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Creepy #32
Warren
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1970
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Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by Frank Frazetta
Creepy #15
Warren
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1967
•
Vol. 1
Iconic cover art by Frank Frazetta
Early Neal Adams interior art
Adams was drawing the Ben Casey newspaper strip from 1962 to 1966
Iconic cover art by Frank Frazetta
Early Neal Adams interior art
Adams was drawing the Ben Casey newspaper strip from 1962 to 1966
Creepy #14
Warren
•
1967
•
Vol. 1
Early interior artwork by Neal Adams in a story titled 'Curse of the Vampire'
Early interior artwork by Neal Adams in a story titled 'Curse of the Vampire'
Creepy #10
Warren
•
1966
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Frank Frazetta
Frank Brunner sketched artwork published in the fanmail section
Cover art by Frank Frazetta
Frank Brunner sketched artwork published in the fanmail section
Creepy #9
Warren
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1966
•
Vol. 1
First published sketch by Bernie Wrightson, published in the fan mail section
Cover art by Frank Frazetta
First published sketch by Bernie Wrightson, published in the fan mail section
Cover art by Frank Frazetta
Creepy #1
Warren
•
1964
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Uncle Creepy
Haunt of Horror #5
Curtis
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Satana
Snafu #1
Red Circle Magazines
•
1955
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Irving Forbush, later becomes Forbush Man, a fictional employee of "Marble" Comics
Parody of Alfred E. Neuman
1st appearance of Irving Forbush, later becomes Forbush Man, a fictional employee of "Marble" Comics
Parody of Alfred E. Neuman
Mad #30
EC
•
1956
•
Vol. 1
1st full cover appearance of Alfred E Neuman on the cover of MAD Magazine
1st full cover appearance of Alfred E Neuman on the cover of MAD Magazine
Mad #24
EC
•
1955
•
Vol. 1
MAD begins publishing a traditional magazine-sized issue
First use of the phrase, 'What? Me Worry?'
MAD begins publishing a traditional magazine-sized issue
First use of the phrase, 'What? Me Worry?'
Mad #21
EC
•
1955
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Alfred E. Neuman on the cover of MAD Magazine - previously appeared on the cover of The MAD Reader
Cover depictions of Hitler and Stalin
Parody of Superman and Popeye
1st cameo appearance of Alfred E. Neuman on the cover of MAD Magazine - previously appeared on the cover of The MAD Reader
Cover depictions of Hitler and Stalin
Parody of Superman and Popeye
Mad #1
EC
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1952
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the long-running satirical magazine that ceased new content publications in 2019
Premiere issue of the long-running satirical magazine that ceased new content publications in 2019
Warrior Magazine #1
Quality
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
Debut of 'V for Vendetta' stories
1st appearance of Marvelman since 1963
1st appearance of Axel Pressbutton, an insanely violent cyborg with a button on his chest that delivers ecstatic pleasure - previously appeared in UK music magazines Dark Star #22 and Sounds #1
Debut of 'V for Vendetta' stories
1st appearance of Marvelman since 1963
1st appearance of Axel Pressbutton, an insanely violent cyborg with a button on his chest that delivers ecstatic pleasure - previously appeared in UK music magazines Dark Star #22 and Sounds #1
Transformers Magazine, The (UK) #113
Marvel
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Death's Head, a robot bounty hunter
Scream Magazine #1
Skywald
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1973
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Nosferatu
Psycho Magazine #2
Skywald
•
1971
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of The Heap
Psycho Magazine #1
Skywald
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1971
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the Silver Age horror magazine
FOOM Magazine #22
Marvel
•
1978
•
Vol. 1
Scarce, final issue
FOOM Magazine #17
Marvel
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
Classic cover art of Stan Lee painted by Arnold Sawyer
Stan Lee Interview
Back cover art featuring KISS
Classic cover art of Stan Lee painted by Arnold Sawyer
Stan Lee Interview
Back cover art featuring KISS
FOOM Magazine #15
Marvel
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
Preview appearance of Captain Britain
1st preview appearance of Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers and cover image of Ms. Marvel #1
Preview appearance of Captain Britain
1st preview appearance of Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers and cover image of Ms. Marvel #1
FOOM Magazine #10
Marvel
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
Preview of the new X-Men team, often said to precede their first appearance in Giant Size X-Men #1 but publication dates prove otherwise
Preview of the new X-Men team, often said to precede their first appearance in Giant Size X-Men #1 but publication dates prove otherwise
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
FOOM Magazine #1
Marvel
•
1973
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue with cover art by Jim Steranko featuring Stan Lee
Vampirella #31
Warren
•
1974
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Frank Frazetta
Vampirella #19
Warren
•
1972
•
Vol. 1
Interior front and back cover chronicles the creation of Vampirella by editor J.R. Cochran who reveals the character was inspired by the classic sci-fi movie Barbarella
First Vampirella cover art by Jose Gonzalez
Gonzalez completed the pencil work on Vampirella but having little experience with oils, Enric Torres recreated the piece and Gonzalez signed it
Interior front and back cover chronicles the creation of Vampirella by editor J.R. Cochran who reveals the character was inspired by the classic sci-fi movie Barbarella
First Vampirella cover art by Jose Gonzalez
Gonzalez completed the pencil work on Vampirella but having little experience with oils, Enric Torres recreated the piece and Gonzalez signed it
Vampirella #11
Warren
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1971
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Mordecai Pendragon, a drunken stage magician and ally of Vampirella
Cover art by Frank Frazetta
1st appearance of Mordecai Pendragon, a drunken stage magician and ally of Vampirella
Cover art by Frank Frazetta
Vampirella #9
Warren
•
1971
•
Vol. 1
Vampirella discovers the Blood Chronicles which provides her a serum that allows her to survive without drinking blood
Vampirella discovers the Blood Chronicles which provides her a serum that allows her to survive without drinking blood
Vampirella #8
Warren
•
1970
•
Vol. 1
1st full Vampirella feature that began to develop her character, written by Archie Goodwin
Previous issues had Vampirella mainly in short stories or acting as the host, providing introductions and closing commentary
1st appearance of Adam Van Helsing, a vampire hunter
1st appearance of Conrad Van Helsing, a vampire hunter and the father of Adam
1st full Vampirella feature that began to develop her character, written by Archie Goodwin
Previous issues had Vampirella mainly in short stories or acting as the host, providing introductions and closing commentary
1st appearance of Adam Van Helsing, a vampire hunter
1st appearance of Conrad Van Helsing, a vampire hunter and the father of Adam
Vampirella #7
Warren
•
1970
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Frank Frazetta, initially a poster titled 'Sun Goddess' republished for this issue's cover
Cover art by Frank Frazetta, initially a poster titled 'Sun Goddess' republished for this issue's cover
Vampirella #6
Warren
•
1970
•
Vol. 1
First cover art by Ken Kelly
Ken Kelly painted the cover but Frank Frazetta repainted the woman's face
First cover art by Ken Kelly
Ken Kelly painted the cover but Frank Frazetta repainted the woman's face
Vampirella #5
Warren
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1970
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Frank Frazetta
Vampirella #3
Warren
•
1970
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Evily
Vampirella #2
Warren
•
1969
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Vampirella
1st appearance of Draculina, Vampirella's sister
1st appearance of Evily, Vampirella's cousin
2nd appearance of Vampirella
1st appearance of Draculina, Vampirella's sister
1st appearance of Evily, Vampirella's cousin
Vampirella #1
Warren
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1969
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Vampirella
Introduction of planet Drakulon, a planet where the water is blood and the species that inhabit it are mostly vampires
1st appearance of Vampirella
Introduction of planet Drakulon, a planet where the water is blood and the species that inhabit it are mostly vampires
Spectacular Spider-Man Magazine #2
Marvel
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1968
•
Vol. 1
Painted cover art by John Romita Sr.
Spectacular Spider-Man Magazine #1
Marvel
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1968
•
Vol. 1
Painted cover art by Harry Rosenbaum and John Romita Sr.
Marvel Comics Super Special #11
Marvel
•
1979
•
Vol. 1
Part one of the Weirdworld fantasy trilogy
Marvel Comics Super Special #5
Marvel
•
1978
•
Vol. 1
42-page science-fiction story featuring the band, KISS
Four-page pull-out poster included
42-page science-fiction story featuring the band, KISS
Four-page pull-out poster included
Marvel Comics Super Special #6
Marvel
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1978
•
Vol. 1
Adaptation of film Jaws 2 (1978)
Marvel Comics Super Special #4
Marvel
•
1978
•
Vol. 1
Origin of The Beatles
Includes a poster
Marvel Comics Super Special #1
Marvel
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of KISS in comic - the ink that was used to print the comic is mixed with the blood of the band members
Death of Cynthia Von Doom
2nd appearance of KISS in comic - the ink that was used to print the comic is mixed with the blood of the band members
Death of Cynthia Von Doom
Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #28
Marvel
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Bruce Lee in story, Bruce Lee previously appeared on covers only
1st appearance of Bruce Lee in story, Bruce Lee previously appeared on covers only
Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #22
Marvel
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Jack of Hearts
Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #19
Marvel
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of White Tiger, the first Puerto Rican superhero in comic book history and the first Latino superhero created by Marvel
Hector Ayala briefly appears in costume after finding the Amulets of Power discarded by the Sons of the Tiger
1st appearance of White Tiger, the first Puerto Rican superhero in comic book history and the first Latino superhero created by Marvel
Hector Ayala briefly appears in costume after finding the Amulets of Power discarded by the Sons of the Tiger
Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #17
Marvel
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
First published work in the comic book industry by Keith Giffen - interior cover illustration
First published work in the comic book industry by Keith Giffen - interior cover illustration
Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #14
Marvel
•
1975
•
Vol. 1
Classic cover art by Neal Adams featuring Bruce Lee
Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #2
Marvel
•
1974
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Shang-Chi continued
1st appearance of Ducharme, a woman who has played double agent for MI6 and Fu Manchu
First reprint of Special Marvel Edition #15 (1974) - first appearance of Shang-Chi
Origin of Shang-Chi continued
1st appearance of Ducharme, a woman who has played double agent for MI6 and Fu Manchu
First reprint of Special Marvel Edition #15 (1974) - first appearance of Shang-Chi
Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu Special #1
Marvel
•
1974
•
Vol. 1
'Special Album Edition'
84-page martial arts special with photographs and painted representations of David Carradine, Christopher Lee, and Boris Karloff as Fu Manchu along with stories featuring Marvel characters
1st cover appearance of Shang-Chi and Iron Fist - characters do not interact in any of the interior stories
'Special Album Edition'
84-page martial arts special with photographs and painted representations of David Carradine, Christopher Lee, and Boris Karloff as Fu Manchu along with stories featuring Marvel characters
1st cover appearance of Shang-Chi and Iron Fist - characters do not interact in any of the interior stories
Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #1
Marvel
•
1974
•
Vol. 1
4th appearance and origin of Shang-Chi
1st team appearance of Sons of the Tiger: Bob Diamond, Black Tiger, Lin Sun
4th appearance and origin of Shang-Chi
1st team appearance of Sons of the Tiger: Bob Diamond, Black Tiger, Lin Sun
Eerie Magazine #39
Warren
•
1972
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dax the Warrior
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