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Marvel Jun 1974

Evel Knievel #1

Evel Knievel #1
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1st appearance of Evel Knievel in a comic book story
Promotional comic produced by Marvel for Ideal Toy Company that was given away in toy stores
Ideal Toy Company had a successful line of Evel Knievel toys in the 1970s
DC Oct 2019

Svengoolie Meets the DC Universe #1

Svengoolie Meets the DC Universe #1
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New York Comic Con 2019 exclusive giveaway
8-page collection of four 2-page chapters found in DC publications throughout the month of October 2019
Celebration of horror movie TV host Svengoolie's 40th year
Archie May 2010

Veronica #199

Veronica #199
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Cover art by Dan Parent featuring Veronica and Barack Obama
Approximately fewer than 3,000 copies in circulation
Marvel Mar 2011

Amazing Spider-Man: You're Hired #1

Amazing Spider-Man: You're Hired #1
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Promotional comic initially available as a digital download and distributed by the New York Daily News, later solicited as a physical comic book
Awareness campaign for New York City's public employment services utilizing Peter Parker as a job-seeker
Commercial Comics Jan 1948

The Story of Harry S Truman #1

The Story of Harry S Truman #1
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Biography of Harry S Truman
Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: false account of history, Truman's inspiration to run for president incorrectly credited
Marvel Music Nov 1995

Billy Ray Cyrus #1

Billy Ray Cyrus #1
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1st appearance of Billy Ray Cyrus in a comic book
48-page issue that features the country singer in fictional adventures
Eclipse May 1985

Crossfire #12

Crossfire #12
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Cover art by Dave Stevens
Depiction of deceased Marilyn Monroe in "The 24th Annual Death of Marilyn Monroe"
DC May 1980

Special Olympics Coaches Manual

Special Olympics Coaches Manual
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Scarce 180-page 1980 promotional giveaway
Introduction by Superman explaining the meaning of The Olympics
Celebrity appearances: Julius Erving, Pele, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Jenner
Marvel Feb 1988

Iron Man #227

Iron Man #227
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Armor Wars part three
Cameo appearances by multiple celebrities from the 1980s: Don Johnson, Hulk Hogan, Donald Trump, Lionel Ritchie, Michael J Fox, Tina Turner and George Wendt
Stark battles S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Mandroids, exo-armor designed by Stark worn by national defense soldiers
Marvel May 2009

Eminem / The Punisher: Kill You #1

Eminem / The Punisher: Kill You #1
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8-page promotional comic included in a June 2009 'Special Collector's Edition' of XXL Magazine with Eminem on the cover as The Punisher to promote his fifth album, 'Relapse'
Two-issue limited series - the second half available as a free digital download from Marvel Unlimited
There are two versions of this magazine, one with the pages of the comic story bound-in to the book and another with the story as a self-contained comic book, not connected to the magazine
The Fellowship of Reconciliation Jan 1958

Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story

Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story
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One-shot educational comic book that told the Rosa Parks bus incident story to teach non-violent resistance in a politically-charged atmosphere
Other stories include a brief biography of Martin Luther King Jr. and Ghandi's independence protest
Reprinted in Spanish and Arabic
First print run was 250,000 and can be identified by the copper-coated staples
Max Jul 2007

Wisdom #6

Wisdom #6
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1st full appearance of the Skrull Beatles, Skrulls impersonating the Beatles wearing Sgt Peppers costumes
Skrull John Lennon appears in the first issue of this series
Piranha Press Dec 1991

Prince: Alter Ego

Prince: Alter Ego
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"Alter Ego" one-shot story that has Prince battling a villain who turns music into a destructive force
Cover art by Brian Bolland
Roman Numeral II in lower, right-hand box corner denotes less valuable second printing
DC Feb 1964

Action Comics #309

Action Comics #309
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Appearance of President John F. Kennedy who had been assassinated days before the issue went on sale
The mystery masquerader on the cover is JFK in disguise to help Superman conceal his identity
Independent Mar 2002

My Friend Dahmer #1

My Friend Dahmer #1
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One-shot written and illustrated by John 'Derf' Backderf about his real life friendship throughout adolescence with the notorious serial killer, Jeffery Dahmer
Nominated for a 2003 Eisner Award for 'Best Single Issue'
Harvey Jan 1942

Joe Palooka #1

Joe Palooka #1
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First time an American President (FDR) appeared in a comic book, with special permission by the U.S. government
While nearly forgotten now, the Joe Palooka newspaper strip ran from 1930 to 1984, and at its peak was read by an estimated 50 million people daily
DC Oct 1942

Batman #13

Batman #13
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Guest appearances by New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio and Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel
Marvel Mar 1965

Strange Tales #130

Strange Tales #130
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1st appearance of Kaecilius, a disciple of Baron Mordo
3rd appearance of Dormammu
Parody of the Beatles by the Human Torch and The Thing
DC Jun 1970

Batman #222

Batman #222
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Cover art featuring the Beatles, unnamed
Story inspired by the Sgt. Peppers album artwork that was rumored to symbolize a Beatle had died

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