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Red Hood #1
DC
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2025
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Vol. 1
Jason Todd relocates to the city of New Angelique
1st appearance of Henrietta Forrest, a New Angelique Lieutenant
1st appearance and death of Royale
1st cameo appearance of The Tower, voice only
DC cancelled the Red Hood series following a social media post (tap cover and swipe) from writer Gretchen Felker-Martin that disparaged conservative activist Charlie Kirk who was shot and killed the same day that issue #1 went on sale
Jason Todd relocates to the city of New Angelique
1st appearance of Henrietta Forrest, a New Angelique Lieutenant
1st appearance and death of Royale
1st cameo appearance of The Tower, voice only
DC cancelled the Red Hood series following a social media post (tap cover and swipe) from writer Gretchen Felker-Martin that disparaged conservative activist Charlie Kirk who was shot and killed the same day that issue #1 went on sale
Animaniacs #35
DC
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1998
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Freakazoid!, originally appearing in the Animaniacs cartoon, created by Bruce Timm and Paul Dini
Controversy surrounds the character due to the extreme likeness to Mike Allred's Madman, a circumstance that was verbally acknowledged by Bruce Timm yet Allred never received a creator credit or compensation
1st appearance of Freakazoid!, originally appearing in the Animaniacs cartoon, created by Bruce Timm and Paul Dini
Controversy surrounds the character due to the extreme likeness to Mike Allred's Madman, a circumstance that was verbally acknowledged by Bruce Timm yet Allred never received a creator credit or compensation
Black Kiss #1
Vortex
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1988
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Vol. 1
Controversial series described as "erotic horror" that was intended to challenge burgeoning talk of a comic rating system
Controversial series described as "erotic horror" that was intended to challenge burgeoning talk of a comic rating system
Action Comics #900
DC
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
Superman renounces his American citizenship in an effort to separate his actions from political policy
Superman renounces his American citizenship in an effort to separate his actions from political policy
Cover art depicting the controversial change of Superman's 'Truth, Justice and the American Way' motto to 'Truth, Justice and a Better Tomorrow'
Cover art depicting the controversial change of Superman's 'Truth, Justice and the American Way' motto to 'Truth, Justice and a Better Tomorrow'
Catman Comics #9
Holyoke
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1942
•
Vol. 1
World War II cover art featuring the eleven-year-old sidekick of Cat-Man, Kitten shooting a Japanese soldier
World War II cover art featuring the eleven-year-old sidekick of Cat-Man, Kitten shooting a Japanese soldier
Weird Fantasy #18
EC
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1953
•
Vol. 2
Classic story titled 'Judgement Day' that reveals the protagonist to be an African-American man which, at the time was uncommon for creators to depict a black man in a leadership role
Classic story titled 'Judgement Day' that reveals the protagonist to be an African-American man which, at the time was uncommon for creators to depict a black man in a leadership role
All-Star Squadron #39
DC
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1984
•
Vol. 1
Racist language used by a white supremacist character
Four Color #129
Dell
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1946
•
Vol. 2
Anthology of stories inspired by characters from the 1946 Disney film 'Song of the South'
Song of the South is a musical that is part live-action/part animated, set on a plantation after the Civil War
Even at the time of its release, the film received criticism for racist stereotypes
Disney has never released the film on home video in the United States. Internationally, the last time it was reissued was in the year 2000 which resulted in the VHS to resell online for up to $400
Anthology of stories inspired by characters from the 1946 Disney film 'Song of the South'
Song of the South is a musical that is part live-action/part animated, set on a plantation after the Civil War
Even at the time of its release, the film received criticism for racist stereotypes
Disney has never released the film on home video in the United States. Internationally, the last time it was reissued was in the year 2000 which resulted in the VHS to resell online for up to $400
Roger Rabbit #12
Disney
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1991
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Bondage cover
Online sellers describe this as a banned issue yet there is no solid data to prove this claim
Bondage cover
Online sellers describe this as a banned issue yet there is no solid data to prove this claim
Marvel Graphic Novel #11
Marvel
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1984
•
Vol. 1
52-page original graphic novel that established the foundation of a story that continued in Void Indigo #1 under the Epic imprint of Marvel Comics
Controversial issue due to panels of extreme torture of a nude man and woman that was seized by Canadian customs to be reviewed for violation of pornography statues but dismissed
Void Indigo as a series had only two issues published before being cancelled by Marvel for missed deadlines and growing consumer backlash
52-page original graphic novel that established the foundation of a story that continued in Void Indigo #1 under the Epic imprint of Marvel Comics
Controversial issue due to panels of extreme torture of a nude man and woman that was seized by Canadian customs to be reviewed for violation of pornography statues but dismissed
Void Indigo as a series had only two issues published before being cancelled by Marvel for missed deadlines and growing consumer backlash
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #329
Gemstone
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2004
•
Vol. 1
In 2023, Disney banned this issue from future reprints and collections due to the depiction of the character Bombie the Zombie
The publisher sent this email to creator, Don Rosa: As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, The Walt Disney Company is in the process of reviewing their library of stories. As a result, some stories that do not align with their values will no longer be published. This applies to two of your classic stories, 'The Richest Duck in the World' and 'The Dream of a Lifetime'. These stories will not be part of any reprints or new collections
In 2023, Disney banned this issue from future reprints and collections due to the depiction of the character Bombie the Zombie
The publisher sent this email to creator, Don Rosa: As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, The Walt Disney Company is in the process of reviewing their library of stories. As a result, some stories that do not align with their values will no longer be published. This applies to two of your classic stories, 'The Richest Duck in the World' and 'The Dream of a Lifetime'. These stories will not be part of any reprints or new collections
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #295
Dell
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1995
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Vol. 1
In 2023, Disney banned this issue from future reprints and collections due to the depiction of characters Bombie the Zombie and Foola Zoola
The publisher sent this email to creator, Don Rosa: As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, The Walt Disney Company is in the process of reviewing their library of stories. As a result, some stories that do not align with their values will no longer be published. This applies to two of your classic stories, 'The Richest Duck in the World' and 'The Dream of a Lifetime'. These stories will not be part of any reprints or new collections
The story is part of the Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck story arc that is sought after by many Disney comic fans
An earlier version of cover art was published in Germany in the title Onkel Dagobert #6
The earliest publication of the story appeared in Donald Duck & Co. #16 published in Norway (April 1994)
1st appearance of Della Duck in-story, in a U.S. comic, as a child - previously appeared in Walt Disney's Comics and Stories in the Duck Family Tree double-page illustration
In 2023, Disney banned this issue from future reprints and collections due to the depiction of characters Bombie the Zombie and Foola Zoola
The publisher sent this email to creator, Don Rosa: As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, The Walt Disney Company is in the process of reviewing their library of stories. As a result, some stories that do not align with their values will no longer be published. This applies to two of your classic stories, 'The Richest Duck in the World' and 'The Dream of a Lifetime'. These stories will not be part of any reprints or new collections
The story is part of the Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck story arc that is sought after by many Disney comic fans
An earlier version of cover art was published in Germany in the title Onkel Dagobert #6
The earliest publication of the story appeared in Donald Duck & Co. #16 published in Norway (April 1994)
1st appearance of Della Duck in-story, in a U.S. comic, as a child - previously appeared in Walt Disney's Comics and Stories in the Duck Family Tree double-page illustration
96-page graphic novel about a rancher who reluctantly returns to the superhero spotlight
Cover A
Crowdfunding campaign hosted on the writer, Eric July's independent website that surpassed the $100,000 goal with $3.7 million dollars in revenue from 43,000 supporters
The campaign received widespread coverage from major news outlets and across social media due to the creator's criticism of the comic book industry
Original cost of unsigned graphic novel: $35
96-page graphic novel about a rancher who reluctantly returns to the superhero spotlight
Cover A
Crowdfunding campaign hosted on the writer, Eric July's independent website that surpassed the $100,000 goal with $3.7 million dollars in revenue from 43,000 supporters
The campaign received widespread coverage from major news outlets and across social media due to the creator's criticism of the comic book industry
Original cost of unsigned graphic novel: $35
C2e2 store exclusive
Unauthorized edition, augmented with an acetate cover - authorized publication without acetate cover originally went on sale September 2021
Unauthorized by Marvel but recognized by CGC and graded with the Universal (standard) blue label
Controversial due to accusations that exhibitors were given preferential opportunity to purchase unlimited copies ahead of general admission C2e2 convention attendees
According to Terapeak, ungraded copies on eBay have sold for $250 - $350
Original retail price for unauthorized edition: $85 for a majority of sales then increased to $100 as inventory dwindled
C2e2 store exclusive
Unauthorized edition, augmented with an acetate cover - authorized publication without acetate cover originally went on sale September 2021
Unauthorized by Marvel but recognized by CGC and graded with the Universal (standard) blue label
Controversial due to accusations that exhibitors were given preferential opportunity to purchase unlimited copies ahead of general admission C2e2 convention attendees
According to Terapeak, ungraded copies on eBay have sold for $250 - $350
Original retail price for unauthorized edition: $85 for a majority of sales then increased to $100 as inventory dwindled
Catwoman #82
DC
•
2000
•
Vol. 2
Violent cover featuring Harley Quinn and Selina Kyle
Copies ordered by retailers: 28,663
Violent cover featuring Harley Quinn and Selina Kyle
Copies ordered by retailers: 28,663
New Teen Titans #34
DC
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1983
•
Vol. 1
Controversial issue: interactions between Terra and Deathstroke, first established in this issue indicate a sexual relationship despite him being the sixteen-year-old girl's senior by decades
This relationship was revisited in the 2016 Deathstroke series with fewer subtleties and addressed when Slade apologizes to Terra aka Tara (tap cover and swipe to view)
1st full cover appearance of Deathstroke, seen in shadows on cover of New Teen Titans #2
1st cameo appearance of Adeline Wilson, in a photo
Controversial issue: interactions between Terra and Deathstroke, first established in this issue indicate a sexual relationship despite him being the sixteen-year-old girl's senior by decades
This relationship was revisited in the 2016 Deathstroke series with fewer subtleties and addressed when Slade apologizes to Terra aka Tara (tap cover and swipe to view)
1st full cover appearance of Deathstroke, seen in shadows on cover of New Teen Titans #2
1st cameo appearance of Adeline Wilson, in a photo
King Conan #3
Marvel
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2022
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Vol. 2
Controversial issue: criticized for the highly sexualized portrayal of Princess Matoaka, the true name of the indigenous girl nicknamed, Pocahontas whose real life story would be characterized today as tragic, marred by underage exploitation, abuse and trafficking
Writer, Jason Aaron made to the following statement to Bleeding Cool:
"I made the ill-considered decision to give a character the name of Matoaka, a name most closely associated with the real-life Native American figure, Pocahontas. This new character is a supernatural, thousand-year-old princess of a cursed island within a world of pastiche and dark fantasy and was never intended to be based on anyone from history. I should have better understood the name's true meaning and resonance and recognized it wasn't appropriate to use it. I understand the outrage expressed by those who hold the true Matoaka's legacy dear, and for all of this and the distress it's caused, I apologize. As part of that apology, I've already taken what I was paid for the issue and donated it to the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center. The character's name and appearance will be adjusted for the rest of this mini-series and in all digital and collected editions."
Controversial issue: criticized for the highly sexualized portrayal of Princess Matoaka, the true name of the indigenous girl nicknamed, Pocahontas whose real life story would be characterized today as tragic, marred by underage exploitation, abuse and trafficking
Writer, Jason Aaron made to the following statement to Bleeding Cool:
"I made the ill-considered decision to give a character the name of Matoaka, a name most closely associated with the real-life Native American figure, Pocahontas. This new character is a supernatural, thousand-year-old princess of a cursed island within a world of pastiche and dark fantasy and was never intended to be based on anyone from history. I should have better understood the name's true meaning and resonance and recognized it wasn't appropriate to use it. I understand the outrage expressed by those who hold the true Matoaka's legacy dear, and for all of this and the distress it's caused, I apologize. As part of that apology, I've already taken what I was paid for the issue and donated it to the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center. The character's name and appearance will be adjusted for the rest of this mini-series and in all digital and collected editions."
116-page, black and white hardcover graphic novel measuring 10 in. x 13 in.
Originally written with Batman as the title character who hunts down Islamic terrorists but re-concepted to a vigilante named the Fixer
Controversial upon release in its critical reviews from journalists and industry peers who condemned the story for being absurd, offensive and Islamophobic
Original retail price: $29.99
116-page, black and white hardcover graphic novel measuring 10 in. x 13 in.
Originally written with Batman as the title character who hunts down Islamic terrorists but re-concepted to a vigilante named the Fixer
Controversial upon release in its critical reviews from journalists and industry peers who condemned the story for being absurd, offensive and Islamophobic
Original retail price: $29.99
X-Statix #13
Marvel
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2002
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Henrietta Hunter, a pop star who obtains powers after returning from the dead
Controversial issue: initially the five-part story arc was titled Di Another Day and featured Princess Diana as a mutant who returned from the dead after the August 1997 car accident that took her life. The creators were forced to alter the story and art after the book's solicitations resulted in criticism from British media, the Royal Family and even Elton John
(Tap cover and swipe to view original cover art for this issue)
1st appearance of Henrietta Hunter, a pop star who obtains powers after returning from the dead
Controversial issue: initially the five-part story arc was titled Di Another Day and featured Princess Diana as a mutant who returned from the dead after the August 1997 car accident that took her life. The creators were forced to alter the story and art after the book's solicitations resulted in criticism from British media, the Royal Family and even Elton John
(Tap cover and swipe to view original cover art for this issue)
Captain America #28
Marvel
•
2021
•
Vol. 9
Non-Key
Controversial issue that caught the attention of Canadian psychologist and author, Dr. Jordan Peterson after fans pointed out similarities between the depiction of Nazi super-villain Red Skull to topics frequently explored by Peterson
In the comic, an image shows the Red Skull's lecture topics include: Chaos and Order, The Feminist Trap and Ten Rules For Life, a title similar to Peterson's book 12 Rules For Life
Peterson commented on Twitter: Do I really live in a universe where Ta-Nehisi Coates has written a Captain America comic featuring a parody of my ideas as part of the philosophy of the arch villain Red Skull?
Controversial issue that caught the attention of Canadian psychologist and author, Dr. Jordan Peterson after fans pointed out similarities between the depiction of Nazi super-villain Red Skull to topics frequently explored by Peterson
In the comic, an image shows the Red Skull's lecture topics include: Chaos and Order, The Feminist Trap and Ten Rules For Life, a title similar to Peterson's book 12 Rules For Life
Peterson commented on Twitter: Do I really live in a universe where Ta-Nehisi Coates has written a Captain America comic featuring a parody of my ideas as part of the philosophy of the arch villain Red Skull?
An Illustrated History of Heidi Saha #1
Warren
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1973
•
Vol. 1
Print run: 500 copies, obtained via mail order
36-page black and white pictorial tribute to Heidi Saha, a 14-year-old girl who competed in costume contests as Vampirella and other characters at fan conventions in the early 1970s
Controversial publication by Vampirella creator Forest Ackerman due to Saha's age and rumors that she appeared nude in pictures published in this magazine which is untrue
Ackerman's descriptions of Heidi are criticized as inappropriate including the following, 'At the present time she neatly distributes 35" 24" 36" into a 5'7" frame weighing 120 lbs. and topped by a heavenly cascade of honey-blonde hair'
Heidi's father, Art Saha is credited for coining the term Trekkie to describe fans of Star Trek
Print run: 500 copies, obtained via mail order
36-page black and white pictorial tribute to Heidi Saha, a 14-year-old girl who competed in costume contests as Vampirella and other characters at fan conventions in the early 1970s
Controversial publication by Vampirella creator Forest Ackerman due to Saha's age and rumors that she appeared nude in pictures published in this magazine which is untrue
Ackerman's descriptions of Heidi are criticized as inappropriate including the following, 'At the present time she neatly distributes 35" 24" 36" into a 5'7" frame weighing 120 lbs. and topped by a heavenly cascade of honey-blonde hair'
Heidi's father, Art Saha is credited for coining the term Trekkie to describe fans of Star Trek
Punisher #13
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 12
Topical reference involving the Punisher’s emblem being used by the police and the character's in-story response to the controversy
Topical reference involving the Punisher’s emblem being used by the police and the character's in-story response to the controversy
Series about a rift torn open between the Mexico and U.S. border allowing the creatures from Mexican folklore into the world
Series canceled after writer was accused of sexual misconduct
Series about a rift torn open between the Mexico and U.S. border allowing the creatures from Mexican folklore into the world
Series canceled after writer was accused of sexual misconduct
Hansi The Girl Who Loved The Swastika #1
Spire
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1976
•
Vol. 1
$0.49 edition (1976)
Comic book adaptation based on a true story about a Czechoslovakian girl named Maria Hirschmann who became a Nazi during WWII and eventually found her way to America and the Christian faith
Three editions exist: $0.39 (1973) / $0.39 (1976) / $0.49 (1976)
$0.49 edition (1976)
Comic book adaptation based on a true story about a Czechoslovakian girl named Maria Hirschmann who became a Nazi during WWII and eventually found her way to America and the Christian faith
Three editions exist: $0.39 (1973) / $0.39 (1976) / $0.49 (1976)
Wonder Woman #157
DC
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1965
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Egg Fu, a character based on racist stereotypes
1st appearance of Egg Fu, a character based on racist stereotypes
Batgirl #37
DC
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2015
•
Vol. 4
1st appearance of Dagger Type, a man impersonating Batgirl
Controversial issue: criticized for being insulting and portraying transexual or transgender individuals as insane
While performing, Dagger Type removes the Batgirl mask causing the stunned audience to refer to the character as "him" and "he" prompting Dagger Type to fire upon the crowd
1st appearance of Dagger Type, a man impersonating Batgirl
Controversial issue: criticized for being insulting and portraying transexual or transgender individuals as insane
While performing, Dagger Type removes the Batgirl mask causing the stunned audience to refer to the character as "him" and "he" prompting Dagger Type to fire upon the crowd
Amazing Spider-Man #601
Marvel
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2009
•
Vol. 1
Controversial cover art by J. Scott Campbell featuring Mary Jane Watson
In 2020/2021, an artist caught the attention of J. Scott Campbell after posting to Tumblr a "fixed" rendition of this cover with a less provocative Mary Jane
Campbell responded to the criticism with his own revised sketch that pointed out the weaknesses in the Tumblr artist's technique
While strongly supported by his fanbase, there was a fair amount of backlash on social media against Campbell's professional assessment of the amateur artist
Campbell's revised sketch was listed to eBay and sold for $14,700. 100% of the proceeds were donated to Fresh Artists, a charity that nurtures artistic talent in kids
Controversial cover art by J. Scott Campbell featuring Mary Jane Watson
In 2020/2021, an artist caught the attention of J. Scott Campbell after posting to Tumblr a "fixed" rendition of this cover with a less provocative Mary Jane
Campbell responded to the criticism with his own revised sketch that pointed out the weaknesses in the Tumblr artist's technique
While strongly supported by his fanbase, there was a fair amount of backlash on social media against Campbell's professional assessment of the amateur artist
Campbell's revised sketch was listed to eBay and sold for $14,700. 100% of the proceeds were donated to Fresh Artists, a charity that nurtures artistic talent in kids
Web of Spider-Man #8
Marvel
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1985
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Vol. 1
Controversial issue: hoodlums use anti-Semitic insults while beating up a man
Controversial issue: hoodlums use anti-Semitic insults while beating up a man
Controversial issue: received media attention due to a window pane of a shop stenciled with the word 'jewery' instead of jewelry and a Star of David, a Jewish religious symbol
Marvel is offering comic shops replacement of the issue because of the error
Bennett is being accusations of anti-Semitism and issued an apology stating that it was an unintentional error
Controversial issue: received media attention due to a window pane of a shop stenciled with the word 'jewery' instead of jewelry and a Star of David, a Jewish religious symbol
Marvel is offering comic shops replacement of the issue because of the error
Bennett is being accusations of anti-Semitism and issued an apology stating that it was an unintentional error
Variant cover art by David Finch featuring the retired Mississippi state flag
In 2020, Mississippi Legislature voted in favor to replace the design that included the Confederate battle flag since 1894
Variant cover art by David Finch featuring the retired Mississippi state flag
In 2020, Mississippi Legislature voted in favor to replace the design that included the Confederate battle flag since 1894
2007 Ethan Van Sciver convention sketchbook
Controversial cover: parody of Mein Kampf, the autobiographical manifesto written by Hitler
Detractors of Van Sciver cite this cover as an example of the artist's political and social beliefs
As reported by Bleeding Cool, Van Sciver wrote about the accusations: the cover was SINESTRO, who we'd redesigned that year to resemble Hitler, and with the fact that most people knew I leaned right, this was a JOKE
2007 Ethan Van Sciver convention sketchbook
Controversial cover: parody of Mein Kampf, the autobiographical manifesto written by Hitler
Detractors of Van Sciver cite this cover as an example of the artist's political and social beliefs
As reported by Bleeding Cool, Van Sciver wrote about the accusations: the cover was SINESTRO, who we'd redesigned that year to resemble Hitler, and with the fact that most people knew I leaned right, this was a JOKE
Action Comics #640
DC
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
Homophobic slurs printed on protest signs
Variant cover art by Jason Moore
Image censored due to extreme gore and sexual violence
Variant cover art by Jason Moore
Image censored due to extreme gore and sexual violence
She-Hulk #6
Marvel
•
2006
•
Vol. 2
Controversial issue: Starfox is on trial for sexual assault after he is accused of using his powers to seduce a married woman
Controversial issue: Starfox is on trial for sexual assault after he is accused of using his powers to seduce a married woman
Amazing Spider-Man #512
Marvel
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Controversial issue: Gabriel and Sarah Stacy are the result of an affair between Norman Osborn and Gwen Stacy, later retconned, removed, from continuity in The Amazing Spider-Man #73 (2021)
Controversial issue: Gabriel and Sarah Stacy are the result of an affair between Norman Osborn and Gwen Stacy, later retconned, removed, from continuity in The Amazing Spider-Man #73 (2021)
FOOM Magazine #2
Marvel
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1973
•
Vol. 1
Prototype of Wolverine, published 1.5 years prior to Wolverine's first appearance
Andy Olsen, a comic fan, created an original character concept of The Wolverine who had regenerative abilities, a metal exoskeleton and was the product of experimentation
There is some question as to whether the Wolverine briefly introduced in Hulk #180 was inspired by this concept though Andy Olsen was never credited or compensated
Prototype of Wolverine, published 1.5 years prior to Wolverine's first appearance
Andy Olsen, a comic fan, created an original character concept of The Wolverine who had regenerative abilities, a metal exoskeleton and was the product of experimentation
There is some question as to whether the Wolverine briefly introduced in Hulk #180 was inspired by this concept though Andy Olsen was never credited or compensated
Variant cover art by Ethan Van Sciver
Controversial cover depicting Kurt Cobain, the frontman for Nirvana who died in 1994 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
Variant cover art by Ethan Van Sciver
Controversial cover depicting Kurt Cobain, the frontman for Nirvana who died in 1994 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
Spider-Man and Power Pack #1
Marvel
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
1st and only appearance of Skip Westcott, a teenage neighbor who inappropriately touched Peter Parker when he was a young boy
16-page giveaway co-published by Marvel Comics and the National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse
Reprinted many times until the year 2000 - original has the word FREE printed on the cover and no sponsor logo in the upper-right corner
It was never confirmed or denied that this origin story is actually a part of Spider-Man's canon (official history)
1st and only appearance of Skip Westcott, a teenage neighbor who inappropriately touched Peter Parker when he was a young boy
16-page giveaway co-published by Marvel Comics and the National Committee for Prevention of Child Abuse
Reprinted many times until the year 2000 - original has the word FREE printed on the cover and no sponsor logo in the upper-right corner
It was never confirmed or denied that this origin story is actually a part of Spider-Man's canon (official history)
Spectre, The #9
DC
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1987
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Vol. 2
Moderately explicit art where Madame Xanadu appears naked while engaged in relations with The Spectre in his ethereal form
Moderately explicit art where Madame Xanadu appears naked while engaged in relations with The Spectre in his ethereal form
Cerebus the Aardvark #186
Aardvark-Vanaheim
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Controversial issue in which Dave Sim alienates readers by suggesting a philosophy that men are at risk of an unhappy life if he commits to long-term cohabitation with a woman
Issue resulted in a significant drop in monthly sales
Controversial issue in which Dave Sim alienates readers by suggesting a philosophy that men are at risk of an unhappy life if he commits to long-term cohabitation with a woman
Issue resulted in a significant drop in monthly sales
New Mutants #45
Marvel
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1986
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith featuring Magik
Specialty border printed on select covers published in November 1986 celebrating Marvel's 25th Anniversary or more precisely, the 25th year since Fantastic Four #1 was published in November 1961
Kitty Pryde, speaking at a memorial service uses multiple offensive words related to ethnicity and sexual orientation
Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith featuring Magik
Specialty border printed on select covers published in November 1986 celebrating Marvel's 25th Anniversary or more precisely, the 25th year since Fantastic Four #1 was published in November 1961
Kitty Pryde, speaking at a memorial service uses multiple offensive words related to ethnicity and sexual orientation
Amazing Spider-Man #96
Marvel
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1971
•
Vol. 1
Published without approval from the Comics Code Authority due to a sub-plot about drug use
The depiction of drugs in a negative light was well-received by readers which led to the Comics Code Authority easing-up on creative restrictions
Published without approval from the Comics Code Authority due to a sub-plot about drug use
The depiction of drugs in a negative light was well-received by readers which led to the Comics Code Authority easing-up on creative restrictions
Variant cover art by Artgerm
According to Artgerm, debate arose as to the strong sexual imagery in the way Supergirl's fingers were positioned close to her skirt and the symbolism represented by her cat
Variant cover art by Artgerm
According to Artgerm, debate arose as to the strong sexual imagery in the way Supergirl's fingers were positioned close to her skirt and the symbolism represented by her cat
Recalled issue due to a tentacle resembling male genitalia
The interior panel of concern depicts Abigail Arcane in the foreground screaming in terror and Anton Arcane in the background, mostly in shadows, with red blazing eyes - the first printing depicts a tentacle between the two characters
Said to be scarce but there are copies available on mycomicshop.com for under $3.00, nothing on-sale or sold on eBay
Recalled issue due to a tentacle resembling male genitalia
The interior panel of concern depicts Abigail Arcane in the foreground screaming in terror and Anton Arcane in the background, mostly in shadows, with red blazing eyes - the first printing depicts a tentacle between the two characters
Said to be scarce but there are copies available on mycomicshop.com for under $3.00, nothing on-sale or sold on eBay
Avengers, The #213
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
Controversial issue: Hank Pym aka Yellowjacket, is suspended from the Avengers after physically assaulting his wife Janet aka Wasp
Signs of a character shift begin in Avengers #212 where Hank destroys one of Janet's costumes
Controversial issue: Hank Pym aka Yellowjacket, is suspended from the Avengers after physically assaulting his wife Janet aka Wasp
Signs of a character shift begin in Avengers #212 where Hank destroys one of Janet's costumes
Uncanny X-Men #196
Marvel
•
1985
•
Vol. 1
Controversial issue: in an effort to make a point about the offensiveness of the word 'mutie', Kitty Pryde uses an extremely offensive racial slur, uncensored
Controversial issue: in an effort to make a point about the offensiveness of the word 'mutie', Kitty Pryde uses an extremely offensive racial slur, uncensored
Fantastic Four #278
Marvel
•
1985
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Doctor Doom - his educational years, facial disfigurement and procurement of the Doctor Doom armor
Controversial issue where Johnny Storm confronts an individual who is defacing racial equality posters with racist propaganda
Multiple, uncensored panels clearly display an extremely offensive racist word and phrase
Origin of Doctor Doom - his educational years, facial disfigurement and procurement of the Doctor Doom armor
Controversial issue where Johnny Storm confronts an individual who is defacing racial equality posters with racist propaganda
Multiple, uncensored panels clearly display an extremely offensive racist word and phrase
Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child #1
DC
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2019
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Variant
Variant cover art by Rafael Grampa
Cover art used on social media to promote the release of the comic has been criticized for supporting pro-democracy riots in Hong Kong
Variant cover art by Rafael Grampa
Cover art used on social media to promote the release of the comic has been criticized for supporting pro-democracy riots in Hong Kong
Squadron Supreme
Marvel
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
In accordance with the writer Mark Gruenwald's wishes, his cremated ashes were mixed with the ink in the first printing edition of this trade paperback
In accordance with the writer Mark Gruenwald's wishes, his cremated ashes were mixed with the ink in the first printing edition of this trade paperback
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