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Rust #12

Now ⋅ 1988

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Five-page preview of The Terminator #1 (Sept 1988)

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Five-page preview of The Terminator #1 (Sept 1988)

Sub-Mariner #49

Marvel ⋅ 1972

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Teaser image of Luke Cage who first appeared in Hero For Hire, published one month after this issue

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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 ⋅ 1995

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First published artwork by Eric Powell in the comics industry

1st appearance of Monster Boy, a prototype of Goon

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First published artwork by Eric Powell in the comics industry

1st appearance of Monster Boy, a prototype of Goon

Bomb Queen VI #1

Image ⋅ 2009

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Preview of Cowboy Ninja Viking

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Preview of Cowboy Ninja Viking

What If...? #33

Marvel ⋅ 1992

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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)

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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 ⋅ 1976

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Preview of Marvel Spotlight #28 (January 1976)

Released two months before Werewolf By Night #37, Moon Knight's 3rd appearance

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Preview of Marvel Spotlight #28 (January 1976)

Released two months before Werewolf By Night #37, Moon Knight's 3rd appearance

Marvel Age #99

Marvel ⋅ 1991

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Preview of the The Infinity Gauntlet

Seven-page preview that preceded the series by three months

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Preview of the The Infinity Gauntlet

Seven-page preview that preceded the series by three months

Deadworld #10

Caliber ⋅ 1988

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Preview appearance of The Crow on back cover

Precedes The Crow's first appearance in Caliber Presents #1

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Preview appearance of The Crow on back cover

Precedes The Crow's first appearance in Caliber Presents #1

Amazing Heroes #131

Fantagraphics ⋅ 1987

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First preview appearance of Venom, the symbiote merged with Eddie Brock

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First preview appearance of Venom, the symbiote merged with Eddie Brock

Shadow War Preview #1

DC ⋅ 1993

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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

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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

30 Days of Night #1

Preview ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2002

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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

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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 ⋅ 2003

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1st preview appearance of X-23

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1st preview appearance of X-23

Marvel Previews #95

Marvel ⋅ 2011

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First consumer-facing cover image of Miles Morales, predates Ultimate Fallout #4 by three months

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First consumer-facing cover image of Miles Morales, predates Ultimate Fallout #4 by three months

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Preview of Lady Mechanika (pin-up)

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Preview of Lady Mechanika (pin-up)

Doctor Who Classics #2

IDW ⋅ 2008

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Preview of Locke & Key

Copies ordered by retailers: 7,229 - UK orders cancelled due to licensing issues

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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 ⋅ 1999

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DCU Heroes Secret Files and Origins #1

DC ⋅ 1999

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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

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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 ⋅ 1983

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Preview sketch of Spider-Man's black costume, front and back view of the suit

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Preview sketch of Spider-Man's black costume, front and back view of the suit

Comic Reader #215

Street Enterprises ⋅ 1983

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Preview sketch of Spider-Man's black costume, front, side and rear view plus crouching stance

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Preview sketch of Spider-Man's black costume, front, side and rear view plus crouching stance

Comics Journal #58

Fantagraphics ⋅ 1980

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1st cover appearance of Elektra not on a comic book, preceded her first full appearance in Daredevil #168 by a month

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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 ⋅ 2009

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Preview of Stealth

Preview of Hardcore

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Preview of Stealth

Preview of Hardcore

Fire Power #1

Preview ⋅ Image ⋅ 2020

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Advance retailer copy of the series written by Robert Kirkman

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Advance retailer copy of the series written by Robert Kirkman

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Rust #12	Now	$1	$2	$10
Sub-Mariner #49	Marvel	$3	$9	$30
Best Cellars #1	Out of the Cellar	$15	$50	$150
Bomb Queen VI #1	Image	$1	$3	$12
What If...? #33	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
Comic Reader #126	Street Enterprises	$12	$35	$125
Marvel Age #99	Marvel	$1	$3	$12
Deadworld #10	Caliber	$8	$20	$75
Amazing Heroes #131	Fantagraphics	$18	$55	$190
Shadow War Preview #1	DC	$1	$5	$15
30 Days of Night #1	IDW	$150	$500	$1.5k
Marvel Previews #2	Marvel	$2	$8	$25
Marvel Previews #95	Marvel	$150	$500	$1.5k
Worlds of Aspen #2010	Aspen	$1	$2	$5
Doctor Who Classics #2	IDW	$2	$8	$25
DCU Heroes Secret Files and Origins #1	DC	$1	$5	$15
Heroes Hotline #4	Heroes Hotline	$12	$40	$125
Comic Reader #215	Street Enterprises	$5	$18	$70
Comics Journal #58	Fantagraphics	$5	$18	$70
Pilot Season Declassified #1	Top Cow	$4	$12	$40
Fire Power #1	Image	$2	$8	$25

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