Artist's Firsts IV Legendary artists in comics and their first published work
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First published cover art in the comic book industry by Dan Quintana
Minimal trade dress and virgin variant editions were also published on the same day
First published cover art in the comic book industry by Dan Quintana
Minimal trade dress and virgin variant editions were also published on the same day
Star Wars Tales #17
Dark Horse
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2003
•
Vol. 1
First published art in comics by David Nakayama, done while he was in his 2nd year at Joe Kubert School
First published art in comics by David Nakayama, done while he was in his 2nd year at Joe Kubert School
Gareth Blackmore's Unusual Tales
Blackmore
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1993
•
Vol. 1
First published artwork in the comic book industry by Kyle Hotz
The word 'unusual' is misspelled 'unusal' on the cover
First published artwork in the comic book industry by Kyle Hotz
The word 'unusual' is misspelled 'unusal' on the cover
New Talent Showcase #19
DC
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1985
•
Vol. 1
First published written and illustrated work in comics by Darwyn Cooke
First published written and illustrated work in comics by Darwyn Cooke
Best Cellars #1
Out of the Cellar
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
First published artwork by Eric Powell in the comics industry
1st appearance of Monster Boy, a prototype of Goon
First published artwork by Eric Powell in the comics industry
1st appearance of Monster Boy, a prototype of Goon
Our Army at War #182
DC
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1967
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Vol. 1
First Neal Adams artwork at DC, interior pencils on one story
Jumbo Comics #69
Fiction House
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1944
•
Vol. 1
First published interior art in the comic book industry by Matt Baker, the first known black artist in comics
Baker is credited as having illustrated the first graphic novel, It Rhymes With Lust
Baker's name is synonymous with the term 'Good Girl Art' which referred to stimulating illustrations of women
Baker defined the classic Phantom Lady imagery which caused him to be a target of Dr. Frederic Wertham, author of "Seduction of the Innocent"
First published interior art in the comic book industry by Matt Baker, the first known black artist in comics
Baker is credited as having illustrated the first graphic novel, It Rhymes With Lust
Baker's name is synonymous with the term 'Good Girl Art' which referred to stimulating illustrations of women
Baker defined the classic Phantom Lady imagery which caused him to be a target of Dr. Frederic Wertham, author of "Seduction of the Innocent"
Homage Studios: Swimsuit Special #1
Image
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1993
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Vol. 1
First interior art by J. Scott Campbell (as Jeffery Scott), two pin-ups and a caricature page featuring the artists who worked on the issue
First artwork in comics by Brett Booth
Booth's art appeared in advertisements prior to this issue
First interior art by J. Scott Campbell (as Jeffery Scott), two pin-ups and a caricature page featuring the artists who worked on the issue
First artwork in comics by Brett Booth
Booth's art appeared in advertisements prior to this issue
Battle Pope #1
Funk-O-Tron
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2000
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Battle Pope
First written work in the comic book industry by Robert Kirkman
First artwork in comics by Tony Moore
Image reprinted this issue in 2005 with a nearly identical cover
1st appearance and origin of Battle Pope
First written work in the comic book industry by Robert Kirkman
First artwork in comics by Tony Moore
Image reprinted this issue in 2005 with a nearly identical cover
Hellraiser #17
Epic
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
First cover art by Alex Ross for Marvel
Epic is a defunct imprint of Marvel Comics
First cover art by Alex Ross for Marvel
Epic is a defunct imprint of Marvel Comics
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #219
Dell
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
First written and illustrated work in comics by Don Rosa
Nominated for a Harvey Award
Later, Rosa won an Eisner for 'Best Serialized Story' for a 12-chapter contribution to Scrooge history with The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck
First written and illustrated work in comics by Don Rosa
Nominated for a Harvey Award
Later, Rosa won an Eisner for 'Best Serialized Story' for a 12-chapter contribution to Scrooge history with The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck
Hit the Beach #1
Antarctic Press
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1993
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Vol. 1
First interior art by Terry Moore
Full black & white issue of pin-up art by various creators featuring anthropomorphic characters in swimsuits
First interior art by Terry Moore
Full black & white issue of pin-up art by various creators featuring anthropomorphic characters in swimsuits
Vampirella #12
Warren
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1971
•
Vol. 1
First interior art by Jose 'Pepe' Gonzalez
Vampirella #6
Warren
•
1970
•
Vol. 1
First cover art by Ken Kelly
Ken Kelly painted the cover but Frank Frazetta repainted the woman's face
First cover art by Ken Kelly
Ken Kelly painted the cover but Frank Frazetta repainted the woman's face
Marvel Comics Presents #89
Marvel
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
First interior art in comics by Joe Madureira, in a story titled 'What's Wrong With This Picture?'
First interior art in comics by Joe Madureira, in a story titled 'What's Wrong With This Picture?'
Amazing Heroes #154
Fantagraphics
•
1988
•
Vol. 1
First cover art by Adam Hughes
Veronica #1
Archie
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
First cover art by Dan Parent
Aca Comix #1
Independent
•
1971
•
Vol. 1
First published art by John Byrne
Independent one-shot created for the Alberta College of Art & Design student exhibition
value unknown
First published art by John Byrne
Independent one-shot created for the Alberta College of Art & Design student exhibition
value unknown
First published cover art by Jenny Frison
Astonishing Tales #25
Marvel
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1974
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Deathlok, Luther Manning
1st appearance of Major Ryker
First published artwork for Marvel by George Perez, interior two-page backup story
Prior to the publication of this issue, George Perez was published in the science-fiction magazine Hot Stuf'
1st appearance of Deathlok, Luther Manning
1st appearance of Major Ryker
First published artwork for Marvel by George Perez, interior two-page backup story
Prior to the publication of this issue, George Perez was published in the science-fiction magazine Hot Stuf'
Coyote #13
Epic
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1985
•
Vol. 1
First cover art by Todd McFarlane for Marvel under the Epic Comics imprint
McFarlane illustrated the image of Scorpio Rose
First cover art by Todd McFarlane for Marvel under the Epic Comics imprint
McFarlane illustrated the image of Scorpio Rose
FemForce #19
AC
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1985
•
Vol. 1
First artwork in comics by Greg Horn
Solson Christmas Special #1
Solson
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1986
•
Vol. 1
First interior art by Jim Lee, interior inks
Lawbreakers Always Lose #3
Marvel
•
1948
•
Vol. 1
First interior art by John Buscema
2000 AD #1170
Rebellion
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
First interior art by Jock on a story
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