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Free Comic Book Day 2012: The New 52 #1

DC • 2012 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Green Lantern, Simon Baz

Black Hammer #1

Dark Horse • 2016 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Black Hammer

1st appearance of Lucy Weber, later becomes the second Black Hammer

1st appearance of Abraham Slam

1st appearance of Talky-Walky

1st appearance of Madame Dragonfly

1st appearance of Golden Gail

1st appearance of Colonel Weird

1st appearance of Anti-God

1st team appearance of Starlok and the Lightriders

Copies ordered by retailers: 19,775

[December 2019 - optioned for TV and film by Legendary with development well underway according to Jeff Lemire]

Black Panther #50

Marvel • 2002 • Vol. 3
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1st appearance of Kevin Cole, a cop who fights crime as the Black Panther, later becomes the White Tiger

The Untamed: A Sinner's Prayer #1

Stranger Comics • 2009 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Niobe, a young girl on a quest to save the fantasy world of Asunda

[February 2026 - Viola Davis (The Help/Peacemaker) will produce an adaptation of The Untamed: A Sinner’s Prayer]

Give Me Liberty #1

Dark Horse • 1990 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Martha Washington, an African-American teenager on a heroic journey in a dystopian landscape

Critically-acclaimed four-part limited series

Written by Frank Miller with art by Dave Gibbons

Nine Rings of Wu-Tang, The #1

Image • 1999 • Vol. 1
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Nine Rings of Wu-Tang, The #1
 
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Premiere issue of a five-issue series featuring The Wu-Tang Clan in a fantasy adventure

Preview and ashcan issues exist

Megaton #1

Megaton • 1983 • Vol. 1
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First professionally published artwork in the comic book industry by Erik Larsen, previously self-published in Graphic Fantasy

1st appearance of Megaton, a man who survived a super soldier serum procedure due to being born with two hearts

1st appearance of Vanguard

1st appearance of Berzerker

Nou Nou Hau #0

Dojinshi • 1998 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Afro Samurai, a self-published magazine

Appeared on the cover only but became a serialized feature in the January 1999 issue

Samuel L Jackson voiced Afro Samurai on the Spike TV series

Based on the real historical figure Yasuke, an African slave turned samurai who lived in Japan in the 16th century

Brotherman #1

Big City Comics • 1990 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Brotherman, a hero committed to bringing justice to Big City

Black Dynamite #1

Ape Entertainment • 2011 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Black Dynamite in comics, inspired by the 2009 film

Silencer #1

DC • 2018 • Vol. 1
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Silencer #1
 
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1st appearance of The Silencer

Divinity #1

Valiant • 2015 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance and origin of Abram Adams, a Russian cosmonaut who returned to Earth with God-like powers

Kingdom Come #1

DC • 1996 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Magog

1st appearance of Lightning, daughter of Black Lightning

JLA #26

DC • 1999 • Vol. 1
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JLA #26
 
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1st full appearance of Jakeem Thunder, owner of Yz Thunderbolt

1st cameo appearance of Squire, Beryl Hutchinson, later becomes the third Knight

Young Avengers #1

Marvel • 2005 • Vol. 1
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Young Avengers #1
 
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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

Action Comics #806

DC • 2003 • Vol. 1
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Action Comics #806
 
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Natasha Irons becomes Steel

Justice League America #77

DC • 1993 • Vol. 1
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Justice League America #77
 
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1st full appearance and origin of Bloodwynd, a descendant of slaves who created the Blood Gem - previously appeared in Justice League America #61 but later revealed to be Martian Manhunter in disguise

All-New X-Men #1

Marvel • 2012 • Vol. 1
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All-New X-Men #1
 
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1st appearance of Tempus aka Eva Bell, a mutant who can temporarily stop time, code name revealed in Uncanny X-Men #1

1st appearance of Triage, a mutant with healing abilities, code name given in Uncanny X-Men #4

Final Crisis #7

DC • 2009 • Vol. 1
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Variant cover art by Doug Mahnke

Amazing Spider-Man #344

Marvel • 1991 • Vol. 1
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Amazing Spider-Man #344
 
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1st appearance of Cletus Kasady, later becomes Carnage

1st full appearance of Cardiac, a doctor who vowed to find a cure for the ailment that caused the death of his brother

Supreme Power #4

Max • 2004 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Nighthawk, an alternate reality Kyle Richmond

Green Lantern #9

DC • 2006 • Vol. 4
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Green Lantern #9
 
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1st appearance and origin of the second Tattooed Man, Mark Richards

Web of Spider-Man #99

Marvel • 1993 • Vol. 1
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Web of Spider-Man #99
 
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1st appearance of Nightwatch in costume

Batman Beyond Unlimited #18

DC • 2013 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance and cover of Batgirl Beyond, Nissa

Domino #9

Marvel • 2018 • Vol. 3
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1st appearance of Shoon’Kwa as Atlas Bear

Batwing #19

DC • 2013 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance Luke Fox, becomes the second Batwing in issue #20

Retirement of first Batwing, David Zavimbe

Copies ordered by retailers: 13,570

All-Star Squadron #23

DC • 1983 • Vol. 1
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All-Star Squadron #23
 
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1st appearance and origin of Amazing Man, Will Everett

Captain America #341

Marvel • 1988 • Vol. 1
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Captain America #341
 
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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)

Hell-Rider #1

Skywald • 1971 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Butterfly, the first super-powered black female in comic books

1st appearance of Brice Reese, a vigilante with a customized motorcycle that included a flamethrower

Prototype of Ghost Rider, also created by Gary Friedrich

Blackman #1

Leader • 1981 • Vol. 1
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Blackman #1
 
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Rare, single issue produced by Leader Comics Group to introduce a positive black role model into the lives of children

Factor X #1

Marvel • 1995 • Vol. 1
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Factor X #1
 
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1st appearance of Bedlam, a mutant who can disrupt tech with psionic pulses

1st appearance of Christopher aka Terrence Aronson, brother of Jesse and a telepath

📖 Reading Order: Age of Apocalypse

Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel #1

Marvel • 2009 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Blue Marvel, a powerful black superhero forced into retirement in the 60s due to his race

1st appearance of Anti-Man

17,000 estimated copies ordered by retailers

[February 2019 - speculation a future Marvel project, possibly The Marvels will introduce Blue Marvel]

The Walking Dead #19

Image • 2005 • Vol. 1
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The Walking Dead #19
 
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1st appearance of Michonne, one of the more resourceful survivors of the series

[SDCC 2022 - Rick and Michonne will be featured in a spin-off limited series]

Batman Incorporated #5

DC • 2011 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Batwing, David Zavimbi, the Batman of Africa

Naomi #1

DC • 2019 • Vol. 1
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Naomi #1
 
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1st appearance of Naomi, a teenage girl with extraordinary powers

1st appearance of Dee, a mentor to Naomi

Adapted for a CW TV series that aired for one season

Copies ordered by retailers: 25,252

Wonder Woman #204

DC • 1973 • Vol. 1
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Wonder Woman #204
 
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1st appearance of Nubia, Wonder Woman's sister and the first black super-powered female in DC Comics

Death of I-Ching, killed by a sniper

Return of Wonder Woman's classic costume which had been absent since issue #179

Black Panther #2

Marvel • 2005 • Vol. 4
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Black Panther #2
 
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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

Black Panther #1

Marvel • 1998 • Vol. 3
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Black Panther #1
 
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1st team appearance of the Dora Milaje, Wakanda's special forces: Okoye and Nakia

Nakia later becomes Malice

1st appearance of Zuri, an elder of Wakanda

Tomb of Dracula #10

Marvel • 1973 • Vol. 1
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Tomb of Dracula #10
 
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1st appearance of Blade

Green Lantern #87

DC • 1971 • Vol. 2
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Green Lantern #87
 
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1st appearance of Green Lantern, John Stewart

[October 2024 - Aaron Pierre cast as John Stewart in the Lanterns]

2nd appearance of Green Lantern, Guy Gardner

Spawn #1

Image • 1992 • Vol. 1
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Spawn #1
 
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1st appearance of Spawn

1st appearance of Sam & Twitch

1st appearance of Malebolgia

1st cameo appearance of Jason Wynn

Pin-up of Pitt.

Captain America #117

Marvel • 1969 • Vol. 1
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Captain America #117
 
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1st appearance and origin of the Falcon, Sam Wilson, the first African-American superhero in mainstream comics

1st appearance of Redwing, a falcon and Sam Wilson's sidekick

Teen Titans #45

DC • 1976 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Karen Beecher, later becomes Bumblebee

Teen Titans #26

DC • 1970 • Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Mal Duncan, the first black hero in DC Comics, later becomes the Guardian

Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16

Marvel • 1982 • Vol. 1
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Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16
 
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1st appearance of Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau later becomes Photon, then Spectrum

Iron Man #284

Marvel • 1992 • Vol. 1
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Iron Man #284
 
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1st appearance of Rhodey Rhodes in the War Machine armor but he still refers to himself as Iron Man

It isn't until West Coast Avengers #94 until the codename ‘War Machine’ is used

[December 2020 - Don Cheadle will reprise his role as War Machine in an Armor Wars series on Disney+ / November 2022 - an inside source passed along an unconfirmed rumor that Armor Wars has been removed from Disney's production slate]

Legends #1

DC • 1986 • Vol. 1
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Legends #1
 
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1st appearance of Amanda Waller, director of the Suicide Squad

1st appearance of Brimstone

[January 2023 - a spin-off of Peacemaker with Viola Davis as Amanda Waller is planned]

Action Comics #521

DC • 1981 • Vol. 1
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Action Comics #521
 
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1st appearance of Vixen, the first black female member of the Justice League of America

Astonishing Tales #25

Marvel • 1974 • Vol. 1
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Astonishing Tales #25
 
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1st appearance of Deathlok, Luther Manning

1st appearance of Major Ryker

First published artwork for Marvel by George Perez, interior two-page backup story

Prior to the publication of this issue, George Perez was published in the science-fiction magazine Hot Stuf'

Firestorm the Nuclear Man #1

DC • 2004 • Vol. 3
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Firestorm the Nuclear Man #1
 
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1st appearance and origin of Firestorm, Jason Rusch

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