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2nd appearance of Squirrel Girl
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2nd appearance and first cover of Gambit
1st chronological appearance of Gambit in-story / in-continuity
X-Men Annual #14 went on sale three weeks before this issue and is often considered the first cameo appearance of Gambit
This would imply that his appearance is brief though he appears in 15 panels throughout X-Men Annual #14 with at least 10 instances of dialogue
Tap cover and swipe left to view images where Gambit is the main or partial focus of the sequence in X-Men Annual #14
Uncanny X-Men #266 was written as if it were to be published prior to the annual, therefore #266 would be the first chronological appearance of Gambit in-story (or in-continuity)
CGC, the grading certification company for comic books, recognizes Uncanny X-Men #266 as the first full appearance of Gambit
[January 2024 - Gambit rumored for the X-Men MCU reboot according to a casting grid]
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2nd appearance and first cover of Gambit
1st chronological appearance of Gambit in-story / in-continuity
X-Men Annual #14 went on sale three weeks before this issue and is often considered the first cameo appearance of Gambit
This would imply that his appearance is brief though he appears in 15 panels throughout X-Men Annual #14 with at least 10 instances of dialogue
Tap cover and swipe left to view images where Gambit is the main or partial focus of the sequence in X-Men Annual #14
Uncanny X-Men #266 was written as if it were to be published prior to the annual, therefore #266 would be the first chronological appearance of Gambit in-story (or in-continuity)
CGC, the grading certification company for comic books, recognizes Uncanny X-Men #266 as the first full appearance of Gambit
[January 2024 - Gambit rumored for the X-Men MCU reboot according to a casting grid]
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2nd appearance of Groot in an original story, more specifically, a replica of Groot created by Xemnu
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2nd appearance of Groot in an original story, more specifically, a replica of Groot created by Xemnu
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2nd appearance of Deadpool
1st appearance of Weapon X, Garrison Kane
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2nd appearance of Deadpool
1st appearance of Weapon X, Garrison Kane
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2nd appearance of Rogue, tied with Uncanny X-Men #158
According to the solicitation catalogs from 1982, both Rom #31 and Uncanny X-Men #158 went on sale March 9th, 1982
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2nd appearance of Rogue, tied with Uncanny X-Men #158
According to the solicitation catalogs from 1982, both Rom #31 and Uncanny X-Men #158 went on sale March 9th, 1982
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Debut art on Captain Marvel title by Jim Starlin
Cameo of Thanos referring to himself as Masterlord
Begins story arc 'The Thanos War', Captain Marvel (1968) issues #25 thru #33
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Debut art on Captain Marvel title by Jim Starlin
Cameo of Thanos referring to himself as Masterlord
Begins story arc 'The Thanos War', Captain Marvel (1968) issues #25 thru #33
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2nd appearance of Spider-Woman
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2nd appearance and origin of Vision, revealed Wonder Man's brain patterns are preserved in Vision's mind
Vision joins The Avengers
First meeting of Black Panther and Thor, Iron Man
Iconic final page depicts Vision crying with the text '...even an android can cry!'
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2nd appearance and origin of Vision, revealed Wonder Man's brain patterns are preserved in Vision's mind
Vision joins The Avengers
First meeting of Black Panther and Thor, Iron Man
Iconic final page depicts Vision crying with the text '...even an android can cry!'
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2nd appearance of Curt Connors as the Lizard
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1st appearance of Robbie Robertson, a mentor to Peter Parker at the Daily Bugle and a foil to J. Jonah Jameson
2nd full appearance and 1st cover of Kingpin
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1st appearance of Robbie Robertson, a mentor to Peter Parker at the Daily Bugle and a foil to J. Jonah Jameson
2nd full appearance and 1st cover of Kingpin
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2nd appearance of Gwen Stacy
2nd appearance of Harry Osborne
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2nd appearance of Gwen Stacy
2nd appearance of Harry Osborne
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2nd appearance of the Rhino
1st full appearance of Mary Jane Watson, final panel
Mary Jane Watson delivers her iconic line "Face it, Tiger…you just hit the jackpot!"
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2nd appearance of the Rhino
1st full appearance of Mary Jane Watson, final panel
Mary Jane Watson delivers her iconic line "Face it, Tiger…you just hit the jackpot!"
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2nd appearance of Scorpion
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2nd appearance of Dormammu
2nd appearance of Clea
First battle of Doctor Strange versus Dormammu
Introduction of the Eye of Agamotto and the Cloak of Levitation
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2nd appearance of Dormammu
2nd appearance of Clea
First battle of Doctor Strange versus Dormammu
Introduction of the Eye of Agamotto and the Cloak of Levitation
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2nd appearance of Hawkeye
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2nd appearance of Green Goblin
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2nd appearance of Dr. Octopus
1st appearance of Bennett Brant, later becomes Crime Master
Peter Parker uses a Spider Tracer for the first time to keep surveillance on Doctor Octopus
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2nd appearance of Dr. Octopus
1st appearance of Bennett Brant, later becomes Crime Master
Peter Parker uses a Spider Tracer for the first time to keep surveillance on Doctor Octopus
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2nd appearance of Black Widow
Origin of the Watcher
1st team appearance of the Prosilicans
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2nd appearance of Black Widow
Origin of the Watcher
1st team appearance of the Prosilicans
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Origin of Doctor Strange, specifically the car accident that damaged his hands
Origin of Baron Mordo
2nd appearance of the Sandman
First mention of Dormammu
First mention of the Vishanti: Agamotto, Hoggoth, Oshtur
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Origin of Doctor Strange, specifically the car accident that damaged his hands
Origin of Baron Mordo
2nd appearance of the Sandman
First mention of Dormammu
First mention of the Vishanti: Agamotto, Hoggoth, Oshtur
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2nd appearance of Sgt. Nick Fury
2nd team appearance of the Howling Commandos
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2nd appearance of Sgt. Nick Fury
2nd team appearance of the Howling Commandos
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2nd appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of Baron Mordo, an evil apprentice of the Ancient One
1st appearance of Asbestos Man
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2nd appearance of Doctor Strange
1st appearance of Baron Mordo, an evil apprentice of the Ancient One
1st appearance of Asbestos Man
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2nd appearance of Iron Man
Debut of Iron Man's 'Model 1' armor, colored gold
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2nd appearance of Iron Man
Debut of Iron Man's 'Model 1' armor, colored gold
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1st full appearance of Odin
2nd appearance of Loki
2nd appearance of Balder
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1st full appearance of Odin
2nd appearance of Loki
2nd appearance of Balder
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2nd appearance of Ant-Man in costume
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3rd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner
2nd appearance and origin of the Human Torch
2nd appearance of American Ace
Marvel Mystery Comics previously titled Marvel Comics
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3rd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner
2nd appearance and origin of the Human Torch
2nd appearance of American Ace
Marvel Mystery Comics previously titled Marvel Comics
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2nd appearance of Sabretooth
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2nd appearance of Deathlok
1st appearance of War-Wolf
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2nd appearance of Deathlok
1st appearance of War-Wolf
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2nd appearance and origin of Brother Voodoo
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1st appearance of the Vanisher, a teleporter
2nd team appearance of the X-Men
2nd appearance of Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Professor X, Angel, Beast
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1st appearance of the Vanisher, a teleporter
2nd team appearance of the X-Men
2nd appearance of Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Professor X, Angel, Beast
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1st appearance of the Human Torch, Jim Hammond
2nd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner - 8 pages of the 12-page story reprinted from Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1
1st appearance of Dorma, Namor's cousin
1st appearance of Ka-Zar, David Rand
1st appearance of Angel, Thomas Halloway, a private detective and vigilante
1st appearance of the Masked Raider, Jim Gardley
1st comic book published by Timely, later becomes Marvel
Retitled Marvel Mystery Comics after this issue
80,000 copies were produced of the first printing with an October 1939 date on the cover
The second printing could be identified by the October 1939 date blacked out, replaced with November 1939
The first printing sold out within a week and was quickly reprinted at a quantity of 800,000, the same as Superman #1
Although published in October, the cover date was changed to have a longer on-sale period at newsstands
💰 In March 2022, a 9.2 known as the Pay Copy due to publisher notations that tracked creator payouts sold for $2.42 million
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1st appearance of the Human Torch, Jim Hammond
2nd appearance of Namor the Sub-Mariner - 8 pages of the 12-page story reprinted from Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1
1st appearance of Dorma, Namor's cousin
1st appearance of Ka-Zar, David Rand
1st appearance of Angel, Thomas Halloway, a private detective and vigilante
1st appearance of the Masked Raider, Jim Gardley
1st comic book published by Timely, later becomes Marvel
Retitled Marvel Mystery Comics after this issue
80,000 copies were produced of the first printing with an October 1939 date on the cover
The second printing could be identified by the October 1939 date blacked out, replaced with November 1939
The first printing sold out within a week and was quickly reprinted at a quantity of 800,000, the same as Superman #1
Although published in October, the cover date was changed to have a longer on-sale period at newsstands
💰 In March 2022, a 9.2 known as the Pay Copy due to publisher notations that tracked creator payouts sold for $2.42 million
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2nd appearance and origin of Iron Fist
1st appearance of Shou-Lao the Undying, a dragon from whom the Iron Fists challenge to obtain their powers
1st appearance of the Lei Kung the Thunderer, trainer of Iron Fists
1st appearance of Scythe, a mercenary
1st appearance of Fu-Hsi, the Serpent King
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2nd appearance and origin of Iron Fist
1st appearance of Shou-Lao the Undying, a dragon from whom the Iron Fists challenge to obtain their powers
1st appearance of the Lei Kung the Thunderer, trainer of Iron Fists
1st appearance of Scythe, a mercenary
1st appearance of Fu-Hsi, the Serpent King
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2nd appearance and origin of Man-Wolf
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2nd appearance of Spider-Man
1st appearance of J. Jonah Jameson
First meeting of Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four
1st appearance of Chameleon, Dmitri Smerdyakov, half-brother of Kraven the Hunter
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2nd appearance of Spider-Man
1st appearance of J. Jonah Jameson
First meeting of Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four
1st appearance of Chameleon, Dmitri Smerdyakov, half-brother of Kraven the Hunter
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2nd appearance of Daredevil
2nd appearance of Electro
First crossover of Matt Murdock and the Fantastic Four after the team hires him as their lawyer
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2nd appearance of Daredevil
2nd appearance of Electro
First crossover of Matt Murdock and the Fantastic Four after the team hires him as their lawyer
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2nd appearance of Luke Cage
Death of Diamondback
1st appearance of Night Nurse, Claire Temple
[February 2026 - Claire Temple rumored for Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
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2nd appearance of Luke Cage
Death of Diamondback
1st appearance of Night Nurse, Claire Temple
[February 2026 - Claire Temple rumored for Spider-Man: Brand New Day]
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1st appearance of Man-Thing in a standard comic book, second overall appearance having been introduced in Savage Tales Magazine #1
Origin of Man-Thing
1st cover appearance of Bobbi Morse, full name and occupation as government agent revealed
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1st appearance of Man-Thing in a standard comic book, second overall appearance having been introduced in Savage Tales Magazine #1
Origin of Man-Thing
1st cover appearance of Bobbi Morse, full name and occupation as government agent revealed
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2nd appearance of Bane
Azrael assumes the Batman mantle
📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #490
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2nd appearance of Bane
Azrael assumes the Batman mantle
📖 Knightfall Reading Order: next Batman #490
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2nd appearance of X-23
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2nd appearance of Shang-Chi
1st appearance of Midnight Sun, a highly trained martial artist and master of stealth
Title becomes Master of Kung-Fu
As of December 1, 2023 there exists only 18 copies in 9.8 on the census compared to 129 copies for Shang Chi's first appearance in Special Marvel Edition #15
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2nd appearance of Shang-Chi
1st appearance of Midnight Sun, a highly trained martial artist and master of stealth
Title becomes Master of Kung-Fu
As of December 1, 2023 there exists only 18 copies in 9.8 on the census compared to 129 copies for Shang Chi's first appearance in Special Marvel Edition #15
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2nd appearance and origin of Harley Quinn, not in the mainstream universe
1st appearance of Bud and Lou in comics, Harley's pet hyenas
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2nd appearance and origin of Harley Quinn, not in the mainstream universe
1st appearance of Bud and Lou in comics, Harley's pet hyenas
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2nd appearance of Fin Fang Foom
Partial reprint of Strange Tales #89 along with new panels featuring Fin Fang Foom
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2nd appearance of Fin Fang Foom
Partial reprint of Strange Tales #89 along with new panels featuring Fin Fang Foom
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2nd appearance of Amadeus Cho
Warbound advance toward Crown City and the Red King
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2nd appearance of Amadeus Cho
Warbound advance toward Crown City and the Red King
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2nd appearance of Venom
1st partial cover appearance of Venom
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2nd appearance of Venom
1st partial cover appearance of Venom
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First team-up of two super-villains in the Marvel Universe, Doctor Doom and Sub-Mariner
2nd appearance of Doctor Doom
2nd appearance of the Sub-Mariner in the Silver Age
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First team-up of two super-villains in the Marvel Universe, Doctor Doom and Sub-Mariner
2nd appearance of Doctor Doom
2nd appearance of the Sub-Mariner in the Silver Age
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1st cameo appearance of Ultron as the Crimson Cowl
New Masters of Evil roster led by Ultron: Whirlwind, Klaw, Melter, Radioactive Man
2nd appearance of Dane Whitman as The Black Knight
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1st cameo appearance of Ultron as the Crimson Cowl
New Masters of Evil roster led by Ultron: Whirlwind, Klaw, Melter, Radioactive Man
2nd appearance of Dane Whitman as The Black Knight
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Classic battle of Captain America vs Iron Man
2nd appearance of Kraven the Hunter
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Classic battle of Captain America vs Iron Man
2nd appearance of Kraven the Hunter
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First solo title and 2nd appearance of Miles Morales
1st appearance of the Ultimate Prowler, the uncle of Miles in the Ultimate Universe
1st appearance of Conrad Marcus (Markus), later merges with a sample of the Venom symbiote
1st appearance of Jefferson and Rio Morales, the parents of Miles
White polybag with red Spider-Man emblem
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First solo title and 2nd appearance of Miles Morales
1st appearance of the Ultimate Prowler, the uncle of Miles in the Ultimate Universe
1st appearance of Conrad Marcus (Markus), later merges with a sample of the Venom symbiote
1st appearance of Jefferson and Rio Morales, the parents of Miles
White polybag with red Spider-Man emblem
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2nd appearance of Spider-Gwen
1st cameo appearance of Solus, the father of the Inheritors
First time Spider-Gwen, Silk and Spider-Woman appear together in the same scene although they do not all interact
1st cameo appearance of Supaidaman in U.S. comics
1st cameo appearance of a Cowboy Spider-Man, later named Web-Slinger
Many cameo appearances of Spider-Characters including: Iron Fist, Hulk, Human Torch, Kaine, Uncle Ben, Wolverine, Venom, Deadpool, 1969 cartoon version, Tarzan, Warlock and more
Official beginning of the Spider-Verse event
📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #9 and The Amazing Spider-Man #10 (2014 series)
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2nd appearance of Spider-Gwen
1st cameo appearance of Solus, the father of the Inheritors
First time Spider-Gwen, Silk and Spider-Woman appear together in the same scene although they do not all interact
1st cameo appearance of Supaidaman in U.S. comics
1st cameo appearance of a Cowboy Spider-Man, later named Web-Slinger
Many cameo appearances of Spider-Characters including: Iron Fist, Hulk, Human Torch, Kaine, Uncle Ben, Wolverine, Venom, Deadpool, 1969 cartoon version, Tarzan, Warlock and more
Official beginning of the Spider-Verse event
📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #9 and The Amazing Spider-Man #10 (2014 series)
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1st cover and 2nd cameo appearance of Ms. Marvel in costume
Second printing
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1st cover and 2nd cameo appearance of Ms. Marvel in costume
Second printing
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2nd appearance and origin of Black Cat
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