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Artist's Firsts III

Artist's Firsts III Legendary artists in comics and their first published work

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First cover art by George Perez

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First cover art by George Perez

Comico Primer #5

Comico ⋅ 1983

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$15

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$55

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$175

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First professionally published interior art in comics by Sam Kieth

1st appearance of Max the Hare, a prototype of Sam Kieth's creator-owned character, The Maxx

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First professionally published interior art in comics by Sam Kieth

1st appearance of Max the Hare, a prototype of Sam Kieth's creator-owned character, The Maxx

Daring Love #1

Key ⋅ 1953

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$1.2k

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$3.6k

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$8.8k

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First interior art by Steve Ditko

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First interior art by Steve Ditko

The Nightly News #1

Image ⋅ 2006

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The Nightly News #1

Image ⋅ 2006

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First written and illustrated work in comics by Jonathan Hickman

6-issue series written, illustrated, lettered, inked and colored by Hickman

2008 Eisner Award nominee for Best Limited Series

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First written and illustrated work in comics by Jonathan Hickman

6-issue series written, illustrated, lettered, inked and colored by Hickman

2008 Eisner Award nominee for Best Limited Series

Nintendo Power #6

Nintendo ⋅ 1989

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$12

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$45

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First unprofessionally published artwork by J. Scott Campbell

At 15 years old, JSC submitted the winning concept to Nintendo Power Magazine's 'Invent the Ultimate Video Game' contest

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First unprofessionally published artwork by J. Scott Campbell

At 15 years old, JSC submitted the winning concept to Nintendo Power Magazine's 'Invent the Ultimate Video Game' contest

Hack / Slash #14

Variant ⋅ Devil's Due Publishing ⋅ 2008

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Hack / Slash #14

Variant ⋅ Devil's Due Publishing ⋅ 2008

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$15

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$50

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$150

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First commissioned cover art by Jenny Frison

Although Voltron was published first, this cover of Hack/Slash was her first hired-on job in comics

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First commissioned cover art by Jenny Frison

Although Voltron was published first, this cover of Hack/Slash was her first hired-on job in comics

God of War #1

WildStorm ⋅ 2010

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God of War #1

WildStorm ⋅ 2010

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$10

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$30

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$100

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1st appearance of Kratos from the God of War video game franchise

First interior art by Andrea Sorrentino

Copies ordered by retailers: 9,840

[May 2022 - Sony officially announced a God of War TV series for Amazon as reported in March 2022]

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1st appearance of Kratos from the God of War video game franchise

First interior art by Andrea Sorrentino

Copies ordered by retailers: 9,840

[May 2022 - Sony officially announced a God of War TV series for Amazon as reported in March 2022]

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First interior art by Amanda Conner

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First interior art by Amanda Conner

A Moon, A Girl...A Romance #9

EC ⋅ 1949

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A Moon, A Girl...A Romance #9

EC ⋅ 1949

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$75

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$380

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$1.2k

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First interior colors by Marie Severin

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First interior colors by Marie Severin

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First cover art by Brian Hitch

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First cover art by Brian Hitch

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First interior art by Joe Quesada in the story 'Video-Town'

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First interior art by Joe Quesada in the story 'Video-Town'

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First cover art by Jae Lee

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First cover art by Jae Lee

Savage Sword of Conan #2

Marvel ⋅ 1974

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$15

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$60

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First interior art by Mike Zeck, specifically, the interior cover

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First interior art by Mike Zeck, specifically, the interior cover

Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves #56

Charlton ⋅ 1976

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Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves #56

Charlton ⋅ 1976

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First cover art by Mike Zeck

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First cover art by Mike Zeck

Spyman #1

Harvey ⋅ 1966

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$25

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$80

High

$250

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First published artwork by Jim Steranko - inset illustration of hand

1st appearance and origin of Spyman

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First published artwork by Jim Steranko - inset illustration of hand

1st appearance and origin of Spyman

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First interior art by Humberto Ramos

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First interior art by Humberto Ramos

Uncle Joe's Funnies #1

Centaur ⋅ 1938

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$150

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$600

High

$1.5k

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First cover art by Bill Everett

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First cover art by Bill Everett

Shadowman #16

Glow ⋅ Acclaim Valiant ⋅ 1998

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Shadowman #16

Glow ⋅ Acclaim Valiant ⋅ 1998

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Mid

$18

High

$75

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First cover art by Clayton Crain

Glow-in-the-dark cover

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First cover art by Clayton Crain

Glow-in-the-dark cover

Doctor Weird #1

Texas Trio ⋅ 1970

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$10

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$40

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$100

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First cover art by Jim Starlin

Early published written work in the comic industry by George Raymond Richard Martin (George R.R. Martin)

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First cover art by Jim Starlin

Early published written work in the comic industry by George Raymond Richard Martin (George R.R. Martin)

Graphic Fantasy #1

Ajax ⋅ 1982

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Graphic Fantasy #1

Ajax ⋅ 1982

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$210

Mid

$920

High

$2.2k

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First written and illustrated work in comics by Erik Larsen

1st appearance of Paul Dragon

'Savage' was later added after a cease and desist order from Dragon Magazine

Estimated print run of 300

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First written and illustrated work in comics by Erik Larsen

1st appearance of Paul Dragon

'Savage' was later added after a cease and desist order from Dragon Magazine

Estimated print run of 300

Elsinore #4

Alias Enterprises ⋅ 2006

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First cover art by Fiona Staples

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First cover art by Fiona Staples

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Creatures on the Loose #34	Marvel	$2	$8	$20
Comico Primer #5	Comico	$15	$55	$175
Daring Love #1	Key	$1.2k	$3.6k	$8.8k
The Nightly News #1	Image	$1	$2	$3
Nintendo Power #6	Nintendo	$4	$12	$45
Hack / Slash #14	Devil's Due Publishing	$15	$50	$150
God of War #1	WildStorm	$10	$30	$100
Solo Avengers #12	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
A Moon, A Girl...A Romance #9	EC	$75	$380	$1.2k
Action Force #44	Marvel UK	$1	$2	$5
Captain N: The Game Master #3	Valiant	$1	$3	$12
Namor the Sub-Mariner #26	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
Savage Sword of Conan #2	Marvel	$5	$15	$60
Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves #56	Charlton	$1	$2	$9
Spyman #1	Harvey	$25	$80	$250
Hardware #15	Milestone	$1	$2	$3
Uncle Joe's Funnies #1	Centaur	$150	$600	$1.5k
Shadowman #16	Acclaim Valiant	$5	$18	$75
Doctor Weird #1	Texas Trio	$10	$40	$100
Graphic Fantasy #1	Ajax	$210	$920	$2.2k
Elsinore #4	Alias Enterprises	$1	$2	$3

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Artist's Firsts III

Artist's Firsts III

Creatures on the Loose #34

Creatures on the Loose #34

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First cover art by George Perez

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First cover art by George Perez

Comico Primer #5

Comico Primer #5

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First professionally published interior art in comics by Sam Kieth

1st appearance of Max the Hare, a prototype of Sam Kieth's creator-owned character, The Maxx

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First professionally published interior art in comics by Sam Kieth

1st appearance of Max the Hare, a prototype of Sam Kieth's creator-owned character, The Maxx

Daring Love #1

Daring Love #1

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First interior art by Steve Ditko

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First interior art by Steve Ditko

The Nightly News #1

The Nightly News #1

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First written and illustrated work in comics by Jonathan Hickman

6-issue series written, illustrated, lettered, inked and colored by Hickman

2008 Eisner Award nominee for Best Limited Series

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First written and illustrated work in comics by Jonathan Hickman

6-issue series written, illustrated, lettered, inked and colored by Hickman

2008 Eisner Award nominee for Best Limited Series

Nintendo Power #6

Nintendo Power #6

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First unprofessionally published artwork by J. Scott Campbell

At 15 years old, JSC submitted the winning concept to Nintendo Power Magazine's 'Invent the Ultimate Video Game' contest

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First unprofessionally published artwork by J. Scott Campbell

At 15 years old, JSC submitted the winning concept to Nintendo Power Magazine's 'Invent the Ultimate Video Game' contest

Hack / Slash #14

Hack / Slash #14

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First commissioned cover art by Jenny Frison

Although Voltron was published first, this cover of Hack/Slash was her first hired-on job in comics

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First commissioned cover art by Jenny Frison

Although Voltron was published first, this cover of Hack/Slash was her first hired-on job in comics

God of War #1

God of War #1

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1st appearance of Kratos from the God of War video game franchise

First interior art by Andrea Sorrentino

Copies ordered by retailers: 9,840

[May 2022 - Sony officially announced a God of War TV series for Amazon as reported in March 2022]

Key Facts

1st appearance of Kratos from the God of War video game franchise

First interior art by Andrea Sorrentino

Copies ordered by retailers: 9,840

[May 2022 - Sony officially announced a God of War TV series for Amazon as reported in March 2022]

Solo Avengers #12

Solo Avengers #12

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First interior art by Amanda Conner

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First interior art by Amanda Conner

A Moon, A Girl...A Romance #9

A Moon, A Girl...A Romance #9

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First interior colors by Marie Severin

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First interior colors by Marie Severin

Action Force #44

Action Force #44

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First cover art by Brian Hitch

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First cover art by Brian Hitch

Captain N: The Game Master #3

Captain N: The Game Master #3