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

Comico Jun 1983

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
Image Nov 2006

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
Nintendo May 1989

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
Devil's Due Publishing Jul 2008

Hack / Slash #14

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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
WildStorm May 2010

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
[November 2024 - the previously announced God of War series for Netflix has been picked up by Amazon]
Harvey Sep 1966

Spyman #1

Spyman #1
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First published artwork by Jim Steranko - inset illustration of hand
1st appearance and origin of Spyman
Texas Trio Sep 1970

Doctor Weird #1

Doctor Weird #1
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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)
Ajax Jan 1982

Graphic Fantasy #1

Graphic Fantasy #1
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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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