Artist's Firsts III Legendary artists in comics and their first published work
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Magnus, Robot Fighter #10
Western
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1965
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Vol. 1
First unofficial publication of artwork in the comic industry by Walter Simonson, submitted in the Robot Gallery fan page
First unofficial publication of artwork in the comic industry by Walter Simonson, submitted in the Robot Gallery fan page
Amazing Spider-Man Annual #11
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
First U.S. published story for Marvel by John Romita Jr., six-page story titled 'Chaos at the Coffee Bean'
First U.S. published story for Marvel by John Romita Jr., six-page story titled 'Chaos at the Coffee Bean'
Creatures on the Loose #34
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
First cover art by George Perez
Comico Primer #5
Comico
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1983
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Vol. 1
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
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
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1953
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Vol. 1
First interior art by Steve Ditko
The Nightly News #1
Image
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2006
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Vol. 1
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
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
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1989
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Vol. 1
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
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
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
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
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2010
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Kratos from the God of War video game franchise
First interior art by Andrea Sorrentino
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,840
[November 2024 - the previously announced God of War series for Netflix has been picked up by Amazon]
1st appearance of Kratos from the God of War video game franchise
First interior art by Andrea Sorrentino
Copies ordered by retailers: 9,840
[November 2024 - the previously announced God of War series for Netflix has been picked up by Amazon]
Solo Avengers #12
Marvel
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1988
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Vol. 1
First interior art by Amanda Conner
A Moon, A Girl...A Romance #9
EC
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1949
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Vol. 1
First interior colors by Marie Severin
Action Force #44
Marvel UK
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1988
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Vol. 1
First cover art by Brian Hitch
Captain N: The Game Master #3
Valiant
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1990
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Vol. 1
First interior art by Joe Quesada in the story 'Video-Town'
Namor the Sub-Mariner #26
Marvel
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1992
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Vol. 1
First cover art by Jae Lee
Savage Sword of Conan, The #2
Marvel
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1974
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Vol. 1
First interior art by Mike Zeck, specifically, the interior cover
Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves #56
Charlton
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1976
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Vol. 1
First cover art by Mike Zeck
Spyman #1
Harvey
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1966
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Vol. 1
First published artwork by Jim Steranko - inset illustration of hand
1st appearance and origin of Spyman
First published artwork by Jim Steranko - inset illustration of hand
1st appearance and origin of Spyman
Hardware #15
Milestone
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1994
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Vol. 1
First interior artwork in the comic book industry by Humberto Ramos
Uncle Joe's Funnies #1
Centaur
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1938
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Vol. 1
First cover art by Bill Everett
First cover art by Clayton Crain
Glow-in-the-dark cover
Doctor Weird #1
Texas Trio
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1970
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Vol. 1
First cover art by Jim Starlin
Early published written work in the comic industry by George Raymond Richard Martin (George R.R. Martin)
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
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1982
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Vol. 1
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
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
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2006
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Vol. 1
First cover art by Fiona Staples
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