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The Vampire Diaries #1
DC
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2014
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Vol. 1
Six-issue series inspired by the CW television show that ran for 171 episodes between 2009 - 2017
Six-issue series inspired by the CW television show that ran for 171 episodes between 2009 - 2017
H.R. Pufnstuf #1
Western
•
1970
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Get Smart #1
Dell
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Based on the CBS television series which aired for five seasons, from 1965-1970
The show was a parody of spy series like The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and it ran for one season longer than the very show it spoofed
Based on the CBS television series which aired for five seasons, from 1965-1970
The show was a parody of spy series like The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and it ran for one season longer than the very show it spoofed
Regular Show #1
BOOM!
•
2013
•
Vol. 1
Comic book series based on the Cartoon Network television show
MGM's Lassie #1
Dell
•
1950
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Premiere issue of the series which ran sporadically until 1969
TV photo covers began in issue #37
Premiere issue of the series which ran sporadically until 1969
TV photo covers began in issue #37
Terrifier #1
Dark Art Cinema
•
2021
•
Vol. 1
Adaptation of the first Terrifier film
This was a print-to-order comic book available for $30 per issue on terrifiershop.com in unknown quantities
Adaptation of the first Terrifier film
This was a print-to-order comic book available for $30 per issue on terrifiershop.com in unknown quantities
Quantum Leap #1
Innovation
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
13-issue comic book series based on the TV series of the same name
[January 2022 - a reboot is in the works at NBC with a pilot episode on order]
13-issue comic book series based on the TV series of the same name
[January 2022 - a reboot is in the works at NBC with a pilot episode on order]
Twilight Zone #1
Western
•
1962
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the first ongoing comic book series based on the TV series
Published by Gold Key, previously published by Dell in the Four Color title
Premiere issue of the first ongoing comic book series based on the TV series
Published by Gold Key, previously published by Dell in the Four Color title
Legends of the Dark Knight 100-Page Super Spectacular #4
DC
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2014
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dr. Chase Meridian in DC mainstream comic book continuity - inspired by Nicole Kidman's character from Batman Forever
Originally published digitally in Legends of the Dark Knight #77
1st appearance of Dr. Chase Meridian in DC mainstream comic book continuity - inspired by Nicole Kidman's character from Batman Forever
Originally published digitally in Legends of the Dark Knight #77
The Iron Giant #1
DC
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
4-page promotional comic published by DC advertising the movie
Interior content are stills from the film arranged like a comic book
4-page promotional comic published by DC advertising the movie
Interior content are stills from the film arranged like a comic book
Black Hole #4
Whitman
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
Whitman distributed in polybagged three-packs
Issue #1 - #3 adapted from the 1979 Disney film
#4 published as an original story
Whitman distributed in polybagged three-packs
Issue #1 - #3 adapted from the 1979 Disney film
#4 published as an original story
Blade Runner 2019 #1
Titan
•
2019
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Relaunch of Blade Runner
Stranger Things #1
Dark Horse
•
2018
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of characters from Stranger Things in comic books, preceded by an ashcan preview
Inspired by the Netflix TV series
1st appearance of characters from Stranger Things in comic books, preceded by an ashcan preview
Inspired by the Netflix TV series
Creepshow #1
New American Library
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Comic book adaptation of the popular film written by Stephen King and directed by George Romero
Comic book adaptation of the popular film written by Stephen King and directed by George Romero
John Wick #1
Dynamite Entertainment
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2017
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of John Wick in comics
Series is a supplement to the movie meaning everything is canon
[August 2024 - a live-action TV series titled John Wick: Under The High Table is in development at Lionsgate with Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski producing]
1st appearance of John Wick in comics
Series is a supplement to the movie meaning everything is canon
[August 2024 - a live-action TV series titled John Wick: Under The High Table is in development at Lionsgate with Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski producing]
Labyrinth #1
Marvel
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of a limited series based on the Labyrinth film starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly
Premiere issue of a limited series based on the Labyrinth film starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly
Die Hard: Year One #1
BOOM!
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
Limited series about John McClane as a rookie cop
[December 2023 - a new Die Hard movie is rumored to be in development featuring a young John McClane]
Limited series about John McClane as a rookie cop
[December 2023 - a new Die Hard movie is rumored to be in development featuring a young John McClane]
1st appearance of Rick & Morty in comics
Promotional mini-comic included in random units of 'Rick And Morty' Season One DVD
Counterfeit versions are rumored to exist
Single staple, first edition more valuable than its double-staple successors
1st appearance of Rick & Morty in comics
Promotional mini-comic included in random units of 'Rick And Morty' Season One DVD
Counterfeit versions are rumored to exist
Single staple, first edition more valuable than its double-staple successors
Final Destination: Spring Break #1
Zenescope
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2006
•
Vol. 1
A new chapter in the Final Destination franchise told in a five-part limited comic book series
A new chapter in the Final Destination franchise told in a five-part limited comic book series
Terminator, The #1
Now
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Terminator in a comic book
Five-page excerpt of this issue in Rust #12 (August 1988)
[August 2024 - James Cameron, the original writer/director of the Terminator is developing a new Terminator project with no further details]
1st appearance of the Terminator in a comic book
Five-page excerpt of this issue in Rust #12 (August 1988)
[August 2024 - James Cameron, the original writer/director of the Terminator is developing a new Terminator project with no further details]
Marvel Comics Super Special #24
Marvel
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1982
•
Vol. 1
Comic book adaptation of the Jim Henson movie "The Dark Crystal"
Later reprinted in The Dark Crystal issues #1 and #2
Comic book adaptation of the Jim Henson movie "The Dark Crystal"
Later reprinted in The Dark Crystal issues #1 and #2
Alien: The Illustrated Story #1
Heavy Metal
•
1979
•
Vol. 1
A 68-page adaptation of the 1979 film Alien with illustrated panels mirroring many of the shots in the movie
A 68-page adaptation of the 1979 film Alien with illustrated panels mirroring many of the shots in the movie
Marvel Comics Super Special #36
Marvel
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
Comic book adaptation of the 1984 science-fiction, cult classic by David Lynch
Originally based off of a 1965 novel by Frank Herbert
Comic book adaptation of the 1984 science-fiction, cult classic by David Lynch
Originally based off of a 1965 novel by Frank Herbert
Back to the Future #1
Harvey
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of a four-part series based on the animated series
Macross #1
Comico
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1984
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Robotech
Early English-translation of an anime property, based off of the Macross episode titled The Super Dimension Fortress
[April 2022 - Hawkeye director, Rhys Thomas will direct Mark Canton and Gianni Nunnari’s Robotech for Sony Pictures]
1st appearance of Robotech
Early English-translation of an anime property, based off of the Macross episode titled The Super Dimension Fortress
[April 2022 - Hawkeye director, Rhys Thomas will direct Mark Canton and Gianni Nunnari’s Robotech for Sony Pictures]
Four Color #12
Dell
•
1942
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Bambi in comics
Four Color #629
Dell
•
1955
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of the Lady and the Tramp Disney characters in comic books
A dog named Lady appears in Silly Symphonies #1 but does not resemble the movie version
1st appearance of the Lady and the Tramp Disney characters in comic books
A dog named Lady appears in Silly Symphonies #1 but does not resemble the movie version
Thundercats #1
Star Comics
•
1985
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Thundercats: Lion-O, Cheetara, Panthro, Tygra, Wiley Kat, Wiley Kit and Snarf
1st appearance of Mumm-Ra
[March 2021 - Deadline reports director Adam Wingard (King Kong vs Godzilla) is set to direct Thundercats for Warner Bros.]
1st team appearance of the Thundercats: Lion-O, Cheetara, Panthro, Tygra, Wiley Kat, Wiley Kit and Snarf
1st appearance of Mumm-Ra
[March 2021 - Deadline reports director Adam Wingard (King Kong vs Godzilla) is set to direct Thundercats for Warner Bros.]
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