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Alter Ego #21
TwoMorrows
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dave Stevens
Metal Hurlant #1
Humanoids
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the French comic anthology magazine intended for a mature audience
Metal Hurlant translates to Screaming/Howling Metal
Premiere issue of the French comic anthology magazine intended for a mature audience
Metal Hurlant translates to Screaming/Howling Metal
ESPN Magazine
ESPN
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Lebron James depicted with iconic Avengers accessories
Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Lebron James depicted with iconic Avengers accessories
Playboy
Playboy
•
2012
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Michonne
An original 6 page story that explains who the two zombies were that accompanied Michonne when she was first introduced
Later reprinted in the one-shot 'The Walking Dead: Michonne Special' along with issue #19 (1st appearance) and FCBD 2013 Special 'The Walking Dead'
Origin of Michonne
An original 6 page story that explains who the two zombies were that accompanied Michonne when she was first introduced
Later reprinted in the one-shot 'The Walking Dead: Michonne Special' along with issue #19 (1st appearance) and FCBD 2013 Special 'The Walking Dead'
Nintendo Power #6
Nintendo
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
First unprofessionally published artwork by J. Scott Campbell
At 15 years old, JSC submitted the winning concept to Nintendo Power Magazine's 'Invent the Ultimate Video Game' contest
First unprofessionally published artwork by J. Scott Campbell
At 15 years old, JSC submitted the winning concept to Nintendo Power Magazine's 'Invent the Ultimate Video Game' contest
Alter Ego #43
TwoMorrows
•
2004
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Dave Stevens
Eerie Magazine #25
Warren
•
1970
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Jim Steranko
Jack Kirby Collector, The #54
TwoMorrows
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
Cover art depicts Namor in the foreground and a frozen Steve Rogers in the background as told in the origin of Captain America in Avengers #4 (1963)
Interior article, part two of The Magic of Lee and Kirby
Cover art depicts Namor in the foreground and a frozen Steve Rogers in the background as told in the origin of Captain America in Avengers #4 (1963)
Interior article, part two of The Magic of Lee and Kirby
Creepy #7
Warren
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Planet of the Apes #1
Curtis
•
1974
•
Vol. 1
First ongoing Planet of the Apes series, published by Marvel under the Curtis Magazine imprint
Part one of the original story 'Terror on the Planet of the Apes'
Adaptation of the Planet of the Apes movie (1968) runs from issue #1 - #6
Adaptation of Beneath the Planet of the Apes in issues #7 - #11
Adaptation of Escape from the Planet of the Apes #12 - #16
Adaptation of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes in issues #17 - #22
Adaptation of Battle for the Planet of the Apes in issues #23 - #28
First ongoing Planet of the Apes series, published by Marvel under the Curtis Magazine imprint
Part one of the original story 'Terror on the Planet of the Apes'
Adaptation of the Planet of the Apes movie (1968) runs from issue #1 - #6
Adaptation of Beneath the Planet of the Apes in issues #7 - #11
Adaptation of Escape from the Planet of the Apes #12 - #16
Adaptation of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes in issues #17 - #22
Adaptation of Battle for the Planet of the Apes in issues #23 - #28
Maxim Magazine #May 2005
Maxim
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Frank Miller
An Illustrated History of Heidi Saha #1
Warren
•
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
Lowrider #June 2014
Motor Trend Group
•
2014
•
Vol. 1
Collaboration between Marvel Comics and Lowrider Magazine with a feature on Robbie Reyes
The same cover art was used for a 1:15 retailer incentive variant of All-New Ghost Rider #4, published June 25, 2014
Collaboration between Marvel Comics and Lowrider Magazine with a feature on Robbie Reyes
The same cover art was used for a 1:15 retailer incentive variant of All-New Ghost Rider #4, published June 25, 2014
Mad #2
EC
•
1952
•
Vol. 1
Second issue
Disney Adventures Magazine
Disney
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
First published appearance of Darkwing Duck in a comic magazine story
First published appearance of Darkwing Duck in a comic magazine story
Eerie Tales #1
Hastings Associates
•
1959
•
Vol. 1
Anthology of horror stories hosted by a character named Morgue'n, the Morgue Keeper first introduced in Weird Mysteries #1 (1959)
Anthology of horror stories hosted by a character named Morgue'n, the Morgue Keeper first introduced in Weird Mysteries #1 (1959)
Heavy Metal #301
Heavy Metal
•
2020
•
Vol. 1
Conclusion of Richard Corben's 'Murky World' serialized story arc that began in Heavy Metal #288
Conclusion of Richard Corben's 'Murky World' serialized story arc that began in Heavy Metal #288
Wizard: Official Comic Book Pocket Price Guide #1
Wizard
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Todd McFarlane
Premiere issue of the popular comic magazine that launched in 1991 and was published until 2011
The star-covered cloak and hat were only featured with characters in the first twelve issues
Wizard had a circulation of 100,000 copies shortly after it debuted
Includes a pullout poster by Todd McFarlane
Cover art by Todd McFarlane
Premiere issue of the popular comic magazine that launched in 1991 and was published until 2011
The star-covered cloak and hat were only featured with characters in the first twelve issues
Wizard had a circulation of 100,000 copies shortly after it debuted
Includes a pullout poster by Todd McFarlane
Heavy Metal #1
Heavy Metal
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the long-running science-fiction/fantasy magazine
Launched by the same publisher of National Lampoon magazine
Showcased art by notable creators such as H.R. Giger, Richard Corben, Luis Royo, Frank Frazetta, Moebius and many others
Notable comic artists served as editor throughout the magazine's history including Kevin Eastman, Grant Morrison and Tim Seeley
Premiere issue of the long-running science-fiction/fantasy magazine
Launched by the same publisher of National Lampoon magazine
Showcased art by notable creators such as H.R. Giger, Richard Corben, Luis Royo, Frank Frazetta, Moebius and many others
Notable comic artists served as editor throughout the magazine's history including Kevin Eastman, Grant Morrison and Tim Seeley
Eminem / The Punisher: Kill You #1
Marvel
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
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
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
Cover art featuring Ahsoka Tano
PX Edition - Previews Exclusive, available to comic shops from Diamond Distributor
Cover art featuring Ahsoka Tano
PX Edition - Previews Exclusive, available to comic shops from Diamond Distributor
Cover art featuring Shaak Ti
PX Edition - Previews Exclusive, available to comic shops from Diamond Distributor
Cover art featuring Shaak Ti
PX Edition - Previews Exclusive, available to comic shops from Diamond Distributor
Razorblades Magazine #1
Tiny Onion Studios
•
2020
•
Vol. 1
Preview of Killboy
Comics Scene #31
Starlog
•
1992
•
Vol. 2
Preview appearance of Harley Quinn in a magazine article about Batman Animated Adventures, predates Batman Adventures #12
Preview appearance of Harley Quinn in a magazine article about Batman Animated Adventures, predates Batman Adventures #12
Back Issue #95
TwoMorrows
•
2017
•
Vol. 1
Cover appearance of Moon Knight by Bill Sienkiewicz
Star Wars Insider #117
Titan
•
2010
•
Vol. 1
Comic book store exclusive cover art featuring Boba Fett
Star Wars Rebels Magazine #1
Titan
•
2015
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sabine Wren in a comic book magazine story
U.S. newsstand edition, went on-sale October 2015 / U.K. edition went on-sale January 2015
1st appearance of Sabine Wren in a comic book magazine story
U.S. newsstand edition, went on-sale October 2015 / U.K. edition went on-sale January 2015
Back Issue #17
TwoMorrows
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Bruce Timm featuring Tigra
Comics Journal #285
Fantagraphics
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Darwyn Cooke featuring Power Girl
Wraparound cover art by Ian MacDonald
Sideshow Collectibles 'Court of the Dead' special featuring a 22-page comic story
Wraparound cover art by Ian MacDonald
Sideshow Collectibles 'Court of the Dead' special featuring a 22-page comic story
Heavy Metal #278
Heavy Metal
•
2016
•
Vol. 1
Sideshow Collectibles 'Court of the Dead' special featuring a 22-page comic story
Sideshow Collectibles 'Court of the Dead' special featuring a 22-page comic story
Sideshow Collectibles 'Court of the Dead' special featuring a 22-page comic story
Sideshow Collectibles 'Court of the Dead' special featuring a 22-page comic story
Young Magazine #24
Young Magazine
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Akira in a Manga magazine
Value unknown
Heavy Metal #283
Heavy Metal
•
2017
•
Vol. 1
First professionally published Gutt Ghost story
Heavy Metal #31
Heavy Metal
•
1979
•
Vol. 1
Special H.P. Lovecraft issue depicting the author on the cover
Comic book adaptation of multiple H.P. Lovecraft stories
Special H.P. Lovecraft issue depicting the author on the cover
Comic book adaptation of multiple H.P. Lovecraft stories
Heavy Metal #53
Heavy Metal
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Taarna, the breakout female star from the animated movie 'Heavy Metal' who occasionally crosses-over into comics (August 1981)
Story debut 'Legend of Taarna'
1st appearance of Taarna, the breakout female star from the animated movie 'Heavy Metal' who occasionally crosses-over into comics (August 1981)
Story debut 'Legend of Taarna'
Heavy Metal #52
Heavy Metal
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
Includes the first installment of Jim Steranko's graphic novel 'Outland'
Includes 'The Blue Air Compressor' an illustrated short story by Stephen King
Includes the first installment of Jim Steranko's graphic novel 'Outland'
Includes 'The Blue Air Compressor' an illustrated short story by Stephen King
Heavy Metal #54
Heavy Metal
•
1981
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Taarna
Heavy Metal #July 1990
Heavy Metal
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
Includes a twelve-page, comic story titled 'The Wall' about Donald Trump building a border between the rich and the poor in the U.S. more than a quarter century before Trump was elected
Includes a twelve-page, comic story titled 'The Wall' about Donald Trump building a border between the rich and the poor in the U.S. more than a quarter century before Trump was elected
Heavy Metal #282
Heavy Metal
•
2016
•
Vol. 1
Part one of Atomahawk, a serialized story created by Donny Cates and Ian Bederman with Taylor Esposito
Part two of Atomahawk is printed in Heavy Metal #284 and the conclusion is printed in Heavy Metal #286
10-page preview of The Interceptor, a futuristic space-vampire story by Donny Cates
Part one of Atomahawk, a serialized story created by Donny Cates and Ian Bederman with Taylor Esposito
Part two of Atomahawk is printed in Heavy Metal #284 and the conclusion is printed in Heavy Metal #286
10-page preview of The Interceptor, a futuristic space-vampire story by Donny Cates
Variant wraparound cover art by Jack Kirby featuring concept art for the unmade film, "Lord of Light"
Variant wraparound cover art by Jack Kirby featuring concept art for the unmade film, "Lord of Light"
Heavy Metal #276
Heavy Metal
•
2015
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Jack Kirby featuring concept art for the unmade film, "Lord of Light"
Kirby's art would later be used as a prop in the CIA rescue mission of six Americans who escaped Iran in 1980 by posing as the film crew of a fake movie called "Argo"
Cover art by Jack Kirby featuring concept art for the unmade film, "Lord of Light"
Kirby's art would later be used as a prop in the CIA rescue mission of six Americans who escaped Iran in 1980 by posing as the film crew of a fake movie called "Argo"
Concept art by Jack Kirby for a movie called "Lord of Light" that was never made
In 1980, a CIA operative used the "Lord of Light" concept art and screenplay to convince the Iranian government that he was a film maker, working on a sci-fi movie called "Argo"
This resulted in the successful rescue of six Americans who escaped Iran, disguised as the film crew, an event that was later dramatized in the critically-acclaimed 2012 film, "Argo"
Concept art by Jack Kirby for a movie called "Lord of Light" that was never made
In 1980, a CIA operative used the "Lord of Light" concept art and screenplay to convince the Iranian government that he was a film maker, working on a sci-fi movie called "Argo"
This resulted in the successful rescue of six Americans who escaped Iran, disguised as the film crew, an event that was later dramatized in the critically-acclaimed 2012 film, "Argo"
Cover art by Frank Miller
Interior interview of Frank Miller
Creepy #4
Warren
•
1965
•
Vol. 1
Werewolf cover art by Frank Frazetta
Heavy Metal #262
Heavy Metal
•
2013
•
Vol. 1
Legion of Monsters #1
Marvel
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of Legion of Monsters: Dracula, Frankenstein, Manphibian
1st appearance of Manphibian, an alien that found its way to Earth while pursuing the murderer of its mate
1st team appearance of Legion of Monsters: Dracula, Frankenstein, Manphibian
1st appearance of Manphibian, an alien that found its way to Earth while pursuing the murderer of its mate
Nightmare #20
Skywald
•
1974
•
Vol. 1
Early artwork by John Byrne in the comic book industry, two-page interior story
Early artwork by John Byrne in the comic book industry, two-page interior story
Creepy #50
Warren
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Cover appearances of horror hosts Cousin Eerie, Uncle Creepy and Vampirella
Cover appearances of horror hosts Cousin Eerie, Uncle Creepy and Vampirella
Creepy #38
Warren
•
1971
•
Vol. 1
Classic cover art by Ken Kelly
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