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The Punisher Movie Special #1
Marvel
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1990
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Vol. 1
Adaptation of the 1989 Punisher film starring Dolph Lundgren as Frank Castle
Adaptation of the 1989 Punisher film starring Dolph Lundgren as Frank Castle
V #1
DC
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1985
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Vol. 1
12-issue comic book series based on the 1984 TV series about a human resistance faction, battling alien occupiers of Earth
12-issue comic book series based on the 1984 TV series about a human resistance faction, battling alien occupiers of Earth
2016 San Diego Comic Con exclusive to promote The Accountant film starring Ben Affleck
2016 San Diego Comic Con exclusive to promote The Accountant film starring Ben Affleck
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan #1
IDW
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2009
•
Vol. 1
Three-issue adaptation of Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,547
Three-issue adaptation of Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,547
Steve Zodiac & the Fireball XL5 #1
Western
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1964
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Vol. 1
Comic book adaptation of a 1962 British science-fiction television series about a World Space Patrol that protects the universe from interstellar threats
Comic book adaptation of a 1962 British science-fiction television series about a World Space Patrol that protects the universe from interstellar threats
Bonanza #1
Western
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1962
•
Vol. 1
Comic book adaptation of the Bonanza television series (1959-1973), the second longest-running Western behind Gunsmoke with 440 episodes
Comic book adaptation of the Bonanza television series (1959-1973), the second longest-running Western behind Gunsmoke with 440 episodes
Gorgo #1
Charlton
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1961
•
Vol. 1
Adaptation of the 1960 UK movie inspired by Godzilla
Three Stooges #1
St. John
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1949
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the first Three Stooges limited series
Men In Black: The Movie #1
Marvel
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1997
•
Vol. 1
52-page official movie adaptation with a story that continues in Men In Black: Retribution
52-page official movie adaptation with a story that continues in Men In Black: Retribution
Dale Evans Comics #1
DC
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1948
•
Vol. 1
Solo series featuring Dale Evans, Queen of the West, the wife and occasional co-star of Roy Rogers
Solo series featuring Dale Evans, Queen of the West, the wife and occasional co-star of Roy Rogers
Famous Djinns cover featuring Andrew Divoff from the film Wishmaster
Blair Witch Project, The #1
ONI
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1999
•
Vol. 1
One-shot tie-in that provides background story to the 1999 'found-footage' film
Second printing credited names across footer colored red / third printing, title and footer credits colored red
One-shot tie-in that provides background story to the 1999 'found-footage' film
Second printing credited names across footer colored red / third printing, title and footer credits colored red
The Warriors #1
Dabel Brothers
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2009
•
Vol. 1
Five-issue, official adaptation of the 1979 film
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,130
Five-issue, official adaptation of the 1979 film
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,130
Edward Scissorhands #1
IDW
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2014
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Vol. 1
1st official appearance of Edward Scissorhands in a comic book
Werewolf #1
Blackthorne
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1988
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Vol. 1
Five-issue adaptation of the 1987 'Werewolf' television series
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1
Hamilton
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1994
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Vol. 1
Six-issue limited series ending with Marvel taking over the license of the property
1st full appearance of the Power Rangers in a traditional comic book
1st appearance of Lord Zedd
1st appearance of Goldar
Complete copies of this issue will have the White Ranger card intact
Six-issue limited series ending with Marvel taking over the license of the property
1st full appearance of the Power Rangers in a traditional comic book
1st appearance of Lord Zedd
1st appearance of Goldar
Complete copies of this issue will have the White Ranger card intact
Destroy All Vampires #42
Blackthorne
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2019
•
Vol. 1
16-page prop replica comic book from the 1987 movie The Lost Boys
Super Friends #7
DC
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1977
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Wonder Twins: Jan and Jayna
1st appearance of Gleek, an alien that resembles a blue monkey
1st appearance of Seraph, a Global Guardian from Israel
1st appearance of Godiva, a Global Guardian from the U.K.
1st appearance of Impala, a Global Guardian from South Africa
1st appearance of Owlwoman, an Indigenous Global Guardian
Characters introduced in this issue are from the alternate reality where the Super Friends exist and not in the mainstream DC Universe
Though the Super Friends series is widely considered non-continuity, there are events that occur in the series that are referenced in the main DC Universe
[November 2025 - James Gunn recently posted a picture of the Wonder Twins to his Instagram story with no context]
1st appearance of the Wonder Twins: Jan and Jayna
1st appearance of Gleek, an alien that resembles a blue monkey
1st appearance of Seraph, a Global Guardian from Israel
1st appearance of Godiva, a Global Guardian from the U.K.
1st appearance of Impala, a Global Guardian from South Africa
1st appearance of Owlwoman, an Indigenous Global Guardian
Characters introduced in this issue are from the alternate reality where the Super Friends exist and not in the mainstream DC Universe
Though the Super Friends series is widely considered non-continuity, there are events that occur in the series that are referenced in the main DC Universe
[November 2025 - James Gunn recently posted a picture of the Wonder Twins to his Instagram story with no context]
Star Wars #1
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
Issues #1 - #6 are an adaptation of 'Star Wars: A New Hope'
1st appearance of Darth Vader
1st appearance of Luke Skywalker
1st appearance of Princess Leia
1st appearance of C-3PO and R2-D2
1st appearance of Grand Moff Tarkin
1st appearance of Beru and Owen Lars
Introduction of Stormtroopers
1st cover appearance of Obi Wan Kenobi and Han Solo (not in story)
📖 Reading Order: read Star Wars (1977) #1 - #6, then Princess Leia #1
Issues #1 - #6 are an adaptation of 'Star Wars: A New Hope'
1st appearance of Darth Vader
1st appearance of Luke Skywalker
1st appearance of Princess Leia
1st appearance of C-3PO and R2-D2
1st appearance of Grand Moff Tarkin
1st appearance of Beru and Owen Lars
Introduction of Stormtroopers
1st cover appearance of Obi Wan Kenobi and Han Solo (not in story)
📖 Reading Order: read Star Wars (1977) #1 - #6, then Princess Leia #1
Godzilla vs Megalon
Cinema Shares Int'l
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1976
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Vol. 1
First Godzilla comic distributed in the U.S., officially
4-page promotional comic given away at theaters
1973 version may exist
First Godzilla comic distributed in the U.S., officially
4-page promotional comic given away at theaters
1973 version may exist
Cyborg #1
Cannon
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1989
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Vol. 1
One-shot promotional adaptation of the 1989 Jean-Claude Van Damme film
One-shot promotional adaptation of the 1989 Jean-Claude Van Damme film
16-page promotional comic intended to be a giveaway at The Matrix movie premiere but recalled for excessive violence and supposedly destroyed
[April 2024 - a new Matrix movie is in the works with Drew Goddard writing and directing]
16-page promotional comic intended to be a giveaway at The Matrix movie premiere but recalled for excessive violence and supposedly destroyed
[April 2024 - a new Matrix movie is in the works with Drew Goddard writing and directing]
Jetsons, The #1
Western
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1963
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Jetsons in comics
Dell Giant #48
Dell
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1961
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Flintstones in comics
Our Gang Comics #1
Dell
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1942
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Tom & Jerry - Tom is depicted as a brown-colored cat in this comic instead of the more traditional gray
1st appearance of Barney Bear
1st team appearance of Our Gang
1st appearance of Tom & Jerry - Tom is depicted as a brown-colored cat in this comic instead of the more traditional gray
1st appearance of Barney Bear
1st team appearance of Our Gang
Invader Zim #1
ONI
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2015
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of Invader Zim
Initially aired on Nickelodeon in 2001
One-shot summary of the first four-and-a-half seasons of AMC's 'Breaking Bad'
San Diego Comic Con 2013 promotional giveaway
One-shot summary of the first four-and-a-half seasons of AMC's 'Breaking Bad'
San Diego Comic Con 2013 promotional giveaway
Ralph Wiggum Comics #1
Bongo
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2012
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Vol. 1
One-shot with word bubble that reads "I'm a Comic Book'"
5 variants exist for this one-shot issue
Bongo announced a contest in 2012 rewarding the first person to submit a picture holding all five would be "Simpsonized" in a future issue
One-shot with word bubble that reads "I'm a Comic Book'"
5 variants exist for this one-shot issue
Bongo announced a contest in 2012 rewarding the first person to submit a picture holding all five would be "Simpsonized" in a future issue
2000 AD #1384
Rebellion
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2004
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Vol. 1
Story inspired by Shaun of the Dead published five months before the movie release
Story inspired by Shaun of the Dead published five months before the movie release
Teen Titans Go #1
DC
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2004
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the animated Teen Titans in comic books
Bee and Puppycat #1
BOOM!
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2014
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Vol. 1
Premiere issue adapted from a popular web series about a woman and her strange pet, searching for a job
Copies ordered by retailers: 12,204
Premiere issue adapted from a popular web series about a woman and her strange pet, searching for a job
Copies ordered by retailers: 12,204
Superman Adventures #5
DC
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1997
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Livewire based off of the animated series, later becomes part of DC continuity
1st appearance of Livewire based off of the animated series, later becomes part of DC continuity
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