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From Dusk Til Dawn #1
Big Entertainment
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1996
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
64-page adaptation of the 1996 film
Original retail price: $4.95
Key Facts
64-page adaptation of the 1996 film
Original retail price: $4.95
Abyss, The #1
Dark Horse
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1989
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Two-issue adaptation of the 1989 James Cameron film
Back-up text article with design elements from the film, illustrations by Moebius
Key Facts
Two-issue adaptation of the 1989 James Cameron film
Back-up text article with design elements from the film, illustrations by Moebius
Secret Agent #1
Western
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1966
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Inspired by the UK television series 'Danger Man' aka 'Secret Agent' in the US
Key Facts
Inspired by the UK television series 'Danger Man' aka 'Secret Agent' in the US
Key Facts
First published cover art by Jenny Frison
Dark Horse Comics #1
Dark Horse
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1992
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Timecop
Double foldout cover featuring Predator and RoboCop
First published artwork in comics by John Paul Leon, interior
Key Facts
1st appearance of Timecop
Double foldout cover featuring Predator and RoboCop
First published artwork in comics by John Paul Leon, interior
Dr. Who and the Daleks #190
Dell
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1966
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Dr. Who in a U.S. published comic book
Comic book adaptation of the film 'Dr. Who and the Daleks'
Key Facts
1st appearance of Dr. Who in a U.S. published comic book
Comic book adaptation of the film 'Dr. Who and the Daleks'
Marvel Comics Super Special #6
Marvel
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1978
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Adaptation of film Jaws 2 (1978)
Shaft #1
Dynamite Entertainment
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2014
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of John Shaft in a comic book
Nickelodeon Magazine Nick Toons Special #5
Nickelodeon
•
2002
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Zim the Invader in a magazine comic story
Unconfirmed prototype of Zim in one panel in Squee #2
Key Facts
1st appearance of Zim the Invader in a magazine comic story
Unconfirmed prototype of Zim in one panel in Squee #2
Mystic #15
CrossGen
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2001
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st unofficial appearance of Harry Potter in a standard comic book
Unofficial appearances of multiple characters from various publishers
Key Facts
1st unofficial appearance of Harry Potter in a standard comic book
Unofficial appearances of multiple characters from various publishers
Gwar Skulhedface #1
Last Gasp
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1994
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Adaptation of the Skulheadface movie starring Gwar
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure #1
DC
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1989
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Adaptation of the film Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Published by DC in 1989, two years later Marvel began publishing the comic book series, Bill & Ted's Excellent Comic Book
Cheerios mail-away promotion
Key Facts
Adaptation of the film Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Published by DC in 1989, two years later Marvel began publishing the comic book series, Bill & Ted's Excellent Comic Book
Cheerios mail-away promotion
Real Ghostbusters, The (UK) #1
Marvel UK
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1988
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st team appearance of The Ghostbusters in comics
Published by Marvel UK (United Kingdom)
Key Facts
1st team appearance of The Ghostbusters in comics
Published by Marvel UK (United Kingdom)
Hercules the Legendary Journeys #3
Topps
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1996
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Vol. 1
Photo Cover
Key Facts
1st appearance of Xena in comic books
Oni Double Feature #12
ONI
•
1999
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Bluntman and Chronic in comic books
Time Bandits #1
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Adaptation of the 1981 film
Key Facts
Origin of Jigsaw
Promotional giveaway distributed with Saw DVD that were sold at Best Buy
Prequel to the Saw series
Key Facts
Origin of Jigsaw
Promotional giveaway distributed with Saw DVD that were sold at Best Buy
Prequel to the Saw series
Scooby-Doo #1
Western
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1970
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Scooby-Doo in comics
Six months prior to the publication of this issue, Scooby-Doo appeared in Golden Comics Digest #7 in a one-page puzzle activity game, not in a story
[April 2024 - Greg Berlanti's production house has teamed with Warner Bros. for a live-action Scooby Doo Netflix series with writers Josh Applebaum and Scott Rosenberg (Cowboy Bebop)]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Scooby-Doo in comics
Six months prior to the publication of this issue, Scooby-Doo appeared in Golden Comics Digest #7 in a one-page puzzle activity game, not in a story
[April 2024 - Greg Berlanti's production house has teamed with Warner Bros. for a live-action Scooby Doo Netflix series with writers Josh Applebaum and Scott Rosenberg (Cowboy Bebop)]
Alf #48
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Cover art deemed inappropriate referencing an allusion to sexual misconduct
Key Facts
Cover art deemed inappropriate referencing an allusion to sexual misconduct
RoboCop #1
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Magazine-sized comic book adaptation of the 1987 movie about a corrupt corporation's cyborg police force that battles criminal drug lords
[September 2024 - a Robocop series is in development for Amazon with writer (Peter Ocko) and James Wan as executive producer]
Key Facts
Magazine-sized comic book adaptation of the 1987 movie about a corrupt corporation's cyborg police force that battles criminal drug lords
[September 2024 - a Robocop series is in development for Amazon with writer (Peter Ocko) and James Wan as executive producer]
Marvel Graphic Novel #36
Marvel
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1988
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Comic book adaptation of the 1988 LucasFilm fantasy film
Universal Soldier #1
Now
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1992
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Three-issue limited series adaptation of the 1992 movie starring Dolph Lundgren and Jean-Claude Van Damme
Key Facts
Three-issue limited series adaptation of the 1992 movie starring Dolph Lundgren and Jean-Claude Van Damme
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