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New Guardians #2

DC ⋅ 1988

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1st appearance of Snowflame, a cocaine-powered supervillain

Quote: "Cocaine is my god, and I am the human instrument of its will."

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1st appearance of Snowflame, a cocaine-powered supervillain

Quote: "Cocaine is my god, and I am the human instrument of its will."

Iron Man #128

Marvel ⋅ 1979

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Iron Man #128

Marvel ⋅ 1979

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Iconic cover art by Bob Layton

"Demon in a Bottle" part 9

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Iconic cover art by Bob Layton

"Demon in a Bottle" part 9

Green Lantern #85

DC ⋅ 1971

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Green Lantern #85

DC ⋅ 1971

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Pioneering story arc that confronted the topic of drug addiction which led to more realistic and relatable stories in comics

Adams and Mr. O'Neil won a Shazam Award in 1971 for 'Best Individual Story' and recognized by NYC mayor, John Lindsay in a letter which was printed in issue #86

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Pioneering story arc that confronted the topic of drug addiction which led to more realistic and relatable stories in comics

Adams and Mr. O'Neil won a Shazam Award in 1971 for 'Best Individual Story' and recognized by NYC mayor, John Lindsay in a letter which was printed in issue #86

Hellblazer #247

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DC Vertigo ⋅ 2008

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To perform a magic ritual that will temporarily hone his abilities, John Constantine uses mortar and pestle to create a fine powder from the bones of Saint Nicholas of Myrna, the inspiration behind Santa Claus

'Looks like its gonna be a White Christmas after all,' says Constantine before using a straw to snort the bone dust of the Saint

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To perform a magic ritual that will temporarily hone his abilities, John Constantine uses mortar and pestle to create a fine powder from the bones of Saint Nicholas of Myrna, the inspiration behind Santa Claus

'Looks like its gonna be a White Christmas after all,' says Constantine before using a straw to snort the bone dust of the Saint

Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #16

Marvel ⋅ 2005

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Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #16

Marvel ⋅ 2005

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Ethan Edwards becomes Virtue

The Absorbing Man is tricked into becoming cocaine. He is then hit with high-powered fans and blown into powder that is packaged up for a major drug haul

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Ethan Edwards becomes Virtue

The Absorbing Man is tricked into becoming cocaine. He is then hit with high-powered fans and blown into powder that is packaged up for a major drug haul

Amazing Spider-Man #96

Marvel ⋅ 1971

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Amazing Spider-Man #96

Marvel ⋅ 1971

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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

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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

Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #16

DC ⋅ 1991

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Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #16

DC ⋅ 1991

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Introduction of Venom, the drug used by Bane to achieve superhuman strength

Prelude to Knightfall begins with the Venom four-issue story arc

📖Knightfall Reading Order: Legends of the Dark Knight #16 - #20, then Sword of Azrael #1

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Introduction of Venom, the drug used by Bane to achieve superhuman strength

Prelude to Knightfall begins with the Venom four-issue story arc

📖Knightfall Reading Order: Legends of the Dark Knight #16 - #20, then Sword of Azrael #1

Police Comics #5

Quality ⋅ 1941

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1st full cover appearance of Plastic Man

Plastic Man is forced to smoke marijuana and as a result, has the urge to kill

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1st full cover appearance of Plastic Man

Plastic Man is forced to smoke marijuana and as a result, has the urge to kill

Just Married #86

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Charlton ⋅ 1969

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Drug addiction cover and story - soon after getting married, a woman's husband reveals he uses LSD, uppers, downers and tranquilizers

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Drug addiction cover and story - soon after getting married, a woman's husband reveals he uses LSD, uppers, downers and tranquilizers

Shock Suspenstories #12

EC ⋅ 1953

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Drug abuse cover

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Drug abuse cover

Adventure Comics #44

DC ⋅ 1939

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Story featuring opium abuse

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Story featuring opium abuse

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