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Reprint of the first appearance of Kingpin
Distributed with the Spider-Man 2 DVD boxed set
Mini-comic measuring 5" x 7"
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Reprint of the first appearance of Kingpin
Distributed with the Spider-Man 2 DVD boxed set
Mini-comic measuring 5" x 7"
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #6
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Partial reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1, the first appearance of the Sinister Six
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Partial reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1, the first appearance of the Sinister Six
Eternals #3
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1st full appearance of Phastos, the master technologist of the Eternals
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1st full appearance of Phastos, the master technologist of the Eternals
Uncanny X-Men #544
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Final issue, series finale
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Variant cover art by George Perez
Thor: God of Thunder #5
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Origin of Gorr the God Butcher
What If? Magik #1
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One-shot 'What If? Magik Became Sorcerer Supreme'
Avengers, The #80
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1st appearance and origin of Red Wolf, William Talltrees, a Native-American who bears the mantle of the Red Wolf from the Cheyenne god Owayodatta
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1st appearance and origin of Red Wolf, William Talltrees, a Native-American who bears the mantle of the Red Wolf from the Cheyenne god Owayodatta
Amazing Spider-Man #346
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Iconic cover art by Erik Larsen
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Variant cover art by Kevin Wada
Marvel Team-Up #5
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Cover art featuring Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel
What If Infinity Thanos #1
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“What If Thanos Joined The Avengers?” to protect Earth from invading forces
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“What If Thanos Joined The Avengers?” to protect Earth from invading forces
New X-Men Annual #2001
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1st appearance of Xorn, a mutant who possesses a small star in his brain - previous appearances of Xorn were revealed to be Magneto in disguise but the character proved to be a fan-favorite and warranted a true introduction
1st appearance of John Sublime, an ancient sentient bacteria that lives in its human host
1st team appearance of X-Corporation (Hong Kong): Domino and Risque (deceased)
This issue is the first widescreen format Marvel comic
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1st appearance of Xorn, a mutant who possesses a small star in his brain - previous appearances of Xorn were revealed to be Magneto in disguise but the character proved to be a fan-favorite and warranted a true introduction
1st appearance of John Sublime, an ancient sentient bacteria that lives in its human host
1st team appearance of X-Corporation (Hong Kong): Domino and Risque (deceased)
This issue is the first widescreen format Marvel comic
Superman #189
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1st appearance of Traci Thirteen, a magician who has a romantic history with Blue Beetle (Reyes) and Natasha Irons aka Steel
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1st appearance of Traci Thirteen, a magician who has a romantic history with Blue Beetle (Reyes) and Natasha Irons aka Steel
Booster Gold #5
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1st cameo appearance of Black Beetle impersonating the Blue Beetle of the 27th century
Cover art by Dan Jurgens inspired by The Killing Joke
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1st cameo appearance of Black Beetle impersonating the Blue Beetle of the 27th century
Cover art by Dan Jurgens inspired by The Killing Joke
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