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Thorn: Tales From the Lantern #1
Cartoon Books
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1983
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Vol. 1
Scare collection of cartoon strips from the Ohio State University newspaper, The Lantern
Approximately 1,000 trade paperbacks were printed with a retail price of $3.95
Scare collection of cartoon strips from the Ohio State University newspaper, The Lantern
Approximately 1,000 trade paperbacks were printed with a retail price of $3.95
Space Riders #1
Black Mask
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2015
•
Vol. 1
Four-issue limited series that follows a band of vigilante space pirates
Four-issue limited series that follows a band of vigilante space pirates
Mangazine #11
Antarctic Press
•
1991
•
Vol. 2
Debut of long-running, independent manga, Gold Digger
Creator Fred Perry describes the series as a combination of Indiana Jones and Final Fantasy
1st appearance of Gina and Brittany Diggers
Debut of long-running, independent manga, Gold Digger
Creator Fred Perry describes the series as a combination of Indiana Jones and Final Fantasy
1st appearance of Gina and Brittany Diggers
Sam & Max, Freelance Police #1
Fishwrap Productions
•
1987
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Vol. 1
One-shot, black and white comic book based on characters developed by Steve Purcell and his brother during their youth
One-shot, black and white comic book based on characters developed by Steve Purcell and his brother during their youth
Lumberjanes #1
BOOM!
•
2014
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
1st appearance of Jo, April, Molly, Mal, Ripley, Jen, and Rosie
Early representation of a trans-person in comics (Jo)
Comichron reports under 16k copies of Lumberjanes #1 purchased by retailers including all variants except for the web exclusive
There are presumably fewer than 1,000 copies of the second printing
[October 2020 - 🚨 KEY COLECTOR COMICS EXCLUSIVE - an animated Lumberjanes series is in development for HBO Max]
1st appearance of Jo, April, Molly, Mal, Ripley, Jen, and Rosie
Early representation of a trans-person in comics (Jo)
Comichron reports under 16k copies of Lumberjanes #1 purchased by retailers including all variants except for the web exclusive
There are presumably fewer than 1,000 copies of the second printing
[October 2020 - 🚨 KEY COLECTOR COMICS EXCLUSIVE - an animated Lumberjanes series is in development for HBO Max]
The Collected Trashman #1
Trash City and Red Mountain Tribe
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1969
•
Vol. 1
Collected comic strips from the Berkeley Tribe newspaper published in Berkeley California from 1969 to 1972
Collected comic strips from the Berkeley Tribe newspaper published in Berkeley California from 1969 to 1972
Genus #1
Antarctic Press
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Mature content series based in the "furry" erotica genre of fantasy anthropomorphic characters
Mature content series based in the "furry" erotica genre of fantasy anthropomorphic characters
American Splendor #1
Harvey
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1976
•
Vol. 1
Autobiographical comic book featuring stories about the author, Harvey Pekar and his life in Cleveland, Ohio
Adapted into a film starring Paul Giamatti as Harvey Pekar
American Splendor was a 16 issue series, published annually until 1993 when it was then acquired by Dark Horse
Autobiographical comic book featuring stories about the author, Harvey Pekar and his life in Cleveland, Ohio
Adapted into a film starring Paul Giamatti as Harvey Pekar
American Splendor was a 16 issue series, published annually until 1993 when it was then acquired by Dark Horse
Cavewoman #1
Basement
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Cavewoman, Meriem Cooper
Henchgirl #1
Scout
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2015
•
Vol. 1
A humorous take on the life of a girl who works for a super-villain
[November 2020 - Henchgirl is in-development as a live action television series at Freeform/Disney with screenwriter Alex Ebel attached to adapt. The District (SUPERSTORE, STUMPTOWN) and Scout Comics are attached to produce. Lindsey Shockley (Black-ish) attached as showrunner]
A humorous take on the life of a girl who works for a super-villain
[November 2020 - Henchgirl is in-development as a live action television series at Freeform/Disney with screenwriter Alex Ebel attached to adapt. The District (SUPERSTORE, STUMPTOWN) and Scout Comics are attached to produce. Lindsey Shockley (Black-ish) attached as showrunner]
Creatures of the ID #1
Caliber
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Madman, Frank Einstein
Pineapple Man #0
Solographics
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Pineapple Man, the first superhero rooted in Hawaiian folklore and operating exclusively on the island
32 page, black and white Ashcan (small-print run to establish copyright ownership)
1st appearance of Pineapple Man, the first superhero rooted in Hawaiian folklore and operating exclusively on the island
32 page, black and white Ashcan (small-print run to establish copyright ownership)
Look Out It's LLoyd Llewellyn #1
Fantagraphics
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
First titled series of Lloyd Llewellyn, a humorous character inspired by film noir and Las Vegas lounges
First titled series of Lloyd Llewellyn, a humorous character inspired by film noir and Las Vegas lounges
1st appearance of Bubba the Redneck Werewolf
Razor #1
London Night
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
Early appearance of Razor, vigilante superheroine
Cursed Pirate Girl #1
Olympian
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Extremely rare, first printing
A third printing exists with the exact same cover which can be identified by the word 'Olympia' printed in the lower left section of the cover
Extremely rare, first printing
A third printing exists with the exact same cover which can be identified by the word 'Olympia' printed in the lower left section of the cover
Eightball #1
Fantagraphics
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
Independent title created by Daniel Clowes
Multiple printings exist
Independent title created by Daniel Clowes
Multiple printings exist
Cankor #1
Independent
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2014
•
Vol. 1
Self-published comic about a humanoid whose body continually decays as he sends pieces of himself into the past to alter events that caused pain in the present
Self-published comic about a humanoid whose body continually decays as he sends pieces of himself into the past to alter events that caused pain in the present
Self-published comic about a government-sponsored group of anti-heroes blamed for mass murder then launched into a multi-dimensional epic
Written, illustrated and published by Michel Fiffe
High-demand cult classic hit with a first print run
Self-published comic about a government-sponsored group of anti-heroes blamed for mass murder then launched into a multi-dimensional epic
Written, illustrated and published by Michel Fiffe
High-demand cult classic hit with a first print run
Absolution #0
Avatar
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of John Dusk
Witchblade #1
Top Cow
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Witchblade
Premiere issue of Witchblade's first solo series
1st appearance of Ian Nottingham
2nd appearance of Witchblade
Premiere issue of Witchblade's first solo series
1st appearance of Ian Nottingham
Cyblade / Shi: The Battle for Independents #1
Image
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Witchblade
Too Much Coffee Man #1
Adhesive
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Too Much Coffee Man
Independently produced and distributed by Shannon Wheeler
Value unknown
1st appearance of Too Much Coffee Man
Independently produced and distributed by Shannon Wheeler
Value unknown
War of the Independents #1
Red Anvil
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue that rounds up over 200 characters from multiple independent publishers
Premiere issue that rounds up over 200 characters from multiple independent publishers
Mouse Guard #1
Archaia
•
2006
•
Vol. 1
Issue 1 titled "Belly of the Beast"
The first reprint by Archaia after acquiring the self-published Comix Press property from Dave Peterson
Issue 1 titled "Belly of the Beast"
The first reprint by Archaia after acquiring the self-published Comix Press property from Dave Peterson
Blk Boy Fly #1
Self-Published
•
2017
•
Vol. 1
Self-published comic by artist Hebru Brantley
Johnny the Homicidal Maniac #1
SLG
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue written and illustrated by Jhonen Vasquez
Multiple printings, value relates to first printing
Premiere issue written and illustrated by Jhonen Vasquez
Multiple printings, value relates to first printing
Gold Digger #1
Antarctic Press
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Brittany and Gina Diggers in standard comics
First standard comic series after appearing in Mangazine #11-#14 in 1992
1st appearance of Brittany and Gina Diggers in standard comics
First standard comic series after appearing in Mangazine #11-#14 in 1992
Flaming Carrot Comics #1
Aardvark-Vanaheim
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
Four-issue series
Promethea #1
America's Best Comics
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1999
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sophie Bangs, chosen to be the new avatar of Promethea
1st appearance of Sophie Bangs, chosen to be the new avatar of Promethea
Variant gold title
Mazscara #1
Red Anvil
•
2018
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue about a celebrity resurrected from death to serve as a protector of children
Premiere issue about a celebrity resurrected from death to serve as a protector of children
Grafik Muzik #1
Caliber
•
1990
•
Vol. 1
First Madman in full color
Mage: The Hero Discovered #1
Comico
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1984
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick, the reincarnation of King Arthur with Excalibur depicted as a glowing baseball bat
1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick, the reincarnation of King Arthur with Excalibur depicted as a glowing baseball bat
Caliber Presents #1
Caliber
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Crow
[April 2022 - Bill Skarsgard will play Eric Draven in the Crow reboot]
1st appearance of the Crow
[April 2022 - Bill Skarsgard will play Eric Draven in the Crow reboot]
Bone #1
Cartoon Books
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1991
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, Smiley Bone, Thorn and The Rat Creatures in a standard comic book
Bone previously appeared in the comic strips of the Ohio State University newspaper, The Lantern which were collected in a TPB called 'Thorn: Tales from The Lantern’ and had a print run of 1,000 copies
[October 2019 - Netflix has secured the rights to Jeff Smith's Bone but development has been discontinued as of April 2022]
1st appearance of Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, Smiley Bone, Thorn and The Rat Creatures in a standard comic book
Bone previously appeared in the comic strips of the Ohio State University newspaper, The Lantern which were collected in a TPB called 'Thorn: Tales from The Lantern’ and had a print run of 1,000 copies
[October 2019 - Netflix has secured the rights to Jeff Smith's Bone but development has been discontinued as of April 2022]
Fantasy Quarterly #1
IPS
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of ElfQuest
[January 2024 - an ElfQuest animated series is in development from Fox]
1st appearance of ElfQuest
[January 2024 - an ElfQuest animated series is in development from Fox]
Razor Annual #1
London Night
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Shi, a Japanese-American woman who chose the name 'death (shi)' on her quest for vengeance
1st appearance of Shi, a Japanese-American woman who chose the name 'death (shi)' on her quest for vengeance
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
Mirage
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1984
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance and origin of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo
1st appearance of Splinter, the Turtles' mentor
1st appearance and death of the Shredder
First printing: 3,000 copies
1st team appearance and origin of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo
1st appearance of Splinter, the Turtles' mentor
1st appearance and death of the Shredder
First printing: 3,000 copies
Knights of the Dinner Table #1
Alderac
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of a series about a group of gamers who reveal their lives and characters in the setting of a fantasy tabletop game
Premiere issue of a series about a group of gamers who reveal their lives and characters in the setting of a fantasy tabletop game
Licensable Bear #4
About
•
2007
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Senator Barack Obama, five months prior to the Presidential primaries
1st appearance of Senator Barack Obama, five months prior to the Presidential primaries
New England Comics Newsletter #14
New England Comics Press
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Tick in a newspaper comic strip
Flaming Carrot Comics #16
Aardvark-Vanaheim
•
1987
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Mystery Men: Mr. Furious, The Shoveler
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