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FarleyCon

FarleyCon is the ultimate pop culture and comic book expo in East Ridge, TN. Celebrating its 10th year, FarleyCon brings together fans, creators, and celebrities for a weekend filled with panels, vendors, cosplay, and special guests.  Featured below are Key Issues associated with Farley Con guests to consider getting autographed. August 2nd and 3rd, 2025 Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge, Tennessee

Marvel Jun 1982

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1
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1st team appearance of G.I. Joe
1st appearance of Snake-Eyes, an Arashikage-trained ninja (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Scarlett, an intel officer (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Grunt, an infantry trooper (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Breaker, a communications officer (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Rock 'N Roll, a machine gunner (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Stalker, a ranger (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Zap, a bazooka soldier (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Short-Fuze, a mortar soldier (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Clutch, a Vamp operator (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Laser, a rifle trooper (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Steeler, a tank commander (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Hawk, a field commander (G.I. Joe)
1st appearance of Grand Slam, an artillery specialist (G.I. Joe)
1st team appearance of Cobra, a terrorist organization
1st appearance of Cobra Commander, leader and founder of Cobra
1st appearance of Baroness, an intel officer (Cobra)
Writer and Vietnam veteran Larry Hama intended to create a Nick Fury series but after being approached by Hasbro to launch their 3.75-inch action figures, the Fury Force concept was applied to G.I. Joe

Larry Hama wrote the majority of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comic book series, including the original 1982 run, the 2010 IDW continuation, and the Image Comics series, which is still being published today

Gothic Castle Publishing Co Nov 1966

Castle of Frankenstein #9

Castle of Frankenstein #9
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First published work in the comic book industry by Larry Hama
Tap cover and swipe to view the one-page story titled 'The Box'

Larry Hama was just 16 years old when he sold his first professional work in comics

Marvel UK Aug 1975

Avengers, The [UK] #102

Avengers, The [UK] #102
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First published artwork in comics by Bob Budiansky (cover)

Prior to beginning his career in comics, Bob Budiansky published comic strips in his university newspaper

Marvel Sep 1984

Transformers, The #1

Transformers, The #1
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1st team appearance of the Autobots: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Prowl, Ironhide, Huffer, Cliffjumper, Sideswipe, Hound, Gears, Brawn, Sunstreaker, Bluestreak, Windcharger, Ratchet, Wheeljack, Trailbreaker, Mirage
1st team appearance of the the Decepticons: Megatron, Starscream, Buzzsaw, Thundercracker, Laserbeak, Frenzy, Skywarp, Rumble, Ravage, Soundwave
1st appearance of Buster and Sparkplug Witwicky, human allies of the Autobots

Bob Budiansky wrote a majority of the Transformers series from issues #5 thru #55 and is credited for the name Megatron, leader of the Decepticons

Image Nov 2001

Giant Ultiman

Giant Ultiman
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First interior artwork in the comic book industry by Mark Spears

Mark Spears is one of today's hottest artists illustrating covers on titles including Spawn, Superman, Action Comics, Power Rangers and his own massive hit series 'Monsters'

Keenspot Sep 2024

Mark Spears: Monsters #1

Mark Spears: Monsters #1
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Based on Mark Spears' trading card set of the same name
In the early 1980s, a retired Monster Slayer from a forgotten era reluctantly must confront a familiar evil

Monsters continues to be a juggernaut on the secondary market with a number of Spears' exclusives fetching $1,000+

IDW Apr 2011

Doctor Who: A Fairytale Life #1

Doctor Who: A Fairytale Life #1
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First published inks in the comic book story by Brian Shearer (interior)

Brian Shearer's inked various Transformers titles for IDW including More Than Meets the Eye and Robots in Disguise

Image May 2009

The Walking Dead #61

The Walking Dead #61
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Preview of Chew
1st appearance of Father Gabriel Stokes

Seth Gilliam portrayed Father Gabriel Stokes in AMC's The Walking Dead

Seth Gilliam is available for autographs and selfies

Marvel Sep 1985

Transformers, The #8

Transformers, The #8
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1st appearance of Dinobots: Slag, Grimlock, Sludge
Jordie Beller becomes Circuit Breaker

Gregg Berger voiced Grimlock in the Transformers animated series and movie

Gregg Berger is available for autographs and selfies

Dark Horse Comics Sep 1988

Dark Horse Presents #22

Dark Horse Presents #22
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1st appearance of Duckman, an actual duck who is a single-father with numerous unsavory personality traits
1st appearance of Cornfed, a pig and the closest friend of Duckman

Gregg Berger voiced Cornfed in the Duckman animated series

Gregg Berger is available for autographs and selfies

Marvel Nov 1985

Transformers, The #10

Transformers, The #10
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1st team appearance of the Constructicons who merge to form Devastator
1st cameo appearance of Jetfire

Gregg Berger voiced Skyfire (aka Jetfire) in the Transformers animated series

Gregg Berger is available for autographs and selfies

DC Oct 1977

Super Friends #7

Super Friends #7
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1st appearance of the Wonder Twins: Jan and Jayna
1st appearance of Gleek, an alien that resembles a blue monkey
1st appearance of Seraph, a Global Guardian from Israel
1st appearance of Godiva, a Global Guardian from the U.K.
1st appearance of Impala, a Global Guardian from South Africa
1st appearance of Owlwoman, an Indigenous Global Guardian
Characters introduced in this issue are from the alternate reality where the Super Friends exist and not in the mainstream DC Universe
Though the Super Friends series is widely considered non-continuity, there are events that occur in the series that are referenced in the main DC Universe
[November 2025 - James Gunn recently posted a picture of the Wonder Twins to his Instagram story with no context]

Michael Bell voiced Zan and Gleek in the Super Friends animated series

Michael Bell is available for autographs and selfies

Marvel Jul 1985

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #37

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #37
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1st appearance of Tomax and Xamot, identical twins and high-ranking officers in Cobra
1st appearance of Flint, a warrant officer
1st appearance of Footloose, infantry trooper

Bill Ratner voiced Flint in the G.I. Joe animated series

Bill Ratner is available for autographs and selfies

Michael Bell voiced Xomat in the G.I. Joe animated series

Michael Bell is available for autographs and selfies

Marvel Mar 1984

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #21
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1st appearance of Storm Shadow, a former ally of Snake Eyes and the Young Master of the Arashikage Clan
Solo story featuring Snake-Eyes, told without any text or dialogue

Keone Young voiced Storm Shadow in the G.I. Joe animated series

Keone Young is available for autographs and selfies

Marvel Feb 1985

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #32

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #32
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1st appearance of Blowtorch, flamethrower operator
1st appearance of Lady Jaye, covert specialist
1st appearance of Ripcord, a paratrooper
1st appearance of Recondo, a jungle trooper

Mary McDonald-Lewis voiced Lady Jaye in the G.I. Joe animated series

Mary McDonald-Lewis is available for autographs and selfies

Marvel Feb 1986

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #44

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #44
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1st appearance of Dr. Mindbender, as Dr. Brainwave
1st appearance of Crank-Case, driver of the Striker
1st appearance of Bazooka, missile specialist
1st appearance of Airtight, high-conflict specialist
1st appearance of Heavy Metal, tank operator
1st appearance of B.A.T.S, Cobra android trooper

Charlie Schlatter voiced Dr. Mindbender in the G.I. Joe animated series

Charlie Schlatter is available for autographs and selfies

DC May 1939

Superman #1

Superman #1
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Premiere issue of headlining Superman title
Origin of Superman
1st appearance of Ma and Pa Kent - Superman was first said to be found by a passing motorist in Action Comics #1
First pin-up poster in comics, back cover
2nd and 3rd printings exist
💰 8.0 Edgar Church Pedigree sold for $5.3 million dollars in Jan 2022
💰 9.0 sold for $9.12 million dollars in November 2025
💰8.5 Edgar Church Pedigree sold for $7 million dollars in Feb 2026

Neva Howell portrayed Ma Ken in James Gunn's Superman film

Neva Howell will be signing 8x10s for free on Saturday from noon until 3pm

Majestic Entertainment Dec 1993

Majestic

Majestic
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First published inks in the comic book industry by Guy Dorian Sr.

Guy Dorian Sr. has also collaborated with Larry Hama as both penciler and inker on the recently crowdfunded comic series Mounties vs. Werewolves

DC Feb 1996

Animaniacs #10

Animaniacs #10
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Iconic 'Hello Nurse' cover art by Allen Helbig
First published written work in the comic book industry by Jesse Leon McCann

Jesse Leon McCann also wrote cartoon favorite comics including The Simpsons, Pinky and the Brain and various Cartoon Network issues

Chaos! Comics Oct 1997

Nightmare Theater #1

Nightmare Theater #1
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Jesse Leon McCann wrote for Brian Pulido's Chaos Comics beginning with this issue but also penned the 1999 Insane Clown Posse series and all of the Smiley the Psychotic Button issues

Highburn Studios Jun 2000

Guardians #1

Guardians #1
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First self-published work in comic books by Michael Watkins

Michael Watkins is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Highburn Studios and has worked professionally in comics and illustration for over 20 years

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