
Specialty border printed on select covers published in November 1986 celebrating Marvel's 25th Anniversary or more precisely, the 25th year since Fantastic Four #1 was published in November 1961
Incredible Hulk #265
Marvel
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of The Rangers: Firebird (1st), Shooting Star (1st), Phantom Rider, Red Wolf and Texas Twister, a group of superheroes based in the American Southwest
Key Facts
1st team appearance of The Rangers: Firebird (1st), Shooting Star (1st), Phantom Rider, Red Wolf and Texas Twister, a group of superheroes based in the American Southwest
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1
Marvel
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of G.I. Joe
1st appearance of Snake-Eyes, an Arashikage-trained ninja (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Scarlett, an intel officer (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Grunt, an infantry trooper (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Breaker, a communications officer (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Rock 'N Roll, a machine gunner (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Stalker, a ranger (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Zap, a bazooka soldier (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Short-Fuze, a mortar soldier (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Clutch, a Vamp operator (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Laser, a rifle trooper (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Steeler, a tank commander (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Hawk, a field commander (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Grand Slam, an artillery specialist (G.I. Joe)
1st team appearance of Cobra, a terrorist organization
1st appearance of Cobra Commander, leader and founder of Cobra
1st appearance of Baroness, an intel officer (Cobra)
Writer and Vietnam veteran Larry Hama intended to create a Nick Fury series but after being approached by Hasbro to launch their 3.75-inch action figures, the Fury Force concept was applied to G.I. Joe
Key Facts
1st team appearance of G.I. Joe
1st appearance of Snake-Eyes, an Arashikage-trained ninja (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Scarlett, an intel officer (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Grunt, an infantry trooper (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Breaker, a communications officer (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Rock 'N Roll, a machine gunner (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Stalker, a ranger (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Zap, a bazooka soldier (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Short-Fuze, a mortar soldier (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Clutch, a Vamp operator (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Laser, a rifle trooper (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Steeler, a tank commander (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Hawk, a field commander (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Grand Slam, an artillery specialist (G.I. Joe)
1st team appearance of Cobra, a terrorist organization
1st appearance of Cobra Commander, leader and founder of Cobra
1st appearance of Baroness, an intel officer (Cobra)
Writer and Vietnam veteran Larry Hama intended to create a Nick Fury series but after being approached by Hasbro to launch their 3.75-inch action figures, the Fury Force concept was applied to G.I. Joe
Captain America Comics #1
Marvel
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Captain America
[December 2025 - Chris Evans to return as Captain America in Avengers: Doomsday]
1st appearance of James Buchanan Barnes aka Bucky, later becomes the Winter Soldier
1st appearance of the Red Skull, George Maxon, an agent of the true Red Skull
1st appearance of Doctor Reinstein aka Doctor Erskine, the inventor of the Super Soldier serum
1st appearance of Hurricane, later becomes Makkari
1st appearance of Tuk the Cave Boy, first offspring of the Inhumans
Introduction of Project Rebirth, the Super Soldier Program that eventually expanded into Weapon Plus
💰 In April 2022, a 9.4 sold for $3,120,000 (San Francisco Pedigree)
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Captain America
[December 2025 - Chris Evans to return as Captain America in Avengers: Doomsday]
1st appearance of James Buchanan Barnes aka Bucky, later becomes the Winter Soldier
1st appearance of the Red Skull, George Maxon, an agent of the true Red Skull
1st appearance of Doctor Reinstein aka Doctor Erskine, the inventor of the Super Soldier serum
1st appearance of Hurricane, later becomes Makkari
1st appearance of Tuk the Cave Boy, first offspring of the Inhumans
Introduction of Project Rebirth, the Super Soldier Program that eventually expanded into Weapon Plus
💰 In April 2022, a 9.4 sold for $3,120,000 (San Francisco Pedigree)
Batman and the Outsiders Annual #1
DC
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of The Force of July: Blairman, Major Victory, Lady Liberty, Sparkler, Silent Majority, Mayflower
Key Facts
1st team appearance of The Force of July: Blairman, Major Victory, Lady Liberty, Sparkler, Silent Majority, Mayflower
Gambit #13
Marvel
•
2013
•
Vol. 5
Key Facts
James Rhodes pilots the Iron Patriot armor
All-American Comics #1
DC
•
1939
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Red, White and Blue - three Secret Service agents
1st appearance of Hop Harrigan
Key Facts
1st appearance of Red, White and Blue - three Secret Service agents
1st appearance of Hop Harrigan
U.S. Avengers #1
Marvel
•
2017
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the U.S.Avengers: Citizen V (Sunspot), Cannonball, Red Hulk, Iron Patriot, Danielle Cage, Enigma, Squirrel Girl
Robert Maverick becomes the second Red Hulk
Toni Ho becomes the third Iron Patriot
Over 50 variants exist featuring an Avenger and the state from which they were born
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the U.S.Avengers: Citizen V (Sunspot), Cannonball, Red Hulk, Iron Patriot, Danielle Cage, Enigma, Squirrel Girl
Robert Maverick becomes the second Red Hulk
Toni Ho becomes the third Iron Patriot
Over 50 variants exist featuring an Avenger and the state from which they were born
Reagan's Raiders #1
Solson
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
President Ronald Reagan becomes a super-powered Alpha Soldier to defend the United States
Key Facts
President Ronald Reagan becomes a super-powered Alpha Soldier to defend the United States
Action Comics #52
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Mr. America becomes Americommando, a secret commando under President FDR ordered to infiltrate the Axis powers
Key Facts
Mr. America becomes Americommando, a secret commando under President FDR ordered to infiltrate the Axis powers
Prize Comics #13
Feature
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Yank & Doodle, twin brothers who possess invulnerability when within each other's line of sight
Key Facts
1st appearance of Yank & Doodle, twin brothers who possess invulnerability when within each other's line of sight
Action Comics #33
DC
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Tex Thompson becomes Mr. America, and later a member of the All-Star Squadron
Key Facts
Tex Thompson becomes Mr. America, and later a member of the All-Star Squadron
Marvel Two-In-One Annual #6
Marvel
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of American Eagle, Jason Strongbow, a Native American belonging to the Navajo tribe
Key Facts
1st appearance of American Eagle, Jason Strongbow, a Native American belonging to the Navajo tribe
Prize Comics Western #85
Prize
•
1951
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of American Eagle, unnamed
Blue Ribbon Comics #16
Archie
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Captain Flag, a man who was inspired to fight for justice after an eagle saved his life
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Captain Flag, a man who was inspired to fight for justice after an eagle saved his life
Pep Comics #1
Archie
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of the Shield, the United States' first patriotic hero
1st appearance and origin of the Comet, the first superhero character to die in the line of duty in Pep Comics #17
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of the Shield, the United States' first patriotic hero
1st appearance and origin of the Comet, the first superhero character to die in the line of duty in Pep Comics #17
Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. #0
DC
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st full appearance of the second Star Spangled Kid, Courtney Whitmore
1st appearance of Pat Dugan, formerly Stripesy, piloting the robot known as S.T.R.I.P.E.
Key Facts
1st full appearance of the second Star Spangled Kid, Courtney Whitmore
1st appearance of Pat Dugan, formerly Stripesy, piloting the robot known as S.T.R.I.P.E.
Captain Fearless Comics #1
Termerson Helnit Continental
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Miss Victory, preceded Wonder Woman as a patriotic female superhero
1st appearance of Captain Fearless, a protector of the U.S. stationed stateside
1st appearance and origin of Mister Miracle
Key Facts
1st appearance of Miss Victory, preceded Wonder Woman as a patriotic female superhero
1st appearance of Captain Fearless, a protector of the U.S. stationed stateside
1st appearance and origin of Mister Miracle
Action Comics #40
DC
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Star-Spangled Kid
1st appearance of Stripsey, Pat Dugan who later becomes S.T.R.I.P.E.
Three-page original story advertising Star-Spangled Comics #1
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Star-Spangled Kid
1st appearance of Stripsey, Pat Dugan who later becomes S.T.R.I.P.E.
Three-page original story advertising Star-Spangled Comics #1
National Comics #1
Quality
•
1940
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Uncle Sam, derives his powers from his belief in his country
Key Facts
1st appearance of Uncle Sam, derives his powers from his belief in his country
USA Comics #1
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Defender and his sidekick Rusty, crime-fighters created during World War II
1st appearance and origin of Major Liberty, originally Mister Liberty
1st appearance of the Whizzer, a man who gained incredible speed after receiving a blood transfusion from a Mongoose
Key Facts
1st appearance of the Defender and his sidekick Rusty, crime-fighters created during World War II
1st appearance and origin of Major Liberty, originally Mister Liberty
1st appearance of the Whizzer, a man who gained incredible speed after receiving a blood transfusion from a Mongoose
Truth: Red, White & Black #1
Marvel
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Isaiah Bradley, becomes Captain America after receiving an injection of the Super Soldier serum developed by Project Rebirth
Key Facts
1st appearance of Isaiah Bradley, becomes Captain America after receiving an injection of the Super Soldier serum developed by Project Rebirth
Human Torch #3
Timely
•
1941
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of the Patriot, Jeffrey Solomon, later becomes Captain America
1st appearance of Mary Morgan, later becomes Miss Patriot
Cover identifies this issue as #3 but it is the fourth issues due to a title change and continued numbering from Red Raven #1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of the Patriot, Jeffrey Solomon, later becomes Captain America
1st appearance of Mary Morgan, later becomes Miss Patriot
Cover identifies this issue as #3 but it is the fourth issues due to a title change and continued numbering from Red Raven #1
Marvel Premiere #29
Marvel
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Liberty Legion: The Patriot, Red Raven, the Thin Man, Miss America, Jack Frost, Whizzer and Blue Diamond
Key Facts
1st team appearance of the Liberty Legion: The Patriot, Red Raven, the Thin Man, Miss America, Jack Frost, Whizzer and Blue Diamond
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