Characters That Debuted In 2018
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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #32
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Princess Fisk, daughter of Wilson Fisk the Kingpin
Almost nothing has been revealed about the Moon Girl Devil Dinosaur animated series but Fisk would make for a good antagonist
1st appearance of Princess Fisk, daughter of Wilson Fisk the Kingpin
Almost nothing has been revealed about the Moon Girl Devil Dinosaur animated series but Fisk would make for a good antagonist
Star Wars Annual #4
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 2
1st mention of Darth Atrius, an ancient Sith Lord who first wielded the crossguard lightsabers as seen used by Kylo Ren
📖 Reading Order: after 'The Bridge' read this issue, then Han Solo #1
1st mention of Darth Atrius, an ancient Sith Lord who first wielded the crossguard lightsabers as seen used by Kylo Ren
📖 Reading Order: after 'The Bridge' read this issue, then Han Solo #1
Moon Knight #195
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of The Collective, a monstrous mass of human bodies merged to compose one creature
1st appearance of The Collective, a monstrous mass of human bodies merged to compose one creature
Justice League Dark #1
DC
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2018
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Vol. 2
1st cameo appearance of the Upside Down Man
1st team appearance of the new Justice League Dark: Wonder Woman, Zatanna, Detective Chimp, Swamp Thing and Man-Bat
1st cameo appearance of the Upside Down Man
1st team appearance of the new Justice League Dark: Wonder Woman, Zatanna, Detective Chimp, Swamp Thing and Man-Bat
Catwoman #1
DC
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2018
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Vol. 5
Premiere issue of the fifth Catwoman series
1st appearance of Raina Creel, a mysterious antagonist with a monstrous appearance
Premiere issue of the fifth Catwoman series
1st appearance of Raina Creel, a mysterious antagonist with a monstrous appearance
Death of the Inhumans #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of a Vox, a Super-Inhuman, later becomes Vox Supreme
Captain America #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 9
1st team appearance of the Power Elite, antagonists to Captain America
Wraparound cover by Alex Ross
1st team appearance of the Power Elite, antagonists to Captain America
Wraparound cover by Alex Ross
Old Man Logan #43
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Vendetta
Amazing Spider-Man #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 5
1st appearance of Kindred
Batman Beyond #22
DC
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2018
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Vol. 6
1st cameo appearance of the Adalyn Stern as the Scarecrow
Teen Titans #20
DC
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2018
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Vol. 6
1st appearance of a new Teen Titans team led by Damian Wayne: Red Arrow, Kid Flash, D'Jinn, Roundhouse, Crush
1st full appearance of Crush, Lobo's daughter
1st appearance of Roundhouse
1st appearance of D'Jinn
First mention of The Other
1st appearance of a new Teen Titans team led by Damian Wayne: Red Arrow, Kid Flash, D'Jinn, Roundhouse, Crush
1st full appearance of Crush, Lobo's daughter
1st appearance of Roundhouse
1st appearance of D'Jinn
First mention of The Other
Infinity Wars: Prime #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
Death of Thanos
1st full appearance of Requiem, later revealed to be Gamora
1st appearance of Flowa, an Asgardian
Death of Thanos
1st full appearance of Requiem, later revealed to be Gamora
1st appearance of Flowa, an Asgardian
Green Arrow #43
DC
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2018
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Vol. 7
1st appearance of the Citizen, a vigilante who quickly turns into a problem
1st appearance of the Citizen, a vigilante who quickly turns into a problem
X-Men: Gold #33
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Uovu, an evil god
Superman #2
DC
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2018
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Vol. 5
1st appearance of Nuclear Man in DC continuity, previously appeared in the comic adaptation of Superman IV 'The Quest For Peace' (1987)
1st appearance of Nuclear Man in DC continuity, previously appeared in the comic adaptation of Superman IV 'The Quest For Peace' (1987)
Adventures of the Super Sons #1
DC
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of The Gang, described as interstellar, young badasses
1st team appearance of The Gang, described as interstellar, young badasses
Doctor Strange #2
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 5
1st appearance of Kanna, an alien adventurer who searches the galaxy for arcane objects to sell
1st appearance of Kanna, an alien adventurer who searches the galaxy for arcane objects to sell
Curse of Brimstone #5
DC
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2018
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
1st appearance of Slackjaw
Savage Dragon #237
Image
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2018
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
1st appearance of The Scourge
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Fantastic Four #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 6
1st appearance of Astronomica
1st appearance of Zora Vukovic, later becomes Victorious, the Herald of Dr. Doom
1st appearance of Astronomica
1st appearance of Zora Vukovic, later becomes Victorious, the Herald of Dr. Doom
Sonic the Hedgehog #8
IDW
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Whisper the Wolf, an ally of Silver's
Edge of Spider-Geddon #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
Cover appearance of Spider-Punk
1st appearance of Kang the Conglomerator
1st appearance of Punk Hulk, Robbie Banner
Cover appearance of Spider-Punk
1st appearance of Kang the Conglomerator
1st appearance of Punk Hulk, Robbie Banner
Star Wars: Beckett #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tobias Beckett
1st appearance of Enfys Nest, leader of the Cloud Riders
📖 Reading Order: next read Solo: A Star Wars Story Adaptation #1
1st appearance of Tobias Beckett
1st appearance of Enfys Nest, leader of the Cloud Riders
📖 Reading Order: next read Solo: A Star Wars Story Adaptation #1
Justice League Dark #2
DC
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2018
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Vol. 2
1st full appearance of the Upside Down Man
Raven: Daughter of Darkness #7
DC
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of a new Night Force led by Baron Winters
Original team appeared in Teen Titans #21 (1982)
1st team appearance of a new Night Force led by Baron Winters
Original team appeared in Teen Titans #21 (1982)
Batman Beyond #23
DC
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2018
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Vol. 6
1st full appearance of the 'all-new' Scarecrow
Amazing Spider-Man #4
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 5
Recalled anti-Mormon symbolism illustrated by Ryan Ottley referring to controversial book titled 'CES Letter'
1st appearance of Spider-Bot
Recalled anti-Mormon symbolism illustrated by Ryan Ottley referring to controversial book titled 'CES Letter'
1st appearance of Spider-Bot
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #34
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Devin Dinosaur, the human incarnation of Devil Dinosaur
1st appearance of Demolisher, a female addition to the Wrecking Crew
1st full appearance of Devin Dinosaur, the human incarnation of Devil Dinosaur
1st appearance of Demolisher, a female addition to the Wrecking Crew
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Shattered Grid #1
BOOM!
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2018
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Conclusion of the 'Shattered Grid' storyline
1st appearance of a new Megazord
Conclusion of the 'Shattered Grid' storyline
1st appearance of a new Megazord
Edge of Spider-Geddon #2
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Addy Brock, pilot of the mechanized Ven#m suit
Hunt For Wolverine: Dead Ends #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Persephone, mostly as a hologram, face is unseen
Infinity Wars: Sleepwalker #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Man-Thing Thang Thoom (Man-Thing/Fing Fang Foom)
1st appearance of Little Monster (Hulk/Ant-Man), a miniature Incredible Hulk
1st appearance of Dark Starhawk (Darkhawk/Nova)
1st appearance of Man-Thing Thang Thoom (Man-Thing/Fing Fang Foom)
1st appearance of Little Monster (Hulk/Ant-Man), a miniature Incredible Hulk
1st appearance of Dark Starhawk (Darkhawk/Nova)
Doomsday Clock #6
DC
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2018
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Vol. 1
Origin of Mime and Marionette
1st appearance of Judge of Owls
2nd cameo appearance of Clark Dreiberg, as a baby
Origin of Mime and Marionette
1st appearance of Judge of Owls
2nd cameo appearance of Clark Dreiberg, as a baby
Cosmic Ghost Rider #3
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of an alternate Guardians of the Galaxy: Juggerduck, Howard the Duck in possession of the gem of Cyttorak, Iron Groot, Captain Marvel (Kamala Khan), Cable and Jubilee
1st cameo appearance of Punisher Thanos
1st team appearance of an alternate Guardians of the Galaxy: Juggerduck, Howard the Duck in possession of the gem of Cyttorak, Iron Groot, Captain Marvel (Kamala Khan), Cable and Jubilee
1st cameo appearance of Punisher Thanos
Old Man Logan Annual #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Old Man Punisher
Titans #25
DC
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2018
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Vol. 3
1st appearance of Mother Blood, formerly Mother Mayhem
Teen Titans #22
DC
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2018
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Vol. 6
1st appearance of Swerve, a former soldier who received a metahuman blood transfusion after getting shot
1st appearance of Swerve, a former soldier who received a metahuman blood transfusion after getting shot
Sideways #8
DC
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2018
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Vol. 1
Reintroduction of Porcupine Jimmy Olsen, originally appeared in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #65
Reintroduction of Red Ant Superman, originally appeared in Action Comics #296
1st cameo appearance of Perrus the Benevolent
Reintroduction of Porcupine Jimmy Olsen, originally appeared in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #65
Reintroduction of Red Ant Superman, originally appeared in Action Comics #296
1st cameo appearance of Perrus the Benevolent
Infinity Warps: Soldier Supreme #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Soldier Supreme, Stephen Rogers, master of arcane magic
Two issue miniseries of the character that made a cameo in Infinity Wars #3
1st full appearance of Soldier Supreme, Stephen Rogers, master of arcane magic
Two issue miniseries of the character that made a cameo in Infinity Wars #3
Thor #5
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 5
1st appearance of Dr. Doom with Dr. Strange powers
Domino Annual #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of RejeX
Infinity Wars #3
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Weapon Hex (X-23/Scarlet Witch)
1st appearance of Ghost Panther (Ghost Rider/Black Panther)
1st appearance of Arachknight (Moon Knight/Spider-Man)
1st appearance of Iron Hammer (Iron Man/Thor)
1st appearance of Soldier Supreme (Captain America/Doctor Strange)
1st appearance of Wolverine/Emma Frost
1st appearance of Doop/Deadpool
1st appearance of Weapon Hex (X-23/Scarlet Witch)
1st appearance of Ghost Panther (Ghost Rider/Black Panther)
1st appearance of Arachknight (Moon Knight/Spider-Man)
1st appearance of Iron Hammer (Iron Man/Thor)
1st appearance of Soldier Supreme (Captain America/Doctor Strange)
1st appearance of Wolverine/Emma Frost
1st appearance of Doop/Deadpool
Mr. and Mrs. X #3
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance and origin of Xandra, daughter of Professor X and Lilandra
1st full appearance and origin of Xandra, daughter of Professor X and Lilandra
Return of Wolverine #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Persephone
Swamp Thing Giant #1
DC
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Twiglet
Harley Quinn #52
DC
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2018
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Vol. 3
Non-Key
1st appearance of Minor Disaster
Justice League #10
DC
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2018
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Vol. 4
1st appearance of The Flood
1st appearance of Jarro, a baby Kandorian who calls Batman 'dad'
Foil-enhanced cover art by Francis Manapull
1st appearance of The Flood
1st appearance of Jarro, a baby Kandorian who calls Batman 'dad'
Foil-enhanced cover art by Francis Manapull
Life of Captain Marvel, The #3
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 2
1st cameo appearance of Captain Mari-Ell, a Kree warrior and mother of Carol Danvers
1st cameo appearance of Captain Mari-Ell, a Kree warrior and mother of Carol Danvers
Moon Knight #200
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the False Truth, a corrupted version of the character, the Truth
1st appearance of the False Truth, a corrupted version of the character, the Truth
Daredevil #610
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Vigil
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