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Tura Satana #1
Antimatter/Hoffman
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2003
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Vol. 1
One-shot inspired by the 1965 cult-classic film 'Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill' that featured a trio of deadly go-go dancers, one of which named Tura Satana
One-shot inspired by the 1965 cult-classic film 'Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill' that featured a trio of deadly go-go dancers, one of which named Tura Satana
Sequel to the Idiocracy (2006) movie, focused on President Camacho played by Terry Crews
Sequel to the Idiocracy (2006) movie, focused on President Camacho played by Terry Crews
Variant cover art by Sanford Greene
Cover art inspired by the Studio Ghibli animated film 'My Neighbor Totoro'
Variant cover art by Sanford Greene
Cover art inspired by the Studio Ghibli animated film 'My Neighbor Totoro'
X-Files #1
Topps
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1995
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Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the comic book series inspired by the television show
[February 2026 - Hulu ordered a pilot / X-Files creator Chris Carter said in an interview that Ryan Coogler is interested in an X-Files reboot with a diverse cast]
Premiere issue of the comic book series inspired by the television show
[February 2026 - Hulu ordered a pilot / X-Files creator Chris Carter said in an interview that Ryan Coogler is interested in an X-Files reboot with a diverse cast]
Stargate #1
Entity
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1996
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Vol. 1
Four-issue adaptation of the 1994 film
[November 2025 - a Stargate TV series is in the works for Amazon Prime with Martin Gero as writer, executive producer and showrunner]
Four-issue adaptation of the 1994 film
[November 2025 - a Stargate TV series is in the works for Amazon Prime with Martin Gero as writer, executive producer and showrunner]
Bewitched #1
Dell
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1965
•
Vol. 1
Adaptation of the ABC television series (1964-1972)
Variant cover art by Jim Lee
Beauty and the Beast #1
Innovation
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Adaptation of the 1987 CBS pilot script, written and produced by George R.R. Martin
Adaptation of the 1987 CBS pilot script, written and produced by George R.R. Martin
Variant cover art by Brian Level
Origin of Jax Teller
Mod Squad, The #1
Dell
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1969
•
Vol. 1
Comic book adaptation of the television show of the same name
9th Wonders #13
NBC
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2007
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Vol. 1
Prop comic from the NBC television series 'Heroes' (2006-2010)
Interior pages feature art by Tim Sale and a biography of the fictional character, Isaac Mendez
Prop comic from the NBC television series 'Heroes' (2006-2010)
Interior pages feature art by Tim Sale and a biography of the fictional character, Isaac Mendez
Arrow #1
DC
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2012
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of John Diggle, not in comic continuity
Captain Planet and the Planeteers #1
Marvel
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1991
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Captain Planet and the Planeteers in comic books
[July 2025 - a Captain Planet and the Planeteers live-action series has been picked up by Netflix with Berlanti Productions and Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way onboard to produce]
1st appearance of Captain Planet and the Planeteers in comic books
[July 2025 - a Captain Planet and the Planeteers live-action series has been picked up by Netflix with Berlanti Productions and Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way onboard to produce]
28 Days Later #1
BOOM!
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2009
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of a series that connects the movie '28 Days Later' with the sequel '28 Weeks Later'
[January 2024 - Sony acquired the rights to the sequel]
Premiere issue of a series that connects the movie '28 Days Later' with the sequel '28 Weeks Later'
[January 2024 - Sony acquired the rights to the sequel]
Four Color #228
Dell
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1949
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Zorro in comic books, officially
Unlicensed appearance in Hit Comics #55 (1948) without attribution to the creator, Johnston McCulley
Titled 'The Mark of Zorro,’ the same as the 1920s silent film
Both movie and comic were adaptations of the first Zorro novella, 'The Curse of Capistrano'
1st appearance of Zorro in comic books, officially
Unlicensed appearance in Hit Comics #55 (1948) without attribution to the creator, Johnston McCulley
Titled 'The Mark of Zorro,’ the same as the 1920s silent film
Both movie and comic were adaptations of the first Zorro novella, 'The Curse of Capistrano'
Marvel Comics Super Special #17
Marvel
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1980
•
Vol. 1
68-page adaptation of the critically panned, fantasy musical movie Xanadu (1980)
68-page adaptation of the critically panned, fantasy musical movie Xanadu (1980)
Marvel Comics Super Special #22
Marvel
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1982
•
Vol. 1
64-page adaptation of the classic science-fiction film Blade Runner (1982)
Marvel previously published a pocketbook version of the adaptation which is a paperpback novel sized comic
64-page adaptation of the classic science-fiction film Blade Runner (1982)
Marvel previously published a pocketbook version of the adaptation which is a paperpback novel sized comic
Beetlejuice #1
Harvey
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1991
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Beetlejuice in standard comic books
Beneath the Planet of the Apes #1
Western
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1970
•
Vol. 1
Comic book adaptation of the movie, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, the sequel to Planet of the Apes
1st appearance of the Planet of the Apes in a U.S. comic
Manga adaptations of the original film were published in Japan prior to the publication of this issue
Centerfold poster included
Comic book adaptation of the movie, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, the sequel to Planet of the Apes
1st appearance of the Planet of the Apes in a U.S. comic
Manga adaptations of the original film were published in Japan prior to the publication of this issue
Centerfold poster included
Shazam #25
DC
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1976
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Isis
Tron: Original Movie Adaptation #2
Marvel
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
40-page, two-issue adaptation of the 1982 film
Showcase #43
DC
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1963
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of James Bond in a U.S. comic book
Previously appeared in the UK 'Classics Illustrated' adaptation of Doctor No
1st appearance of James Bond in a U.S. comic book
Previously appeared in the UK 'Classics Illustrated' adaptation of Doctor No
Marvel Team-Up #74
Marvel
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1978
•
Vol. 1
Featuring characters from the TV show Saturday Night Live
Mad Max: Fury Road Furiosa #1
DC Vertigo
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2015
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Furiosa, the female lead of the Mad Max: Fury Road franchise
Copies ordered by retailers: 20,733
1st appearance of Furiosa, the female lead of the Mad Max: Fury Road franchise
Copies ordered by retailers: 20,733
Marvel Comics Super Special #18
Marvel
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1981
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Indiana Jones in a comic book
Magazine-sized adaptation of the 1981 film
1st appearance of Indiana Jones in a comic book
Magazine-sized adaptation of the 1981 film
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