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Rust #12
Now
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1988
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Five-page preview of The Terminator #1 (Sept 1988)
Sub-Mariner #49
Marvel
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1972
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Teaser image of Luke Cage who first appeared in Hero For Hire, published one month after this issue
Key Facts
Teaser image of Luke Cage who first appeared in Hero For Hire, published one month after this issue
Best Cellars #1
Out of the Cellar
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1995
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
First published artwork by Eric Powell in the comics industry
1st appearance of Monster Boy, a prototype of Goon
Key Facts
First published artwork by Eric Powell in the comics industry
1st appearance of Monster Boy, a prototype of Goon
Bomb Queen VI #1
Image
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2009
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Preview of Cowboy Ninja Viking
What If...? #33
Marvel
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1992
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
Cameo appearance of Omega Red
Issue went on sale the same day as his first full appearance in X-Men #4
A pin-up included a preview sketch of Omega Red in X-Men #1 (1992)
Cover art inspired by The Uncanny X-Men #142 (1981)
Key Facts
Cameo appearance of Omega Red
Issue went on sale the same day as his first full appearance in X-Men #4
A pin-up included a preview sketch of Omega Red in X-Men #1 (1992)
Cover art inspired by The Uncanny X-Men #142 (1981)
Comic Reader #126
Street Enterprises
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1976
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Preview of Marvel Spotlight #28 (January 1976)
Released two months before Werewolf By Night #37, Moon Knight's 3rd appearance
Key Facts
Preview of Marvel Spotlight #28 (January 1976)
Released two months before Werewolf By Night #37, Moon Knight's 3rd appearance
Marvel Age #99
Marvel
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1991
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Preview of the The Infinity Gauntlet
Seven-page preview that preceded the series by three months
Key Facts
Preview of the The Infinity Gauntlet
Seven-page preview that preceded the series by three months
Deadworld #10
Caliber
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1988
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Preview appearance of The Crow on back cover
Precedes The Crow's first appearance in Caliber Presents #1
Key Facts
Preview appearance of The Crow on back cover
Precedes The Crow's first appearance in Caliber Presents #1
Amazing Heroes #131
Fantagraphics
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
First preview appearance of Venom, the symbiote merged with Eddie Brock
Key Facts
First preview appearance of Venom, the symbiote merged with Eddie Brock
Shadow War Preview #1
DC
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1993
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Preview of the first Milestone crossover story arc, 'Shadow War' which occurs in:
Hardware #11 (part 1), Icon #9 (part 2), Xombi #0 (part 3), Blood Syndicate #10 (part 4), Static #8 (part 5), Shadow Cabinet #0 (conclusion)
Preview appearances of Dharma, Twilight, Iron Butterfly, Sideshow, Plus, Blitzen, Donner, Xombi -all introduced in the issues listed above
Key Facts
Preview of the first Milestone crossover story arc, 'Shadow War' which occurs in:
Hardware #11 (part 1), Icon #9 (part 2), Xombi #0 (part 3), Blood Syndicate #10 (part 4), Static #8 (part 5), Shadow Cabinet #0 (conclusion)
Preview appearances of Dharma, Twilight, Iron Butterfly, Sideshow, Plus, Blitzen, Donner, Xombi -all introduced in the issues listed above
Key Facts
Preview sent to select retailers prior to the release of the first issue
Spiral-bound with a clear cover and cardstock backing
Fewer than 100 were printed
Key Facts
Preview sent to select retailers prior to the release of the first issue
Spiral-bound with a clear cover and cardstock backing
Fewer than 100 were printed
Marvel Previews #2
Marvel
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2003
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st preview appearance of X-23
Marvel Previews #95
Marvel
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2011
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
First consumer-facing cover image of Miles Morales, predates Ultimate Fallout #4 by three months
Key Facts
First consumer-facing cover image of Miles Morales, predates Ultimate Fallout #4 by three months
Worlds of Aspen #2010
Aspen
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2010
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Preview of Lady Mechanika (pin-up)
Doctor Who Classics #2
IDW
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2008
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Preview of Locke & Key
Copies ordered by retailers: 7,229 - UK orders cancelled due to licensing issues
Key Facts
Preview of Locke & Key
Copies ordered by retailers: 7,229 - UK orders cancelled due to licensing issues
DCU Heroes Secret Files and Origins #1
DC
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1999
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
First written work in the comic book industry by Geoff Johns
Preview of Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E., later known as Stargirl, Courtney Whitmore in yearbook pictures and a character profile
Key Facts
First written work in the comic book industry by Geoff Johns
Preview of Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E., later known as Stargirl, Courtney Whitmore in yearbook pictures and a character profile
Heroes Hotline #4
Heroes Hotline
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1983
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Preview sketch of Spider-Man's black costume, front and back view of the suit
Key Facts
Preview sketch of Spider-Man's black costume, front and back view of the suit
Comic Reader #215
Street Enterprises
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1983
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
Preview sketch of Spider-Man's black costume, front, side and rear view plus crouching stance
Key Facts
Preview sketch of Spider-Man's black costume, front, side and rear view plus crouching stance
Comics Journal #58
Fantagraphics
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1980
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st cover appearance of Elektra not on a comic book, preceded her first full appearance in Daredevil #168 by a month
Key Facts
1st cover appearance of Elektra not on a comic book, preceded her first full appearance in Daredevil #168 by a month
Pilot Season Declassified #1
Top Cow
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2009
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Preview of Stealth
Preview of Hardcore
Key Facts
Advance retailer copy of the series written by Robert Kirkman, published prior the release of issue #1
Key Facts
Advance retailer copy of the series written by Robert Kirkman, published prior the release of issue #1
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