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Avengers, The #181
Marvel
•
1979
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Scott Lang, later becomes the second Ant-Man
New Avengers roster: Captain America, Iron Man, Beast, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Falcon and Wasp
1st appearance of Scott Lang, later becomes the second Ant-Man
New Avengers roster: Captain America, Iron Man, Beast, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Falcon and Wasp
Teen Titans #12
DC
•
2017
•
Vol. 6
1st full appearance of The Batman Who Laughs
Part of the Dark Multiverse, The Batman Who Laughs is an alternate version of Batman depicted as a hybrid of the Joker & Batman
1st full appearance of The Batman Who Laughs
Part of the Dark Multiverse, The Batman Who Laughs is an alternate version of Batman depicted as a hybrid of the Joker & Batman
Geiger 80-Page Giant #1
Image
•
2022
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Redcoat, an immortal
1st appearance of Nate the Nuclear Knight
Origin of Barney the two-headed dog
[November 2025 - Redcoat will be adapted for a feature film by Atlas entertainment with producers attached]
1st appearance of Redcoat, an immortal
1st appearance of Nate the Nuclear Knight
Origin of Barney the two-headed dog
[November 2025 - Redcoat will be adapted for a feature film by Atlas entertainment with producers attached]
Moon Knight #1
Marvel
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
First ongoing Moon Knight title series
Origin of Moon Knight
1st appearance of Bushman, a mercenary and arch-nemesis of Moon Knight
1st appearance of Khonshu, the Egyptian god of the moon who Marc Spector serves as its avatar
First ongoing Moon Knight title series
Origin of Moon Knight
1st appearance of Bushman, a mercenary and arch-nemesis of Moon Knight
1st appearance of Khonshu, the Egyptian god of the moon who Marc Spector serves as its avatar
Wolverine #88
Marvel
•
1994
•
Vol. 2
First battle of Wolverine vs Deadpool
Detective Comics #469
DC
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Doctor Phosphorus, a villain who is perpetually on fire after being exposed to massive amounts of radiation
1st appearance of Rupert Thorne, a corrupt politician
1st appearance of Doctor Phosphorus, a villain who is perpetually on fire after being exposed to massive amounts of radiation
1st appearance of Rupert Thorne, a corrupt politician
Batman #567
DC
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Cassandra Cain, later becomes Batgirl, Orphan II and the Black Bat
1st appearance of David Cain, Orphan not in costume
1st appearance of Cassandra Cain, later becomes Batgirl, Orphan II and the Black Bat
1st appearance of David Cain, Orphan not in costume
Amazing Spider-Man #569
Marvel
•
2008
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Anti-Venom, final page
1st Issue Special #8
DC
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Warlord
1st appearance of Tara Morgan, Warlord's wife
1st appearance of Deimos
1st appearance and origin of Warlord
1st appearance of Tara Morgan, Warlord's wife
1st appearance of Deimos
Wolverine #36
Marvel
•
2023
•
Vol. 7
1st appearance of the Hellverine
Annihilation: Conquest #6
Marvel
•
2008
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon, Quasar, Adam Warlock, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer and Groot
1st team appearance of the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon, Quasar, Adam Warlock, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer and Groot
Black Panther #2
Marvel
•
2005
•
Vol. 4
1st appearance of Shuri, T'Challa's sister and future Black Panther
1st appearance of S'yan, the uncle of T'Challa who held the throne after T'Chaka's assassination
1st appearance of Shuri, T'Challa's sister and future Black Panther
1st appearance of S'yan, the uncle of T'Challa who held the throne after T'Chaka's assassination
Amazing Spider-Man #4
Marvel
•
2014
•
Vol. 3
1st full appearance of Silk, a Korean-American girl who was bitten by the same radioactive spider as Peter Parker
📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #4 and #5
1st full appearance of Silk, a Korean-American girl who was bitten by the same radioactive spider as Peter Parker
📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #4 and #5
Marvel Spotlight #6
Marvel
•
1980
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance and origin of Star-Lord in standard comic book format
See: Marvel Preview Magazine #4 for earliest appearance
1st appearance and origin of Star-Lord in standard comic book format
See: Marvel Preview Magazine #4 for earliest appearance
Infinite Crisis #5
DC
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of the third Blue Beetle, in costume
Batgirl Adventures #1
DC
•
1998
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Bruce Timm
Wolverine: Origins #10
Marvel
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Daken, the son of Wolverine and Itsu
Daken is featured in half of this issue but is mostly disguised although his claws are shown and he is revealed to be the son of Logan
[April 2021 - Marvel launched a travel website at exploremadripoor.com. There are certain numbers that were found in scenes of The Falcon and Winter Soldier that could be entered into different interactive parts of the site. Two names that were viewable on the site were Daken and Mystique]
1st appearance of Daken, the son of Wolverine and Itsu
Daken is featured in half of this issue but is mostly disguised although his claws are shown and he is revealed to be the son of Logan
[April 2021 - Marvel launched a travel website at exploremadripoor.com. There are certain numbers that were found in scenes of The Falcon and Winter Soldier that could be entered into different interactive parts of the site. Two names that were viewable on the site were Daken and Mystique]
All-New Ghost Rider #1
Marvel
•
2014
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Ghost Rider, Robbie Reyes
Strange Academy #1
Marvel
•
2020
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Emily Bright, a girl who has been aware of her magical powers since birth
1st appearance of Doyle Dormammu, the illegitimate son of Dormammu
1st appearance of Shaylee Moonpeddle
1st appearance of German Aguilar
1st appearance of Zoe Laveau
1st appearance of Alvi and Iric Brorson, sons of Asgardian, Bror
1st appearance of Guslaug, a Frost Giant
1st appearance of Toth, a crystal warrior
1st appearance of Calvin Morse and Dessy
The Strange Academy preview was featured in multiple issues but the first four titles that went on sale with the preview on January 29th, 2020 were Thor #2, Ravencroft #1, Doctor Strange #2, Avengers #30
[December 2024 - a Strange Academy TV series is rumored to be in development for Disney+]
1st appearance of Emily Bright, a girl who has been aware of her magical powers since birth
1st appearance of Doyle Dormammu, the illegitimate son of Dormammu
1st appearance of Shaylee Moonpeddle
1st appearance of German Aguilar
1st appearance of Zoe Laveau
1st appearance of Alvi and Iric Brorson, sons of Asgardian, Bror
1st appearance of Guslaug, a Frost Giant
1st appearance of Toth, a crystal warrior
1st appearance of Calvin Morse and Dessy
The Strange Academy preview was featured in multiple issues but the first four titles that went on sale with the preview on January 29th, 2020 were Thor #2, Ravencroft #1, Doctor Strange #2, Avengers #30
[December 2024 - a Strange Academy TV series is rumored to be in development for Disney+]
Dark Horse Presents Annual #1998
Dark Horse
•
1998
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in comic books
All-New Wolverine #2
Marvel
•
2016
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Gabby, a clone of X-23, later renamed Honey Badger, then Scout
1st appearance of Belona and Zelda
1st appearance of Gabby, a clone of X-23, later renamed Honey Badger, then Scout
1st appearance of Belona and Zelda
Marvel Super-Heroes #11
Marvel
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1992
•
Vol. 2
First chronological appearance of Rogue
First battle of Rogue vs Ms. Marvel
This story was intended to be published in Ms. Marvel #25 (1979) but the title was abruptly cancelled with Ms. Marvel #23 - Rogue was introduced two years later in Avengers Annual #10
Story also references Ms. Marvel's unexplained pregnancy
First chronological appearance of Rogue
First battle of Rogue vs Ms. Marvel
This story was intended to be published in Ms. Marvel #25 (1979) but the title was abruptly cancelled with Ms. Marvel #23 - Rogue was introduced two years later in Avengers Annual #10
Story also references Ms. Marvel's unexplained pregnancy
Firestorm the Nuclear Man #1
DC
•
1978
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Firestorm, high school student Ronnie Raymond and physicist Martin Stein merged together after a nuclear accident
1st appearance of Danton Black, becomes Multiplex
1st appearance of Firestorm, high school student Ronnie Raymond and physicist Martin Stein merged together after a nuclear accident
1st appearance of Danton Black, becomes Multiplex
Psylocke #1
Marvel
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of a four-part limited series featuring Psylocke
Back-up story featuring Cable and his adopted daughter, Hope Summers - chapter two continues in Dark X-Men #1
Premiere issue of a four-part limited series featuring Psylocke
Back-up story featuring Cable and his adopted daughter, Hope Summers - chapter two continues in Dark X-Men #1
Batman Adventures: Mad Love Special, The #1
DC
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance and origin of Harley Quinn, not in the mainstream universe
1st appearance of Bud and Lou in comics, Harley's pet hyenas
2nd appearance and origin of Harley Quinn, not in the mainstream universe
1st appearance of Bud and Lou in comics, Harley's pet hyenas
Deadpool #1
Marvel
•
1997
•
Vol. 3
First ongoing Deadpool title series
Deadpool begins to take shape as a comedic character under the direction of writer Joe Kelly
1st appearance of Blind Al
1st appearance of Cannon Fodder
First ongoing Deadpool title series
Deadpool begins to take shape as a comedic character under the direction of writer Joe Kelly
1st appearance of Blind Al
1st appearance of Cannon Fodder
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6
Mirage
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Leatherhead, a mutated alligator and enemy of the Turtles
1st appearance of Leatherhead, a mutated alligator and enemy of the Turtles
Superman Adventures #5
DC
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Livewire based off of the animated series, later becomes part of DC continuity
1st appearance of Livewire based off of the animated series, later becomes part of DC continuity
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #31
Dark Horse
•
2008
•
Vol. 1
Squint first uses the alias Malak
⚠ Misconception: listings on eBay claim this issue is the first appearance of Darth Malak but according to writer John Jackson Miller: Malak does not fall to the Dark Side in my comics series. He first appears under the name Squint in KOTOR #0. He first uses the alias Malak in #31. He takes the name Malak permanently in #42
Squint first uses the alias Malak
⚠ Misconception: listings on eBay claim this issue is the first appearance of Darth Malak but according to writer John Jackson Miller: Malak does not fall to the Dark Side in my comics series. He first appears under the name Squint in KOTOR #0. He first uses the alias Malak in #31. He takes the name Malak permanently in #42
Action Comics #521
DC
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Vixen, the first black female member of the Justice League of America
1st appearance of Vixen, the first black female member of the Justice League of America
Critters #1
Fantagraphics
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Gen, a rhinoceros bounty hunter
10-page Usagi Yojimbo story
1st appearance of Gen, a rhinoceros bounty hunter
10-page Usagi Yojimbo story
Power Man #48
Marvel
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
First team-up of Power Man and Iron Fist
Flash #323
DC
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
Battle of Flash vs Professor Zoom
Solson Christmas Special #1
Solson
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
First interior art by Jim Lee, interior inks
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