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Marvel Comics #1

November 1939

Marvel Comics #1

November 1939

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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

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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

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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

Marvel Mystery Comics #18

April 1941

Marvel Mystery Comics #18

April 1941

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Introduction of the Daily Bugle newspaper, seen on the first page of this issue with the headline 'Peace-Time Draft In Full Swing'

1st appearance of the Cat's Paw, a female criminal

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Introduction of the Daily Bugle newspaper, seen on the first page of this issue with the headline 'Peace-Time Draft In Full Swing'

1st appearance of the Cat's Paw, a female criminal

Captain America Comics #3

May 1941

Captain America Comics #3

May 1941

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First written work in the comic book industry by Stan Lee

Two-page text story with a couple of illustrations by Kirby

3rd appearance of Captain America

3rd appearance of Bucky Barnes

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2nd appearance and 1st cover of the Red Skull, George Maxon

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First written work in the comic book industry by Stan Lee

Two-page text story with a couple of illustrations by Kirby

3rd appearance of Captain America

3rd appearance of Bucky Barnes

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2nd appearance and 1st cover of the Red Skull, George Maxon

Mystic Comics #6

October 1941

Mystic Comics #6

October 1941

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1st appearance and origin of the Destroyer, the first superhero created by Stan Lee

Origin of the Challenger

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1st appearance and origin of the Destroyer, the first superhero created by Stan Lee

Origin of the Challenger

Amazing Mysteries #32

May 1949

Amazing Mysteries #32

May 1949

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Premiere issue of the first Marvel horror title

Title numbering continues from Sub-Mariner Comics #31

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Premiere issue of the first Marvel horror title

Title numbering continues from Sub-Mariner Comics #31

Strange Tales #1

June 1951

Strange Tales #1

June 1951

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Premiere issue of a series that introduced many popular characters including Dr. Strange and Nick Fury

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Premiere issue of a series that introduced many popular characters including Dr. Strange and Nick Fury

Tales of Suspense #1

January 1959

Tales of Suspense #1

January 1959

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Premiere issue of a series that introduced characters including Iron Man and Black Widow

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Premiere issue of a series that introduced characters including Iron Man and Black Widow

Tales to Astonish #1

January 1959

Tales to Astonish #1

January 1959

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Series that introduced popular characters including Ant-Man and Giant-Man

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Series that introduced popular characters including Ant-Man and Giant-Man

Fantastic Four #1

November 1961 View Variants (5)

Fantastic Four #1

November 1961 | View Variants (5)

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1st team appearance and origin of the Fantastic Four: Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, The Thing

1st appearance of Mole Man

1st appearance of Giganto, a Deviant Mutate from Monster Isle

1st appearance of Tricephalous

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Landmark issue that launched the Marvel Age of comics

💰 In April 2022, a 9.2 sold for $1.5 million

[SDCC 2022 - Phase 6 will open with the Fantastic Four film / March 2023 - Josh Friedman (‘Avatar: The Way of Water’) is set to write the script for the Fantastic Four movie]

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1st team appearance and origin of the Fantastic Four: Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, The Thing

1st appearance of Mole Man

1st appearance of Giganto, a Deviant Mutate from Monster Isle

1st appearance of Tricephalous

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Landmark issue that launched the Marvel Age of comics

💰 In April 2022, a 9.2 sold for $1.5 million

[SDCC 2022 - Phase 6 will open with the Fantastic Four film / March 2023 - Josh Friedman (‘Avatar: The Way of Water’) is set to write the script for the Fantastic Four movie]

Strange Tales Annual #1

January 1962

Strange Tales Annual #1

January 1962

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First annual format issue published by Marvel

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First annual format issue published by Marvel

Fantastic Four #6

September 1962

Fantastic Four #6

September 1962

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First team-up of two super-villains in the Marvel Universe, Dr. Doom and Sub-Mariner

2nd appearance of Dr. 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, Dr. Doom and Sub-Mariner

2nd appearance of Dr. Doom

2nd appearance of the Sub-Mariner in the Silver Age

Tales to Astonish #82

August 1966

Tales to Astonish #82

August 1966

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First title crossover issue with Tales of Suspense #80

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First title crossover issue with Tales of Suspense #80

Amazing Spider-Man #100

September 1971

Amazing Spider-Man #100

September 1971

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Milestone issue #100

Iconic cover art by John Romita Sr.

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Milestone issue #100

Iconic cover art by John Romita Sr.

Silver Surfer: The Ultimate Cosmic Experience #1

January 1978

Silver Surfer: The Ultimate Cosmic Experience #1

January 1978

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First original graphic novel published by Marvel Comics, co-published by Simon & Schuster imprint, Fireside Books

Final collaboration by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby

132-page story that takes place in an alternate reality where the Silver Surfer rebels against Galactus to save the planet from destruction

In 1976, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were approached by movie producer Lee Kramer to create a comic book that would serve as a pitch story for a rock opera feature film starring Olivia Newton-John and bodybuilder, Frank Zane

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Painted cover art by Earl Norem, based on a sketch by Jack Kirby

The only other story that takes place in this alternate reality is the two-issue, 1988 Silver Surfer story titled 'Parable'

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First original graphic novel published by Marvel Comics, co-published by Simon & Schuster imprint, Fireside Books

Final collaboration by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby

132-page story that takes place in an alternate reality where the Silver Surfer rebels against Galactus to save the planet from destruction

In 1976, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were approached by movie producer Lee Kramer to create a comic book that would serve as a pitch story for a rock opera feature film starring Olivia Newton-John and bodybuilder, Frank Zane

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Painted cover art by Earl Norem, based on a sketch by Jack Kirby

The only other story that takes place in this alternate reality is the two-issue, 1988 Silver Surfer story titled 'Parable'

Marvel Super Hero: Contest of Champions #1

June 1982

Marvel Super Hero: Contest of Champions #1

June 1982

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First limited series published by Marvel Comics

1st appearance of Blitzkrieg, able to summon lightning

1st full appearance of the Collective Man, six brothers who can merge into one

1st appearance of Shamrock, a hand-to-hand combatant

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1st appearance of Defensor, possessor of a Vibranium suit of armor

1st appearance of Peregrine, utilizes a flight suit in battle

1st appearance of Talisman, an Australian magic user

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First limited series published by Marvel Comics

1st appearance of Blitzkrieg, able to summon lightning

1st full appearance of the Collective Man, six brothers who can merge into one

1st appearance of Shamrock, a hand-to-hand combatant

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1st appearance of Defensor, possessor of a Vibranium suit of armor

1st appearance of Peregrine, utilizes a flight suit in battle

1st appearance of Talisman, an Australian magic user

Fantastic Four #500

September 2003 | Director's Cut

Fantastic Four #500

September 2003 | Director's Cut

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First Marvel title to reach issue #500

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First Marvel title to reach issue #500

	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Marvel Comics #1	Timely	$68k	$400k	$1.2M
Marvel Mystery Comics #18	Timely	$350	$1k	$4.2k
Captain America Comics #3	Marvel	$8.1k	$22.9k	$87k
Mystic Comics #6	Timely	$4.7k	$16k	$43k
Amazing Mysteries #32	Marvel	$190	$925	$2k
Strange Tales #1	Marvel	$730	$3.8k	$11.3k
Tales of Suspense #1	Marvel	$260	$785	$4.9k
Tales to Astonish #1	Marvel	$260	$775	$4.9k
Fantastic Four #1	Marvel	$12k	$49.5k	$190k
Strange Tales Annual #1	Marvel	$115	$480	$1.4k
Fantastic Four #6	Marvel	$800	$2k	$8k
Tales to Astonish #82	Marvel	$7	$22	$90
Amazing Spider-Man #100	Marvel	$10	$35	$180
Silver Surfer: The Ultimate Cosmic Experience #1	Marvel	$8	$20	$80
Marvel Super Hero: Contest of Champions #1	Marvel	$2	$5	$15
Fantastic Four #500	Marvel	$1	$2	$3

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