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Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time #00
Dabel Brothers
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Exclusive
Previews World exclusive
Maxx, The #30
Image
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 30,961
Gambit #1
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
First title series featuring Gambit
Origin of Gambit
1st appearance of Candra the Benefactress
1st team appearance of the Assassin's Guild
First title series featuring Gambit
Origin of Gambit
1st appearance of Candra the Benefactress
1st team appearance of the Assassin's Guild
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #101
Marvel
•
1985
•
Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by John Byrne
Wonder Woman #188
DC
•
2003
•
Vol. 2
Cover art by Adam Hughes
Marvel Tales #234
Marvel
•
1990
•
Vol. 2
Cover art by Todd McFarlane
Reprint of Marvel Team-Up #4
Comico Primer #2
Comico
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Grendel, Hunter Rose
1st appearance of Argent the Wolf
1st appearance of Grendel, Hunter Rose
1st appearance of Argent the Wolf
Batman Beyond #37
DC
•
2019
•
Vol. 6
1st full appearance of Batwoman Beyond
Copies ordered by retailers: 18,647
1st full appearance of Batwoman Beyond
Copies ordered by retailers: 18,647
Batman: Harley Quinn #1
DC
•
1999
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Harley Quinn in the main DC comic book storytelling universe
1st appearance of Harley Quinn in the main DC comic book storytelling universe
Samurai Funnies #2
Solson
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
1st unofficial, unlicensed appearance of Jason Voorhees in comic books
1st unofficial, unlicensed appearance of Jason Voorhees in comic books
Marc Spector: Moon Knight #60
Marvel
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
Death of Marc Spector
Final issue, series finale
Conan the Barbarian #275
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Final issue
Variant cover art by Jae Lee
Ghost Rider #81
Marvel
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
Death of Ghost Rider
Final issue, series finale
Zatanna #15
DC
•
2011
•
Vol. 2
Cover art by Adam Hughes
Variant cover art by Charlie Adlard
Promotional comic book given away at E3 in 1996 for a game that was far along in its creation but never released due to the developer, GameTek filing for bankruptcy
Promotional comic book given away at E3 in 1996 for a game that was far along in its creation but never released due to the developer, GameTek filing for bankruptcy
Batman: Damned #1
DC
•
2018
•
Vol. 1
Premiere series in the DC Black Label launch which gives established creators creative freedom to explore characters and stories outside of continuity
Controversial issue: Bruce Wayne's genitalia which was censored in later printings
Premiere series in the DC Black Label launch which gives established creators creative freedom to explore characters and stories outside of continuity
Controversial issue: Bruce Wayne's genitalia which was censored in later printings
Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Italian reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #299 and #300
Variant cover art by Todd McFarlane
Italian reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #299 and #300
Variant cover art by Dave Johnson
Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Negative Space cover
Infinity Gauntlet #4
Marvel
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
"Infinity Gauntlet" part 4
Death of Captain America, Cyclops, Iron Man, Namor, Quasar, Spider-Man and others
"Infinity Gauntlet" part 4
Death of Captain America, Cyclops, Iron Man, Namor, Quasar, Spider-Man and others
DC Universe logo
Variant cover art by Skottie Young
'Run the Jewels' edition
Mortal Kombat II: Collector's Edition
Midway
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
Prequel story expanding on the story, characters and backgrounds in the Mortal Kombat II video game
1st appearance of Jax, Shao Kahn, Kintaro, Kitana, Mileena, Baraka, Kung Lao, Kuai Liang aka Sub Zero II, Reptile, Sheeva
1st cameo appearance of Smoke
Mail-away item through Midway
Prequel story expanding on the story, characters and backgrounds in the Mortal Kombat II video game
1st appearance of Jax, Shao Kahn, Kintaro, Kitana, Mileena, Baraka, Kung Lao, Kuai Liang aka Sub Zero II, Reptile, Sheeva
1st cameo appearance of Smoke
Mail-away item through Midway
Variant cover art by Matt Wagner, creator of Grendel
'Silver Moon' Platinum Foil Edition
Obtained by winning a contest facilitated by Hero Illustrated Magazine
The gold stamp is part of the proprietary Hero Illustrated protective slipcase and not on the actual comic
This much anticipated publisher crossover was written in 1991 but was delayed due to Comico going through bankruptcy proceedings. DC eventually published the story in 1993
Variant cover art by Matt Wagner, creator of Grendel
'Silver Moon' Platinum Foil Edition
Obtained by winning a contest facilitated by Hero Illustrated Magazine
The gold stamp is part of the proprietary Hero Illustrated protective slipcase and not on the actual comic
This much anticipated publisher crossover was written in 1991 but was delayed due to Comico going through bankruptcy proceedings. DC eventually published the story in 1993
Batman: The Long Halloween #4
DC
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Tim Sale featuring Batman and Joker
Blank sketch variant
Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Marvel Must Have #2
Marvel
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
100-page compilation of reprinted stories including The Amazing Spider-Man #36, the 9-11 issue
100-page compilation of reprinted stories including The Amazing Spider-Man #36, the 9-11 issue
Solar, Man of the Atom #10
Valiant
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the Eternal Warrior
1st team appearance of the Geomancers, humans selected by the Earth to be it's protector
1st appearance and origin of the Eternal Warrior
1st team appearance of the Geomancers, humans selected by the Earth to be it's protector
Suicide Squad #1
DC
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Warden John Economos
1st team appearance of Onslaught aka Jihad: Chimera aka Nightshade, Djinn, Jaculi, Manticore, Ravan and Rustam
1st appearance of Simon LaGrieve
Introduction of Belle Reve
[April 2023 - Steve Agee to voice John Economos in Creature Commandos]
1st appearance of Warden John Economos
1st team appearance of Onslaught aka Jihad: Chimera aka Nightshade, Djinn, Jaculi, Manticore, Ravan and Rustam
1st appearance of Simon LaGrieve
Introduction of Belle Reve
[April 2023 - Steve Agee to voice John Economos in Creature Commandos]
Moon Knight #29
Marvel
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz featuring Werewolf By Night
Moon Knight #25
Marvel
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Black Spectre, a vigilante who later served the Dark Lord of Chaos, Set
1st appearance of Black Spectre, a vigilante who later served the Dark Lord of Chaos, Set
Wolverine #3
Marvel
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Issue #3 of the first Wolverine solo series
Error - black cover, no red foil background
Fewer than 2,000 copies in existence
Error - black cover, no red foil background
Fewer than 2,000 copies in existence
Amazing Spider-Man #36
Marvel
•
2001
•
Vol. 2
September 11th, 2001 tribute issue depicting various Marvel teams and characters working alongside emergency services as New York native, Spider-Man narrates the experience
September 11th, 2001 tribute issue depicting various Marvel teams and characters working alongside emergency services as New York native, Spider-Man narrates the experience
Amazing Spider-Man #28
Marvel
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Molten Man
Peter Parker graduates from high school
1st appearance and origin of Molten Man
Peter Parker graduates from high school
Morbius: The Living Vampire #1
Marvel
•
2013
•
Vol. 2
Origin of Morbius retold
Cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
Deadpool: The Circle Chase #1
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
First solo limited series featuring Deadpool
1st appearance of Slayback
First solo limited series featuring Deadpool
1st appearance of Slayback
House of Secrets #103
DC
•
1972
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Bernie Wrightson
Preview issue distributed to retailers
Blank sketch variant
Second printing with the Roman Numeral II in the upper left corner
Sonic the Hedgehog #146
Archie
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
Cover appearance of Shadow
Black cover, difficult to find in high grade
Cover appearance of Shadow
Black cover, difficult to find in high grade
Cerebus the Aardvark #19
Aardvark-Vanaheim
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dave Sim
Black cover difficult to find in high grade condition
Cover art by Dave Sim
Black cover difficult to find in high grade condition
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