Artist's Firsts II Legendary artists in comics and their first published work
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Comics Journal #84
Fantagraphics
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1983
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Vol. 1
First artwork by Todd McFarlane in the letters column of a comic-related publication (fanzine)
Circulation of the fanzine during this timeframe was approximately 11,000 copies
First artwork by Todd McFarlane in the letters column of a comic-related publication (fanzine)
Circulation of the fanzine during this timeframe was approximately 11,000 copies
Shaolin Cowboy #3
Dark Horse
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2013
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Vol. 1
First professionally published artwork in the comic book industry by Daniel Warren Johnson - one page pin-up
First professionally published artwork in the comic book industry by Daniel Warren Johnson - one page pin-up
James Gang, The #1
London Night
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1993
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Vol. 1
First interior published artwork in comic books by Budd Root, creator of the independently-published Cavewoman series
Root claimed in an interview that The James Gang #1 sold so poorly that the writer paid him in King Kong trading cards
Cover art by Mike Hoffman
First interior published artwork in comic books by Budd Root, creator of the independently-published Cavewoman series
Root claimed in an interview that The James Gang #1 sold so poorly that the writer paid him in King Kong trading cards
Cover art by Mike Hoffman
10th Muse #7
Image
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2001
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Vol. 1
First interior artwork in the comic industry by Mark Brooks
Twilight Zone #84
Western
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1978
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Vol. 1
First professional written and illustrated work in comics by Frank Miller
Three-page story titled 'Royal Feast'
First professional written and illustrated work in comics by Frank Miller
Three-page story titled 'Royal Feast'
Terminator: The Burning Earth #1
Now
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1990
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Vol. 1
First cover art by Alex Ross
Lost Dogs #1
Ashtray Press
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2005
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Vol. 1
First self-published written and illustrated work in comics by Jeff Lemire
First self-published written and illustrated work in comics by Jeff Lemire
Hellspawn #10
Image
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2001
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Vol. 1
First cover art by Ben Templesmith
Adventures of the Vital Man #1
Budgie Press
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1991
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Vol. 1
First cover art by David Mack
New Fun Comics #6
DC
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1935
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Doctor Occult, one of the earliest superheroes in history
First artwork by Joe Shuster, co-creator of Superman
First written work by Jerry Siegel, co-creator of Superman
1st appearance of a vampire in comic books
1st appearance of Doctor Occult, one of the earliest superheroes in history
First artwork by Joe Shuster, co-creator of Superman
First written work by Jerry Siegel, co-creator of Superman
1st appearance of a vampire in comic books
Zip Comics #14
Archie
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1941
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Vol. 1
First interior art by Gil Kane (inks)
Midnight Kiss #0
AAM-Markosia
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2005
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Vol. 1
First cover art by Ryan Stegman
Marvel Comics Presents #85
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
First interior art by Jae Lee, also illustrated the back cover
1st cameo appearance of Cyber aka Silas Burr in shadows, later becomes Hornet - Cyber is the villain who gouged out Wolverine's eye leading to the 'Patch' identity
First interior art by Jae Lee, also illustrated the back cover
1st cameo appearance of Cyber aka Silas Burr in shadows, later becomes Hornet - Cyber is the villain who gouged out Wolverine's eye leading to the 'Patch' identity
Tally-Ho Comics
Swappers
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1944
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Vol. 1
First published partial cover and interior art by Frank Frazetta
First published partial cover and interior art by Frank Frazetta
Champions #11
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
First cover art by Bob Layton
First cover art by Mark Brooks
2000 AD #1203
Rebellion
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2000
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Vol. 1
First cover art by Jock (as Mark Simpson)
Comic Reader #196
Street Enterprises
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1981
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Vol. 1
First cover art by Mike Mignola, solicitation magazine
First published interior art was of Red Sonja on page 9 of Comic Reader #183
First cover art by Mike Mignola, solicitation magazine
First published interior art was of Red Sonja on page 9 of Comic Reader #183
Gen13 #1
Image
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1994
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Vol. 1
First Gen 13 limited series
First published cover art by J. Scott Campbell
First Gen 13 limited series
First published cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Adventures of the Fly #4
Archie
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1960
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Vol. 1
First published artwork in comics by Neal Adams
One panel in this issue was replaced by sample art that Neal Adams submitted to Joe Simon who worked at Archie Comics
First published artwork in comics by Neal Adams
One panel in this issue was replaced by sample art that Neal Adams submitted to Joe Simon who worked at Archie Comics
Samurai #13
Aircel
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1986
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Vol. 1
First published artwork by Dale Keown, cover and interior
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