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1st appearance of Multiple Man, mutant power of self-duplication
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1st appearance of Multiple Man, mutant power of self-duplication
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First published artwork by John Byrne for Marvel Comics
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First published artwork by John Byrne for Marvel Comics
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1st appearance of Korvac
Marvel Value Stamp
[April 2020 - two inside sources have confirmed that Korvac will be in multiple upcoming Marvel projects. Although the sources are independent from one another and close to Marvel Studios this is still unconfirmed until official word is released]
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1st appearance of Korvac
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[April 2020 - two inside sources have confirmed that Korvac will be in multiple upcoming Marvel projects. Although the sources are independent from one another and close to Marvel Studios this is still unconfirmed until official word is released]
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1st appearance of Tigra, formerly Cat
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Partial origin of Silver Surfer and Shalla-Bal
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Marriage of Quicksilver & Crystal
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1st appearance of Ternak, a minor villain
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Unofficial crossover appearance of the Green Lantern, passed out under the table after drinking yellow chamomile tea (yellow being a weakness to the Green Lanterns)
Green Arrow from DC and Captain Midnight from Fawcett are also depicted in the scene
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Unofficial crossover appearance of the Green Lantern, passed out under the table after drinking yellow chamomile tea (yellow being a weakness to the Green Lanterns)
Green Arrow from DC and Captain Midnight from Fawcett are also depicted in the scene
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1st appearance of Gaea, an Elder God and possibly the mother of Thor though the Phoenix Force lays claim to his parentage as well
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1st appearance of Gaea, an Elder God and possibly the mother of Thor though the Phoenix Force lays claim to his parentage as well
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First solo titled series, officially - the earlier Doctor Strange title was renamed from Strange Tales and continued numbering with issue #169
1st appearance of Silver Dagger, a Cardinal who practiced black magic
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First solo titled series, officially - the earlier Doctor Strange title was renamed from Strange Tales and continued numbering with issue #169
1st appearance of Silver Dagger, a Cardinal who practiced black magic
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1st cameo team appearance of the Wrecking Crew: Bulldozer, Piledriver, Thunderball, Wrecker
First meeting of Luke Cage and the Defenders
All characters appear in a final page cameo for the first time with the exception of the Wrecker who first appeared in Thor #148
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1st cameo team appearance of the Wrecking Crew: Bulldozer, Piledriver, Thunderball, Wrecker
First meeting of Luke Cage and the Defenders
All characters appear in a final page cameo for the first time with the exception of the Wrecker who first appeared in Thor #148
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1st appearance of El Jaguar
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1st appearance of Blackwing, son of Silvermane
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Includes an advertisement for Incredible Hulk #181
⚠ Misconception: many claim that Wolverine is first seen in an advertisement for The Incredible Hulk #181 printed in Thor #229 and Daredevil #115. These issues did not go on sale prior to the publication of Incredible Hulk #181. Comic Reader #109 reports the on-sale date of Thor #229 as August 6, 1974. The on-sale date of The Incredible Hulk #181 was July 30, 1974 which was the same day Daredevil #115 went on sale. Regardless, Wolverine was officially first seen in print briefly (cameo) in The Incredible Hulk #180 (July 2, 1974). Advertisements and preview excerpts are not considered official first appearances
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #35 - Killraven
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Includes an advertisement for Incredible Hulk #181
⚠ Misconception: many claim that Wolverine is first seen in an advertisement for The Incredible Hulk #181 printed in Thor #229 and Daredevil #115. These issues did not go on sale prior to the publication of Incredible Hulk #181. Comic Reader #109 reports the on-sale date of Thor #229 as August 6, 1974. The on-sale date of The Incredible Hulk #181 was July 30, 1974 which was the same day Daredevil #115 went on sale. Regardless, Wolverine was officially first seen in print briefly (cameo) in The Incredible Hulk #180 (July 2, 1974). Advertisements and preview excerpts are not considered official first appearances
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #35 - Killraven
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1st full appearance of Death-Stalker
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1st cameo appearance of Death-Stalker
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1st appearance and origin of Silver Samurai
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Solo stories featuring Man-Wolf begin
1st appearance of Agent Simon Stroud
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Solo stories featuring Man-Wolf begin
1st appearance of Agent Simon Stroud
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1st appearance of Nitro, a villain responsible for Captain Marvel's fatal cancer and also the catalyst to the Civil War event
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1st appearance of Nitro, a villain responsible for Captain Marvel's fatal cancer and also the catalyst to the Civil War event
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Origin of Thanos
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Origin of Drax the Destroyer
Origin of Moondragon
1st appearance of Czar-Doon, a member of Yondu's Ravagers
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Origin of Drax the Destroyer
Origin of Moondragon
1st appearance of Czar-Doon, a member of Yondu's Ravagers
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1st appearance of Roscoe Simons, later becomes the new Captain America, briefly
One of two Captain America replacements approved by Steve Rogers - the other being Sam Wilson
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1st appearance of Roscoe Simons, later becomes the new Captain America, briefly
One of two Captain America replacements approved by Steve Rogers - the other being Sam Wilson
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1st appearance of Roscoe Simons as the new Captain America
Includes Marvel Value Stamp #46 - Mysterio
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1st appearance of Roscoe Simons as the new Captain America
Includes Marvel Value Stamp #46 - Mysterio
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1st appearance and origin of Steve Rogers as Nomad
1st appearance of Hugh Jones, president of Roxxon
Madame Hydra becomes Viper
Death of the first Viper
First mention of the oil conglomerate, Roxxon
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1st appearance and origin of Steve Rogers as Nomad
1st appearance of Hugh Jones, president of Roxxon
Madame Hydra becomes Viper
Death of the first Viper
First mention of the oil conglomerate, Roxxon
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Includes Marvel Value Stamp #46 - Mysterio
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3rd appearance of Wonder Man, second appearance in an original story, not a flashback as in Avengers #58
1st team appearance of Legion of the Unliving: Frankenstein's Monster, Wonder Man, Human Torch, Baron Zemo, Midnight, The Ghost, Swordsman
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3rd appearance of Wonder Man, second appearance in an original story, not a flashback as in Avengers #58
1st team appearance of Legion of the Unliving: Frankenstein's Monster, Wonder Man, Human Torch, Baron Zemo, Midnight, The Ghost, Swordsman
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1st appearance of Ultron-7
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Cover appearance featuring Thanos
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1st full appearance of Star-Stalker
Origin of Mantis
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1st full appearance of Star-Stalker
Origin of Mantis
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1st cameo appearance of Star-Stalker
1st team appearance of the Priests of Parma
Origin of Mantis
Origin of Libra
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1st cameo appearance of Star-Stalker
1st team appearance of the Priests of Parma
Origin of Mantis
Origin of Libra
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3rd appearance of Deathlok
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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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1st appearance of Deathlok, Luther Manning
1st appearance of Major Ryker
First published artwork for Marvel by George Perez, interior two-page backup story
Prior to the publication of this issue, George Perez was published in the science-fiction magazine Hot Stuf'
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1st appearance of Deathlok, Luther Manning
1st appearance of Major Ryker
First published artwork for Marvel by George Perez, interior two-page backup story
Prior to the publication of this issue, George Perez was published in the science-fiction magazine Hot Stuf'
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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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1st appearance of the second Mysterio, Dan Berkhart
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1st appearance of the second Mysterio, Dan Berkhart
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1st appearance of Gloria Grant
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1st appearance of Grizzly
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #42 - Man-Wolf
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1st appearance of Grizzly
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #42 - Man-Wolf
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2nd appearance of Harry Osborn as the Green Goblin
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2nd appearance of Harry Osborn as the Green Goblin
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1st appearance of Harry Osborn as the Green Goblin
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1st appearance of Harry Osborn as the Green Goblin
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3rd appearance of the Punisher
Sources often refer to this issue as the second full appearance of the Punisher despite the character fully appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #134
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3rd appearance of the Punisher
Sources often refer to this issue as the second full appearance of the Punisher despite the character fully appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #134
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1st appearance of Tarantula
2nd appearance of the Punisher
⚠ Misconception: many sources cite The Amazing Spider-Man #135 as the second appearance of the Punisher and categorize this appearance as a cameo
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1st appearance of Tarantula
2nd appearance of the Punisher
⚠ Misconception: many sources cite The Amazing Spider-Man #135 as the second appearance of the Punisher and categorize this appearance as a cameo
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Debut of the Spider-Mobile
1st cover appearance of Jackal
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #2 - Hulk
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Debut of the Spider-Mobile
1st cover appearance of Jackal
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #2 - Hulk
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1st cameo appearance of Wolverine
2nd appearance of Wendigo
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #67 - Cyclops
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: this issue, by far, is the most debated "cameo versus full" book and likely the main reason "cameo" became such a significant yet loosely defined term in comic book collecting
Theoretically, The Incredible Hulk #180 being labeled "cameo" of Wolverine was due to an oversight by Overstreet (see additional images)
In the 1980/1981 edition of Overstreet, Hulk#181 is labeled - 1st app of Wolverine and Hulk#180 is without a descriptor, commanding the same value as issues #151 - #176
In the 1981/1982 Overstreet, the description had been amended to read #180 - 1st app. Wolverine but mislabeled #181 and #182 - Wolverine cameo
Finally, in 1982/1983, Overstreet labeled Hulk #180 - 1st app. Wolverine (cameo) and #181 - Wolverine app. #182 - Wolverine cameo
In recent years, Marvel has taken a stance on Hulk #180 as the first appearance of Wolverine, wanting to eliminate the term "cameo" altogether, presumably to avoid this exact debate
But in years past, official Marvel guidebooks and trading cards would often trade-off which issue was given the coveted 1st (full) appearance designation (see additional images)
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Marvel Value Stamp Series A #67 - Cyclops
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1st cameo appearance of Wolverine
2nd appearance of Wendigo
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #67 - Cyclops
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: this issue, by far, is the most debated "cameo versus full" book and likely the main reason "cameo" became such a significant yet loosely defined term in comic book collecting
Theoretically, The Incredible Hulk #180 being labeled "cameo" of Wolverine was due to an oversight by Overstreet (see additional images)
In the 1980/1981 edition of Overstreet, Hulk#181 is labeled - 1st app of Wolverine and Hulk#180 is without a descriptor, commanding the same value as issues #151 - #176
In the 1981/1982 Overstreet, the description had been amended to read #180 - 1st app. Wolverine but mislabeled #181 and #182 - Wolverine cameo
Finally, in 1982/1983, Overstreet labeled Hulk #180 - 1st app. Wolverine (cameo) and #181 - Wolverine app. #182 - Wolverine cameo
In recent years, Marvel has taken a stance on Hulk #180 as the first appearance of Wolverine, wanting to eliminate the term "cameo" altogether, presumably to avoid this exact debate
But in years past, official Marvel guidebooks and trading cards would often trade-off which issue was given the coveted 1st (full) appearance designation (see additional images)
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Marvel Value Stamp Series A #67 - Cyclops
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1st full appearance of Wolverine, final page cameo in issue #180
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #54 - Shanna the She-Devil
Marvel Stamps
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #54 - Shanna the She-Devil
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1st full appearance of Wolverine, final page cameo in issue #180
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #54 - Shanna the She-Devil
Marvel Stamps
Marvel Value Stamp Series A #54 - Shanna the She-Devil
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