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Avengers Annual #5
First U.S. reprint of Avengers #8, the 1st appearance of Kang
Story reprinted in its entirety
Cover art by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, uncredited
First U.S. reprint of Avengers #8, the 1st appearance of Kang
Story reprinted in its entirety
Cover art by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, uncredited
Wolverine #66
1st appearance of Old Man Logan
1st appearance of Old Man Hawkeye
Silver Surfer: The Ultimate Cosmic Experience #1
First original graphic novel published by Marvel Comics, co-published by Simon & Schuster imprint, Fireside Books
Final collaboration by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
132-page story that takes place in an alternate reality where the Silver Surfer rebels against Galactus to save the planet from destruction
In 1976, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were approached by movie producer Lee Kramer to create a comic book that would serve as a pitch story for a rock opera feature film starring Olivia Newton-John and bodybuilder, Frank Zane
Painted cover art by Earl Norem, based on a sketch by Jack Kirby
The only other story that takes place in this alternate reality is the two-issue, 1988 Silver Surfer story titled 'Parable'
First original graphic novel published by Marvel Comics, co-published by Simon & Schuster imprint, Fireside Books
Final collaboration by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
132-page story that takes place in an alternate reality where the Silver Surfer rebels against Galactus to save the planet from destruction
In 1976, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were approached by movie producer Lee Kramer to create a comic book that would serve as a pitch story for a rock opera feature film starring Olivia Newton-John and bodybuilder, Frank Zane
Painted cover art by Earl Norem, based on a sketch by Jack Kirby
The only other story that takes place in this alternate reality is the two-issue, 1988 Silver Surfer story titled 'Parable'
Iron Man #9
1st team appearance of Winter Guard: Red Guardian, Vanguard, Sibercat, Darkstar, Vostok (Sputnik), Fantasma
1st team appearance of Winter Guard: Red Guardian, Vanguard, Sibercat, Darkstar, Vostok (Sputnik), Fantasma
Avengers Forever #9
Origin of Kang, a definitive origin of the character
Red She-Hulk #62
Cover art by Jana Schirmer
Back Issue #17
Cover art by Bruce Timm featuring Tigra
Death: The High Cost of Living #1
First issue published under DC's Vertigo imprint, intended for mature readers
First issue published under DC's Vertigo imprint, intended for mature readers
Kaiju Score #1
A series that is equal parts giant monster mayhem and crime of the century heist adventure
[July 2021 - Writers Brian and Mark Gunn adapting for Sony]
A series that is equal parts giant monster mayhem and crime of the century heist adventure
[July 2021 - Writers Brian and Mark Gunn adapting for Sony]
Lost City Explorers, The #1
Premiere issue of a series inspired by 'Stranger Things' and 'The Goonies' about a group of friends who stumble upon the Lost City of Atlantis, located under Manhattan
Premiere issue of a series inspired by 'Stranger Things' and 'The Goonies' about a group of friends who stumble upon the Lost City of Atlantis, located under Manhattan
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